187 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND HOTTON, Harold Victor Harold was born on November 10, 1898, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to John and Mae Hotton. His attestment documents lists his trade as a mechanic. He enrolled in the Army (Regular Force) with the 119th Overseas Btn. on June 10, 1916 and was later transferred to the 52nd Btn., Manitoba Regiment. Harold was killed in action on April 10, 1917 near Neuville, St. Vaast, France and is buried in the LaTargette Communal Cemetery, France. His name is inscribed on the Hilton Beach cenotaph, St. Joseph Island. On the cenotaph, his last name is spelled “Horton”. It is possible that he worked on St. Joseph Island prior to enrolling in the 119th. HUNTER, Frederick Alexander Frederick was born on May 3, 1891, the son of John Hunter, in Cranbrook, Grey Township, Huron County, Ontario. He enlisted in London, Ontario on February 28, 1918 at the age of 27. He joined the Western Ontario Regiment Depot and sailed overseas in April 1918 on the SS Scotian. He joined the 20th Bn and near Cambria, France, suffered a gunshot wound to the hand where three fingers were amputated. Frederick also served with 1st Bn Canadian Infantry and 4th Res. He returned to Canada on the SS ArguayainApril 1919 and was discharged onAugust 23, 1919 as medically unfit. He worked as a dry goods clerk. Frederick passed away on December 15, 1955, at the age of 65. He is buried in Brussels Cemetery in Brussels. HUDSON, Herbert J. Herbert was born in Magog and joined the 1st Hussars in London, Ontario. The 1st Hussars landed on the beaches of Normandy. Remembered on Juno Beach Memorial. Following the Normandy landing, the Regiment took part in the bitter battles in the bridgehead, the closing of Falaise Gap, and clearing of the cross channel guns at Calais. The 1st Hussars fought with distinction through Belgium and Holland, ending the war in Germany. During this period, the 1st Hussars won 72 Decorations, Certificates, or Mentioned in Dispatches, more than any other unit in the 1st Canadian Army and were awarded twenty additional Battle Honours for outstanding Bravery. He was discharged in 1945. Herbert is deceased.
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