Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. French of 30 Grand Ave. West.  The brother of Alma (Emery), Joyce (Normandin), Bill, Hazel and Margaret (Martin). The husband of Celena (nee Dierickse);  father of Diane (Donovan), Carolyn (Donovan), Peter and Richard, Ronald.    Arrived home on thirty days leave before leaving for the USA “to train for combat in the Far East.” Pte French had been serving in England. CDN14/08/45.

Served nine months in Canadian West. Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. French of 30 Grand Ave. West. Arrived home on thirty days leave before leaving for the USA “to train for combat in the Far East.” Pte French had been serving in England. CDN 14/08/45. Went overseas and served in England, France and Belgium. Was awarded the

Discharged January 31st, 1946.

Frederick passed away 1 April, 1986 at the age of 64 years old.  Internment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Chatham, ON. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Voluntary Ribbon, Defence Ribbon, France & German Ribbon
Sources	Diane French (14/03/2026)

Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	United Church
When Enlisted	October 19th, 1942
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. N. French

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