About John Shiwak
Lived 1889 – 1917 (aged 27–28). John Shiwak was a Canadian military personnel.
John Shiwak (1889 – November 21, 1917) was a Newfoundland sniper during the First World War.
On June 30, 2023, a commemorative plaque honoring Shiwak was unveiled in Masnières, France.
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Who was John Shiwak?
Canadian soldier
When was John Shiwak born?
John Shiwak was born in 1889.
When did John Shiwak die?
John Shiwak died on 20 November 1917.
What was John Shiwak's occupation?
John Shiwak was a military personnel.
What nationality was John Shiwak?
John Shiwak was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Shiwak. https://biography.guide/john-shiwak/
MLA: "John Shiwak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-shiwak/.
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