McParlan, John E.

John McParlan from Perth, Ontario, joined the militia as a Non-Permanent Active Member on January 10, 1941. His regiment number was C-417947. On April 13, 1943, he signed the attestation paper for active duty. Regimental # C103318, and set sail on September 14, 1943 on the Queen Elizabeth and arrived in Gouroch Scotland. During his time overseas John served in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Total qualify serve was 1085 days and overseas was 884 days. He sailed home on the Queen Elizabeth. He was discharged April 1 1946. He received the 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp and wore the cap badge of the Irish Regiment of Canada.