Owen’s wife was informed that he husband had been wounded in the in the right arm while serving in Italy with the Perth Regt. Owen had been overseas for nearly two years when he was wounded in 1945. He attributed his injury to a short shot by artillery during an advance on a position. Shrapnel from the shell struck his right arm.
The date of the injury was January 01, 1945.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	CDN (24-01-1945), 2KRMR, MVL, Jeff Collins, Grandson
Supplemental Information	Born in Toronto 24 August, 1919, the son of Chief Constable (Wallaceburg) Jesse Collins and Mrs. Collins. Afa: CDN 24/01/45. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment, (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Transferred to the Perth Regt.

Birthplace	Wallaceburg
Marital Status	Married

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