Previous Military Experience: C.W.S.F. March 1941 until enlistment.

History After Enlistment: Received basic training at London and Sainte Anne de Bellevue. Transferred to London England November 35th 1942 for further training. Placed in charge of New enlistments and posted to Geoningen, Holland May 14th 1945. Moved to Amsterdamn [sic], Holland a few days later. Promoted to the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major and was made a Member of Order of the British Empire, Defence, also received the 1939-45 Star and the C.V.S.M. and clasp. Repatriated October 16th 1945 and left England November 22nd 1945.

Date of Discharge… January 9th 1946

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards

Order of the British Empire, Defence, 1939-45 Star, C.V.S.M. and clasp

Birthplace	Cottam, Ont.
Religion	Protestant
When Enlisted	October 1941
Next of Kin	Mrs McClealand (Mother) Cottam

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