John Hendershot

1780 - 18 Sep 1812

Nationality: British
Country of Service: United Kingdom
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: First Flank Company, 5th Regiment, Lincoln Militia
Final Rank: Pte
Dates Served: 1812
Where Served: North America
Comments: Reputed to have been the first Upper Canadian killed in action in the War of 1812. He was wounded at the Lime Kiln in Queenston on 4 Sep 1812 and died of his wounds two weeks later.
  5th Regiment, Lincoln Militia Nominal Roll  

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