Buried 26 June 1943 - AMSTERDAM NEW EASTERN CEMETERY | Age: 29 years |
K99091 Sergeant (Forestry Corps)
Previous service 7 Coy Canadian Forestry Corps (11 Aug 1940- 29 Jan 42. No.10 Signals, Blackpool, England.
Born Victoria, BC. Local schools, became victoria policeman. Outstanding athlete. Represented Canada at 1934 British Empire Games. Silver Medal for 440 Relay Race. m Irene Kershaw 1935. Daughter Dec 36. Victoria YMCA Track Squad: seven BC. Championship titles. Turned down by RCAF June 1940 because married. Accepted Blackpool 30 Jan 1942. Trained as Air Gunner. Served with RAF 103 Sqn.
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