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Date of birth:

April 5th, 1920 (Cokeville/New Brunswick, Canada)

Date of death:

June 7th, 1944 (Buron-Authie/Somme, France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: II. Row: C. Grave: 1.

Service number:

G/52751

Nationality:

Canadian

Raised in Upper Sackville, Jeffrey Douglas Hargreaves was the son of Mrs. Reta Hargreaves, who remained his next of kin throughout his military service. A Baptist by faith and a laborer by trade, Jeffrey was single at the time of his enlistment and had completed Grade 5 in school. He had no university or college education and spoke English fluently.

Before joining the Canadian Active Service Force, Jeffrey served in the reserve unit known as the 2nd Battalion, New Brunswick Rangers (C.A. (R)) from 1940 to 1942. On April 6, 1942, at the age of 21, he formally enlisted at Moncton, New Brunswick, and was allocated to the infantry (rifle) division. His initial training took place at No. 7 District Depot, followed by transfers to various training centers including No. 70 Canadian Army Basic Training Centre and No. 22 Canadian Army (Basic) Training Centre in North Bay. He was later posted to A-30 Canadian Infantry Training Centre in Utopia, New Brunswick.

Jeffrey's service record reflects a steady progression through training and deployment. He was granted holiday leave in December 1942 and authorized to draw allowances in lieu of rations. By early 1943, he had attained the qualifications necessary to receive regimental pay at an increased rate and was posted to the Trained Soldier Company. He was issued a special and furlough transportation warrant and granted leave under the provisions of Canadian military regulations.

On March 28, 1943, Jeffrey embarked for overseas service and disembarked in the United Kingdom in early April. He was processed through various Canadian Infantry Reinforcement Units and ultimately joined the North Nova Scotia Highlanders (N.N.S.H.) on June 18, 1943. His conduct and service earned him the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, awarded in January 1944.

Jeffrey participated in the D-Day landings, disembarking in France on June 6, 1944. Tragically, he was reported missing the following day and later confirmed killed in action on June 7, 1944, during the Allied assault in Normandy. His death was formally recorded on August 12, 1944, and he was struck off strength as deceased on August 26, 1944.

Throughout his service, Jeffrey maintained a consistent record of duty and discipline, with only one noted infraction for being absent without leave for just under 24 hours in December 1942, resulting in a minor forfeiture of pay. His medical records indicated good physical health, with no significant abnormalities or history of serious illness. He stood five feet six inches tall, weighed 128 pounds, and had dark complexion, brown eyes, and black hair.

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