Francis Jarvo was born on October 1, 1924 the son of Robert Edward Jarvo and Janet Mary (nee Morin) Jarvo, of Cornwall, Ontario. He had four sisters—three being, Vivian Catherine (born 1919); Camilla; and Melva–as well as three brothers, two of whom were Robert Basil and Joseph A. At enlistment, Francis recorded his occupation as an electrician’s helper at Polymer Corporation, Sarnia. Single at the time, he would join the Canadian Army, becoming a member of the Essex Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C., with the rank of Private. On October 19, 1944, Francis Jarvo would lose his life while fighting in Belgium, during the Battle of the Scheldt. Francis Jarvo would later be officially listed as, Overseas casualty, died of wounds received in action, in the field (Belgium). Nineteen year-old Francis Jarvo is buried in Schoonselhof Cemetery, Belgium, Grave III.K.19.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, 2C, 2D