Born in Chatham, ON. in 1922; next of kin: Beatrice Douglas.  Married to Doris (nee Markowski), father of Bruce David, Edward and Phyllis.  The son of Capt. D. E. Douglas V.D. of 495 Queen St., Chatham, ON.

James was serving with the 2^nd Kents until 1941, where he held the rank of L/Cpl. A470377.  Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2^nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown).

James enlisted 1/08/1942 for active service, served in Canada until 10/06/43. He went overseas to England, France, Belgium and Holland.   It was reported in the CDN 4/11/44 that Lieut. James W. Douglas was wounded in action at the Holland front on 24 October. James was “struck in the right knee by a shell fragment of a high explosive shell.” The extent of his injuries was not available. He was invalided to hospital in England.

Promoted to Captain in March of 1945, he remained in the Permanent Forces after the war.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

2KRMR

Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	August 1st, 1942
Next of Kin	Beatrice Douglas

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