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De Dauw, Andrew Francis/Franciscus

Born 23/04/1924 in Koewacht Holland, the son of Cornelis Alphons and Madaline Maria (nee Sturtewagen) De Dauw, the brother of George, Roger, ‘Bobby’, Dorthy, Mildred, Marion and Shirley Jean, Andrew was four years old when the family moved to Canada. The family arrived in Tilbury in 1935. Andrew and the family, along with his […]

DeBrone, P.J. “Buffy”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Debrone, 430 Wallace St., Wallaceburg, ON. Buffy enlisted in September of 1940 and spent six months at Air Training School, Galt. He then went to Trenton and Ottawa and then to Tofino Island off Vancouver for eighteen months. In January of 1944 he was stationed at RCAF- “Northern […]

Dell, Oliver J.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dell of 28 Montgomery Dr., Wallaceburg. He had six sisters Mrs. Sidney Stout, Mrs. Ray Wark, Flora, Edna and Mavis all living in Wallaceburg. He also has a brother Ronald Frank (F/O) who is serving with the RCAF, stationed overseas. The Wallaceburg News reported that Sgt. (WAG) had graduated […]

Dell, Ronald Frank

The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dell of 28 Montgomery Dr., Wallaceburg. He had six sisters Mrs. Sidney Stout, Mrs. Ray Wark, Flora, Nancy (Mrs. Melvin Lane) and Edna and Mavis all living in Wallaceburg. His brother Sgt. (WAG) Oliver Dell also serving in the RCAF. Ronald was reported training at RCAF-St. Thomas when he was […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denomy of Pegley Street, Chatham, ON. It was reported that the Chatham city council was to arrange an official reception to honour “the gallantry of the courageous young Chatham officer”. CDN 25/07/44. LAC Denomy R 101730 trained at Brandon, Dauphin MB, Regina SK and Vancouver BC., and […]

Born in Chatham, ON. the son of Frank and Annie (nee Bedard) Denomy, the brother of Albina, Cecile, Olive, Gerald, Louis, Theresa, Lawrence, Clarence, and Bernard. The husband of 65 years to Lillian (Milne) the father of Robert, Elizabeth (Beckett), Kathleen (Brett), Michael, Denise (Zuk) and Jude. Joseph served in the RCAF in WWII. The CDN […]

Born 11 February, 1918 in Wheatley, ON. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Derbyshire of Wheatley. Don was and honours business school graduate of the University of Western Ontario when he enlisted in the RCAF. Don was an honours business school graduate of the University of Western Ontario when he enlisted in […]

Born 19/10/1915 in Howard Twsp., son of Joseph Lanceley and Bertha Ann (nee Spence), brother of Clarence Glenn, Harold and Walter of Howard Twsp. and sister Ruth (Cooper). Educated at S.S. No. 16 (Clark’s), Ridgetown High School and Vocational School and London Normal School. The husband of Frances (nee Hignell) and Kathryn (nee Hitch 1958, daughter of D.A. Hitch). The father […]

Deviney, H.A.

Formerly from Chatham, ON. Married to Reta A. of 22 Peter St., London, ON. He was employed at the International Harvester in Los Angeles. Gerald returned to Canada to join the RCAF in September 1940. Graduating from Rivers MB., in August of 1942 as a Pilot Officer (Observer) [later called Navigator], he went overseas in […]

Dickenson, Fred R.

The son of Mrs. E. U. Dickenson. The WN 9/08/42 reported that Fred was home on a Easter leave to visit his mother before returning to his depot. Reported stationed at RCAF Moncton, NB. WN 27/01/44 LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Dobson, F. Maurice

Enlisting early in the war when principle of Merritton Colegiate Institute. Went overseas serving in Yorkshire, England, France and Germany with the Rehabilitation Division. He also served on the staff of RCAF schools at Oshawa and Deseronto and Toronto. While in France he took a special course at the Sorbonne, after which he was reported […]

Donais, Paul

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donais of Prospect St., Tilbury, ON. In September of 1943 Paul was stationed at Guelph,ON. at the RCAF Wireless School. Still stationed at Guelph the CDN 3/02/44 Paul was reported on a 15 day furlough to see his parents. In March of 1944 Paul was home […]

Doolittle, T. Lewis

The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Doolittle of 805 James St., Wallaceburg. The Wallaceburg News reported that Lewis was stationed at RCAF- Saskatoon, AB. He would be spending a few days at home. WN 21/08/41 Lewis enlisted in the RCAF enlisted early in the war. The Wallaceburg News reported that Lewis was stationed at RCAF- […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dougherty of 29 Joseph St., Chatham, ON. Born in Chatham 3/04/21. He had one brother and two sisters. old. He graduated from McKeough School and the Chatham Collegiate Institute. John left school in 1940 to join the RCAF. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Church in […]

Douglas, J.T.

The son on Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas of Wilkesport. The WN 25/11/43 reported that he had been training at RCAF-Fingall, ON was home on leave to visit his family. Stationed in Toronto, ON. WN 27/01/44. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Dow, Audrey

The daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Nurse of King St. Chatham. The KCFA reported home from overseas 19/07/45. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Born 28 November, 1922 at Chatham, ON., son of Walter Alfred William and Charlotte (nee Harper) Down, of Richmond St., Chatham, ON., brother of Ethel, Rose and George of 182 Richmond Street, Chatham, ON. Alf was educated at Central School 1929 – 36, went on the Chatham Collegiate Institute for grades 9 & 10, studied electricity at […]

Enlisted with Kents. In 15/08/40 transferred to RCAF. Trained at Jarvis, Belleville, Uplands, Ottawa, Camp Borden, Verdun Manitoba P/O. RCAF. The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Doyle of Joseph St., Chatham, ON., brother of Richard J. at RCAF-Jarvis, ON. Francis was married to Shirley (nee Johnson ) and they had a little […]

RICHARD JAMES of 205 Joseph St., Chatham, ON. Prior to the war Richard was a member of the editorial staff of the Chatham Daily News. He would, later in life, be the editor of the Toronto Globe & Mail paper. The son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Doyle of Joseph St., Chatham. Richard […]

Born 28 December, 1919 at Charing Cross. The son of Warren P. and Violet W. (nee Bennett) Drewery, of Charing Cross, Ontario. Bertram attended S. S. #21/2 Charing Cross Public School and Blenheim District High School. The brother of Percy RCNVR on HMCS Ontario and Raeburn in the Army stationed in Europe also Floyd ‘Pop’, Melvin and Hazel. Bertram […]

The son of Mr. A. P. and Margarette Drohan of Wellington St., Chatham (1942), the brother of CQS. Pat, serving in the First Kent’s and younger brother Jack who was taking the officers training course at St. Michael’s College in Toronto. Art enlisted in 1942 first stationed at No.2 Manning Depot at Brandon, MB., […]

Duchene, Fred

The son of Mrs. Harve M. Duchene, Emily St., Wallaceburg. Fred was well known in the Wallaceburg sports circles. Many of his team-mates are also serving in the ‘fighting forces’ of Canada. Fred was training at RCAF-Bagotville, PQ. He was granted a Christmas leave to be home at his mother’s WN 24/12/42 Mrs. Duchene received an ‘advice’ by cable that […]

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De Dauw, Andrew Francis/Franciscus

DeBrone, P.J. “Buffy”

Dell, Oliver J.

Dell, Ronald Frank

Denomy Bernard Charles

Denomy, Joseph Francis

Derbyshire, Donovan Emmerson

Devereux, Ralph Spence

Deviney, H.A.

Dickenson, Fred R.

Dittmer Albert Charles

Dobson, F. Maurice

Donais, Paul

Doolittle, T. Lewis

Dougherty John ‘Jack’ Hanham

Douglas Ian

Douglas, J.T.

Dow, Audrey

Down, Alfred “Alf” James

Doyle Francis George

Doyle, Richard James

Drewery, Bertram “Bert” Ernest

Drohan Arthur “Art” Brooks

Duchane, M.C.

Duchene, Fred

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