Canadian Virtual War Memorial
James Fownes
In memory of:
Bombardier James Fownes
May 28, 1915
Military Service
40409
37
Army
Canadian Field Artillery
1st Brigade
1914-15 Star
Additional Information
April 26, 1878
Cinder Hill, Staffordshire, England
September 22, 1914
Valcartier, Quebec
Husband of Mary Ann Fownes, of Coseley, Bilston, Staffordshire, England.
Commemorated on Page 15 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HINGES MILITARY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
A. 23.
Hinges is a village and commune in the Pas-de-Calais some 5 kilometres north-west of Bethune. The HINGES MILITARY CEMETERY is on the southern side of the village adjoining the Communal Cemetery. From the church in Hinges head south west on the Rue de Bethune. The HINGES MILITARY CEMETERY is 400 metres from the church on the left hand side.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of James Fownes – Isaac James Fownes served in the British army with the 42nd BTY Royal Field Artillery during the South African War of 1899 - 1902. He saw action at Elandslaagte and the seige of Ladysmith. He emigrated to Canada in 1914. -
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Family photo – Group photograph of the wife of Isaac James Fownes and her family outside their home in Pear Tree Lane, Coseley, Staffordshire, England. C1910 -
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Photo of Mary Ann Fownes – Mary Ann Fownes, wife of Isaac James Fownes.
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