327 www.on.legion.ca SNELL, John Armstrong John was born on August 5, 1898 in Huron County, Ontario. He enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) and joined the 12th Foresters of the CEF on November 1, 1917 in Toronto. He was working as an Assistant Agent following his training, he went to Saint John, New Brunswick to sail on the HMT Grampian and left port on December 31, 1917. He arrived in Glasgow on January 31, 1917 and was assigned to 54th District in Southampton. He served his time in England at the Base Depot CFC at Sunningdale in December 1919. He departed Liverpool on the Celtic Neiy on May 7, 1919 and arrived in Canada on May 17. He was discharged on his return for demobilization in Toronto. He returned to his home area and became a farmer. In 1931, he travelled to Windsor where he worked at Burrough’s Adding Machine Co. for a while. He married his wife Alice in 1926 and they had three daughters. John passed away on April 18, 1959, in St. Thomas and is buried in Ball’s Cemetery. SNELL, John Carl John was born in Snelgrove, Ontario on December 18, 1917, to Elias and Bertha (Armstrong). He had seven siblings: Evelyn, Elmer, Viola, Velma, Edna, Roy, and Irene. During his early years, he worked on his parents’ and uncle Richard’s farms. Later, he would work at the National Steel Car in Malton. He loved carpentry, hunting, fishing, hockey, baseball, and swimming at the family Snell’s lake (Heart Lake). He enlisted on July 6, 1942 and was training with Lorne Scots #46 Niagara Camp, later Debert, Nova Scotia; onward to Camp Borden, then back to Debert. On December 6, 1943, he was shipped to England for more training. He was deployed for action to France on July 23, 1944. From the “War Diary – August 27, 1944”, his battalion was given the objective to overtake the German forces in a village called Igoville. Encountering heavy shelling and enemy snipers, Jack was shot and killed in action, witnessed by a friend, Bob Post, of Brampton. He is buried at Bretteville-sur-Laize War Cemetery. His medals include the 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and Silver Cross. SNELL, Thomas Arthur Thomas was born on July 10, 1926. He enlisted in the Canadian Army (Regular Force) onApril 6, 1945 and served with the 2nd/1st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (RCHA), stationed in Petawawa, Ontario. His military service concluded with an honourable discharge on June 25, 1946, at which point he returned to civilian life. During his time in the Canadian Army, Gunner Snell was active within Canada and was awarded the War Service Badge in recognition of his contributions. Snell was a lifetime member and served as Past President of Sault Ste. Marie Branch 25 of the Royal Canadian Legion. His involvement extended to the Royal Canadian Legion Marching Band and the Colour Party. He played a pivotal role in developing the senior’s program, which included both the Diamond Jubilee Band and Carpet Bowling. After his military service, Gunner Snell retired fromAlgoma Steel following a dedicated 40-year career. He was first married to Kay, with whom he had two children, Marsha and Mark. Later, he married Jean Lizotte. Thomas passed away on December 23, 2002. We Will Remember Them Ontario Command
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