With Fred on the far right are George and his mother Vera. 1945
McLellan, James Frederick (Fred)
- Township: East Nissouri
- Rank: Gunner
- Branch: Royal Canadian Artillery
- Date of birth: July 24, 1924
- Date of death: July 10, 2022
- Burial location: Wesley Methodist Cemetery
- Wars Served: World War II
- Years of service: August 19, 1943 - May 3, 1946
- Country enlisted with: Canada
Biography
Fred was the son of James and Vera McLellan of Lot 4 Concession 10 of East Nissouri Township and he enlisted in 1943 in London. He trained at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Camp A23 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After a radar course in Barriefield, Ontario, he was transferred to the Royal Canadian Artillery at Petawawa, Ontario. He was in Debert, Nova Scotia ready to be shipped overseas when the war ended and he was then discharged in London in May 1946. Fred married Evelyn Tate and together they raised 2 children. He is buried in Wesley Methodist Cemetery.