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John Donovani

In memory of:

Private John Donovani

April 27, 1921
Vancouver, British Columbia

Military Service

Service Number:

931483

Age:

45

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

225th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 15, 1876
Laurenzana, Basilicata, Italy

Enlistment:

March 20, 1916
Cranbrook, British Columbia

SERVED AS DONOFRIO, JOHN Son of Michael and Antonetta Donovani, of Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 556 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

45. 23. 15.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– The Grave of 931483 Pvt. John Donofrio who served under the name "John Donovani" with the 225th Battn. C.E.F. Born in Lauringgani Bazilicato Italy on Jan. 15th 1876. John enlisted into the C.E.F. at Crambrook BC on March 20th 1916 listing his occupation as Cement Finsher" Because of poor eyesight he was made a Bandsman for the Regt. John died at Vancouver BC on April 27th 1921 at the age of 44. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Grave Marker – The Grave of 931483 Pvt. John Donofrio who served under the name "John Donovani" with the 225th Battn. C.E.F. Born in Lauringgani Bazilicato Italy on Jan. 15th 1876. John enlisted into the C.E.F. at Crambrook BC on March 20th 1916 listing his occupation as Cement Finsher" Because of poor eyesight he was made a Bandsman for the Regt. John died at Vancouver BC on April 27th 1921 at the age of 44. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Memorial cross in the section where 931483 Pvt. John Donofrio who served under the name "John Donovani" was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Cross of Sacrifice – Memorial cross in the section where 931483 Pvt. John Donofrio who served under the name "John Donovani" was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
  • Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery– Cemetery view of the section where 931483 Pvt. John Donofrio who served under the name "John Donovani" was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery – Cemetery view of the section where 931483 Pvt. John Donofrio who served under the name "John Donovani" was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
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