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SGT. KER WEDS CWAC PRIVATE
[Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]
Military wedding is held on East Coast
Fenwick, Oct. 19- A military wedding of interest to many in this district took place quietly on September 30th in Sydney, N.S. when Pte. Vera Gillespie Canadian Women’s Army Corps, daughter of Mr and Mrs T.J. Gillespie, Fort William became the bride of Sergeant Gordon Ker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Warren Ker. The marriage took place in St Andrew’s United church, with Rev. C.M. Nicholson officiating. The bride was attended by Lance Cpl. Agnes Finlayson and the groom was supported by Cpl. Thomas Rachar. The couple and their attendants wore regulation uniform. A reception was held later for 60 guests in the sergeants’ mess. The wedding cake was cut by the bride, with a sword belonging to Major Doyle and presented by Major Marsh. The young couple left immediately following the reception on their wedding trip, visiting the bride’s home in Fort William and later the groom’s home in Fenwick. The bride and groom were the recipients of a silver service and towels from the bride’s company, C.W.A.C. and a radio and electric clock from the sergeants’ mess.
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