Rank | Able Seaman, Private |
Service # | V32656, A470518 |
Unit # | RCNVR |
Resident | Harwich Township |
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burns of Dresden, ON. Prior to his enlistment in the Navy Ford had enlisted in the 2nd Battalion – Kent Regt., in Chatham. As a Private, A470518, 2KRMR.
Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Likley he enlisted in the 2nd Kents and transferred to the RCNVR as a AB. V32656. Born 13/09/1911 in Harwich Twsp., son of B. L. Burns.
Stationed at RCNVR-Windsor in February 1943 Ford spent a few days with his parents prior to leaving. DT 18/02/43.The DT 8/07/43 reported Ford, the stationed in Halifax, NS. he was on leave visiting his parents in Dresden.
The DT 27/07/44 reported that Ford was on a 28 day leave after being at sea on the East Coast for a year.
David Ford passed away 27 July, 1994.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | IODE-CM, LM-LP, BFL(P), CM-IODE (P)., 2KRMR |
Supplemental Information | Born 13/09/1911 in Harwich Twsp., son of B. L. Burns. |
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