Abraham William Guilford

Abraham, William Guilford

From Chatham, ON.  The son of Mrs. R. H. Abraham of Victoria Ave., Chatham, ON. In March of 1944 Bill was at RCAF I.T.S. – Toronto, ON when he was home on a weeks furlough. CDN 14/03/44   Served eighteen month in Canada, then saw overseas duty. Promoted from AC2 to Sergeant. While serving overseas he […]

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Adams Robert Harry

Adams, Robert Harry

The CDN 30/ 11/43 reported that Robert then living at 404 Victoria Ave, Chatham, and had enlisted in the R.C.A.F. The CDN 1/07/44 reported that Robert had been on a weeks furlough before returning to RCAF- Toronto. The CDN 19/07/44 referred to AC2 Adam’s home on a week-end furlough. Was in R.C.A.F. from June to November 1944. Was discharged and went to […]

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Adams, Gordon “Bud”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Adams, Victoria Ave., Chatham. Bud had been stationed at RCAF Prince Albert, SK, when he was granted leave to visit his parents. CDN 32/03/44    

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Adams, Jack

Stationed at Sea Island, BC. Jack along with his wife and two children Cecil and Frank of Pelee Island spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. James Adams. CDN 9/03/44  LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website

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Alexander, W.R.

The CDN 3/07/44 reported that LAC Alexander had been on a week-end furlough at the home of Mr. Jack Smith of Harwich Twsp. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Allin, John Evan

Born in Chatham Twsp. The CDN 30 Jun. 1944 reported that John married Jean McClung of Cedar Springs, Kent Co., ON.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Allin, L.E.

The DT 2/01/41 reported he was stationed at St.Thomas and he spent a Christmas leave with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark of Dawn Valley, ON. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Anderson, Edna Dorothy

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson of Second St., Chatham. Previous Military Experience…None History After Enlistment… Served at mountain View, and later  transferred to Trenton. LAW Anderson was stationed at Washington, DC., when she was home on a weekend leave, she would return to Washington. CDN 18/09/44  Edna would later marry Clarence Edward Smith CDN […]

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Anderson, F.R.

Prior to his enlistment in the RCAF, he was Reverend pastor of the Dresden Presbyterian Church. The DT 26/08/43 reported that Lieut. Anderson was then stationed at RCAF Dunnville, along with his wife and daughter (Alberta), who were visiting in Dresden. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website

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Anions, Richard H.

Son of Mr. & Mrs. Montague Anions of Beechwood, Howard Twsp., later of Ridgetown, Kent Co., brother of Barbara. The CDN 9/08/44 that Richard ‘Dick’ H. Anions had been promoted to Pilot Officer. It was reported in the Ridgetown Dominion that P/O Anions was forced down in Labrador while on a bomber ferry flight to England.   Found […]

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Annan, Henry “Harry” McFadyen

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Annan of Fourth St., Chatham, ON.  Henry enlisted in November 1942, trained at Toronto, Belleville, Brantford, Fingal and received his wings at Crumlin 25/02/1943 and was commissioned as a pilot officer.  CDN 22/06/44.  The WJ 18/01/43 reported that AC2 Annan was visiting his parents at their home on Fourth […]

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Annen Harry McFadyen

Annan, Harry McFadyen

Served thirteen and a half months overseas. Participated in six operational trips. Flew the Atlantic homeward. After VE day was with Goose Squadron., Bombardier of crew of Lancaster representing  Canada at U.S.A.A.F. Anniversary in Dayton Ohio, August, 5th, 1945. Discharged 29th, 1942.  

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Annett, Robert

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Annett of Cairo. Arrived in Bothwell from overseas duty 27 August, 1945.

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Archer, Edward Andrew “Pete”

Archer Edward A Pete

  Born in 1916 at Tilbury, On. the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Archer of Carlyle Ave., Tilbury and brother of Peter. Edward was raised in  Tilbury where he attended both public and high school. Pete joined the Kent Regt. in May of 1940, Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., […]

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Arnold, H. Grace

Arnold, H. Grace

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arnold of Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. The CDN 13/09/43 reported that she and LAW Gloria Rogers of Ottawa were guests for a weekend leave at her parents home.   Grace was stationed at RCAF Rockcliffe in March of 1944 and was reported to be home on leave.  CDN 14/03/44 (Soc&P).  Previous […]

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Askin, Warren J.

AC1 Askin was part of the RCAF, Eastern Air Command Headquarters. Born in Tilbury East Twsp. 1918. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. and Sara Askin of Fort St., Tilbury, ON. Warren enlisted 27/04/1942 age 24 years. He trained at Galt Air Training school, Galt, ON. and at No.1 Wireless School, Queen Mary […]

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Atkinson John “Burt” Burton

Atkinson, John Burton

  According to the CDN 13/03/45, Burt enlisted early in the war. He appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). The father of Vickie (Brundritt of Rondeau). Bert was reported married, and his wife, Mae, was living at 29 Park Ave., in Chatham while Bert was in […]

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Atkinson, Ray Clarke

Ray enlisted in the RCAF. Born in 1916, on the Botany Road, Kent Co., ON.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Atkinson was on a two week furlough.  Brother of Leigh Kenneth and John Stewart.   Clarke married Maxine Margaret (nee Palmer) of London, ON. CWAC. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. […]

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Avery, A.O.

Stationed at W.FS.F. Burch, ON. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact  GOH Website.

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Aylesworth, Ross K.

The son of Mrs. Edith Aylesworth of 85 Murray St., Chatham, ON. The CDN 25/07/44 reported that Ross spent a weekend with his mother in Chatham. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Babcock Ross Reuben

Babcock, Ross

        Babcock, Winifred Lenora, Wife of Babcock Ross Reuben   Born in Newbury, ON. in 1916. The husband of Winnifred, father of Larry and Dennis. Ross enlisted 18/02/1943 with the 2nd Kent Regt serving for two years before transferring to the RCAF serving at No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto, ON. All of his […]

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Bailey Ronald Frederick

Bailey, Raymond Frederick

  Born in 1924 in Windsor, ON, the son of Mr. H.W. and Mrs. Finalda Bailey of 191 Wellington St. West, Chatham, ON. the brother of Lorne A111443.  The husband of Helen Margaret (nee Reardon).  Stationed at RCAF-Clinton had arrived home on a two week furlough to visit his parents. The CDN 10/04/43 reported that Ronald was returning to […]

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Baird, John W.

The husband of Jean. The father of Karen, Janet and John “Jack’. John passed away 27 July, 1990 – Buried at Maple Leaf Cemetery – Chatham, ON.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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