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Record #3201
Name :
: John HEMMING (1893 - 1916)


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Date of Birth
: 12 Mar 1893

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Date of Death
: 26 Jan 1916   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Worcestershire, Kempsey
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialBelgium
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 9 Jun 1912
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Corsican

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Agency
: Unknown
NotesIn 1901, John Hemming, aged 7 years, was residing at Stonehall Common, Kempsey, Worcestershire, England. Other family members residing there were Annie Hemming, 22; Bertin Hemming, 10; James Hemming, 50, platelayer, railway; James H. Hemming, 12; Joseph Hemming, 5; Mary Hemming, 3; and Mary A. Hemming, 47. (Source: 1901 Census of England; Class: RG13; Piece: 2787; Folio: 12; Page: 16.)

John Hemming arrived in Quebec, Canada, at the age of 18, with 15 young persons en route to various destinations.

On September 20, 1914, John Hemming enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces (Service Number: 6564; Force: Army; Unit: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment); Division: 1st Battalion.) He declared that he was born in Worcestershire, England; that his next of kin was Mary Ann Hemming of Stonehall Common, Worcestershire, England; that his birthdate was March 12, 1893; that he was a laborer by trade; that he was not married; and that he belonged to the active militia. He is described as 5 foot 8 inches in height; dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. He was a member of the Church of England. He had a vaccination mark on his left arm.

On January 26, 1916, Private John Hemming died in battle. He is buried at the WESTOUTRE CHURCHYARD EXTENSION in Belgium (Grave Reference: II. B. 4.) 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-02-28 16:07:36 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-01-24 14:39:34 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3201 HEMMING, John1893ENG, WOR, Kempsey Jun 1912 : Corsican CAN Unknown