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Rank Private, Sergeant
Service # A-49569
Unit # Kent Regiment, R.C.A.M.C.
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
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Previous Military Experience: Served with the Kent Regiment (M.G.).  He joined the Kent Regiment in July 1940 which lasted three months when it was discovered he was underage at 17 years.  He was discharged for the time being.  He was recalled by the Canadian Army and re-entered the army at St. Luke’s Barracks at Windsor, Ontario in 1943

After enlisting Louis Nicholson transferred from the Kent Regiment to the R.C.A.M.C.  He served at Camp Ipperwash, Wolsley Barracks, London and at Chatham.

Date of Discharge: September 1st, 1945.  During his time in the army he contracted Rheumatic Fever and spent several months in a military hospital recovering.

Louis passed away 18/04/03

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Sources LM-LP, IODE(N), IODE-IS.
Age born 1921
Birthplace Chatham
Religion Anglican
When Enlisted July 28th 1940
Next of Kin Hazel Grace Nicholson (Mother)

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