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Rank Gunner
Service # A286688
Unit # Royal Canadian Artillery
Resident 23 Degg St., Chatham
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Next of Kin: Mrs. H. H. Crosby, 23 Degge St., Chatham, ON. The husband of Jean (Pittman Hurst). 

The Merlin Standard 1944 reported Pte. Crosby was stationed at Camp Ipperwash when given a week-end leave.   

Served overseas in United Kingdom and in Europe. Promoted from Private to Gunner. Was awarded the France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, C.V.S.M with Clasp.

The CDN 10/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Mauretania. 

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

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, C.V.S.M. with Clasp
Sources CKPL-CI
Birthplace Windsor, Ontario
Religion Methodist
When Enlisted November 22nd, 1941
Next of Kin Father- Mr. Herbert H. Crosby

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