Military Service Recognition Book 516 ONTARIO COMMAND THOREL, George R. George was born in Thorel House, Morinus, Muskoka on October 20, 1924. He enlisted in the Army and served in Canada, United Kingdom, and Continental Europe during World War II. George was wounded while serving in France. He was transferred to a hospital in England and was recovering there when the war ended. For the rest of his life he carried a souvenir of his war experience in the form of shrapnel in his leg. He was happy to return to his beloved Muskoka. George was a founding member of the “Herbie” club, a group of veterans, later to become RCL 489. George passed away on April 25, 2011. THORNTON (WALDRAM), Jessie W. Jessie was born in Birmingham, England on March 17, 1924. She joined the ATS British Army on November 17, 1942 and served in Crawley, England during World War II. She studied the cooking trade in Yorkshire and became a chef. Jessie met her future husband Robert (Bob) Thornton in Crawley and following the war immigrated to Canada as a British War Bride with Robert. Upon discharge on December 10, 1946 she was awarded the Defence of Britain Medal. Jessie passed away on March 19, 1966. THORNTON, Charles R. Charles was born in Duruford, England on August 19, 1903. He enlisted in the Army on June 29, 1940. He served with the Essex-Scottish Regiment until his transfer to 2Corps HQ January 27, 1943. He served om England and Northwest Europe during World War II. On September 15, 1945 he was promoted to Sergeant. He was discharged on September 21, 1945 and was awarded the following medals: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Defence of Britain and War Medal. Charles passed away on November 13, 1975.
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