The son of the Dresden town clerk. Believed to have been the first enlisted man from Dresden, Ontario. Injured in Italy. He was on a 30 day leave for at least Christmas and New Years. CDN 11/12/44. Reported in the CDN 11/01/45 arriving in time for Christmas. He returned on leave, meeting his British war bride who had arrived in November of 1944.  Also awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal for action in Italian Campaign.

DT 24/04/41.  The son of the Dresden town clerk Mr. Edward J. Kyle and wife. The DT 14/12/44 in their article welcoming Harry back from overseas to recover from his wounds also pointed out that he was the first enlistment from Dresden when the war began. Harry had been overseas since 1939 with the RCE.

In a “letter home” Sgt. Irvine Law writing to his sister Myrtle informs her that three weeks before writing (16/12/43). He happened to meet a friend from Dresden: “It was the first time I have seen him since January 1940. He was on a Lorry just returning from the front lines for a rest. He was covered in dirt and dust and he looked like he needed a rest. We parked along the road as they were passing by and I just had time to say “hello”. I didn’t recognize him but he did me. I was certainly glad to see him and wished I had a chance to have a chat with him. I don’t know when I will see him again, for I don’t know what unit he is in now.”

Alec Pattison of Dresden, reported that Les Babcock, Jim Bedell, Charlie Breaton, Harry Kyle, Gordon Tricker, Lewis Wilmott and Clifford Whitson had somehow gotten together for a Dresden Boys “Get Together” in Italy in February 1944.

The CDN 22/07/44 reported that Harry was recovering in hospital from injuries suffered when he was struck by a Jeep. He was in the Mediterranean theatre at the time. 

He returned on leave, meeting his British war bride who had arrived in November of 1944. He was on a 30 day leave from the RCE of the 1^st Division, then serving in Sicily, he was with the first troops on 3/09/43 to land in Italy. Harry was seriously wounded to his legs when he was run over by a Jeep in the dark. He was hospitalized in England  for a time and then evacuated to Canada arriving in London, ON.  in December 1944. Harry was met by his parents, his sister Mrs. Clayton Stinson and son Teddy also there was Councillors Wees and Owing. Due to his injuries he had to take the train to Thamesville and then by car to Dresden. He was on a six day furlough from the hospital.

His English bride was waiting to see him when she arrived in Canada a “few months ago.”

Harry talked about the battle for Ortona in Italy. He was fortunate to come through that battle. The Germans had some very good explosive mines as booby traps but he thought his were better yet. 

After his short stay at home he would be returning to hospital for further medical treatment.

Harry would be in hospital until at least Christmas and New Years. CDN 11/12/44.  

Harry was reported to be the first enlistment for active service from the town of Dresden. DT 14/12/44

Reported in the CDN 11/01/45 arriving in time for Christmas.

Discharged June 1945.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards

C.V.S.M. with Clasp, Defense of Britain Medal, Italy Star

Age	29
Birthplace	Born- October 12, 1909
When Enlisted	September 11th, 1939
Next of Kin	Parents- Captain. E. J. Kyle & Florence (Ford) Kyle

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