Enlisted with the Kent Regiment. Spent eighteen months in Canada. Transferred to the South Saskatchewan Regiment and went overseas. Served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Hospitalized three times. Awarded the C.V.S.M. and Clasp, the Defence Medal of England, 1940 to 1945 Star and the France, Belgium, Holland and Germany Medal.

The KCFA 19/07/45 reported that the hospital ship Letitia had docked at Halifax NS., with six Kent County boys who might be going to hospital in London rather their homes. Capt. Cornell of 8 West St., Chatham was on the list.  

Discharged October 2nd, 1945.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards

C.V.S.M. with Clasp, Defence Medal of England, 1940-1945 Star

Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	United Church
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	June 1940
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Audrey Cornell

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