John Stevenson

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John Stevenson
Born1874-08-24
Glasgow, Scotland
OccupationSoldier

John Stevenson (born (1874-08-24)24 August 1874) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Stevenson was born at Glasgow, Scotland on 24 August 1874.[1]

Service

Stevenson enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (regimental number 439496).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as railway carpenter; his next of kin was recorded as his wife, Mrs. J. Stevenson, of New Mill Farm, Burrelton, Perth.[1]

Newspaper record

  • Biographical notice in Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 1946-01-28.[2]
    • Index note: In accident.
  • Biographical notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1946-01-28.[3]
    • Index note: In accident.
  • Photo notice in Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 1950-08-14.[4]
    • Recorded with the title "Mr. & Mrs."
    • Index note: Won car at CLE.
  • Retirement notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1954-06-26.[5]
    • Index note: CN.
  • Biographical notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1964-04-16.[6]
    • Index note: In court.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "STEVENSON, JOHN", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).
  2. Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 28 January 1946, p. 1
  3. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 28 January 1946, p. 3
  4. Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 14 August 1950, p. 2
  5. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 26 June 1954, p. 12
  6. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 16 April 1964, p. 3