In Memory of Reg.#15346, Corporal Ronald H. Elson
'Friends Not Forgotten'
Corporal R. H. Elson joined the Force in 1947. After he qualified for the Police Dog Section, he was selected as the first Dog Master in Kamloops, BC. It was 1955.
Throughout his career, Corporal Elson was posted to 'J', 'K', 'H' and 'E' Divisions. He was reputed to be a very keen investigator and especially devoted to his Dog, one of which was 'Tony'.
Corporal Elson died of a heart attack in 1969 while on Annual Leave in Penticton, BC. He was buried in Regimental fashion.
A friend, Bruce Barbour recalled that Corporal Elson was buried in the Civic Cemetery in Penticton, BC and that his grave is identified by a Regimental marker. R. I. P.
Corporal Elson died of a heart attack in 1969 while on Annual Leave in Penticton, BC. He was buried in Regimental fashion.
A friend, Bruce Barbour recalled that Corporal Elson was buried in the Civic Cemetery in Penticton, BC and that his grave is identified by a Regimental marker. R. I. P.
Contributor: Vet Bruce Barbour
'Maintain Our Memories'
J. J. Healy,
Reg.#23685
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