Clarence Jesse Bain

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Clarence Jesse Bain
Born1922-05-28
Port Arthur, Ontario
Died1943-12-05
OccupationSoldier
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Clarence Jesse Bain

Clarence Jesse Bain ((1922-05-28)28 May 1922 – 5 December 1943(1943-12-05) (aged 21)) was a Canadian soldier from Port Arthur in the Royal Canadian Dragoons, R.C.A.C.. Bain died on active service during the Second World War.[1]

Early life

Bain was born in Port Arthur on 28 May 1922, the son of Watson Christopher Bain and Ellen Mason Bain.[1]

Service

Bain enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a trooper (service number B/195396) in the Army, Royal Canadian Dragoons, R.C.A.C. (1st Armd. Car Regt.).[1]

Death

Bain died of wounds received in action on 5 December 1943, aged 21. He is commemorated at Agira Canadian War Cemetery (grave reference C, E, 316.).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Clarence Jesse Bain", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).