Raymond, Leo W. (L.W.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # A9344
Unit # R.C.A.S.C., 1st Divisional Column
Resident Dresden, Port Angeles, Washington, U.S.A.
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Next of kin listed as Mrs. William Raymond of R. R. #5 Wallaceburg, ON.

Returning on the Duchess of “Bedford”, expected to arrive at Halifax, NS.

The WN 3/05/45 reported that he had arrived safely to England after serving in Italy since August 1943. He had been overseas since December of 1939. He expected to be returned to Canada “in the near future”. WN.  “Returning on the Duchess of Bedford”, expected to arrive at Halifax, NS.

9 September, 1945. Reported  being welcomed back to Chatham from overseas duty by Aldermen George Kerr KC., A. G. Goodman and Bert Joyce also by Rehabilitation Officer William Foreman and Alex Copeland for the Civil Reception Committee along with hundreds of citizens. CDN 12/09/45.

Discharged October 1945.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards C.V.S.M. with Clasp, 1939-1945 Star, Defence of Britain Medal
Sources IODE-CM (P).
Age 34
Birthplace Born- March 12th, 1905
When Enlisted September 15th, 1939
Next of Kin Parents- Mr. & Mrs. William Raymond of R. R. #5 Wallaceburg, ON

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