Private Frederick Albert Andrews
4TH Princess Louise Dragoon Guards
R.C.I.C.
Frederick was the son of Edith Emily and Charles Andrews. He was born December 4, 1919 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Fred came to Canada at the age of 7. He and his brother Charles Andrew Jr. grew up in Port Perry, Ontario. Fred completed part of grade 6 but left school to work at home on the farm. He got along well at school but preferred art and attended the theatre as a passtime. He played the accordion, guitar and harmonica. He was not enthusiastic about sports except softball.
Fred enlisted January 6, 1941 in Toronto. He tried to enlist with the RCAF but could not wait the time required. Fred enlisted "Because many boys from his town were enlisting." He was found to be a likeable soldier, had a good attitude and was a good gunner. Fred was well trained as No. 4 on L.A.A. Fred was not looking forward to O/S duty. On 14 days combined furlough and embarkation leave in July 44 he married Miss Helen May Every "without permission."
Theaters and Dates of Service
Canada 06-Jan-42 to 28-Aug-44
UK 29-Aug-44 to 28-Sept-44
Italy 29-Sept-44 to 17-Dec-44
Villanova War Cemetery
Grave: V A 2
