Bell, George

Private George Bell

Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment

R.C.I.C.

George was born March 15, 1922 in Dumfries, Scotland. His parents William and Jenny moved to Tomifobia, QC. George had 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

After 6 years public school George left school at age 14. As a teenager he worked in the woods with his brothers and cut pulpwood for his dad. George also worked as a mechanic for Butterfield Division Rock Island, QC.

George enlisted March 4, 1941 in Sherbrooke, QC. Unit: #4 D.D. R.C.O.C. CA. He was TOS to the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment December 1944. His brothers John and Robert also enlisted and Robert saw action overseas.

December 15, 1944 Bell was reported missing believed KIA. Bell was a rifleman last seen awaiting orders from the company commander. The L&R's were critically short of men at this time. While in position a shell or mortar bomb landed in their midst, four men killed instantly. One was identified as Private George Bell.

                   

  Theaters and Dates of Service

  Canada   04-May-42 to 23-Sept-42

  UK         24-Sept-42 to 28-Sept-44

  Italy        29-Sept-44 to 15-Dec-44

 Grave: VI A 4