Fisher, Robert Dean (R. D.) Photo
Rank Signaller, L/Cpl.
Service # A22518
Unit # #1 C.B.R.D., RCR
Resident 140 Park Avenue., East., Chatham
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Enlisted with the Essex Scottish Regiment. Went overseas in July 1941 with the Highland Light Infantry, served as a signaller in England and was later transferred to the C.B.R.D. Unit. Served in Africa, Sicily, and Italy.

Reported arriving at Halifax, NS. aboard the S. S. “Nieu Amsterdam”, 9 Sept., 1945. Expected to arrive at Lachine, PQ on the 11th for leave to return to their homes. CDN 10/09/45. Arrived home 11 Sep. 1945. CDN11/09/45(P). Reported  being welcomed back to Chatham from overseas duty by Aldermen George Kerr KC., A. G. Goodman and Bert Joyce also by Rehabilitation Officer William Foreman and Alex Copeland for the Civil Reception Committee along with hundreds of citizens. CDN 12/09/45.

Discharged October 25th, 1945.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Supplemental Information Next of kin reported as Mrs. E. Fisher of 72 Park Ave., Chatham, ON
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan
Religion United Church
Marital Status Married
When Enlisted July 1940
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Jean Fisher

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