| Rank | AC1, AC2, Leading Aircraftman, LAC |
| Service # | R 173158 |
| Unit # | R.C.A.F. |
| Resident | Chatham, Ontario |
Place of Birth, Chatham, Ontario; Date of Birth, April 29th, 1920; The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sands of Thames St., Chatham ON.
Next of Kin, Lillian & John Wesley Sands of Thames Street, Chatham, ON;
Place of Enlistment, Hamilton, Ontario June 19, 1942; Address at Enlistment, 212 Thames Street Chatham, Ontario; Theatre of Service, Canada;
He was not wounded, and did not suffer from any fatalities.
The CDN (unknown) reported that LAC Sands stationed at RCAF Scoudoue NB. with his parents of Windsor were Christmas guest with Mrs. Sand’s sister.
The CDN 15/04/44 reported that LAC Sands had returned to New Brunswick after a ten day leave.
John’s daughter writes: “John Elmer Sands served as a mechanic in the RCAF.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Awards | Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal 1939-1945 |
| Sources | NB |
| Next of Kin | Lillian and John Wesley Sands |
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