C21056
R.C.A.F. Radio Branch Technician
Flight Lieutenant, Radar Officer

Born: April 10, 1913 in Tavistock
Died: October 11, 1990 in Stratford
Attended: Tavistock Public and Continuation Schools, Stratford Collegiate
After School: worked at the Bank of Montreal
Enlisted: January 7, 1942 in Toronto
Trained: University of Toronto, Clinton
Served: England - British Liberation Army, France, Germany
Medals or Awards: CVSM and Clasp, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Service Badge, 706605
Discharged: December 4, 1945
After the War: worked for the Bank of Montreal in Ontario
Family: Parents - Hugh and Alice (Pearson) Hotson
Wife - Margaret Hamlin, married September 13, 1941
Brothers - Cpl. Arthur, Fred
Sister - Jean (Freeman)
Daughters - Peggy Anne (Smith), Wendy (Garrett), Jane (Casey)
Comments: Member of SERVAS International; won Canadian Bankers Assoc. Jr. and Sr. Championships; carved Bas Relief Sculptures in marble and soapstone; member of Rotary International; travelled extensively

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