McGuire, John C. (J. C.) Photo
Rank Stoker 2nd Class, Leading Stoker, Stoker 1
Service # V19652, A470465
Unit # 2nd Kent Regt., R.C.N.V.R.
Resident 202 Murray St., Chatham
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Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Clarence would transfer to the RCNVR as a Stoc.2, V19652.

Took his training at Halifax and was then posted on overseas duty, and took part in the D-Day operations. Served on the H.M.C.S. Uganda and promoted to Leading Stoker. Received the North Atlantic Star and the General Service Medal.

The CDN 15/09/43 reported that John was spending a fourteen day furlough with friends and relatives in Chatham.    

Discharged November 16th, 1945.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards North Atlantic Star, General Service Medal
Sources 2KRMR, CFF-FD44, St.AUC-RH, IODE(P), CDN (11/11/14)
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion United Church
When Enlisted November 1941
Next of Kin Aunt- Mrs. Joan Phipps

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