Military service
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He served in the First World War with the 1st Depot Battalion of the Manitoba Regiment, regimental number 2380628, from February 14th to June 12th, 1918, discharged due to his young age. During the Second World War, he served in Manitoba, Jamaica with Force Y, Hong Kong with Force C. He had 1,149 days of service, including 381 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Chewter Lake located southwest of Nueltin Lake in his honour in 1972.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private George William Chewter
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Photo of GEORGE WILLIAM CHEWTER
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 George William Chewter
Digital gallery of
Private George William Chewter
In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 64 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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