Conning

Charles Conning
Date of birth: 20 March 1893
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 6 ft 1¾ in in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Farmer
Last address in Lewis: 17 Keith Street
Current address: Walsh, AL

Marital status: Married
Next of kin: David Conning, Father, of SY

Military unit: 175th Canadians
Service number: 696795
Volunteered at Medicine Hat on 12 May 1916

Distinction: 1915 Star
Wounded and discharged, joined the RNR(T)

JOHN CONNING

Date of birth: 16 June 1890
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11¾ in in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Light brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Gardener
Last address in Lewis: 17 Keith Street
Current address: Walsh, AL

Not married
Next of kin: David / Flora Conning, Parents, of 16 Francis Street

Military unit: 31st Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Service number: 696659
Volunteered at Medicine Hat on 12 April 1916

Date of death: 18 November 1917  at the age of 26
Cause of death: Died of wounds in France
Interred: Etaples Military Cemetery, grave XXX. L. 24
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson Institute WW1, left panel