Alternate name(s):
Willson
Date of birth:
Thursday, 9 April 1914
Marital status:
married
Ethnicity/Nationality:
Canadian
Hometown(s):
Vancouver, British Columbia; Kenora, Ontario; The Pas, Manitoba
Approximate date arrived in Spain:
1938-01-12 sailed
1938-01-23 arrived
Unit:
Mackenzie Papineau Battalion
Final status:
KIA 11 March 1938; Brother of Leslie Wilson; It is possible Leslie died and John was taken prisoner, not the other way around
Sources:
Figueres List; RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 575, ll. 108; List of Canadian Casualties in Spain MG30 E173 Vol.1 File 13; Hoar; Momryk; Petrou; Family
