Terval James Beaton was a veteran of the Great War. He served overseas with the RCR, spending two years in France. “Deke” enlisted with the RCOC 8/09/1939, and arrived in England on Christmas day in 1940.

It was reported in the Ridgetown newspaper in December of 1943 that smokes were sent to this soldier. RIN 5/12/17

The CDN 19/02/44 reported that “Deke” reported “Very few enemy planes ever reached the heart of London any more, due to the heavy and intense ack-ack fire.” He also complimented the organizations that sent smokes and clothing to the boys overseas. He also reported that the English people had been very friendly towards the Canadians in England.

“Deke” was home on a 30-day leave and he hoped that he would be in the war “until the job was done.”

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

ESUC-RH, RIN

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