The brother of James, of the Chatham Post Office, he had two sisters, Mrs. Fox of Jeanette’s Creek and Mrs. T. L. McConnell of Halifax, NS . James was notified that his brother had been WIA in Italy. “Sincerely regret to inform you that Sgt. Frank Leslie Ost was officially reported wounded in action on 18^th  December. Nature of his wounds are not yet available. Further information follows when received.”     

Sgt. Ost was “prominent in the business life of the city” Enlisted in the First Kents. He arrived in England transferring to the RCR, when he was wounded in Italy. 

Previous Military Experience: Served as a Corporal in the Kent Regiment (MG)

History After Enlistment Frank Leslie Ost served in Canada until May 1943 when he was transferred to another unit and went overseas. Promoted to the rank of Company Sergeant Major and received the 1939-45 Star; the Italy Star; the Defence Medal and the C.V.S.M.

Date of Discharge: April 1946

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards

1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal

Age	born 1909
Birthplace	Sittingeuring, England
Religion	Anglican
When Enlisted	July 27th 1940
Next of Kin	Brother

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