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Allen, Pte. William Edward

William Edward Allen enlisted with the 48th Highlanders home battalion in Toronto on 24 April 1942 and was given the service number B486227. This is a number for the 2nd Battalion, 48th Highlanders. This home battalion was comprised of Highlanders of one of three roles – either acting as trainers for those going overseas or preparing to enlist for overseas duty or serving in Canada in support of Canada.  He remained with the battalion in Toronto until he was discharged on 15 March 1946.

Era(s)
  • 1939 - 1945 (WW 2)  / 
  • 1946 - 1999 Late 20th C.
Unit(s)
Militia / Reserve Bn, 48th Second Bn (WW 2)
Service number
B486227
Fate
Released

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Detail
Museum Archive Documents
Family Member/Archives
great grandson Ethan Crimp
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