Rank | Gunner |
Unit # | R.C.A.F. |
Resident | Ridgetown |
Claude enlisted in October of 1942 in Windsor, ON. In 1943 the Ridgetown Independent reported that Claude ha been awarded his “spark” badge on the 21st of July at No. 2 RCAF – Wireless School, in Calagary, Alberta one of 52 airmen in his class. He went overseas as a Wireless Airgunner), in May 1944.
Claude was reported returning from overseas aboard troop ship “Alcantara”, expected to arrive at Quebec City the 5th of August, 1945.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | CDN (01-08-1945), RRWI-RH |
Supplemental Information | Born 8/05/1919 on the Ridge Road of Howard Twsp. East. Claude was educated at S.S.#5 (Reeder’s) Public School and Ridgetown High School. |
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