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FOX, J E - Lance Sergeant

Lance Sergeant
JOHN ELWOOD (J E) FOX

  • Canadian Fallen Soldier - Lance Sergeant JOHN ELWOOD FOX

  • Lance Sergeant
    JOHN ELWOOD (J E) FOX

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    JOHN ELWOOD (J E) FOX
    30 March 1917
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    H/16002
    12 September 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
    Lance Sergeant
    Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry R.C.I.C.
    24 January 1942
    27 Jan 42 reported dead overseas
    24 years
    BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

  • Lance Sergeant JOHN ELWOOD FOX's Story

  • Born
    30 March 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Enlisted
    12 September 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba | Age: 22 years
    Buried
    24 January 1942 - BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY | Age: 24 years

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Interesting Facts

  • Born in Winnipeg. Educated at Earl Grey and Kelvin High Schools and Western College, Winnipeg.  He was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. An outstanding athlete, at seventeen he was a leader at the YMCA Camp Stevens for Boys. He played Juvenile Hockey for the Panthers and later for the Monarchs in Winnipeg. He was a member of the Crescent Fort Rouge United Church for whom he played on the S.S. hockey and basketball teams. Enl. Winnipeg 12 Sep 1939. Became a PTI with PPCLI. Unm. Surv. Aunt, Miss Elma Keane of Winnipeg. 

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Fallen Soldiers from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada

Fallen Comrades of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry R.C.I.C.


Fallen Soldiers buried in BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY