›› Private John Duncan Hilts

Private John Duncan Hilts served in the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, R.C.I.C. during World War II. He died in service on February 22, 1945 at the age of 19 years. A memorial plaque in his honour was presented to the Township of Eramosa and can be viewed here.

Private Hilts is buried at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands. On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words: Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.

John Street in Rockwood, Ontario was named in honour of Private John Duncan Hilts at the initiative of his brother, Lou Hilts, now deceased. MacLennan Street in Rockwood is named in honour of their mother, Alice MacLennan (1902-1976). May Street is named in honour of their late sister, May.

Sources:
Veteran Affairs Canada
Mrs. Hilts