Born 09/02/1907, the son of William and Elizabeth Embury, of Blenheim, Ontario. Brother of Cpl. Glen, Essex Scottish, Ken, Gordon and two sisters Mrs. Stewart Scoyne of Ridgetown and Mrs. Del Bond of Blenheim.   A single labourer living in Blenheim.

Transferred to Royal Canadian Regiment from Kent Regiment.

George enlisted 15/08/1940 with the Kent Regt., in Chatham, ON. George was granted a 14 day leave in April, 1941. He served on the west coast and was hospitalized from 18 Apr. to 27 June 1942 at New Westminister. George left for overseas duty 30 Sept., 1942

The CDN 7/02/44 reported that Pte. George O. was reported as ‘missing’.

Age: 34, KIA –  Date of Death: 20/12/1943,  in Italy.

To: Mrs. Elizabeth Embury,                                           5 February, 1944

 

4032  Regret deeply A50336 Private George Osbourne Emburt\y

previously reported missing in action now officially reported  Killed in Action Twentieth December 1945 STOP Further information follows when received.

 

Director of Records.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	“The First 200 Years” by Alvin Armstrong, Index of Overseas Deaths, Blenheim IODE Tablet of Remembrance., Unidentified newspaper article (P).
Supplemental Information	Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead. Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. F. 8., Cemetery: MORO RIVER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY.

Age

34

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