Trachsel, Edward Woodrow “Doc”

War
World War II, 1939-1945
Unit
Highland Light Infantry

A37218
Highland Light Infantry
Private

Born: April 21st 1022, South Easthope Twsp.
Died: October 20th 2001
Attended: Shakespeare Public
After School: worked on farms

Enlisted: June 4th 1940, Galt
Served: Canada, England
Medals or Awards: C.V.S.M., Defense Medal
Discharged: March 21st 1944

After the War: B.F. Goodrich, Kitchener; worked in construction

Family: Parents - Washington and Catherine (Munro)
Brothers - Clifford, Melvin (Boots), Glen, Harvey
Sister - Doreen
Wife - Genevieve (Jean) Hrysko, June 16th 1945
Sons - John, Mark

Comments: Was injured and spent 18 months in the 14th Field Hospital in London before being sent back to Canada

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