Profile Donald W. Donohue Born: London, Ontario October 24,1913 - May 2, 1976

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Service in the Second World War Donald enrolled in the No. 1 Detachment of the R.C.O.C AF in the Canadian Army at London Ontario on the third day of July 1941. Some of the details which characterized his life at this time were: He was Married since July 1, 1936. Worked as a shoe craftsman with Scott and McHale. Had a 3 year old daughter, a 2 year old son and a wife 5 months pregnant at home.	Children around 1949
During his service in the war Served in Central Mediterranean Area. The London Ontario Regiment suffered 80% of all loses in Italy during the early part of their campaign. Served in the United Kingdom Served in Continental Europe During his service he received the following medals, decorations, and or mentions: 1939-45 Str, Italy Star, France&Germany Star, Defence Medal, C.V.S.M. & Clasp

Medals

1939-45 Star	Italy Star	France & Germany Star	Defense Medal	C.V.S.M. & Clasp

Post War Activity

Returned home without physical injuries. However, there are many scares of war that remain unseen and are common in the stories of a soldier.

Returned home to a daughter 7 years old, sons 6 and 4 years old.

Discharged at the beginning of 1946.

Extended the family with the introduction of a second daughter a year later.