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Enlisted with the 18th Manitoba Reconnaissance Battalion in Winnipeg, Manitoba, transferred on 19 October 1941 to the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, then, on the 25th, to the 1st Battalion, Winnipeg Grenadiers. He served in Manitoba and in Hong Kong with Force C. He had 166 days of service, including 57 overseas.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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Photo of Robert Blanchard
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. -
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Private Robert Blanchard
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Blanchard
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 24 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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