John was born in Owen Sound on September 10, 1903. He enlisted in the Army on October 6, 1939 and served with the Perth Regiment B Company in England during World War II. Prior to enlisting, John was working as a fisherman. After his discharge on October 9, 1942, he spent time in hospital
suffering from Rheumatic Fever, but was eventually able to return to Tobermory where he built a boat and worked as a tour guide. John's brother and sister also served in World War II. He was a member of Tobermory Legion Branch 290. John passed away on June 15, 1985.
John was born in Owen Sound on September 10, 1903. He enlisted in the Army on October 6, 1939 and served with the Perth Regiment B Company in England during World War II. Prior to enlisting, John was working as a fisherman. After his discharge on October 9, 1942, he spent time in hospital
suffering from Rheumatic Fever, but was eventually able to return to Tobermory where he built a boat and worked as a tour guide. John's brother and sister also served in World War II. He was a member of Tobermory Legion Branch 290. John passed away on June 15, 1985.
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John R DESJARDINE
1903 - 1985
Christena A DESJARDINE
1909 - 1991
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