Service Highlights
- Born November 15, 1916 in St. Marys, Ontario.
- Enlisted in the Canadian Army on May 7, 1942.
- Served with the 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade during the Second World War.
- Served in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.
- Worked as a driver for a group of officers during his service.
- Member of Thamesford Legion Branch 557 for 26 years.
- Died April 7, 1984.
- Commemorated through the St. Marys Legion Veterans Banner Program.
A Life and Service Remembered
Arthur Wilson Rinn was born in St. Marys in 1916 and enlisted in the Canadian Army in May 1942. He served during the Second World War with the 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade, a formation that took part in the Allied campaign across Northwest Europe.
His service carried him through England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. During the war, he was tasked with driving a group of officers, work that required patience, reliability, and long hours on the road. Family remembrance notes that punctuality was not always their strongest habit, and that Art spent many hours waiting for them.
At this time, his service records are not publicly available, so the exact details of his wartime movements have not yet been confirmed.
After the war, Arthur remained connected to the veteran community through his membership in Thamesford Legion Branch 557, where he was a member for 26 years. He passed away on April 7, 1984, and is remembered for his wartime service, his humour, and his continued connection to remembrance through the Legion.
Major Battles and Operations
- Service with the 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade
- Service in England during the buildup for the Northwest Europe campaign
- Service in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany
- Northwest Europe campaign, 1944 to 1945
Learn More
Royal Canadian Legion Military Service Recognition Book Volume III
https://on.legion.ca/remembrance/military-service-recognition-book/msrb/