Military service
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He first served with the 1st Mortars, 2nd Battalion, New Brunswick Rangers - NPAM – service number G-428118, from 9 October 1940 to 7 November 1940, before transferring to the 1st Battalion, Royal Rifles of Canada and was sent in New Brunswick, in Newfoundland with Force W, in Québec, in Hong Kong with Force C. He had 711 days of service, including 361 overseas.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Rifleman James Richard Patterson
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My uncle James Patterson's grave marker.
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Christmas card he sent home.
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In his service uniform
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Photo of JAMES RICHARD PATTERSON
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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Rifleman James Richard Patterson
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 105 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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