FOLLICK, PTE CLARENCE

Clarence Follick was born January 10, 1925 in Ardbeg, the son of John and Lily (Burns) Follick.

Clarence enlisted on August 3, 1943 in Toronto, age 18.

In his discharge certificate, Clarence was identified as being with the Canadian Armoured Corps Trans. H.C.O.C. (Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps).

Clarence received the 1939-1945 Star; the France and Germany Star; Canadian volunteer Serve Medal; and the War Medal 1939-1945

The Canadian Ordnance Corps was redesignated the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps on 29 Apr 1936. In the Second World War, the RCOC had a strength of 35,000 military personnel, not including the thousands of civilian personnel employed at RCOC installations. They procured all the material goods required by the Army, from clothing to weapons. Up until 1944, the RCOC was responsible for maintenance and repair. Ordnance Field Parks, that carried everything from spare parts to spare artillery, supported the Divisions and Corps. (Wikipedia)

Clarence’s discharge certificate and his medals (France and Germany Star) identify that he served on the continent during the war.

Like so many who served on or near the front, Clarence never spoke of his experiences, which clearly affected him deeply.