Postcard dated June 9th, 1944 from John M. Anderson (Jock Anderson)

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John M. Anderson was 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 under heavy enemy fire. Jock and his wife moved to Oakville in 1963.
Date of Original
1944
Date Of Event
1939-1945
Subject(s)
World War, 1939-1945
Collection
Shadows of War
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