Weaver, Alva Franklin Photo
Rank Gunner, Driver Mechanic, Signalman
Service # A28506, A117642
Unit # Second Heavy A.A. Unit 11th Battery in England: First Army Signals in Europe
Resident in 1980 - London [sic], Ontario
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

N of K: Mrs. E. Weaver of R. R. # 1 Turnerville. The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Eidith Weaver of Chatham, ON.

Served in England, Wales, France, Belgium and Holland.

Arrived from overseas on S. S. “Louis Pasteur” CDN 1/09/45.

Discharged April 1947.

While he was stationed in England, Alva met his future wife Helen (nee Robertson). Helen arrived in Canada in 1950 and Alva and Helen were married 9 Nov. 1954. 

Alva passed away 9 May, 1992 (his wife Helen passed away 4/09/17).

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp, 1939-45 Star, Defense of Britain Medal
Sources Dresden I.O.D.E. Books, CM-IODE(P), email M.Quigg daughter
Age 23
Birthplace born May 11, 1917
When Enlisted March 6, 1941
Next of Kin Parents - Franklin and Edith Weaver of R. R. # 1 Turnerville

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