Norman John Paxton
Personal History / Vignette
Harold Rooney and John Paxton must have known each other for a long time. Both were born in Port Dalhousie, a village of about 1200 at this time. ..............(Read More)
Personal Information
Birth date: December 13, 1883
Birthplace: Port Dalhousie, Ont
Wife: Marie
Occupation: Plumber, Water Works
Census of Canada Details: 1891 1901
Military Information
Service Number: 42191
Rank: Private
Regiment: Canadian Field Artillery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Battery
Theater of Service: Ypres, Somme
Date of Death: September 1st, 1916
Age: 36
Length of Service: 1 Year 11 months
Last Battle:
Burial Details: Cemetery: Mesnil Communal Cemetery, Somme, France
Grave Reference: III C 18
Location: The village of Mesnil is about 6.5 km. north of Albert. The town of Albert is about 25 km.
north-east of Amiens.
Cemetery Plan: Commonwealth War Graves Commission details
Other Details
Commemorations: Commemorated on Page 146 of the First World War Book of Remembrance
Harold Rooney and John Paxton must have known each other for a long time. Both were born in Port Dalhousie, a village of about 1200 at this time. ..............(Read More)
Personal Information
Birth date: December 13, 1883
Birthplace: Port Dalhousie, Ont
Wife: Marie
Occupation: Plumber, Water Works
Census of Canada Details: 1891 1901
Military Information
Service Number: 42191
Rank: Private
Regiment: Canadian Field Artillery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Battery
Theater of Service: Ypres, Somme
Date of Death: September 1st, 1916
Age: 36
Length of Service: 1 Year 11 months
Last Battle:
Burial Details: Cemetery: Mesnil Communal Cemetery, Somme, France
Grave Reference: III C 18
Location: The village of Mesnil is about 6.5 km. north of Albert. The town of Albert is about 25 km.
north-east of Amiens.
Cemetery Plan: Commonwealth War Graves Commission details
Other Details
Commemorations: Commemorated on Page 146 of the First World War Book of Remembrance