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John Maynard

In memory of:

Assistant Foreman Horseman John Maynard

October 20, 1916
North Atlantic

Military Service

Age:

43

Force:

Merchant Navy

Unit:

Canadian Merchant Navy

Division:

SS Cabotia (Glasgow, Scotland)(111273)

Additional Information

Born:

August 21, 1873
St-Césaire, Quebec

His full name is Jean Archibald Alexandre Maynard.

Son of Alexandre Maynard and Exilda Émélie Noiseau of St-Césaire, Rouville, Québec.

On 20 October 1916, the Cabotia was en route from Montreal, Quebec, to Manchester, England. At around 12:20 pm, the U-69 on the surface fired its cannon. At around 2pm, the submarine continued to fire its cannon at the stern of the cargo ship. The Cabotia sank approximately 120 miles (193 km) west-north-west of Tory Island, Ireland, position 55°16'N/11°16'W. Of the crew, 32 sailors lost their lives.

Commemorated on Page 46 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

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  • Memorial– His name as it is inscribed on the Tower Hill Memorial. The 480 fallen Canadians lost at sea, are honoured on this Memorial. May they never be forgotten. (J. Stephens)

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    Memorial – His name as it is inscribed on the Tower Hill Memorial. The 480 fallen Canadians lost at sea, are honoured on this Memorial. May they never be forgotten. (J. Stephens)
  • Memorial– The tower Hill Memorial is located in London, England at Tower Hill and across from the Tower of London. This Memorial is dedicated to the 50,700 Commonwealth merchant seamen, fishing fleet workers and other on-board crew lost during the First World War. Included on this list are the 480 Canadians that gave their lives in the cause of the Great War. (J. Stephens)

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    Memorial
    Memorial – The tower Hill Memorial is located in London, England at Tower Hill and across from the Tower of London. This Memorial is dedicated to the 50,700 Commonwealth merchant seamen, fishing fleet workers and other on-board crew lost during the First World War. Included on this list are the 480 Canadians that gave their lives in the cause of the Great War. (J. Stephens)

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