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Black, M.

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Islay Soldier, Melville Black, Killed in Italy

Word has been received by Mrs. Samuel Thomas, Islay, that her eldest son, Melville Black, has been killed in action in Italy. Only two weeks previous, this gallant young soldier was recommended for decoration for gallantry in service.

Twenty years of age, Melville Black enlisted in Kingston with the Ordnance Corps and went overseas lage, noted as a sculptress, doing slightly over one year ago. [sic]
Media Type
Newspaper
Text
Genealogical Resource
Item Types
Clippings
Articles
Death
Date of Publication
22 Jun 1944
Subject(s)
Death
Military service
Soldiers
War casualties
World War II
Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
Royal Tank Regiment
Personal Name(s)
Melville Black ; Samuel Thomas ; Evelyn Black ; Bert Black ; Ronnie Black ; Earl Black ; Lavern Black ; Luella Black ; Jean Black ; Buelah Black
Collection
World War II Service Files
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Islay
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 44.46682 Longitude: -78.86628
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