Library Record

Metadata

Item ID#

A2011.018.019

Title

Life's been good to John : The autobiography of John McAllister

Object Name

Biography

Author

McAllister, John

Additional Authors

as told to Dan Kinsman;
edited by Kelsi Elshaw

Published Date

2011

Description

This is the autobiography of John McAllister, who was born in Owen Sound, Ontario in 1922. At the age of 14, he moved to the Clinton and Exeter area where he found farm work. In 1940 he enlisted with the Elgin Regiment in London where he did all his basic training. The author tells of his war years, including his part in the "Devil's Brigade". After the war, John married Alma Skinner and settled on a farm in Usborne Township, Huron County, where they raised their family.

Physical Description

95 p. ; ill. : 25 x 18 cm (black & white photo on softcover)

Places

Huron County
Owen Sound

People