The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Bowyer of Northwood, ON. Elmer was educated at Northwood school and received his diploma from the Chatham Vocational School and he was employed by the International Harvester Co. in Chatham prior to his enlistment. Elmer enlisted in January of 1942 at London, ON at the age of 20 […]
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In August 1940 Norman enlisted with the RCAF in Windsor, ON., completing his bomber training in June of 1941. Norman trained at Brandon, MN., Vancouver, BC., Regina, SK. Ft. William, ON. and Rivers MN, Mess Banks. before going overseas in October of 1941. Flt/Sgt. Boyce left for overseas duty in October of that year arriving […]
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Enlisted as a pilot Officer and was on the Administrative Staff at T.T.S.St. Thomas. Went overseas and served in the Administrative branch in England for nearly two years. Was promoted to Squadron Leader. Discharged August 1st, 1945.
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The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boyes of Water St., Chatham, ON. Bonnie was reported departing Chatham to take up her duties in the RCAF, she left Chatham with AW2 Betty Garner. CDN 1/10/42. Previous Military Experience: None The CDN 16/09/43 then stationed at RCAF (WD) at Victoria, BC. had arrived in Chatham on a […]
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Thomas was the son of a local veterinarian. He enlisted in 1917 at the age of 18 and served overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He re-enlisted in World War Two in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After discharge, he was a postal worker in Toronto, and later retired to Little Britain, Ontario. Discharged December 7th, […]
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The son of Lieut.-Col. A. E. Bradley and Mrs. Bradley of Victoria Ave., Chatham. Robert was born in Chatham, ON. The son of Bruce and Marjory (nee Sigler) Bradley of Jeanette’s Creek. The brother of David was in Manitoba with the RCAF The husband of Mary C. (nee Keil). They had two sons: Robert […]
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LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. John passed away 12 September, 2015 at the age of 90 years.
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Born 7/11/1917 at Jeannettes Creek, Kent Co., ON. T son of Ernest Garfield Bradley and Charlotte Josephine (Sterling) Bradley of Jeannette’s Creek, Ontario. He had one sister named Betty (Jenner). Roy attended school at Jeanette’s Creek Public School and graduated from Tilbury High School. In order to further his education, Roy went to the […]
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Previous to enlistment served in Canadian Merchant Marines after discharge returned to Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes. Alec Pattison of Dresden, reported that Les Babcock, Jim Bedell, Charlie Breaton, Harry Kyle, Gordon Tricker, Lewis Wilmott and Clifford Whitson had somehow gotten together for a Dresden Boys “Get Together” in Italy in February 1944. The DT […]
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The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brennan of 81 Patteson Ave., Chatham, ON. Sgt. Cyril married Marguerite Isabel Croucher at Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Chatham. At the time of his marriage, he was stationed at RCAF St. Thomas. CDN 13/04/42. The CDN 28/12/43 reported that Cpl. Brennan was stationed at Souris, MB. He spent his […]
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Served with the 24th Kent Regiment for Seven Years. Served over three years, in Canada. Promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Harold was reported home for the Christmas holidays in the CDN 31/12/42 along with his brothers Francis and Charles, brother LAC Robert was overseas with the RAF. The CDN 27/12/44 reported that Harold […]
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The son of Mr. J.J. and Helen Brennan of Patterson Ave. in Chatham, ON. LAC Brennan was reported home on a two weeks furlough to spend time with his family and friends. CDN 24/03/42 He served in Canada for two months. It was reported that LAC Brennan had arrived safely in England to begin his […]
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