Hooper, Jack LeRoy (J. L.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # Unknown
Unit # Kent Regiment, C.A.S.F. (Active Service)
Resident Dresden
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Glen enlisted in the Kent Regt. 20/01/1943 at the age of 19 years. He saw service overseas in the United Kingdom and was discharged from service 16/1/1945.

Returning to Canada and Dresden where he would live out his life. He married Norma and they had a daughter Barbara and a son Barry. Jack worked at the Canadian Canners in Dresden. A life member of Canadian Legion Branch 113 where he was also a past President of the Branch.

Jack passed away Tuesday, 11 November, 2014 hours after attending what would be his last Remembrance Day service, he was one of the last remaining WWII veterns in Dresden. Internment at Dresden Cemetery. CDN-OBIT. 13/11/14 (P)

 Afa: IODE-CM  Dresden (P), KCFA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards C.V.S.M. with Clasp, War Medal 1939 to 1945.
Supplemental Information Born in Dresden in 1923, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hooper, brother of Helen (Glover) and Herbert.
Age 19
Birthplace Born- July 1923
When Enlisted January 20th, 1943
Next of Kin Parents- Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Hooper

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