The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Bowyer of Northwood, ON. Elmer was educated at Northwood school and received his diploma from the Chatham Vocational School and he was employed by the International Harvester Co. in Chatham prior to his enlistment.
Elmer enlisted in January of 1942 at London, ON at the age of 20 years. He trained as a mechanic at Mountain View, St. John, PQ, and Pearce, AL.
The CDN 21/10/43 reported that LAC Bowyer had returned to St. Johns PQ., after a two week furlough with his parents. LAC Bowyer was reported serving overseas in December of 1944. CDN 9/12/44.
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