Nelson Andrew Logan

Private Nelson Andrew Logan

Killed in Action in WW2

Date of Death:

General Information

Conflict:
WW2
Regimental No.:
D/136984
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Forces
Battalion:
Highland Light Infantry of Canada, R.C.I.C.
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Howick, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
18 years 2 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
20 years 8 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
20 years 8 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Bench Fitter
Next of Kin:
Son of Wallace Earl Logan and Martha Agness Logan, Howick, Quebec.
Address at Enlistment:
Howick, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 6.0 in / 168 cm
Weight:
128 lbs / 58 kg
Chest:
35.5 in / 90 cm
Expansion:
4.5 in / 11 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
925 days in service
Buried at:
Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery

Images

Nelson Andrew Logan Huntingdon Gleaner
Nelson Andrew Logan

Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW2 Private Canadian Forces Army Highland Light Infantry of Canada, R.C.I.C.

Awards

Conflict Award Action Date of Award Date of Citation Source
WW2 1939-45 Star
WW2 France & Germany Star
WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp
WW2 War Medal 1939-45

Notes

Spoken french very good
Occupational history: 4 months as incoming inspector at R.C.A. Victor, 4 months Bench Fitter at Fairchild Aircraft
Brother Ralph Wallace Logan was in RCAF

Additional Next of Kin Notes

Father: Wallace Earl Logan was an electrician in Howick, Quebec
Mother Martha Agnes Logan
Parents married Dec 14 1915 in Howick
Brother Ralph Wallace Logan RCAF

Research Notes

No description of death in LAC file