Search Results for : R.C.A.S.C.

  Discharged May 1945

  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 […]

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:

Discharged November 1945.

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 […]

Discharged November 1945.  

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 […]

Served with the 2nd. Kents.

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 […]

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 […]

Son of RQM Jack Ellis and Mrs Ellis of 83 Landsowne Ave., Chatham, ON., brother of Charles A9388 and Jack who was serving in the Phillipines with the USAAF. Was reported wounded while serving in Italy but remained with his unit. CDN 25/01/45.  A photo of Thomas includes his brother Charles who was also serving in […]

The son of Mrs. P. Ferguson of Raleigh Twsp, Kent Co., ON. Billy went to school in Chatham and conducted an orchestra in Chatham for some time. While William was stationed at Debert, Nova Scotia he was given leave to return to Chatham where he spent time with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. […]

Born in Lambton, Co., ON., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham ‘Abe’ Hooper, the brother of Ernest. Irvine was living and employed at the grist mill of Mr. A. McVean of Dresden prior to his enlistment. Irvine enlisted in Chatham, ON. 4/11/14 and went overseas 15/04/1915 where he trained until September of 1915 when […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson, Hooper. The DT 16/07/42 reported that Lyle was stationed at Regina, SK. when he arrived in Dresden for a two week leave. Re-enlisted in 1947 when recalled by R.C.R. August 1954, R.C.E.M.E. In Korea, two Korean Medals for service with Canadian Attached U.N. troops. Prior to the Second […]

Kenneth enlisted 31/12/1941 in the RCASC and served in Red Deer, Alberta. He was discharged from service 3/09/1942.

Served with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Trained at Chatham and Camp Borden. Went overseas from posting at Windsor Nova Scotia in 1943.

Completer basic training in Chatham and advance training in Petawawa. Served in Canada for thirty four months and was honourably discharged April 1941 under R.O. 1029 to D.P. and N.H. under R.O. 3151, 1943. After completing medical attention re-enlisted and served at Wosely Barracks, London, Ontario.

The son of W. E. Johnston of London, ON. Next of kin reported as Mrs. A. Johnston of 100 Delaware, Chatham, ON., his wife.    Served with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Looking for Information. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Ronald had enlisted with the RCASC in […]

    Born 16/04/1899, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr of Dresden, ON., he had been a long time resident in London, ON. when the war broke out (Served in WWI).  He enlisted December 1939.   Fred’s wife Grace (nee Farnsworth)  had died suddenly about a year before while he was overseas.  RCASC, (1st Divisional Supply […]

The DT 3/07/41 reported that Ford had enlisted in the Army.  Discharged February. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website

The brother of Mrs. Charles Sturgis. The following letter was sent to his sister: Dear Myrtle: I finally have settled down long enough to write a letter, it certainly seems to be quite a problem these days as I am certainly busy all of the time.  However it seems as though it will be easier the […]

The Dresden Chapter of the O.E.S. presented Walter (Kent Regt.) and his bride-to-be an engraved silver cigarette lighter and his bride a silver bon- bon dish and china cup and saucer. DT 24/10/40 Discharged April 28th, 1944. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

Overseas four years. Served in Holland and Germany. Discharged October 1945.

Discharged July 5th, 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Of Dresden, ON. The DT 3/07/41 reoprted that Clayton had enlisted in the Canadian Army. The CDN 10/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Mauretania. Next of Kin: C.H. Lucas, Dresden.  Arrived aboard the S.S. Mauritania from overseas docked at Halifax NS. 1 January, 1946.   Discharged October 1945. Clayton passed away in February, 1948. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND […]

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment, (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Went overseas from June 1942 to January 1946. Discharged January 16th, 1946. Looking for Information.  

Of Chatham, ON  Edward was married with two small children residing at 19 Park Ave. West, Chatham. The son of Mrs. Otis Magee of Wallaceburg, ON. He was on the original staff of No.12 BTC,-Chatham. Enlisted 5/03/42. Andrew received his “Wings” at Camp Borden, ON. 16/01/42. Arrived in England 16/01/1942 he was not reported in […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mallett of 199 King St., East, Chatham, ON. Harry enlisted in August of 1943, at London, trained at Orillia, Camp Borden and at Debert, Nova Scotia.  Went overseas December 1945 until January 1946. His father was in threat War.  CDN 22/01/45. Harry’s father served in the Great War going overseas with the 186th and […]

Next of kin reported as Mrs. J. Mason of Dresden, ON. Reported returning to Canada from overseas duty aboard the troopship “Pasteur” expect to dock at Quebec City on the 22nd of September 1945. CDN 20/09/45. Reported returned from overseas duty CDN 23/09/45. Discharged November 8th, 1945.  

Served overseas from May 1944 to February 1946. Discharged April 6th, 1946.  

The Son of James and Annie (nee Allan). Husband of Margaret (nee Launder – 2009), the father of Margaret (Metcalfe) and Bobby. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Bob would later transfer to the RCASC as a Sgt., A34989, RCASC – 29th Cdn. Armoured Recce. Robert enlisted […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. William McCarthy of 30 King St. West was reported serving overseas. CDN 31/05/44 It was reported in the CDN 8/05/44 that Pte. McCarthy was returning to the east coast after a furlough at his home in Chatham. Went overseas April 1944 to December 9th, 1943. Saw active service at Cannes in […]

Arrived in Chatham from overseas duty Aug 8, 1945. CDN 08/08/45 Discharged August 13th, 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.   

Served overseas all through the Campaign.  

N of K: Mrs. U. T. McMullen of 235 Thomas St., Chatham, ON. Enlisting at the age of 16 in August, 1942 with the Kent Regt.. He spent “three years and nine months overseas, celebrating his 21st birthday in Aurich, Germany. Fighting with the Third Division in the C.A.S.C., he landed in France on D-Day […]

Discharged 1945.

Of  R.R. #1 Turnerville. The DN 25/07/45 reported that he was returning from overseas aboard the vessel New Amsterdam. Discharged July 18th, 1946.

Thomas enlisted in London, ON. RCASC, 1st Division, Thomas served overseas in Great Britain, Sicily, Italy (Italy Star), France (France & German Star), Belgium and Holland. Reported returning from overseas aboard the troop ship Ile de France, expected in Halifax, NS. second week of April, 1945. CDN 4/08/45. Arrived in Halifax 8/04/45 is pictured in […]

The son of Mrs. Ward A. of 143 Park St., Chatham, ON. He married to Ruby (nee Carey) of 97 Joseph St., Chatham, ON. Prior to his enlistment he was a shipping clerk with the P.M. Railway. Robert enlisted 19/06/43 in Windsor, ON. He trained at Number 12 BTC – Chatham and at Camp Bordon. He was sent overseas in July of 1943. […]

Date of birth: 5/05/1916   – Submitted by:  L.S. Oliphant, son. The brother of Goldie (RCASC) and Bdr. Gordon and brother Roy Allan. Discharged June 15th, 1945.  

The DT 5/08/43 reported Pte. Oliphant was spending a week-end leave visiting his parents in Dresden. The brother of Gordon and John Nathan (RCASC). Discharged November 1945. Goldie passed away 20 October, 1977  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

Previous Military Experience: Trained with a Reserve Unit in Hamilton.

Pte. A9398, RCASC (1ST Divisional Supply Column). DT 24/04/41. Discharged 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Next of kin reported as Mrs. Emma Parker 57 Foster St., Chatham, ON. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Cornhill Brick Yard. He enlisted with the First Kents in August of 1940. Served as a transport driver with the Kents. Transferred to another unit and served three years overseas.  The CDN 12/03/43 (P) reported that Pte W. A. Parker […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Pattison. Next of Kin: Mrs. V. Pattison (wife) of Dresden, ON. The DT 23/03/44 reported a letter home from Alec serving in Italy, as follows: Italy, February 27, 1944. Hello Folks  Another week gone by, nothing has happened. Life is the same rain and mud  One thing of note though, a […]

Born in Sombra Twsp. Lambton, Co., ON. in 1922,  the son of Elgie and Violet (nee Farslow) of Tupperville, ON. The husband of Isabel M. (nee Wright) the father of Ann (Park), Gay (Myers) and Gary. Walter enlisted in the army 6/10/1943 and served in Canada and Great Briton he was discharged in January of […]

Charles Piggott joined R.C.A.S.C. 4th Division Petrol Co’y. He transferred to Kent Regiment in 1941 until February 1943. Private Piggot went overseas as reinforcement to the Essex Scottish Regiment from April 1943 until June 1943 and as reinforcement to Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment June 1943 until September 1944. He retained permanent establishment until January 1945. He saw service […]

Previous Military Experience… None History After Enlistment… Was in service four years. Transferred to the R.C.A.S.C. and was awarded the Canadian Efficiency Medal. Date of Discharge… June 1945

Trained at #12 B.T.C. then went to M. D. #1 London Army Service Corps and served there as Driver.

Next of kin listed as Mrs. William Raymond of R. R. #5 Wallaceburg, ON. Returning on the Duchess of “Bedford”, expected to arrive at Halifax, NS. The WN 3/05/45 reported that he had arrived safely to England after serving in Italy since August 1943. He had been overseas since December of 1939. He expected to […]

Previous Military Experience… Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roberts of Gray St., Chatham. First enlisted in the 1st Kent Regt. attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Lieut. E. A. Roberts was reported home on a short leave from his duties with the First Kents stationed at Niagara-on-the-Lake. CDN 19/02/42. It was reported in the CDN 8/10/ unknown that […]

The son of Joseph and Ethel Russell of Edgar St., Chatham, ON.. The brother of June and Mrs. Milton Moore and LAC Clayton J. Trained at #12 B.T.C. and Camp Borden. Verne was reported on leave from No.1 Dept. R.S.A.F. Windsor, ON. to be with his brother on leave from McLeod, AL., and his family […]

Born 15/04/1918 in Dresden ON. The son of Joseph and Maude Shaw. Lorne enlisted in the army 13/03/1943, trained at Camp Borden and served in Nova Scotia and British Columbia.  DT 6/04/44 Stationed at Camp Borden. Married he was reported spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shaw of Dresden, ON. DT 27/07/44. In September of […]

Previous Military Experience… None History After Enlistment… Served overseas nearly four years. Date of Discharge… March 6th 1946

Son of Mr. And Mrs. Lou F. Springer of Lacroix St., Chatham, ON. Married Gladys (Lucier) of Wallaceburg, with Donald Maynard in the first double ring ceremony in Chatham for service men in WWII.  William remarried after divorce from Gladys Lucier.  He settled in England in December 1945, married Joan Muriel Powers, a ballerina, and […]