Laurie, Dickson Mills

Laurie, Dickson M

Born in 1923 at Sterling Scotland. The son of William Arthur (A50437) and Alexandria Laurie of 163 Wellington St., East, Chatham, ON., the brother of John Alfred (CDN171), William Alexander (A49543) and Laughlin C. (87012). Dickson served in the RCNVR aboard HMCS Ottawa. AB Laurie was one of three Kent County men aboard the destroyer HMCS. […]

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Lauzon, Florian

The son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Louzon. Married with a daughter Roberta. Florian was on a 30-day Pacific leave. His wife and daughter remained in Wallaceburg taking an apartment at 916 James St., Wallaceburg. WN 19/07/45

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Lauzon, Henry “Hank”

The son of Mr. T. L. Lauzon of Lafontaine St., Wallaceburg, ON. The brother of George G. The  WN 2/09/43(P) reported Henry joined the Navy in 1942 and had recently been home on a 21 day furlough. He was stationed at Halifax, NS. Prior to the war Hank had been a butcher at George Frye’s Meat […]

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Leach Percy N.

Leach, Percy N

Trained at H.M.C.S. Hunter, Windsor; H.M.C.S. Cornwallis, and R.M.C.S. Stadacons. Went to sea and was stationed in Canadian Waters to Newfoundland. Promoted to the rank of Stoker 1st Class to Ordnance Artificer. Discharged August 29th, 1945.

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Lee, “Bill”

It was reported that Stocker Lee had been home in Chatham on furlough and was returning to his duties on the east coast in January, 1944. CDN 5/01/44. Looking for Information.  

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Lee, John Crosby

John enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. serving as a signalman on HMCS Mansfield and later on HMCS Wasaga, a Bangor Class minesweeper. The Wasaga was one of the fleet of ships patrolling and sweeping mines off the coast of Normandy on 6 June, 1944 in preparation for the D-Day invasion. After the war the war John […]

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Lefaive, Delmer L. “Bud” S.

Reported in Chatham on a twenty eight day leave staying with his wife and daughter at their home at their home at 78 Wellington St. East, in Chatham.  CDN 29/08/45(P). According to Delmer’s daughter his service in the Navy was paid for by his poor health after the war, he died at the age of 49 […]

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Legary Lloyd T.

Legary, L. T

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Legary of Adelaide St., South, Chatham, ON. The CDN 28/04/43 reported he was on a nine-day leave. He had been involved in an action during which his ship HMCS Ville-de-Quebec sank a German Submarine while on convoy duty. Lloyd arrived home Monday night but due to his time spent travelling […]

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Legoad Charles Henry

LeGoad, Charles Henry

Served as a Diesel Mechanic in the Navy at Halifax Cornwallia and Dartmouth. Rose from the rank of ordinary seaman to the rank of Petty Officer. Discharged September 5th, 1945.

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Legue Edward Alex

Legue, Edward Alex

It was reported in the CDN 14/09/42 That Edward was departing for an eastern port after a furlough to resume his duties. Made thirteen trips overseas in three years of active Service. Awarded the C.V.S.M., Atlantic Star, and the 1939 to 1945 Ribbon. Discharged December 8th, 1945. Looking for Information.

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Legue, Harold Ralph

The son of Mr. and Mrs F. Legue of Edgar St., Chatham, brother of Yo Legue also serving in the RCNVR. Harold was employed at the Chatham Daily News prior enlisting at HMCS Hunter at Windsor, ON. CDN 23/06/44. Prior to his enlisting in the Navy he had enlisted in the Army A118879.  Harold was home […]

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Legue, Yo

He was reported as ending a twenty eight day furlough from his duties on the east coast, his first leave in two years. Yo enlisted in 1940 and after his training in Canada he joined one of the Canadian destroyers on convoy duty. During the four years he was at sea he made several trips […]

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Lenover Jack William

Lenover, Jack William

Born in 1927, the son of James and  Mable Lenover. The brother of Eva and Charles, Gerald, Walter and Keith; Jack was the youngest. He attended the Central School in Chatham. Attended the Chatham Vocational School were he took a commercial course. Jack joined to RCNVR in 1944, enlisting at HMCS Hunter, in Windsor, ON. He […]

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Lenover R. M.

Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Served overseas in Bermuda and Newfoundland. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Discharged October 1945.

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Lenover Walter Glen

Lenover, Walter

Born in Chatham, ON., 13/09/1920 the son of James Albert and Mable Annie Lenover of 122 Lacroix St., Chatham, Ontario. The brother of Charles (RCAF) and Gerald (Army). Husband of Dorothy (nee Putman) , father of Brenda, Mary Lou, Richard and Ann, living at 122 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON.  Address at Enlistment:  122 Lacroix Street, […]

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Lenover, Roy Maxwell

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). The son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lenover. Married and a baby daughter Ruth Ann. It was reported that they were leaving to resume Max’s resume his duties. CDN 28/12/44  

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Lewis William H.

Lewis, William H

Sent to Newfoundland August 28th, moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia November 3rd, 1942. Entered and remained there for three months. Returned and was hospitalized in Westminster hospital February 1943. The DT 25/02/43 reported that William was stationed at Halifax, NS when he was given a weeks leave. Discharged March 2nd, 1943. William passed away 24 April, 1984. […]

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Lewis, Lyle George

The WN 12/08/43 reported that Seaman Lewis was reported home on a 28 day leave.   The WN 27/01/44 reported that O/S. Lewis was stationed at the Control Mining Base at HMCS Stadacona, at Halifax, NS. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.    

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Little, Delbert “Del”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Little of Blenheim, ON. Prior to his enlistment he was working in Windsor, ON. He enlisted in 1943 at HMCS Hunter in Windsor, ON.  He received most of his training at HMCS Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. CDN 16/03/44  

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Long, Walter

Prior to his enlistment in the Navy Walter was a well known employe of the Lake Erie Coal Company in Erieau. He began his Naval service since the beginning of the war. In March of 1942 he was serving on a destroyer. CDN 11/03/42

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Lounsbury, Elton Martin

Born in Wheatley, ON, 1/01/1923. He joined the Navy 20/01/1943 seving as an Able Seaman aboard HMCS New Glasgow, a River Class frigate. He did convoy duty in the North Atlantic and made one trip on the Murmansk Run to northern Russia. He reported saying that one trip to Murmansk was enough. The HMCS New […]

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Lowe John ‘Jack’ D.

Lowe, John D

Served on Convoy Duty. Made eight return trips overseas on British Aircraft Carrier. Reported home in Chatham from Navy Training School, Windsor, ON., in late August, 1941. CDN 25/08/41. Jack served on convoy duty and made eight return trips aboard a British aircraft carrier where he was promoted to leading Leading Telegraphist.. He was discharged […]

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Ludwig, Charles Jr.

From Tilbury joins the RCNVR. The CDN 14/07/44 arrived at Shelburne NS after a two week furlough at his parents. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE  INFORMATION –  Contact GOH Website.   

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Lumley, William ‘Bill’

The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lumley of Tilbury. He signed up with the RCNVR in 1942 and reported in January of 1943. After enlisting some months prior Bill was called up to report to HMCS Hunter in Windsor, ON. TT 18/03/43. In late September Bill was stationed at the Navy training school […]

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