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Son of Ernest Ellis and Beatrice Criddle, of Wawanesa, Manitoba.
Served in Manitoba, Jamaica with Y Force, Hong Kong with C Force. He had 942 days of service, including 300 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Ellis Island, located on Brereton Lake, in his honor in 1973.
<p>Honors and Awards: Mentioned in the Order of the Day</p> <p>Commendation(s): 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp
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Photo of Percy John Ellis
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Honour Roll
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Newspaper clipping
From the Winnipeg Free Press 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Private Percy John Ellis
Digital gallery of
Private Percy John Ellis
Digital gallery of
Private Percy John Ellis
In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 71 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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