Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Thompson Jestin
In memory of:
Private John Thompson Jestin
October 8, 1916
Military Service
424960
25
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
43rd Bn.
Additional Information
December 15, 1891
Son of William and Susan Jestin, of Sentry Lodge, Borris-in-Ossory, Queen's Co., Ireland.
Commemorated on Page 109 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY
Somme, France
I. A. 18.
Courcelette is a village about 8 kilometres north-east of Albert (next to the main road D929 Albert-Bapaume). The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY lies about 1.5 kilometres north-west of the village. The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY (signposted in the centre of Courcelette) is 1.5 kilometres down a single track lane (suitable for cars).
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Memorial – Pte. John T. Jestin was a resident of Kilkenny, Ireland when he emigrated to Canada. His name is mentioned on the memorial plaque contained within Kilkenny's St. Canice (Church of Ireland) Cathedral. Photo by Bob Richardson.
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