111 www.on.legion.ca COX, John J. Warrant Office John Cox was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on January 16, 1975. Growing up he also lived in PEI and Nova Scotia before moving to Oakville, Ontario where he attended and graduated from High School. He subsequently earned his diploma in Electrical Engineering from Sheridan College. WO Cox was a member of the Lorne Scots Reserve Regiment prior to enlisting in the Regular Force in 1999 where he served in the Signals and Infantry Corps. He saw operational tours in Bosnia (2001) and twice served at Camp Julien Kabul, Afghanistan (2004 and 2005). WO Cox was known as a born solider, history buff and progressive thinker. He enjoyed home maintenance and loved animals and running. He completed several CAF Army Marathons. At the time of his passing on November 3, 2021, WO Cox was a resident of Ottawa and is laid to rest at Beechwood National Military Cemetery. CRACK, John Richard John was born on October 18, 1898, in Burnley, England to William and Mary Crack. He came to Canada in 1914 and settled in Marksville, a small village, now known as Hilton Beach, on St. Joseph Island east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. On January 12, 1916, he enrolled in the 119th Overseas Battalion and was shipped overseas on August 8, 1916. While in England, he was transferred the 52nd Battalion, Manitoba Regiment and served in France. John was discharged on March 28, 1919, and returned to St. Joseph Island. In November 1929, he married Margaret Stirrett who died shortly after. In May 1932, he married Vera Miller. John passed away on October 7, 1968, and is buried in Grace United Cemetery in Hilton Beach. CRAIGIE, William William Craigie was born on January 5, 1886, in Toronto, Ontario, to James Craigie and Charlotte Gove. He was among those eager to join the war shortly after declaration. For unknown reasons, he enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) under the assumed name “Walter Warren” as a Driver in Valcartier, Quebec with the 3rd Canadian Field Artillery Brigade, on September 24, 1914. William sailed with his unit from Canada on September 29, 1915, aboard the RMS Saxonia. William reached the front on February 11, 1915. He was killed in action on April 30, 1915, during the second Battle of Ypres, he was 29 years old. He is buried in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium. We Will Remember Them Ontario Command
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