Friday 27 June 2014

Connors, Arthur Frank


Private Arthur Frank Connors

Son of Frank and Mary. Arthur was born July 21, 1921 in Halifax NS. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister. Arthur completed grade VIII and left school at 16 to help at home due to the illness of his
mother. Arthur read history, fiction and magazines.

Sports: football, rugby, volleyball, softball, baseball and hockey. He worked as a checker CNR for 2 years (kept the books).

Arthur enlisted September 4, 1941 in Halifax NS. He was re-designated to the Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment October 1944. Arthur was interested in anti-aircraft warfare. He desired to be a Gunner LAA. He was a good gunner.
     
Grave: V A 5 Villanova

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