Next of kin was Joseph Vermeulen and Marie Vermeulen (nee Deleersnyder), parents.  His brother is Louis George Vermeulen.

Previous Military Experience… None

History After Enlistment… Served as Flight Sergeant Air Gunner overseas, two years.

The CDN 1/09/44 reported that Odeil enlisted in September of 1943. He received his ‘Wings’ at PEI and after training in Quebec he went overseas. CDN 2/09/44

Date of Discharge… February 1946

Odeil’s niece writes: “Dad (Louis Vermeulen) also had a brother Ordeil Vermeulen enlisted with the RCAF as well.  Was a Tail Gunner.  Graduated from #10 Bombing and Gunner School RCAF Mount Pleasant, PEI.  He was not wounded.  He is now deceased.  Served overseas.”

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, CCHR-V, NB, CDN(2)

Age	born 1926
Birthplace	Chatham
Religion	Protestant

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