Jack (Junior) Brunette was born on November 20, 1922, the son of John (Jack) and Emma Mae Brunette of Sarnia. Jack, single at the time of his enlistment and recording his occupation as a student, joined the Canadian Army. He listed his home address as 112 Lisgar Street, Ottawa. Jack became a member of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, R.C.I.C., attaining the rank of Lieutenant. On March 24, 1945, Jack Brunette would lose his life during fighting in Germany, during the Liberation of the Netherlands. One and a half months after his death, the war in Europe would end. Jack Brunette would later be officially listed as, Overseas casualty, killed in action, in the field (Germany). Twenty-two year old Jack Brunette is buried in Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands, Grave XXII.C.2. On Jack Brunette’s headstone are inscribed the words, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. II Tim.IV.7.
SOURCES: C, D, E, F, L, 2C, 2D