V32538
Military Police
Able Bodied Ordinary Seaman

Born: May 8, 1919 in Waterloo, ON
Died: September 25, 1975

Attended: Waterloo and Tavistock Public Schools
After School: Zimmerman Brothers

Enlisted: April 1941 in London, ON
Station: Newfoundland and Atlantic Ocean
Served: In Canada
Medals and Awards: Voluntary Service 1939-1945, Defence Medal 1945, George VI 1939-1945, General Service Medal
Discharged: February 1946 in London, ON

After the War: Woodworking, Woodstock; Zimmermans

Family: Parents - John and Henrietta Merklinger
Married Verda Herman on October 11, 1946
Children - Frances, Wendy, Nancy
Grandchild - Lori
Great Grandchildren - Kyle and Ryan