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Watson, J.M.

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Genealogical Resource
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Description
C-26266
Rifleman Watson, J.M.

J.M. Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watson, Norland, Ont.

Joe received his education at Norland Public School. He enlisted in the Canadian Active Army on 8 September 1939 in Lindsay, Ont., in the 45th Regiment (RCA) as a Gunner where he was stationed for two years and was then transferred in May 1941 to Petawawa where he was stationed for a short period and then posted to Sussex (NB). He was posted overseas in November 1941. In the summer of 1944 he was transferred into the Winnipeg Grenadiers for a short period. He arrived in France on 08 September 1944. In August 1944 he was transferred to the Queens Own Rifles of Canada.

Date of Publication
8 Sep 1939
Subject(s)
Personal Name(s)
Joseph Watson
Collection
World War II Service Files
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 44.71682 Longitude: -78.81628
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