John enlisted on the 2nd of October in 1942 with the 30th Reconnaissance Battalion in Windsor, Ontario. He trained in Dundurn, Saskatoon, and also in Nova Scotia before sailing for England and arriving there on July 28, 1943. From there, he transferred to the Essex Scottish. He served in Belgium, Holland and Germany, and was in Nuremburg on VE-Day. Sgt. Charlton returned to Windsor from overseas duty on the 19th of January in 1946. 

“In one encounter, he was one of twenty seven who survived, but he didn’t receive any wounds” (Source unknown)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	PA/GWI
Supplemental Information	Born in Port Alma, Kent Co. 21 August, 1917 and where he spent his boyhood years. Brother of Tpr. Claire W.

Birthplace

Port Alma

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