Rank | Corporal |
Service # | W311158 |
Unit # | R.C.A.F. |
Resident | Tilbury |
Date of Birth: May 2, 1925. Blanch enlisted with the RCAF (Womens Division) 29/07/43, she was assigned to Rockcliffe Station where she would assume her duties as a wireless operator. She would serve until 4/06/46 when she was discharge with Honourable Release with the C.V.S.M. Her duties were clerical work.
Blanche was given the honour of being able to pin the Wings on her brother Jack in 1944. She was very proud!
Date of Death: October 8, 2005
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | CDN (24-09-1951), Rita Lubzun Collection, IODE-IS, RCAF Discharge |
Supplemental Information | Daughter of Mr. Garnet Hornick. She grew up in Tilbury and attended Tilbury High School before moving to Windsor, ON. Married William Alexander Osborne in September, 1951. |
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