Mr. Earl Pridham was born in Harriston, Ontario in 1920, the son of a farmer and a family of four siblings, one brother and two sisters. Mr. Pridham worked in the Wolseley Barracks when the war was starting. He changed tires and did simple marching drills. As agriculture was important during the war, he applied for agriculture leave to stay on the farm to help out.
War, Conflict or Mission: Second World War
Location/Theatre: Canada
Branch: Army
Units/Ship: Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Military Rank: Private
Occupation: Transport