John was a Sergeant in October of 1940, at the time of mobilization. He was not, however, on the passenger list when they sailed for Australia. Many of the original officers Guard were replaced being going overseas as it was decided they were too old to serve with combat troops.¹

 

 

1. Campbell, James. The Ghost Mountain Boys. The Ghost Mountain Boys, Three Rivers Publishers, 2008, p. 22.

Stories with John Groulx

• Life at Camp Beauregard
• World War Wounds Bar Capt. Covell from Service
• Thanksgiving at Camp Beauregard, 1940
• Home for the Holidays
• Christmas at Camp Beauregard
• Christmas Leave Coming To An End
• Company G Men Resume Training
• Company G Prepares for Intensive Rifle Training