The son of Delmer and Flossie (nee McCaw), the brother of Max, Delmar, Ted and Anna (Evans). The family moved to Ridgetown, ON. where Delmer opened Kearney’s Garage (located where the current Foodland is located). The brother of ‘Ted’ J38165 and Robert M. RCOC. Douglas enlisted in the RCNVR in June, 1943. Douglas passed away in […]
Read MoreThe son of Edith Anne and Charles Keller, in 1944 Edith was living at the Bates Apartment Fourth St. in Chatham. O/S Keller had been on a three week furlough, staying with his mother and was reported returning to the east coast to resume his duties. CDN 24/01/44. Was on Convoy Duty and made sixteen […]
Read MoreThe son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kellett of 54 Main St., Wallaceburg. The WN 4/02/43 reported that a party was held in honor of his leaving for coast duty. A cable reported that he had arrived safely at Sydney, NS. The WN 27/01/44 reported that Stoc. Kellett was stationed at HMCS Stadacona, NS., with […]
Read MoreTrained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Served on the Destroyer H.M.C.S. Columbia. During Convoy Duty ship struck a rock off Newfoundland Coast, Most of Crew rescued, but equipment total loss. It was reported that AB Kelly had arrived in Chatham on furlough from the East Coast spent at his mothers, Mrs. J. E. Kelly home […]
Read MoreBorn 3/09/1925 and raised in Ridgetown, ON. The son of Frederick George and Margaret Edna (nee Campbell) Kennedy. Married to Shirley Anne (nee Varney), the father of Anne and Jim. CDN 12/09/52. Kyle was scouted by the St. Louis Cardinals to play professional baseball and he was also an avid basketball player and was part of […]
Read MoreTrained at H.M.C.S. Hunter, Windsor, Ontario. Cornwallis Nova Scotia, St. Hyacinth, Quebec., H.M.C.S. Ontario. Served at Malta and Hong Kong. Promoted to Able Seaman. Discharged February 1946.
Read MoreBorn in Chatham. Date of Birth: June 1, 1925 Son of Alderman then Lieut Colonel and Mrs. W. G. Kerr of of King St. West, Chatham, ON. Address of Enlistment: 484 King Street West, Chatham Served in Europe and Asia The CDN 19/08/44 reported that Jack spent a Monday with his parents. The CDN 8/01/45 reported that O/S Kerr was stationed at St. Hyacinthe, […]
Read MoreThe son of William and Corrine “Carrie” Kett of 392 Park St., Chatham, ON. The brother of Roy who was a POW from Dieppe and Douglas who was training at Camp Borden. The CDN 9/06/44 reported he was on a furlough with his wife in Chatham. In Service four years and three months with Navy. On Convoy duty and […]
Read MoreBorn 31/12/1925 at Wallaceburg, the son of Meddie and Loretta (Christian) King, living at 38 Park St., Wallaceburg, Ontario. Prior to his enlistment he was working at the Schultz Die Casting in Wallaceburg. He was living at 28 Park St., Wallaceburg. The brother of Patrick at home, and he had two sisters, Mrs. Bernard Starr […]
Read MoreThe Wallaceburg News reported that OS King was on “Active Service” at HMCS Stadaconna, at Halifax, NS. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.
Read MoreIt was reported that Thomas was leaving to rejoin his unit on the east Coast. TT 26/03/42. Tom and his brother were both home in Tilbury in July 1942 on furlough from Halifax, NS and New Westminister for Jack. Thomas was reported on furlough for two weeks in May of 1943 to visit his parents. […]
Read MoreBorn 12/05/1923. Enlisted in the RCNVR at HMCS Hunter, Windsor, ON. The CDN 19/10/43 reported that AS. Kinny was returning to the east coast after a ten day leave in Chatham, ON Raymond passed away 10/03/1978. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.
Read MoreThe son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Kiser of Victoria Ave., Chatham. Born in Chatham in 1926. Brother to Richard Wayne. Enlisted in May of 1944. The CDN 15/06/44 reported that Ordinary Seaman Kiser was returning to Quebec City after spending a short leave in Chatham. Served aboard HMCS Haida in the North Atlantic and the Murmansk […]
Read MoreThe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kissack of Duncan St., Wallaceburg, ON. A member of HMCS Cornwallis entertainment group.Frances entertained at the Kent Safety Association dinner at the Wallaceburg Hotel. Wren Kissack was home on leave at the time. WN. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website
Read MoreThe son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kivell, of 84 Lorne Ave., Chatham, ON. The husband of Mildred (nee Osborne), at the time the father of a son. Edmund enlisted in August of 1944 and had been on active service with the RCN. This was only the second time he saw his son. Served on […]
Read MoreThe WN 27/01/44 reported Seaman Knight stationed at HMCS Shelburne, NS. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.
Read MoreJohn enlisted 6/07/1943 at HMCS Hunter, Windsor, ON. Transferring from Windsor to HMCS Cornwallis on 6/09/1943. Did his radar training at Picton and on completion of that training joined the crew of the corvette HMCS Dauphin on 31/05/1945 and on 9/06/1945 HMCS St. Hyacinth. He was discharged at HMCS Hunter 17/09/1945.
Read MoreHe along with a Ray Goodwin were reported to be aboard HMCS Uganda. Cedar Springs School Roll of Honour. Afa: BNT 18/07/45 (P poor quality), BUC-RH, CSS-RH, TBD-RH, BFL-B
Read MoreThe son of Mr. and Mrs. William Labonte of Wheatley. The CDN 28/06/44 reported he was visiting his parents. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.
Read MoreThe son of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Lake of Ridgetown. Osgood and his wife were visiting his parents and brother Dr. Douglas Lake of Hamilton. The CDN 24/12/43 reported Sub-Lieut. Lake of Quebec City, PQ. had arrived home on a holiday leave. They returned to Quebec City. CDN 1/03/44 The CDN 1/04/44 reported he had been on a […]
Read MoreIt was reported that Stocker Lamb had been home in Chatham on furlough and was returning to his duties on the east coast in January, 1944. CDN 5/01/44. The CDN Aug. 44 reported that Bill had arrived from Halifax on furlough. It was reported that Stocker Lamb had been home in Chatham on furlough and was returning […]
Read MoreOf Wallaceburg, ON. Born in Wallaceburg, ON., in 1926. The son of Henry and Ida (nee Normanden) Laprise. The brother of Ernie, Rose (Wells), Lucille (Caron) Eva, Theresa (Dietrict) and Dennis. The husband of Maurita (nee Orton); the father of Maureen (Crowder) and Paul. The WN 27/01/44 reported that was stationed at HMCS Cornwallis, NS. at Collingwood ‘D-6’. […]
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