Anderson, John MacMorran (Jock)

    The group includes John MacMorran (Jock)Anderson, known as Padre Jock, who moved to Oakville in 1963.

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    Padre "Jock" Anderson, chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada appears in this picture but is not identified. The graves were later moved to Holland.

    "Padre Jock" Anderson received two Military Crosses for courage and iniative in evacuating casualties under heavy enemy fire during the Second World War.

    "Invasion money" was provided to soldiers before D-Day so that they might purchase items in France. The French would then submit the notes for appropriate reimbursement.

    "Invasion money" was provided to soldiers before D-Day so that they might purchase items in France. The French would then submit the notes for appropriate reimbursement.

    "Padre Jock" served as chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiative in evacuating casualites

    Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiati

    Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiati

    Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiati

    Known as "Padre Jock." Chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiative in evacuating casualites