Previous Military Experience… None

Born 1920 at Chatham, ON. The son of Nelson and Marion (nee Winters) Yott. The brother of Doreen (Winters), Verlyn (Martin), Shirley (Barnwell) Paul, Lawrence, Almeda (Brown), Joseph and Louis.   He was living at R.R.#4 Thamesville, ON. The husband of Jean (nee Stewart).   

It was reported in the Ridgetown newspaper in Dec. 1943 that ‘smokes’ were sent to this soldier. RIN 5/12/17  The CDN 13/09/43(P) reported that he enlisted in April 1942. A former member of the Second Kents before going overseas in 1943.

Edward was discharged from service date not known.

After the war Edward worked at Beaver Lumber.

Edward passed away 13 January 1991 at the age of 70 years old.

. A61740, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. 

It was reported in the Ridgetown newspaper in Dec. 1943 that ‘smokes’ were sent to this soldier. RIN 5/12/17.  

Edward was discharged from service date not known.  

After the war Edward worked at Beaver Lumber. 

Edward passed away 13 January, 1991, buried at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Chatham, ON.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	CFF-FD44, IODE, GOHS
Supplemental Information	YOTT, DEAN EDWARD. Rank: Private; Born in 1920 at Chatham, Ontario. He was living at RR 4 Thamesville, Ontario. Next of Kin: His wife, Marion (correction). Discharge date unknown.

Age	born 1920
Birthplace	Chatham
Religion	Roman Catholic
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	1942
Next of Kin	Marian Yott ( Wife)

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