Born in 1924 the son of Victoria Jewiss. He was living at 317 Queen St., Chatham. Victor was the all-star goalie of the Queen Mary School hockey team.

Victor enlisted in September of 1942 with the 2^nd Kents, A470689, (Boy),. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2^nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Underaged enlistment. Before transferring to the RCNVR. Victor and his brother Edmund ‘Eddie’ were reported on a week-end leave at their parents home on Queen St., Chatham. CDN 21/09/42.  He departed for a Canadian port to report for duty. Victor celebrated his 18^th birthday on 25 November. Victor and his brother Edmund, who had been in the Navy since January of 1942.

The CDN 31/03/43 reported Victor had been spending his furlough with his parents on Queen St. returned to the east coast to resume his duties.  

The CDN 4/06/43 reported that Ordinary Seaman Victor Jewiss was convalescing from a throat operation and was on a ten day furlough. He was staying at his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jewiss on Queen St., Chatham.

The CDN 22/02/44 reported that AB. Victor was on a fourteen day leave to visit his parents in Chatham.

Transferring to the Navy. Served with the 2nd Kents for two years as a bugler.

Victor passed away 17/07/08.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

StAUC, VR, OSP-RH, CC-RH, LM-LP, 2KRMR

Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
When Enlisted	September 1942
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Victoria Jewiss

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