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Page 173: Bacon, E. A. (Ted)

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Sgt. Ted Bacon Wounded in France
Sgt. E. A. (Ted) Bacon, has been wounded in action in France, according to word received by his wife here Monday evening. No details as to the extent of injuries were received in the original telegram which stated that a letter would follow.
"Ted," as he is familiarly known here, is nephew of Reg. Bacon of Bacon's Jewellery Store and took a keen interest in local sports. He joined with the 56th Field Battery in Lindsay and has been overseas two years, making the crossing to France on "D" Day. His wife and young daughter reside here.

August 9, 1944
Sgt. E. Bacon Wounded Fighting in Normandy
Lindsay, Aug. 9 (Special) – Mrs. Jean Bacon, of Queen Street, Lindsay, has received official confirmation that her husband, Sgt. E. A. Bacon, has been wounded in action in France.
Sgt. Bacon is very well known in the Lindsay and Peterboro district, having taken a prominent part in athletics and was a member of several Lindsay hockey and softball teams in provincial competition.
He joined the 45th [56th] Field Battery in Lindsay as a physical instructor and has been overseas two years taking part in the invasion of France on D-day.

August 10, 1944
SGT. E. BACON DIES OF WOUNDS IN NORMANDY
Mrs. Jean Bacon, of Queen St., has received official confirmation that her husband, Sgt. E. A. Bacon, has died of wounds received while in action in France.
Sgt. Bacon is very well known in the Lindsay and Peterboro district, having taken a prominent part in athletics and was a member of several Lindsay hockey and softball teams in provincial competition.
He joined the 45th [56th] Field Battery in Lindsay as a physical instructor and has been overseas two years taking part in the invasion of France on D-day.

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Sgt. E. A. (Ted) Bacon of Lindsay, Ontario, paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II. Listed on the Honour Roll for Victoria and Haliburton Counties of those who have paid the supreme sacrifice in the cause of freedom. Died on July 27, 1944.

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This card is part of a larger collection of World War II personnel clippings. The project began in 1944 at the Lindsay Library. The intent was to gather together as much information as possible on the military record and the service of people from the Town of Lindsay and the County of Victoria (now Kawartha Lakes)who served in the war. To that end, during the years 1944, 1945, and 1946, members of the public donated photographs and updated information about their loved ones. Both library staff and the public saved and donated newspaper clippings. Some of the files contain great amounts of detail, while others have just a name.

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