George Lawrence Discroll

Sources Canadian Virtual War Memorial

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