Stenton, Kenneth James (K.J.) Photo
Rank O/Coder, Coder, Private
Service # V-39277, A470233
Unit # R.C.N.V.R.
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
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Son of J. Archie Stenton of 128 Patteson Ave., Chatham, ON.  Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Kenneth would later transfer to the Navy.

Previous Military Experience… Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment.  Kenneth would later transfer to the Navy.

Enlisted in the RCNVR in June of 1942.  

The CDN 15/04/43 reported that Kenneth had arrived from St. Hyacinthe, PQ. on a fourteen- day furlough with his father on Patteson Ave., Chatham.      

The CDN July 1944 reported that Kenneth was aboard a Canadian ship which assisted in the sinking of a Nazi submarine. (date not known).

Kenneth was reported home on leave in the CDN 15/12/44(P) He was on a 40-day leave. CDN 15/01/45.   

History After Enlistment… Served overseas in England, the Mediterranean, Africa, Indian Ocean and the Pacific. Promoted to the rank of Coder.

Date of Discharge… September 11th 1945

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources 2KRMR, 2KRMR, CFF-FD44, IODE(P), CCI-RH
Supplemental Information Appears on the ‘Muster Roll’ of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown).
Age born 1917
Birthplace Chatham
Religion Presbyterian
When Enlisted October 1942
Next of Kin Mr. James Stenton (Father)

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