Sexsmith, Ernest Ralph Photo
Rank Private, Lieutenant
Service # A-59925
Unit # C.A.T.C., Artillery Surveys
Resident Chatham
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Born in 1914 the son of Mr. W. N. and Laura H. Sexsmith of 338 King St. W., Chatham, ON., brother of William D. R. (RCAF).  A graduate of the University of Toronto.

He enlisted with the C.A.T.C in March of 1942, trained at Petawawa, Gordon Head, BC., and Brockville, he served in Canada as a Lieutenant.  In December of 1942 Gunner Sexsmith was reported home on a brief furlough from Petawawa. After his furlough he was to proceed to British Columbia for an Officers Training Course. CDN 12/12/42  Lieut. E. R. Sexsmith stationed at Brockville, ON., was reported at his parents along with his brother Pte. William on a holiday leave.

Served in Canada. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Columbie for an Officers Training Course.  Went overseas in March 1944, CDN 7/03/44 and 15/03/44(P) duty and served in England, Holland and Germany then back to England.  Ernest was home on furlough for Christmas 1944. CDN 5/01/44.

The CDN 26/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Queen Elizabeth.

Date of Discharge: February 7th 1946

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources PSUC-RH, CCI-RH, IODE(P), CDN 5/01/44. (26/12/45)
Age born 1914
Birthplace Chatham, Ont
Religion United Church
When Enlisted March 1942
Next of Kin Laura H. Sexsmith (Mother)

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