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Arnold, Wesley “Wes” Gerald

Born in Chatham Twsp. the son of Elmer and Olive (nee Williston). He attended the Chatham Vocational School before enlistment. Husband of Delma (nee Couture); father of Margaret, Ruth. Wes served oversea with the RCASC seeing action in Italy and Belgium. After the war he farmed in Chatham Twsp. as well worked 30 […]

Barks, A. L.

A. Barker returned at Halifax, NS. aboard the S. S. “Nieu Amsterdam”, 9 Sept., 1945. He was expected to arrive at Lachine, PQ on the 11th for leave to return to their homes. Reported being welcomed back to Chatham from overseas duty by Aldermen George Kerr KC., A. G. Goodman and Bert Joyce also by Rehabilitation […]

Barks, Arthur Leonard

Reported arriving at Halifax, NS. aboard the S. S. “Nieu Amsterdam”, 9 Sept., 1945. Expected to arrive at Lachine, PQ on the 11th for leave to return to their homes. CDN 10/09/45. Reported being welcomed back to Chatham from overseas duty by Aldermen George Kerr KC., A. G. Goodman and Bert Joyce also by Rehabilitation Officer William […]

Born in Tilbury, ON. in 1912. The husband of Bertha, they were living at his parents home at 152 Sheldon, Ave., Chatham, ON. The father of William Theodore and Francis William. Pte. T. A. Barnier enlisted with the Kents in July 1940. Served with Kent Regiment for 3 years prior to the war. Served […]

Beech, Ronald Leonard

Of No. 12 BTC, Chatham. The son of Mrs. A. Fraser of St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Wed Miss Birdie Fenton, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Fenton of Blenheim at Blenheim, United Church. The brother of Cpl. W. G. Fenton of the RCAF as groomsman; also Ushers Sgt. Jack Bennett and L/Cpl. […]

Benedict, Robert W.

Cdn. Public Relations, No.3 Public Rel. Group. The Wallceburg News reported that Pte. Benedict was on active service overseas. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Berry, Victor “Vic”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland W. Berry. It was reported in the CDN 8/04/43 was on a weekend leave. The CDN 22/10/43 reported Vic was visiting his father in Thamesville. Thamesville Herald, January 27, 1944: Ranked Pte: “Spent the weekend with his father, Mr. R.W. Berry.” Thamesville Herald, July 19, 1944: Ranked Pte. “Arrived home yesterday from […]

Was with 2nd Kents from March 1943 until January 1944. Served in Canada two years and two months at Ipperwash and Debert, N. S. Discharged March 1946. Gerald passed away 11 August, 1999 at the age of 73 years. Afa:

Bogaert, Albert “Al” P.

The WN 30/12/43 reported that Al, his wife, and two sons were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cartier. In June of 1943, the WN 10/06/43 reported that he was stationed in Windsor when he had a weekend pass to visit his wife and sons. The Wallaceburg News reported that Albert was serving with No.1 RCASC and was stationed in […]

Brennan, Edward Joseph

The son of Mrs. John Brennan of 46 Harvey St., Chatham, ON. It is believed that Edward was born in Chatham. He enlisted in the RCOC in London, ON., 27 September, 1939 as a sheet metal mechanic, to repair machinery. He serve overseas in France with the RCASC. Edward was eounded in the hip 23 […]

Burgess, B.D.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Burgess of Chatham Gore Twsp, Kent Co. The WN 27/01/44 reported that Pte. Burgess was stationed at No. 1 District, Wolsley Barracks, London, ON. He was one of four area men who were met in London, ON. buy representatives of the Dominion Glass Company, and the Canadian Legion […]

Trained in Canada and went overseas December 1939. First saw enemy action in Sicily during the invasion by Canadian Troops of that island and still later participated in the Italian Campaign, serving eighteen months in that sector. In 1940 he was a member of one of the many reconnaissance parties which landed on the shores […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Camp of 244 Selkirk St., Chatham, ON., brother of A. Bruce A5951 and Raymond A3983. Pte. Camp returned from overseas in January of 1945 and was stationed in London, ON. At the time of his arrival he was stationed London, ON. and met his brother Bruce before he went on to […]

Born in Chatham the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Camp of 244 Selkirk St., Chatham, ON., brother of A. Bruce A5951 and Garnet E. A3726 Bruce A5951 who was fighting in Italy for almost two years Garnet was stationed in France. Prior to his enlistment Raymond was employed at the International Harvester Company. Ray attended McKeough Public School and the Chatham Vocational […]

Campbell, Robert

The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of No. 2 Highway, Raleigh Twsp., the brother of S/Sgt. W. A. Campbell US-Army. Robert served overseas for approximately 3 and a half years. The CDN 13/03/45 reported that Lieut. Campbell had arrived via airplane to take a course in Boston. His brother was coming from Camp […]

Married with a son Larry were residing at his mother’s home at 226 Patteson Ave., Chatham. Johnny joined the First Kents Regt. in 1940 later transferring to the Signals Unit. Enlisted first with the Kent Regiment and later transferred to the Signals Unit. Served in Canada from 1940 to January 1945. Went overseas with the […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry De Mars of Pain Court, Dover Twsp., Kent Co. The husband of Rita (nee Bechard). The brother-in-law of Spr. Joseph L. Bechard. Francis enlisted in the RCASC 10/12/43. He was reported overseas in the CDN 3/11/44. Trained in Canada two months. Went overseas and served in Belgium, France, Germany, England […]

Derbyshire, Glen

The CDN 3/02/43 reported Cpl. Derbyshire had been spending a furlough with his mother. He left for duties with his regiment on the west coast. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Born at Petrolia in 1920, was living in Chatham, the son of Herbert and Lillian Easter of 11 Grant St., Chatham. The brother of Ted (RCAF) and William (31st Alberta Reece Regt.) Served in Canada for more than a year. Went overseas and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Promoted to the rank of Corporal, and was […]

The son of Segt. Major John Ellis and his wife living at Murray Street, Chatham. The brother of Thomas Frederick, Jack and sisters Mary, Kathleen, Frances and Ada. Trained in Canada two months. Went overseas and trained in England. Served at Dunkirk, Scotland, Brest, Sicily and Italy. Promoted from private to sergeant. Awarded Recognition at Dunkirk […]

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Arnold, Wesley “Wes” Gerald

Babcock Byron Lester

Barks, A. L.

Barks, Arthur Leonard

Barnier Theodore Albert

Beech, Ronald Leonard

Benedict, Robert W.

Berry, Victor “Vic”

Bishop Gerald Vernon

Bogaert, Albert “Al” P.

Brennan, Edward Joseph

Burgess, B.D.

Cambell William W.

Camp Bruce

Camp Garnet E.

Camp, Raymond “Ray” E.

Campbell, Robert

Coke George

Comanic John “Johnny”

Cooney Gordon

Crone Robert Bell

De Mars Francis J.

Derbyshire, Glen

Easter Robert G.

Ellis Charles Henry

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