George Demchuk

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George Demchuk
Born 1890
Austria
Died 1914 (aged 23–24)
Hillcrest, Alberta
Cause of death Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Resting place Hillcrest Cemetery
Nationality Austrian
Occupation Timber Packer


Nothing further is known about George Demchuk.

Early Life

Birth

1890 Austria

Miner and Siblings (in birth order)

Occupation in 1914

Timber Packer

Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed

Cemetery

George is buried in the Mass Grave in Hillcrest.

After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster

Compensation

Schedule B

Alternate Names or Alternate Spelling of Names

Gyorgy, Damczuk, Denezuk, Demczuk

Interesting Facts

George and his brother Nicholas Demchuk were both killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster and are buried side-by-side in the Mass Grave.
A list published after the Hillcrest Mine Disaster claims the two men are Slavic. Manitoba Free Press, 23 June 19


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