Jackson Lyman I.

Jackson, Lyman J

  The son of Robert and Sarah (nee Henneker) of 42 Prince St. South, Chatham, ON. Brother of Mildred (Wood). The husband of Shirley (nee Campbell) and father of Lynda (Gordon), Sandra (Smith), Mary Lou, Elizabeth (Robinson) David, Barry and Robert. CDN 11/11/99 additional information from C. Gordon-email. From Chatham, ON. Attended Chatham Collegiate Institute. In […]

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Jackson, Allan S.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jackson of Wheatley, ON. The husband of Vallerie Evelyn (nee Frosdick) they married in 1944. The CDN 3/02/43 reported that Allan and P/0. George Robinson of Windsor spent the weekend with relatives in the village. Reported returning to Canada aboard the troopship Britannic, expected to arrive at Quebec City, on […]

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Jackson, Charles R.

Jackson, Charles R. A

Private Charles R. Jackson went overseas with the 186th Battalion the latter part of March 1917, training at Bramshott Camp until September 2nd, 1917, when he proceeded to France attached to the 18th Battalion.

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Jackson, Morley John

Born at Dover Centre, Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON. in 1914. Married to Mona Lillian (nee Sadler), they were living at 135 St. Claor St., Chatham. The father of Robert, Glen (1946) and Larry. Morley enlisted as a Private with the 2nd CBRG and trained for nine months in Canada before going overseas. He transferred […]

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Jackson, Omar H.

Reported of Wheatley graduated CDN 8/09/4, as a Navigator.  Stationed at No. 1 I.T.S.- Toronto. Spent a weekend at his home in Wheatley. CDN 9/03/44 LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Jacobs John (Jack) Beverly

Jacobs, Jack

Place of Birth;  R.R. #2 Merlin; Date of Birth:  February 7, 1926. Next of Kin:  Mother Mrs. Grace Jacobs Place of Enlistment H.M.C.S. Hunter, Windsor, Ontario at age 18 years old. Address at Enlistment:  36 Grand Avenue West, Chatham Served on Coastal Duty for two years in the North Atlantic. Promoted to the rank of […]

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Jacobs Vernon George

Jacobs, Vernon G

The son of Mr. and Mrs George Jacobs of 24 Emma St., Chatham, ON. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). The CDN 14/02/42 reported that Vernon and his wife who had returned from Dauphin, Manitoba to spend some leave with his parents. Vernon was returning and his wife […]

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Jacobs William George

Regimental number: 123259. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4762 – 35, Item: 479345, PDF:- B4762 – SO35.  Date of Birth: 04/04/1895 at London, England. N of K: Frank Jacobs of 50 West St., Chatham, ON. A single bill poster living in Chatham. Member 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: 13/09/1915 at Chatham, ON. to 70th Bn. LAC search Age: 20 yrs. […]

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Jacobs, Albert Frank

Born in 1919 at Chatham, ON. The husband of Doris Helen (nee LaPrise) of 198 Harvey St., Chatham.  The father of Betty Jean and Wayne.   Albert enlisted in the RCAF 27/01/1943. In August of 1944 Albert, Doris and the children were visiting her parents in Exeter while he was on leave from Centralia. CDN 22/08/44. He […]

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Jacobs, John “Jack” R.

The son of Mrs. William Crackel of Grand Ave., West, Chatham.  Brother of  Helen (Harvey), Mary-Lou (McCormick, Jean (Griffith) and Richard, Donald and Nancy (Crackel). Husband of Jean (nee Padbury), father of Linda (Havens) and Susan (Dozois). Jack worked at Navistar International in Chatham for thirty years. The CDN 17/07/44 reported that OS. Jacobs was home from HMCS […]

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Jacques, Wilfred James

Served over two years with the Second Kents. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). He would be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieut. at #2 OTC., assigned to the Kent Regt. Served in Canada two years. Was awarded the C.V.S.M. Discharged November 1st, 1944.

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James George William

The son of Mr. and Mras. James of Hilliard St., Chatham. After a few days home on leave he was returned to his base on the west Coast. CDN 1/07/44. Served in Canada and was promoted to Pilot Officer. Discharged March 1946. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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James Reginald

James, Reginald

  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur James of Hilliard Street, Chatham.  Next of kin reported as Mrs. Margaret Ruth James (nee Smith) of 55 ½ Lansdowne Ave., Chatham, ON. his wife. Reginald had enlisted in 1942 and after training in London, Kitchener and Camp Petawawa had gone overseas two years ago. His son Ronald was […]

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James, R. W.

Reported returning from overseas duty aboard the vessel Queen Mary docking at New York City. 

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Jamieson, Jean C.

The CDN 11/12/43 reported that she had arrived overseas. Jean was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Jamieson, the brother of Cpl. Jamieson. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Jarrell John Donald “Don”

Jarrell, John Donald

Born at Newbury, ON. in 1915.  Brother of Charles (see C. F. Jarrell). John was married to Margaret and a they had a baby daughter while he was in service, living on 11 Patterson Ave. in Chatham. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the American Pad and Textile Co. CDN 14/08/44. John enlisted in February of […]

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Jefferson S. E.

Jefferson, S. E

Completer basic training in Chatham and advance training in Petawawa. Served in Canada for thirty four months and was honourably discharged April 1941 under R.O. 1029 to D.P. and N.H. under R.O. 3151, 1943. After completing medical attention re-enlisted and served at Wosely Barracks, London, Ontario.

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Jeffery, Donald

The WN 13/07/44 reported that he was taking a leave from RCAF Vancouver with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jeffery of 2nd Line Moore Twsp, Kent Co. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Jessop, O. E.

Reported returning from overseas duty aboard the vessel Queen Mary docking at New York City.

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Jewiss Victor Charles

Jewiss, Victor Charles

Born in 1924 the son of Victoria Jewiss. He was living at 317 Queen St., Chatham. Victor was the all-star goalie of the Queen Mary School hockey team. Victor enlisted in September of 1942 with the 2nd Kents, A470689, (Boy),. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Underaged […]

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Johnson Donald Douglas

The son of Mr. L. C. Johnson and the late Mrs. Johnson of Chatham. The husband of Margaret Adeline (nee Hutchison) of Northwood. After the wedding the couple on a wedding trip to the Lake-of-the-Bays district. LOOKING FOR SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Johnson Hugh B.

Johnson, Hugh B

The son of the late Mr. Hugh Johnson of Chatham he was residing at   Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Keech of Nothwood, Kent Co., his wife and two daughters resided at the Keech home. Prior to his enlistment he was employed as a welder at the Chatham Malleable & Steel Co. for eleven years. The CDN 15/09/44 reported that […]

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Johnson Roy F.

Johnson, Roy F

Was with Essex Scottish Regiment April 1943, Came to Second Kent Regiment during August 17th, 1943. Served at Chatham, Ipperwash, Long Branch, London, Vancouver, Now touring Canada, demonstrating Army Equipment.

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Johnson, Claude G.

Claude enlisted in October of 1942 in Windsor, ON. In 1943 the Ridgetown Independent reported that Claude ha been awarded his “spark” badge on the 21st of July at No. 2 RCAF – Wireless School, in Calagary, Alberta one of 52 airmen in his class. He went overseas as a Wireless Airgunner), in May 1944. Claude […]

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Johnson, F. “Alex”

The son of Mrs. B. Johnson of Blenheim and the brother of Mrs. J. A. Sexton of Harvey St. Chatham. The CDN 24/05/43 reported LAC Johnson had arrived from the west coast to spend his furlough with his mother and sister. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. 

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Johnson, Garnet G.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Johnson of 52 Tissiman Avenue, Chatham. It was reported that Garnet was serving overseas as a Baker. He was 20 years old, had trained at the Manning Pool, Guelph, St. Thomas and Prince Edward Island and Lachine PW. CDN 22/07/44(P). LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact […]

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Johnson, W. B.

Reported returning to Canada from overseas duty aboard the troopship “Pasteur” expect to dock at Quebec City on the 22nd of September 1945. Reported returned from overseas duty.

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Johnson, Walter Burns

Born 20 May, 1909 at Beechwood, (near Ridgetown, ON.) Next of kin reported as Mrs. A. Johnson of Ridgetown. He signed up for service two weeks after war was declared, on September 16, 1939 in Guelph. According to his sister, Ruth Johnson Elgie, the motivation was at least partly to escape his  grocery store job in […]

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Johnson, William “Bill”

The son of Mrs. William Johnson of Dresden. The DT 29/01/42 reported AC1. Johnson was stationed at RCAF-Toronto when he was given a weekend at his ‘parental’ home. LAC. Johnson was stationed at RCAF-Oshawa when he was home on a weekend leave. DT 15/04/43  The CDN 28/09/43 reported to have been promoted to Pilot Officer. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION […]

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Johnston Archibald

Johnston, Archibald

Trained and served in Canada two years and a half. Went overseas and served in England, France Germany. Enlisted with the Kent Regiment and later transferred to the above regiment. Discharged October 26th, 1945.

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Johnston Ronald Hardy

Johnston, Ronald Hardy

The son of W. E. Johnston of London, ON. Next of kin reported as Mrs. A. Johnston of 100 Delaware, Chatham, ON., his wife.    Served with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Looking for Information. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Ronald had enlisted with the RCASC in […]

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Johnston Roy S. “Bill”

JOHNSTON, Roy S

The son of William H. and Margaret Johnston of Dresden. The brother of Lorne, Earl and Keith and sisters Mrs. Gordon Wees, Mrs. Cecil Carrell of Dresden and Mrs. Leslie Carr of Camden Twsp. Roy enlisted in the RCAF 8/12/1941 trained in Canada and received his ‘Wings’ at Malton, ON. in the spring of 1943 […]

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Johnston, Claude

Claude flew 27 bomber missions. After that his emotional continued to deteriorate with each mission and he was removed from further flying. At the time it was referred to as “Bomb Whacky”. The war would end on his birthday of 8 May, 1945. Claude passed away in 1997. LOOKING FOR FAMILY INFORMATION – Contact GOH […]

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Johnston, Graham J.

From Prairie Siding, Dover Twsp., Kent Co. ON. The CDN 28/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Queen Elizabeth. Next of Kin. Mrs. G. J. Johnston (wife) Prairie Siding. Gram passed away 17 October, 2001. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Johnston, J.R.

The WN. 2303/44 reported that Tpr. Johnston was on ‘active service.    LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Johnston, John H.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Johnston formerly of Chatham then living in Toronto, ON. He had a sister Mrs. Fred O’Rourke who was living in Chatham. John enlisted in the RCAF in August of 1942 at Toronto and had been overseas for a year and a half. He was reported missing in […]

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Johnston, Thomas F.

The son of Mrs. Thomas Johnston, Lambton Line.  From Thorneyhurst, Kent Co., ON. Was reported at HMCS Cornwallis, NS. CDN 12/02/44.  (Dorm 7 locker 3 for mail) CDN 12/02/44. The Wallaceburg News (date unknown) reported that Thomas had completed his torpedo course at the Royal Naval College – Halifax. He was granted a 26 day leave at his […]

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Johnston, W. R.

Gunner Johnston had arrived home from overseas on “Empress of Scotland”. Looking for Information.

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Jones Andrew

Jones, Andrew

The uncle of Pte. Andrew Jones. CDN 11/05/44 Prior to his enlistment he was employed as a night clerk.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Jones Ira Elbert

Jones, Ira E

The son of Mr. Elder and Mrs. R. H. Jones of Inshes Ave., Chatham. The husband of Anna A. of 167 Patteson Avenue, Chatham, ON, they had two sons. Served in Canada four years. Before going overseas Lieut. Jones enlisted with the First Kents and spent some time at No.12 BTC and was also on the staff […]

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Jones Lionel Rendal

Jones, Lionel R

Born in Chatham, ON. 25 January, 1913. The son of Walter Jones and brother of Mrs. W. H. McLaren.  Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). He served two years with the 2nd Kent Regt. Trained at Hamilton and Clinton and was stationed on the West Coast. The CDN 20/04/43 LAC, R183932 […]

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Jones William

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John of Prince Arthur Avenue, Chatham. The CDN 6/12/43 reported home from active service. He was reported on furlough to spend time with his wife and baby daughter Marie of Queen St., Chatham.    Served with 2nd Kent Regiment. Served as an Electrical Artificer in the Navy. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND […]

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Jones, Allen Basil

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jones of Thamesville, ON.  Allen enlisted in Chatham, ON.  The CDN 11/01/45 reported that PO. Jones had completed his tour of operations and was looking forward to be back in Canada on a special leave.  The CDN 5/03/45 reported that P/O. Allen had four brothers also in service, Ben D. Paratrooper, Chris, […]

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Jones, Ben D.

The son of Mrs. D. Jones of R.R.#5 Thamesville, ON. The CDN 26/06/45 reported that he was aboard a hospital ship expected to dock on or about 29 June, 1945.    LOOKING FOR SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Jones, Frederick Arthur

Jones, Frederick Arthur

Born 1909, the husband of Delores Jones, they were living on 62 Forth St., Chatham, ON. when he enlisted in August of 1941. Prior to enlisting Fred was a stock-keeper at the Chatham Chrysler plant. Mrs. Jones had quite a scare in December of 1942 when she received a cable from Naval Headquarters informing her […]

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Jones, Gerald Morley

Jones Gerald Morley

  Born 23/05/1924 in Merlin, Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Jones of Merlin, brother of Max Ervin (R289826). Gerald was educated in Merlin and Chatham.   He enlisted in the RCAF at Windsor, ON. 20/04/1943. He trained in Toronto, Trenton, ON. and at Brandon MB. The Merlin Standard (1944 […]

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Jones, James Arthur

Jones, James Arthur

  The son of Mrs. Clara Jones of Bloomfield Road, Kent Co. He was the nephew of Pte. Andrew Jones A116939. Prior to his enlistment James was a druggist. Served overseas two years. Discharged March 20th, 1946. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Jones, James Howard

Jones, James Howard

  From Ridgetown, Kent Co., The son of John M and Mary C. Jones of Ridgetown, ON  Canada.  KIA. 13/05/44, age 19 years.  Born in Port Credit, ON. he came to Ridgetown with his parents when he was two years old. James attended public and high school in Ridgetown where he was a successful athlete and […]

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Jones, Lloyd

Cpl Jones was reported returning from overseas duty. CDN 17/02/45. Afa: ZCWI-HR. Looking for Information.

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Jones, Max Ervin

Born 14/09/1925 in Merlin, Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Jones of Merlin. Max attended Merlin public School and High School. First enlisting in the 2nd Kent Regt. for two years. The MS (1944 date unknown) had been accepted as a member of the RCAF, but he could not report […]

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Jones, Oliver Thomas

Oliver Thomas Jones

The son of Herbert O. and Charlotte Rose (nee Thompson) Jones. Brother of Monica (Chittim), Stanley, Marion (Peltier) and Velma (Hartley). The husband of Alice Marie (Larabee 1998), father of Joyce E. (Black) and Shirley A. (Maynard).   Oliver enlisted in the RCAF 20 /08/1943. The Merlin Standard (1944 date unknown) spent a few days with his parents. […]

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Jordan Frank

Jordan, Frank

Trained at Manning Pool, O.T.S. Hamilton, No. 4 Wireless School Guelph and Bombing and Gunnery School Fingal, where he received wireless air gunner wings and Commission August 25th, 1944. Served at Dartmouth with No. 11 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron and Coastal Command. Promoted to Flying Officer. Discharged September 14th, 1945.

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Jordan, Joseph ‘Joe’

Son of William and Berth, of Chatham, a sister Mrs. Padbury of Patterson Ave., Chatham.   Date of Death: 18/08/1942, Service No: R/67506. death by drowning at London, ON.   A decomposed body was found in McGregor’s Creek beneath the Tecumseh Park bridge shortly after ten o’clock 18 August, 1942. “The body had apparently been […]

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Joyce Frederick “Fred”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Joyce of Baxter St., Chatham, ON. Served as a nurse and is now training for Laboratory technician and joined up for two more years of Service. The CDN 23/12/44 reported that Fred would arrive home from HMCS Cornwallis, NS to spend Christmas Day with his parents. Fred had […]

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Julien, Doris

Of Wheatley, ON. The CDN 18/10/44 reported that Doris was then stationed at RCAF-Clinton when she was spending at weekend at he home in Wheatley. Was home on a weekend leave at Wheatley from her station at RCAF-Rockcliffe, ON. CDN 22/03/44. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION –  Contact the GOH Website.  

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Kane, William M.

Pte. William Kane went overseas with the 18th Battalion in April 1915, and proceeded to France in September 1915, He served with the 18th Battalion until March 1916 when he transferred to the 15th Battery C.F.A. as Gunner. November 10th,1916, he was invalided to England, and was returned to Canada in March 1917. Pte. William […]

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Karch, C. Harold

Harold was a Pte. serving for a “few months” in Northern British Columbia when he was reported on leave at the family home in September of 1942. TT24/08/42.

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Kay, Bert aka. Gordon-Kay

Married with a daughter Nancy in April of 1943, Bert was at the RCAF Training School at Lachine, PQ.   Bert was reported on a week-end leave at home again. TT 29/04/42. It was reported that Mrs. Kay and daughter were moving from Windsor back to Tilbury. TT 1/04/43. The CDN 24/03/44 was reported returning to No.1 […]

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Keane, Gordon Lyle

Gordon was the first of four siblings, (Shurley, Ross and Kenneth) to enlist for service in WWII. Joining the RCAF 22/10/1940 at Windsor, ON, he did his basic training at Brandon, Manitoba with subsequent postings at Brantford, ON., Sydney, NS., finally Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Halifax, NS. The Merlin Standard 13/03/41 Reported that Gordon was on a […]

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Keane, Kenneth “Ken” James

Born 1/01/1921 at Fletcher, ON., the son of Albert and Mary Keane of Merlin, ON and brother of  Albert Shurley V89195, Gordon L. R67900, and Alvin Ross A57897. Kenneth is listed in the 1942 and 43 Year Books of the Merlin Continuation School where he attended prior to enlisting. He enlisted in the RCAF at Windsor, ON. […]

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Kearns, Henry George

Born in Fletcher, Kent Co., ON., 16 December, 1924. the son of Thomas Edward and Margaret (nee Jubenville) Kearns, of No. Highway, Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Husband of Rosemary Joan (nee Sheppard) for 64 years.  . [ Rosemary was still living, residing at: 108-410 Queen St. Petrolia, ON. Father of Nancy, Aileen, Joan (Hind), […]

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Kearns, Michael J.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Kearns of Queen St., Tilbury, ON., it was reported in the “Tilbury” section of the CDN 12/11/42 was a guest at his parents home.

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Keating Michael Thomas

Regimental number: 2334312Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5019 – 32, Item: 490055, PDF:- B5019-SO32.  Date of Birth: 06/04/1883 at Montreal, PQ.  Attestation: 16/02/1917 at Chatham, ON. to C.C.C. Depot.  N of K: Mrs. Frank Boylen (sister) of 1195 Des Frables St., Montreal. PQ. A single glass blower living in Wallaceburg, ON. Attestation: 16/02/1917 at Chatham, ON. to C.C.C. Depot. ‘Widower”, Vaccinated. Present […]

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Keenan William “Bill” D.

Went overseas after being stationed at Guelph for some time, in February 1943. Stationed three and a half years in England. promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Clerk-Accounting RCAF. of 144 ½ King St. W., Chatham, ON. Cpl. Keenan was stationed in Guelph, ON. when coworkers entertained William and his bride Jacqueline (nee Sulman). CDN […]

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Kehoe Frances Patrick

Kehoe, Frances Patrick

    Served with the Signal Corps three years. Trained at University of Toronto and graduated at Clinton, Ontario. Served at Clinton teaching Radar. Promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant Trained six weeks at Corpos Cristie and at Present teaching Radar at Clinton after re-enlisting. Discharged November 1945 re-enlisted.  

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Kehoe Frank Peter

Kehoe, Frank Peter

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kehoe of Taylor Avenue, Chatham, ON. The husband of Marion and in 1942 they had a daughter Dianne. The brother of Lieut. John Alexander.    Served with the Kent Regiment (M.G.) Promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer. In July of 1942 AC2 Kehoe and his wife arrived from […]

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Keller Gerald

Lance Corp Gerald E Keller WW1

In service two and a half years and promoted to Lance Corporal. Transferred to Provost Corps M.D. 1. Discharged June 15th, 1946.  

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Keller, Harry C.

Keller, Harry C. A

Sergeant Harry C. Keller left London, Ontario, August 26th, 1915, with the C.A.M.C. Major Reason in charge, arriving in England September 5th. He served as Dispenser in Bearwood Convalescent Hospital for two years, crossing to France in November 1917, attached to the 12th Canadian Field Ambulance. February 10th, 1918, he was appointed Dispenser of the […]

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Keller, Joseph Henry

Keller, Joseph Henry

The 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 […]

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Kellett, John “Jack” Ernest

The 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 […]

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Kelley Wilfred Joseph

Kelley, Wilfred Joseph

Wilfred Joseph Kelly went overseas and served on operational duty. He was shot up over Germany and wounded. Discharged March 1945.

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Kelley, Ivan Homer

Kelley, Ivan Homer

Born 17/10/18 in Chatham, ON., the son of Sarah Bernice (Turner) and Homer William Kelley; brother of Nelly Elvira (Lee), George Withey (A102834) and Theodore W.  He was living at 115 Delaware Ave., Chatham, ON.   Prior to his enlistment in the 1st Kents 9/08/1940 at Chatham, ON. Ivan had been a member of the Chatham Kiltie […]

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Kelly / Kelley, Wilfred Joseph

Kelly, Wilfred

The son of Mrs. Josephine Kelly of 14 Poplar St., Chatham, ON., the brother to three sisters and three brothers. CDN 9/08/44. Prior to enlisting Wilfred was employed at the International Harvester Co., in Chatham, ON. He went overseas in July 1943.   AC2 Kelly was reported as being home on furlough in May of 1942 from […]

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Kelly Oliver George

Kelly, Oliver George

Of the Kent Manor, Wellington St. West, Chatham, ON. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Eilliam J. Kelly of Queen Street, Chatham. Sgt. Kelly was a member of the Medical Corps at No. 12 BTC in Chatham before going overseas.The CDN 5/06/45 reported that Sgt. Kelly was welcomed home by his wife and parents. Was […]

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Kelly Robert James

Kelly, Robert James

Trained 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 […]

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Kelly, Albert

Born in Wheatley, ON. 22 August, 1918. Albert enlisted in the Army in April, 1942. He served in Canada, England and Europe. Albert was often heard saying that he chased  the tank nicked names the “Holy Roller” across Europe. That Sherman tank of the 1st Hussars now sits in Victoria, Park, ON. Albert was honourably discharged […]

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Kelly, Paul Grant

Kelly, Paul Grant

  Born in Guelph, On., where he was living when he enlisted. Son of Joseph Kelly, and of Edna Kelly, of Fergus, Ontario. Paul first enlisted with the Kent Regiment in Chatham, ON. as a private, service number A50327. He transferred to the RCAF. Date of Death: 13/05/1943, While flying in Wellington bomber #HE656 went missing […]

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Kemble Eldon Humbert

Kemble, Eldon Humbert

Trained at Peterborough and Camp Borden. Went overseas in September 1944 and was attached to #1 C.G.R.U. at Aldershot, England. Later was put on the Staff there as trades painter. Discharged May 28th, 1946.

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Kemble John

Kemble, John

Completed his tour of operations making twenty two trips over enemy occupied country as photographic Reconnaissance. Had two air accidents Promoted to the rank of Leading Air Cadet, then promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer, then promoted to the rank of Flying Officer. Was overseas seventeen months. Discharged November 1945.  

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Kemble, John “Jack” Franklin

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kemble of 17 Gray St., Chatham, ON.CDN 22/07/42  It was reported that Jack departed for Hamilton, ON. to begin his RCAF training. CDN 10/09/42 Jack was home again on a week-end leave to visit his parents. CDN 17/11/42 In December of 1942 Jack was stationed at Lachine, PQ. […]

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