Brown, Robert Joseph (R.J.) Photo
Rank Trooper
Service # A116235
Unit # 39 Recce. Wing
Resident 5 Martin Court Chatham
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Robert enlisted in the Army 2/10/1941. He served nine months in Canada before going overseas to England. He saw action in France, Belgium and Germany.   HIs brothers were  Herbert M. and Dean Russell Brown.

Robert enlisted in the Army 2/10/1941. He served nine months in Canada before going overseas to England. He saw action in France, Belgium and Germany.

The CDN 31/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Mauretania. Arrived in Halifax aboard the S.S. Mauritania docking 1/01/1946. Next of Kin: listed as Mrs. R. J. Brown, 5 Martin Ave., Chatham, ON.

The CDN 15/04/43 (P) reported that Robert was temporarily stationed at Dundurn, SK. He had recently been in Chatham on leave.

Arrived aboard the S.S. Mauritania from overseas docked at Halifax NS. 1 January, 1946.

Robert was discharged from the army 15/02/1946.

Robert passed away 10 September, 1995 and is buried at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON.

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources GOHS (R. Brown – son), LM-LP
Supplemental Information Born in Chatham, ON. 27/03/17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brown of Dover Centre, Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON., brother of Herbert and Dean (RCNVR\0. Next of Kin: Phyllis Almeda (nee Yott) Brown of Van Allen St., Chatham, ON. (his wife)
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Marital Status Married
When Enlisted October 2nd, 1941
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Almeda Brown

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