GRIGGS John William

Other Events:

• Occupation: Carriage Painter (pre-enlistment)
• Military: Between 27 Nov 1916 and 8 Feb 1919, Canada, England and the Western Front; Served during WWI as No. 1087046, Private, 21st. Battalion, Canadian Infantry, CEF.

Notes:

Military:
Throughout his service in the Army he suffered from Neurasthenia which is is broadly equivalent to chronic fatigue syndrome. After several periods in casualty clearing stations he was evacuated to England where it was decided that he would return home to Canada for a medical discharge.

John married GOARD Adelaide Harriet, (twin) 19 Feb 1919, Lindsay, Victoria ONT. Adelaide (daughter of GOARD William and HOOPER Mary Margaret) was born 13 Dec 1896, Mariposa, Victoria ONT; died 1967; was buried 1967, Little Britain Bible Christian Cemetery, Little Britain, Mariposa Twp., Victoria ONT. [Group Sheet]

1. GRIGGS Morley William Hubert was born 6 Jan 1920; died 5 Jun 2010, Lindsay, Victoria ONT; was buried Jun 2010, Little Britain United Church Cemetery, Little Britain, Mariposa Twp., Victoria ONT.
2. GRIGGS Bernice A.M. was born 6 Jun 1924; died 1 Dec 2004; was buried Dec 2004, Dunsford Cemetery, Dunsford ONT.
3. GRIGGS Doris A. was born Abt 1933; died 2019; was buried 2019, Little Britain United Church Cemetery, Little Britain, Mariposa Twp., Victoria ONT.
4. GRIGGS Peggy