Photo of original. Pte Basil Dawes at time of enlistment with the Irish Regiment of Canada at age 19, October 27, 1942, nineteen years old.
Dawes trained as a signalman, went through Avellino camp in Italy and was posted to 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion, Able Company on 24 December 1943.
Details and email thread in 2017 Completed Research Files.
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