Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY (photo added)
 Peter Sweeney A3830.jpg)
| Rank | Gunner |
| Forenames | JACK 'John' PETER |
| Surname | SWEENEY (photo added) |
| Initials | J P |
| Place of Birth |
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
|
| Date of Birth | Sunday, 20 March 1921 |
| Date of Death | Friday, 09 June 1944 |
| Age | 23 |
| Nationality |
Canadian
|
| Residence or Entered Service From | LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA |
| Service Number | A/3830 | Force |
Canadian Army
|
| Service/Corps/Regiment | Royal Canadian Artillery |
| Unit / Ship / Battalion / Squadron | 4 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| Military Honours and Awards | |
| Place of Burial/Commemoration |
BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS
Roll of honour |
| Grave/Memorial Location | IV. G. 15. |
| Previous Place(s) of Burial | Unknown |
| Epitaph | NO EPITAPH |
| Family Details | Son of Edward and Alice Sweeney, and Husband of Nora (nee Snyder) and Father of Diane and Brian Sweeney. |
Additional Information
 Peter Sweeney A3830 comp.jpg)
Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY.1
Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY, before he went overseas.2
JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY, undated, as a baby.2
Alice Sweeney, Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY's mother
at his grave in 1953.2
Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY'S widow Nora,
his daughter Diane (front centre) and son Brian (front right).
To the left are their cousins (including Margaret Gaunt, front left) .
Photograph taken in 1945, a year after his death in Acton, Ontario.
Diane was 3 years old and Brian 2 years old when their father was killed.1
Attestation papers for Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY,
dated 18th March 1940.
Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY's service and pay books.
Telegram notifying Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY's wife of his death.
Newpaper article reporting the death of Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY,
undated, published in Acton Free Press.
Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY's Certificate of Registration of Death.
Canada's Book of Remembrance.3
Although known as Jack by most of his friends and family
Jack was sometimes referred to as 'John'
on some official documents.
Guelph Cenotaph, Ontario, Canada
Acton Cenotaph, Ontario, Canada
Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY's widow, Nora,
died 8 years after he was killed.
The newpaper article was published
in the Acton Free Press.
Nora now rests in Fairview Cemetery,
Acton, Ontario, Canada.
Medal Collection for Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY.4
Friends of Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY's family,
who have visited his grave to pay their respects.
Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY's family.5
References |
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|---|---|
| 1. | All photographs and documents, unless otherwise credited, kindly provided by Margaret Gaunt, niece of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY. |
| 2. | Photograps kindly provided by Jim Turner, cousin of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY, via Margaret Gaunt, niece of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY. |
| 3. | Canadian Book of Remembrance page, kindly provided by Margaret Gaunt, niece of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY. Copy of original document available from the Veterans Affairs Canada Canadian Virtual War Memorial. |
| 4. | Medal collection kindly provided by Brian Sweeney, son of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY. |
| 5. | An additional memorial page for Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY, compiled by his niece Margaret Gaunt can be found at Find a Grave. |
Acknowledgements and Credits |
|
|---|---|
| Source of original data: | Commonwealth War Graves Commission |
| Headstone photograph: | Carl Shilleto |
| Cross marker photograph: | Margaret Gaunt, niece of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY. |
| Individual photograph: | Margaret Gaunt, niece, and Jim Turner, cousin, of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY. |
| Additional photographs provided by: | Margaret Gaunt, niece, Jim Turner, cousin, and Brian Sweeney, son of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY. |
| Additional information provided by: | Margaret Gaunt, niece of Gunner JACK 'John' PETER SWEENEY and Veterans Affairs Canada Canadian Virtual War Memorial. |
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What other people have said
James Turner
What a beautiful tribute page, with so many thoughtful elements. A treasure for those related to Jack. Jack was my mother's cousin. I have many pictures to add. Would love to exchange with Margaret. Please contact me jimturner@whirlinc.com
On Thursday, September 11, 2014Jackie Bleecker
Rest in peace, Gunner John (Jack) Peter Sweeney. We will never forget your sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today. We owe you a debt of gratitude, dear fallen hero.
On Monday, June 9, 2014Margaret Gaunt
You are not forgotten Uncle Jack
On Sunday, May 18, 2014Dick Mann
May you Rest in Peace, Gunner Jack Peter Sweeney. You will never be forgotten.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014Tricia Oliver
Rest In Peace dear Hero, you left are too soon
On Friday, January 17, 2014Carrie Gaunt
You are my great uncle and although I never knew you I hope you are resting in peace.
On Friday, January 17, 2014L. O'Donohue
R.I.P. Gunner JACK PETER SWEENEY, you payed the ultimate price for your Country, you will not be forgotten. Thank you.
On Friday, January 17, 2014Patricia L. Wootton
A beautiful tribute to a fallen Hero whom we humbly give thanks for service to King and Country. Generations will forever be grateful recipients of his singular sacrifice to benefit all mankind in the free world. Thank you Sir. Eternal Rest be Yours.
On Thursday, January 16, 2014Margo Coulter
Rest in peace Gunner Jack Peter Sweeney, you are not forgotten.
On Thursday, January 16, 2014Margaret Gaunt
Rest in peace Uncle Jack ... you are not forgotten. You are always in the hearts of your family.
On Wednesday, January 8, 2014