Thomas enlisted in London, ON.

RCASC, 1^st Division, Thomas served overseas in Great Britain, Sicily, Italy (Italy Star), France (France & German Star), Belgium and Holland.

Reported returning from overseas aboard the troop ship Ile de France, expected in Halifax, NS. second week of April, 1945. CDN 4/08/45. Arrived in Halifax 8/04/45 is pictured in the CDN with Pte. Ross Moore and Pte R. L. MacDougall all from Dresden. CDN 8/08/45(P). Arrived in Chatham from overseas duty 8 August, 1945. CDN 8/08/45.

Discharged November 1945.

Prior to his death he was a Dresden Police Officer and a linesman for the Utilities Commission. Thomas William passed away suddenly 2 November, 1952 in Dresden.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	C.V.S.M. with Clasp, 1939 to 1945 Star, Defense of Britain Medal
Sources	IODE-CM (P) Dresden, CDN (8/09/45), T. W. Monk (son), DT (24/04/41)
Supplemental Information	Born in Washademouk, NB., the son of William Marsh Monk and Emily Jane (nee Thompson), the brother of Mary (McDougall), Lena (Little). Married to Doris May (nee Phillips) [passed away in 2008] in London, England in 1945, father of Terrance William of Chatham. At the time of his enlistment in London, ON. Thomas and Doris May were living in Dresden, ON.

Age	26
Birthplace	Born- March 9th, 1913
When Enlisted	September 1939
Next of Kin	Parents- Mr. & Mrs. William Monk

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