Private John Patrick Connor
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private John Patrick Connor was born in Huntingdon, the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Connor (nee Copeland). He was working as a carpenter, married to Christine Killim Connor and living in Regina, Saskatchewan when he enlisted in August, 1915. He was serving with a Trench Mortar Battery when he was killed in action on April 15, 1918, near Arras. He was 33 years old.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
104179
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Field Artillery
Battalion:
2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Huntingdon, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
31 years 2 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
33 years 10 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
33 years 10 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Carpenter
Next of Kin:
Christine Killim Connor, wife, 2035 McTavish St, Regina, Saskatchewan
Address at Enlistment:
Corner 14th Ave. and Queen St, Regina, Saskatchewan
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Regina, Saskatchewan
Was a Prisoner of War:
Not Specified
Height:
5 ft 9.0 in / 175 cm
Weight:
Chest:
36.0 in / 91 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Married
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
973 days in service
Buried at:
Plot:
IV. C. 17
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Field Artillery |
Army |
2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery |
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Available Transcriptions
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Unveiling of the Soldiers Monument in Huntingdon |
Notes
04-14-1918 Private John P. Conner, son of Mrs. Thomas Conner, was killed in action oversees, age 34 years.Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Connor (nee Copeland); husband of Christine Killim Connor of 2035 McTavish St., Regina, Saskatchewan. Enlistment papers give address of 14th Ave. and Queen St., Regina.
Research Notes
Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial
