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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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

Trained in Canada for eight months. Was sent overseas and served for two years. September 18th, 1945.

Harry and family were home from Toronto to spend Easter 1943 at his parents home. DT 29/04/43  The DT 21/07/43 reported Stoc. Brewer and his wife from Toronto, were spending a weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Brewer. Harry had to leave on the Sunday to return to Halifax, NS. Brewer and his wife came from […]

From Clearville, Orford Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Private John E Brien left Canada for England May 3rd, 1918 and was then transferred to C.E. Went to France with the CE on August 15th, 1918 and was sent to Arras and took part in the Cambrai drive after which he was sent to the Seine Canal […]

  Born 5/02/1924, the son of E. C. ‘Ernie’ Brisco and Lala (Whitebread) of William St., Chatham. The brother of E. C. ‘Bill’ Brisco. The husband of Maxine Louise (nee Hodgson) (2010). The father of Peter, Paul, Tim, Barry, Brian and Robert. Prior to enlisting, Rick was prominent in the Boy Scouts, Rick and another Chatham Scout […]

Served four years in Canada. Discharged October 29th, 1945.

Discharged 1945.

  The son of Thomas Brodie of Lydican Avenue, Chatham, ON. Sgt. Brodie was the youngest son in the family. John received his training in the western provinces and the Bahama Islands. He enlisted as a Sergeant in R.C.A.F. in November 1941. John spent his first year of training in Western Canada. He then went […]

  Son of Mrs. Emily Brooks of 471/2 Pine St., Chatham, ON. Stationed at Chatham six months and in London with the Kent Regiment until 1942. Transferred to Essex Scottish Regiment and went overseas. Served in England. Joined Headquarters 2 C.B.R.B. and then went to Italy on October 8th, 1943 for eighteen months . He […]