The son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Morgan of London, ON. Elmo joined the 2^nd Kents as a private in 1941 and appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2^nd Bn., Kent Regiment, (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown).   Elmo was reported living at 124 Lydican Avenue when he received his officers’ certificate. CDN 16/06/42(P)

Prior to enlistment Elmo Morgan served three years with the Kent Regiment N.P.A.M. and trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment.

He received his commission in 1941 and qualified as a 2^nd Lieutenant in Brockville in May of 1942. He received his qualifications as a 1^st lieutenant at Camp Borden, ON. in September of 1942 and is a qualified Tank Officer. 2^nd Lieut Morgan was reported home on leave from Camp Borden to spend the weekend with his wife and children. CDN 6/07/42 In September of 1942 and is a qualified Tank Officer.   He went overseas September 1942 attached to the Manitoba Dragoons then transferred to C.A.C.  Lieut. Morgan was reported in England in October 1942. CDN 19/10/42. Reinforcement Unit in March 1943 as Tank and Motor Cycle Instructor. He was sent to Africa in November 1943 with Canadian Detachment R.A.C.T.D. He also served in Italy in May 1944 To the Continent in March 1945 attached to #1 War Recce Team. Promoted to  Captain April 1945.

The CDN 26/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Queen Elizabeth.

Date of Discharge: February 28th 1946

— He went to the continent???

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

2KRMR, CDN (16/06/42), CFF-FD44, 10DE(P), VR, CCI-RH

Age	born 1915
Birthplace	Turnerville, Ont.
Religion	7th Day Adventist
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	March 6th 1942
Next of Kin	Charlotte Morgan (Wife)

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