Rev. Ifor James Jones - Forestry Unit

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Fred Light Museum

Name/Title

Rev. Ifor James Jones - Forestry Unit

Entry/Object ID

FL-2026-33-21

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Ifor James Jones

Context

Rev. Ifor James Jones - Forestry Unit Born on July 11, 1872 in Wales, Reverend Jones came to Battleford in 1908 as the minister of St. George's Anglican Church. He volunteered for overseas service and joined the 188th Prince Albert Battalion on August 15, 1916. Captain Jones, who served at the front with a Forestry Unit, returned to Battleford in July 1919. Canon Jones died on January 9, 1952. Unit 188th O/S Battalion Rank Capt. Name I. J. Jones OFFICERS' DECLARATION PAPER CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY OFFICER (ANSWERS) 1. (a) What is your Surname? Jones. (b) What are your Christian Names? Ifor James. 2. (a) Where were you born? (State place and country) Ammanford South Wales (b) What is your present address? Battleford, Sask. 3. What is the date of your birth? July 11th 1872 4. What is (a) the name of your next-of-kin? Anne Jones (b) the address of your next-of-kin? Battleford, Sask. (c) the relationship of your next-of-kin? Wife 5. What is your profession or occupation? Clerk in Holy Orders 6. What is your religion? Anglican 7. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated and inoculated? Yes 8. To what Unit of the Active Militia do you belong? __________ 9. State particulars of any former Military Service. __________ 10. Are you willing to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes The undersigned hereby declares that the above answers made by him to the above questions are true. (Signature of Officer) Ifor James Jones CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION I have examined the above-named Officer in accordance with the Regulations for Army Medical Services. I consider him* Fit for the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. Date Aug. 15 1916. Place Leask & Hughes, Sask. (Medical Officer) Chas. G. Gee Capt AMC (indistinguishable signature) *Insert here "fit" or "unfit"

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Canadian Forestry Corps

Created By

Justin M. Miller

Create Date

August 30, 2026

Updated By

Justin M. Miller

Update Date

September 12, 2026