McAlorum, Robert 'Bob' Patrick (R. P.) Photo
Rank Sergeant
Service # A34989, A470463
Unit # R.C.A.S.C. – 29th Cdn. Armoured Recce., 2nd Kent Regt.
Resident 177 Queen St., Chatham
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The Son of James and Annie (nee Allan). Husband of Margaret (nee Launder – 2009), the father of Margaret (Metcalfe) and Bobby.

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Bob would later transfer to the RCASC as a Sgt., A34989, RCASC – 29th Cdn. Armoured Recce.

Robert enlisted in Windsor, ON. Received his training at Camp Borden.

Served overseas fourteen months. Received the C.V.S.M. with Clasp.  February 27th, 1946.

Robert retired from International Harvester – Chatham in 1978. Bob was an avid golfer.

Bob passed away 19 April, 2015 at Port Stanley Extenicare on Sunday, 19 April, 2015 with internment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON. CDN-Obit 21/04/15.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources 2KRMR, BCB-RH, StAUC-RH, IODE(P), RLC, ST., CDN.  , VR
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion United Church
Marital Status Married
When Enlisted January 1941
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Margaret H. McAlorum

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