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Military service
Service number:
77753
Age:
26
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Division:
15th Bn.
Birth:
September 14, 1888
Death:
May 21, 1915
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
VIII. J. 6.
Additional information
Son of Robert Newell St. John and Gertrude St. John (nee Brooke), of 164, Coleherne Court, South Kensington, London, England. Born at Yokohama, Japan.
Digital gallery of Private Herbert Newell St John
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Grave Marker
Grave of Pte Herbert N St John, 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada), Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France. Dileas Gu Brath. Photo by BGen G Young 15th Bn Memorial Project Team 11 Nov 09 -
Cap Badge
Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt VR Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Shoulder Patch
Shoulder Patch 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt VR Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Cap Badge
Cap Badge 30th Bn (British Columbia). Private St John was originally a member of the 30th Bn but was transferred to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement following the battle of 2nd Ypres. He was killed three weeks later at the battle of Festubert. Submitted by Capt VR Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
The Memorial at Festubert France was unveilded and dedicated on 23 Oct 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 20 May 1915 during the Battle of Festubert. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Battalion Memorial Project. -
Memorial
The Memorial at Festubert France was unveilded and dedicated on 23 Oct 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 20 May 1915 during the Battle of Festubert. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Battalion Memorial Project. -
Grave Marker
The grave marker at the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery located approximately 6 kilometres from the Vimy Memorial, just outside of Souchez, France. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens 2010) -
Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery
A panoramic view of the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, located approximately 6 kilometres from the Vimy Memorial, just outside of Souchez, France. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens) -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (front side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (reverse side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
Digital gallery of
Private Herbert Newell St John
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 38 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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