Next of kin reported as Howard Sr. and Mrs. F. Manderson, Box 322, Dresden, ON.,
The brother of Bessie (Blackwell), Susan (Wilmott), Dorothy (Rigsby) and Ivey (Wilmott), three brothers and five sister previously deceased. The husband of Alice (nee Knop), the father of Carolyn (Smyth) and David.
James enlisted 29/10/ 42. The CDN 04/1943 reported was on leave from Camp Ipperwash on a week-end leave. He was moving to London, ON to take a special course at the Vocational School.
James saw service in the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean and NW Europe. Reported returning from overseas on board the S. S. “New Amsterdam” part of a contingent of RCR members. CDN 25/09/45.
Discharged November 1945.
James passed away 6/12/1990.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Awards | 1939 to 1945 Star, France & Germany Star, C.V.S>M. with Clasp |
Sources | LM-LP, CDN 11/11/14, OGS-Obit., IODE-CM(P), D. Manderson, J. Smythe-Newell |
Age | 19 |
Birthplace | Born- November 25th, 1922 |
When Enlisted | October 1941 |
Next of Kin | Parents- Mr. Howard Manderson Sr. and Mrs. F. Manderson |
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