| Rank | Trooper |
| Service # | A-86787 |
| Unit # | 30th Recce Regiment, Fort Garry Horse with the British Army of Liberation |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Chatham |
The Son of Mrs. Wesley Shaw of 74 Baxter St., Chatham. The brother of Tpr. William Shaw also in the Army overseas.
Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment
History After Enlistment: Trained in London, Saskatchewan, Camp Borden and then Posted for overseas. Transferred to the Fort Garry Horse and served with the British Army of Liberation. Was wounded in both legs by bomb fragments.
The CDN 26/10/44 reported that Harold had been wounded in both legs by bomb fragments. On 19 October his mother received notice that he had been “slightly wounded”. Sgt. Shaw enlisted two years ago in Windsor with the 30th Recces and went overseas a year ago in June.
Arrived aboard the S.S. Mauritania from overseas docked at Halifax NS. 1 January, 1946.
Date of Discharge: February 13th 1946
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | CM-IODE(NP), TBD-RH,, BFL-B,, CFF-FD44 |
| Age | born 1922 |
| Birthplace | Paris, Ont. |
| Religion | Baptist |
| When Enlisted | June 24th 1942 |
| Next of Kin | Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shaw (Parents) |
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