Alfred Edward Hobbs
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| Alfred Edward Hobbs | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1925-01-08 Wooler, Northumberland |
| Died | 1945-04-22 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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Alfred Edward Hobbs (8 January 1925 – 22 April 1945 (aged 20)) was a Canadian soldier who served in Thunder Bay's Lake Superior Regiment. Hobbs died on active service during the Second World War.[1]
Early life
Hobbs was born at Wooler, Northumberland on 8 January 1925, the son of Albert George Hobbs and Mercy Hobbs.[1]
Service
Hobbs enlisted at Kingston and served as a private (service number C/123152) in the Army, Lake Superior Regiment ((Motor), R).[1]
Death
Hobbs died on 22 April 1945, aged 20. He is commemorated at Holten Canadian War Cemetery (grave reference VII. E. 16.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Alfred Edward Hobbs", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).