Identity area
Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Marion, Francis
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Description area
Dates of existence
1949-1951
History
Sergeant Francis Marion joined the 8th Hussars in Camp Sussex. He served with the regiment from 5 May 1949 to 8 May 1951. During that time, he was assigned to RHQ, B Squadron, and was in the Military Band. Francis enlisted in PANDA Force on 8 May 1951. This force was established by the Canadian Government to meet their NATO commitments in Europe. He would be transferred to the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps in December of 1951.
Places
New Brunswick, Canada, Europe.