The son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hawgood of the Dresden area. His parents had been notified that their son had been ‘slightly wounded’ and the week of 3 June they were notified that he had been seriously wounded. CDN 3/06/44

Les married Alva Pearl (nee Kelly) previously married to William Bear. They had two adopted children Paul and Wendy and he had two step-children Larry & Ron Bear.

Injured in action; on discharge became a police officer with twenty seven years on Metro Toronto Police force, retired in 1979 with the rank of Detective Sergeant.

Discharged September 10th, 1945.

Les passed away in 5/03/1991.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	C.V.S.M. with Clasp, 1939 to 1945 Star, Battle of Britain Medal
Sources	CM- Dresden (P), CDN-Obit. (wife) (23/04/15), LM-LP
Supplemental Information	Les married Alva Pearl (nee Kelly) previously married to William Bear. Thay had two children Paul and Wendy and he had two step-children Larry & Ron Bear. Les passed away in 5/03/1991. Afa: CM- Dresden (P), LM-LP, CDN-Obit. (wife) 23/04/15.

Age	16
Birthplace	Born- May 27th, 1924
When Enlisted	April 12th, 1941
Next of Kin	Parents- Mr. Edmund & Mrs. Bertha Hawgood

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