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Date of birth:

November 1st, 1914 (Roblin/Manitoba, Canada)

Date of death:

June 8th, 1944 (France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: XIII. Row: H. Grave: 5.

Service number:

H/41150

Nationality:

Canadian

Clare Davidson Kines was the son of William Clarence Kines and Hazel Beatrice Kines. Before enlisting, Clare worked as a farmer in Roblin and lived with his family. He was single and had no children. On June 24, 1940, he enlisted in the Canadian Active Service Force at Dauphin, Manitoba, and was assigned Regimental Number H41150. He joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and began his military service as a Rifleman.

Kines underwent training in Canada and was promoted to Acting Lance Corporal in July 1941. He embarked for overseas service from Halifax on August 28, 1941, and disembarked in Liverpool, England, on September 13, 1941. During his time in the United Kingdom, he continued to rise through the ranks and was appointed Acting Corporal in November 1941. His service record includes various postings and training courses, including clerical qualifications and trade testing, which earned him tradesman's pay.

In April 1942, Kines was admitted to a field ambulance and later transferred to the Redhill Isolation Hospital due to illness. He reverted to the rank of Private during this period but continued to serve diligently. He was later reappointed to higher ranks and received a Good Conduct Badge. His dedication and performance earned him the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, along with campaign medals including the 1939–45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Medal, and War Medal.

On June 6, 1944, Clare Davidson Kines landed in France as part of the D-Day operations. Tragically, he was reported missing in action on June 8, 1944, and later officially presumed killed in action. His remains were eventually recovered and reburied at the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian Military Cemetery in France.

Kines left behind a modest estate, which was distributed to his mother, Hazel Kines, as the sole beneficiary under his will. His personal effects and medals were sent to her, and she received a Memorial Cross in recognition of her son's sacrifice.

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