John Barbour was born on February 15, 1885 in Derby Township, Ontario. He was the son of James Barbour and Florence (Flora) Jane McPhatter.
When he enlisted on January 31, 1916 in Galt with the 111th Battalion, he was a labourer by trade. His religion was given as Presbyterian. Barbour was not married. His home address was given as 29 Spruce Street, Galt. His regimental/service number was 730450. He served with the 75th Battalion, Canadian Infantry overseas.
While advancing with his battalion in an attack on the enemy trenches, Private Barbour was severely wounded by the explosion of an enemy shell and died instantly at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917.
John Barbour is buried at Canadian Cemetery No.2, Neuville-St. Vaast, Pas-de-Calais, France.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Barbour, John
Private.
Only son of Mrs. Barbour, Spruce St., Galt.
Enlisted at Galt, January 31, 1915 with the 111th Battalion. He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. Florence Jane Barbour, 9 Spruce St., Galt.