Regimental Number: 101100
Rank: Private
Branch: Canadian Machine Gun Corps
John was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on December 7, 1890. In 1914, he filed on a homestead at NE 3-74-4-W6. John enlisted in the Canadian Army in July of 1915. In May of 1916, he forfeited ten days pay for refusing to obey lights out and causing a disturbance. He was severely reprimanded again in September of 1918 for being absent without leave. Shortly after that, John chose to revert back to the rank of Private (after having been promoted to the rank of Sergeant). John was awarded the Military Medal. According to pages 7 and 45 of his service file, John died in or before 1923.