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Remembering World War II
George Lawrence Discroll
George Lawrence Driscoll, born on October 20, 1919, was the son of John and
Josephine Driscoll of Glace Bay, NS.
Private Discroll, at the age 22, enlisted on June 25, 1940 and served in Canada
until November 10, 1941. He served in the United Kingdom between November 11, 1941
and September 11, 1943, and in Italy from September 12, 1943 until his death on January
10, 1944. While serving with the 48th Highlanders of Canada he was wounded in action
at San Vito, Italy and died from his wounds.
Name:
George Lawrence Driscoll
Rank:
Private
Service No.:
F55361
Date of Death: January 10, 1944
Age at Death:
25
Cemetery:
Moro River Canadian War Cemetery
Commemorated on page 294 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance
Displayed in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on June 23