| Rank | Corporal |
| Service # | A50436 |
The son of Mr. James and Eleanor Garnett of 552 Duncan St., Wallaceburg; and L/Cpl. Don Errey. He received his education at Central public school Prior to his enlistment he worked at jobs of delivering for various organizations in Wallaceburg. Two of his brothers; Nelson serving in France and Lloyd who was with the 1st Kents in Canada. Two brothers Earl and Donald not in service. He also had four sisters Annabelle was in the RCAF(WD), Marjorie and Marion at home and one married, Mrs. Harry Swain of Wallaceburg.
The CDN 19/01/45 reported that George’s wife Jessie Marie (nee Hainer) who was born in Wallaceburg. She and George married eight years ago and they had a daughter Marie was seven years old. She passed away after a weeks illness at her residence at 8 Night St. Wallaceburg.
A member of the First Kents who transferred to the Essex Scottish. He was reported missing 21 July of 1944 and later confirmed to be a POW. WN 17/08/44(P) 28/09/44 (confirmed a POW).
The Wallaceburg News reported that a short wave message was received by a Mrs. Sadie Acklam of 103 Monhagan Ave., Middleton N.Y. was ”Dear Mother, I am in best of health. Don’t worry. Please advise Marie. Love George.”
Curator note: As a licensed HAM radio operator (VA3HND) I have no idea how and by whom such a message would have been made. Having just a radio in a camp would have received a harsh punishment? JRH. After reading a book about POW camps during WWII, many radios were built in camps, well hidden from the Germans made from parts stolen and in some cases hand made. The book “The Sergeant Escapes” by John Dominy. A must read, with very graphic details.
L/Cpl. Garnett was reported returned from overseas duty. CDN 11/06/45.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | W-RH, CKFA, CDN |
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