A89242
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
Private - Sergeant

Born: March 22nd 1923, South Easthope Twsp.
Died: August 17th 2010 at University Hospital, London ON

After School: Farm hand; Punch Press Operator at Hahn Brass Co., New Hamburg; Dominion Electrohome, Kitchener

Enlisted: November 16th 1942, Wolsley Barracks, London
Trained: Chatham, Hamilton, Camp Borden; Debert, NS; Beverly, England
Served: Canada, England, Holland, Germany
Medals or Awards: France/Germany Star; Defense Medal; CVSM and Clasp; 1939-45 War Medal
Discharged: June 27th 1946

After the War: Worked for J.G. Field Co., Tavistock; OPP- teacher of Highway Safety for 14 1/2 years; Owner/baker of Vogt's Bakery, Tavistock; Councillor for 1 term; first Mayor (4 terms) for East Zorral Tavistock; Retired December 31st 1983

Family: Parents - Edward and Pauline [Heinz]
Brothers - Carl "Fred", Edward
Sister - Margaret [Kaufman]
Married Elaine V. Strahm on September 27th 1947
Children - Heather (Don) Riehl, Trout Creek, ON; Trudy (Charles) Orsborn, Brooksdale, ON; Brian, St. Catherines, ON
3 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren

Comments: Member of Royal Canadian Legion 56 years; President of Branch #518 - 2 terms; Zone B2 Commander - 2 terms

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