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Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Graham, Christopher (Kit) Francis Allen
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Description area
Dates of existence
1920-2010
History
Kit Graham was born in Montague, PEI, on September 24, 1920, he was a son of the late Rev. Christopher and Ruth (Allen) Graham. Kit served in World War II serving in England, Italy and North West Europe with the Fifth Canadian Armored Regiment - 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) in the rank of Captain. Kit was en route to Italy when the convoy came under air attack. His ship, the Monterey, played an important part in the rescue of nursing sisters and soldiers from the SS Santa Elena. After the war he served for 8 years as Recruiting Officer in Saint John. Past President of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Regimental Association, Life Member of Canadian Armoured Corp., Honorary Colonel of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Regiment,
Places
New Brunswick, England, Italy, North-West Europe.