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John Russell Snow

In memory of:

Private John Russell Snow

February 5, 1918
Vancouver, British Columbia

Military Service

Service Number:

760889

Age:

17

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

102nd Battalion

Additional Information

Born:

March 31, 1900
Vancouver, British Columbia

Enlistment:

January 18, 1916
South Vancouver, British Columbia

Son of William and Susie Snow, of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Commemorated on Page 504 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. 5. 10.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Grave of 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow who served in the 121st Battn. C.E.F. Born in Vancouver BC on March 31st 1900, he enlisted into the C.E.F. Underage listing his D.O.B. as Mar. 31st 1897 at South Vancouver BC on Jan. 18th 1916. (He was only 15 at the time) He listed his occupation as Clerk. The truth of his age was found out in 1917 and he was listed as a Company Drummer until he was 18 years age. He died at Vancouver BC on Feb. 5th 1918 at the age of 17. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC. There are two mistakes on his grave stone He died Feb. 5th 1918 (Not 1919) and her served with the 121st Battn. (Not 102nd)

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave of 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow who served in the 121st Battn. C.E.F. Born in Vancouver BC on March 31st 1900, he enlisted into the C.E.F. Underage listing his D.O.B. as Mar. 31st 1897 at South Vancouver BC on Jan. 18th 1916. (He was only 15 at the time) He listed his occupation as Clerk. The truth of his age was found out in 1917 and he was listed as a Company Drummer until he was 18 years age. He died at Vancouver BC on Feb. 5th 1918 at the age of 17. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC. There are two mistakes on his grave stone He died Feb. 5th 1918 (Not 1919) and her served with the 121st Battn. (Not 102nd)
  • Inscription– Close up of the grave of 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow who served in the 121st Battn. C.E.F. Born in Vancouver BC on March 31st 1900, he enlisted into the C.E.F. Underage listing his D.O.B. as Mar. 31st 1897 at South Vancouver BC on Jan. 18th 1916. (He was only 15 at the time) He listed his occupation as Clerk. The truth of his age was found out in 1917 and he was listed as a Company Drummer until he was 18 years age. He died at Vancouver BC on Feb. 5th 1918 at the age of 17. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC. There are two mistakes on his grave stone He died Feb. 5th 1918 (Not 1919) and her served with the 121st Battn. (Not 102nd)

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Close up of the grave of 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow who served in the 121st Battn. C.E.F. Born in Vancouver BC on March 31st 1900, he enlisted into the C.E.F. Underage listing his D.O.B. as Mar. 31st 1897 at South Vancouver BC on Jan. 18th 1916. (He was only 15 at the time) He listed his occupation as Clerk. The truth of his age was found out in 1917 and he was listed as a Company Drummer until he was 18 years age. He died at Vancouver BC on Feb. 5th 1918 at the age of 17. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC. There are two mistakes on his grave stone He died Feb. 5th 1918 (Not 1919) and her served with the 121st Battn. (Not 102nd)
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Memorial Cross in the section where 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Cross of Sacrifice
    Cross of Sacrifice – Memorial Cross in the section where 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
  • Cemetery– Cemetery view of the section where 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – Cemetery view of the section where 760880 Pvt/Drummer John Russell Snow was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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