Born 12/11/1921 in Tilbury East Twsp., Kent Co., ON.  Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Haskell of Port Alma. Brother of Meredith E. ‘Buck’ as he was known as a boy who grew up in Port Alma, attending public school there. MS 21/12/44

Vernon enlisted with the Essex Scottish Regt. in London, ON. 10/07/1940. He trained at Camp Borden before sailing for England on 10/01/1940.  According to the Merlin Standard 2/01/41, Vernon was on a six day leave from Camp Borden at his parents home?  While in England, he primarily did sentry duty for two years.

Buck married Gladys, a Scottish lass in 1941 and before going to the continent he sent his wife and young son Larry to Canada to live with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Haskell in Port Alma. Vernon served in Italy, Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. He would be back in Canada in late summer of 1945 and was discharged 5/09/1945. He and his wife were living in Chatham. with their children, Larry, Brian and Ian.

While in England, primarily doing sentry duty for two years. Buck married Gladys E., a Scottish lass in 1941 and before going to the continent he sent his wife and young son Larry to Canada to live with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Haskell in Port Alma. The MS (1944 date unknown) reported that Gladys E. and son Larrie Richard had arrived  and were staying with the Haskells’ at Port Alma. Glady reported that Red Cross was very helpful, giving them food, asking if they were well and seeing that they were on the correct train as far as Toronto.

She was surprised to see homes without ‘black-out curtains’, was thrilled to have ice cream and enjoyed her first chicken dinner in four years, and fresh fruit which she had not enjoyed in a long time. She noted that the weather was warmer than in the British Isles.   

Vernon served in Italy, Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. He would be back in Canada in late summer of 1945 and was discharged 5/09/1945. He and his wife were living in Chatham with their children Larry Brian and Ian.

Vernon passed away 31 May, 1997.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

CDN (03-08-1945), PA/GWI, KCFA, RCLM, MD-RH, BFL-B, ST

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