Kemp John

Trained in Canada then went overseas, serving three years on several Canadian Ships going to England, Ireland, and Russia. Discharged August 22nd, 1945. Looking for Information.

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Kempton, Edwin

Kempton, Edwin A

Sergeant Edwin Kempton left Montreal on the S.S. Teutonic 22 Aug 1914 and enlisted at Bedford Sept 5th for service in R.A.F. Imperial Forces andtrained as battery signaller. On July 9, 1915 Sergeant Kempton crossed to France 9-7-15 with the 15th Scottish Division and engaged in The Battle of Loos on September 25, 1915 and was awarded M.M. on the following […]

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Kemsley Alfred “Alf” Tom

Kemsley, Alfred T.

  Born in Brampton, ON. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. and Mary (nee Smith) Kemsley of 23 Gladstone Ave., Chatham, ON. The husband of Joan (nee Dennis), the father of Roger and Tom.  The brother of Lieut. Sidney Alexander Kemsley.   His original enlistment was with the Kent Regt., Pte. A470445. Appears on the “Muster […]

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Kendall, Roy

Kendall, Roy alias Roy Blackburn A

Pte. Roy Kendall first enlisted with the 70th Battalion, at Dresden, deserted from London, but later repented, and enlisted with the 97th Battalion, Windsor, going overseas with this unit as Roy Blackburn. He crossed to France in Aug 1916 with the 2nd C.R.T. and returned to England Nov 1918 and to Canada Feb 1919. Discharged […]

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Kengall, M. “Sonny” Leroy

Born 25/10/1921 in Chatham. He has a half-brother Holly Treeter in the RCN. The son of Mrs. Margaret Teeter of 203 King Street East. The CDN 3/05/44(P) reported that LeRoy had enlisted in the First Kents in August of 1940. LeRoy was later attached latter to the RCR’s It was reported L/Cpl Kendall had been wounded 10/04/44. […]

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Kennan, John Kent

The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kennan of Chatham (his father the late Claude de la Poer / Kent).  The CDN 23/06/43 reported that Edmond J. Kennan married his bride the only daughter of Herbert William Jones of Prince Arthur Ave., Chatham. The marriage was held  at Park St., United Church, Chatham  AC Kent was at […]

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Kennedy, Donald Lloyd

Rank: Flying Officer (Pilot), Service No: J/20024. Royal Canadian Air Force, Unit: 426 Thunderbird Sqdn. Born 14/03/1922 at Blenheim, ON., the son of Lloyd ‘Tony’  Harris Kennedy and Cora Olive Kennedy, of Merlin and Port Crewe, brother of William (RCAF) and a sister Ruth (Parker), Ontario, Canada.    Age: 21, KIA – Date of Death: 05/04/1943. While flying in a […]

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Kennedy, E.L.

It was reported that Sergeant Kennedy graduated from No.2 Service Flying Training School – Upland, ON. as a Segt. Pilot where he received his ‘wings’. CDN 15/07/42(P).

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Kennedy, Jack E.

Jack was reported home on leave from RCAF – Toronto for a few days. CDN 5/11/42. F/O Kennedy and wife spent a ‘few days’ with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kennedy. The CDN 20/10/43 of Wheatley, stationed at RCAF Uplands had been promoted to Flying Officer.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Kennedy, William Alexander

Born 28/06/1915 at Port Crewe, Kent Co., ON. The son of Lloyd ‘Tony’ and Cora Crews. The brother of Donald Lloyd (RCAF) and Ruth (Parker). The husband of Rita (nee Hunt) and the father of Anne Marie (Reinhard), Patricia (Cooney), Phyllis (Young) Donald and Ellen. Wiliiam enlisted in the RCAF 26 June, 1942 in Toronto, […]

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Kent Jon/John Robert

Kent, Jon Robert

The son of Mrs. C. D. Kent of King St. West, Chatham, ON.  A graduate of the University of Toronto and he took up flying as a career.  The brother of Sqd. ldr. William Kent. Trained in Hamilton, Coal Harbour S.C. Clinton, Ontario and Vancouver British Columbia Posted for overseas duty and served fifteen months abroad. Date […]

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Kent William C.

Kent, William C.

The son of Mrs. Claude D. Kent of King St. West, Chatham.  Was reported engaged to marry Marion Canton Hubbell, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvall Hubbell of Thamesville, ON., the marriage to take place in Sydney, NS. in November of 1939. CDN 21/10/39. P/O Kent was reported to be returning to Sydney, NS. […]

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Kent, William C.

The son of Mrs. Claude D. Kent of King St. West, Chatham. P/O Kent was reported engaged to marry Marion Canton Hubbell, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvall Hubbell of Thamesville, ON., the marriage to take place in Sydney, NS. in November of 1939. CDN 21/10/39. P/O Kent was reported to be returning to Sydney, NS. […]

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Kerr Douglas G.

A native of Chatham, ON. the son of the late Judge John G. Kerr. Prior to the war Douglas practiced law in Chatham for fifteen years. In 1937-38 he served as an alderman in Chatham.  The husband of Alma (nee Watson), they had a daughter born in September of 1944, CDN 4/09/40 and a son […]

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Kerr John McRitchie

Trained at H.M.C.S.  Hunter, Windsor, Ontario. Cornwallis Nova Scotia, St. Hyacinth, Quebec., H.M.C.S. Ontario. Served at Malta and Hong Kong. Promoted to Able Seaman. Discharged February 1946.

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Kerr W. George

Kerr, W. George

Veteran of World War One. Appointed D.A.A.G. Courts Martial December 13th, 1939 left for overseas December 26th, 1939 and served in England. Appointed A.J.A.G. at C.M.H.Q. London, England January 1940 to February 1941. Returned to Canada and served in the same capacity at London, Ontario. Promoted to the rank of Colonel. Discharged July 5th, 1943. […]

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Kerr, C. Bruce

The son of Mrs. Irvine Kerr of Dresden. Bruce was stationed at RCAF-Hamilton when he was on a Christmas leave with his mother. DT 30/12/45.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Kerr, Fred A.

KERR, Fred

    Born 16/04/1899, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr of Dresden, ON., he had been a long time resident in London, ON. when the war broke out (Served in WWI).  He enlisted December 1939.   Fred’s wife Grace (nee Farnsworth)  had died suddenly about a year before while he was overseas.  RCASC, (1st Divisional Supply […]

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Kerr, J.W.

From Wallaceburg, ON.  The CDN Aug. 44 reported that W. J. Kerr had graduated as an air bomber.  The CDN 10/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Mauretania. Next of Kin: William Kerr, R.R.1, Wallaceburg. Arrived aboard the S.S. Mauritania from overseas docked at Halifax NS. 1 January, 1946. Looking for family and service information – Contact […]

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Kerr, John “Jack” McRitchie

Born in Chatham.  Date of Birth:  June 1, 1925  Son of Alderman then Lieut Colonel and Mrs. W. G. Kerr of of King St. West, Chatham, ON. Address of Enlistment:  484 King Street West, Chatham Served in Europe and Asia  The CDN 19/08/44 reported that Jack spent a Monday with his parents.  The CDN 8/01/45 reported that O/S Kerr was stationed at St. Hyacinthe, […]

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Kersey Ford William

Kersey, Ford William

  Born in Dover Twsp. 9/02/1920. The son of Archie and Janet (nee Hansor). Archie farmed in the Dresden area and it is believed that he sold the after his wife passed away in 1933. Ford had three older sisters Ila, Ruby, Gertie and a younger sister Emmajean. Married to Inez who was living at 68 Duke St., […]

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Kett George

The son of William and Corrine “Carrie” Kett of 392 Park St., Chatham, ON. The brother of Roy who was a POW from Dieppe and Douglas who was training at Camp Borden. The CDN 9/06/44 reported he was on a furlough with his wife in Chatham.  In Service four years and three months with Navy. On Convoy duty and […]

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Kilby Walter Herbert

Kilby, Walter Herbert

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown) Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Walter would transfer to the RCAF. Walter enlisted in the RCAF 10/01/42. He was reported home on a weekend leave from his training in Toronto. CDN 2/02/42 He was reported at home on a […]

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King Kingsley Ernest

King, Kingsley Ernest

Kingsley the son of Mrs. L. Sinclair of Inshes Ave., Chatham, ON.  was reported on a weekend leave from the RCAF Toronto Manning Pool in February 1942. CDN 18/02/42 Trained in Canada until May 24th, 1943. Went overseas and served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.  The CDN 25/05/43 Reported that Kingsley was on furlough from the […]

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King Robert ‘Bob’ John

Born in Chatham in 1927.   Son of Mr. and Mrs. Abner King of 122 Inshes Ave., Chatham, ON.  The CDN 30/ 11/43 reported that Robert John, then living at 122 Inshes Ave., Chatham, had enlisted in the RCAF. Robert enlisted in the RCAF and trained at Toronto for three months before being discharged, reason unknown. Robert enlisted first in […]

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King, A. W.

Formerly a Corporal with the RCMP detachment in Wallaceburg for a number of years before the outbrake of war, he reported for duty with No.1 Provost Co., 1st Division C.A.S.F. in October of 1939.

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King, Andrew

In May of 1942 Andrew was undergoing training at Fingal Bombing School near Jarvis, ON. when he was granted a weekend furlough to visit home. Reported on a weeks furlough at his father’s home in January 1942. In June of 1942 Andrew was at RCAF Gunnery School at Fingal, ON., as an AC1 when he […]

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King, Earl

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert King of the Tilbury area. In October of 1940 Earl was at the RCAF Air Training School at Trenton, ON., when he was granted a fourteen day furlough to visit his family in Tilbury. Earl was training at Trenton in June of 1941. Stll at Trenton, Earl was granted a weekend […]

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King, Francis E.

In April of 1941 Francis was on leave visiting friends in Tilbury. Reported returning from overseas duty aboard the S. S. Ile De France, expected to arrive in Halifax 2/10/1945 

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King, R.F.

The Wallaceburg News reported that OS King was on “Active Service” at HMCS Stadaconna, at Halifax, NS. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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King, Ralph Edmond

The son of Mr. William King, the brother of Miss Jean King all of Dresden, The DT 26/08/43 reported that Gunner Ralph was on a four day leave. AC2 King was stationed at RCAF-Toronto when he was given a Christmas leave at his home in Dresden. DT 30/12/4  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. […]

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King, Ralph Edmund

KING, Ralph E

Born in 1922 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will King of Dresden, ON. Ralph enlisted with the Army 12/10/1942 but transferred to the RCAF.  Ralph was still Pte. King when he was home on a 48 hour leave from London, ON.  He was stationed in Lachine PQ.   The DT 8/04/43 reported that Pte. King was on […]

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Kiser, William Robert

Kiser, William Robert

  The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Kiser of Victoria Ave., Chatham. Born in Chatham in 1926. Brother to Richard Wayne. Enlisted in May of 1944. The CDN 15/06/44 reported that Ordinary Seaman Kiser was returning to Quebec City after spending a short leave in Chatham. Served aboard HMCS Haida in the North Atlantic and the Murmansk […]

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Kissack, Frances

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kissack of Duncan St., Wallaceburg, ON. A member of HMCS Cornwallis entertainment group.Frances entertained at the Kent Safety Association dinner at the Wallaceburg Hotel. Wren Kissack was home on leave at the time. WN. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website

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Kivell Edmund

Kivell, Edmund

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kivell, of 84 Lorne Ave., Chatham, ON. The husband of Mildred (nee Osborne), at the time the father of a son. Edmund enlisted in August of 1944 and had been on active service with the RCN. This was only the second time he saw his son.   Served on […]

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Knight Carl M.

Born, 3/10/20, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Merton Knight of Dresden, ON. Discharged November 1945. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION Carl passed away 23 November, 1988.  

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Knight, Donald “Don” K.

The WN 27/01/44 reported LAC Knight was stationed at RCAF No.5 S.F.T.S. training station at Brantford, ON. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Knight, Herman H.

The WN 27/01/44 reported Seaman Knight stationed at HMCS Shelburne, NS. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Knnowler, Edward Jr.

In March of 1941 Edward was stationed at the RCAF Manning Pool in Toronto, ON.; in April of 1941 he was stationed in Trenton, when he was give leave to visit home.

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Kumpess Paul

Kumpess, Paul

Trained with 2nd Kent Regiment. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Married and living on Thelma St., in Chatham, the father of Patrica Jaren and Lynda Kylle. CDN 7/01/44 Paul would later transfer to the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Sapper, A608011, he trained at Camp […]

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L’Heureux Maurice / Morris “Moe” Wilfred

L’Heureux, Maurice W

  He would transfer from the 2nd Kents to the RCAF. WO2 R201495, RCAF. Born 1915 at Port Arthur, ON. Married to Thelma Marie (nee Hicks) they were living at 41 Joseph St., Chatham, ON. when “Moe” enlisted with the 2nd Kent’s in February, 1943.  Prior to his enlistment in the RCAF WO2 L’Heureux was a […]

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Labadie, Edrick Anthony

Labadie, Edrick Anthony

Living at 236 Grand Ave., Chatham, ON. Reported enlisted at No.1 District Depot between 15 to 31 December, 1943. CDN 5/01/44. IODE(P). Trained at London and Petawawa and later was transferred to the staff there in Motor Training. Discharged September 9th, 1945.

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Labadie, Truman Joseph

Born 13 or 14/09/1920-21? In Chatham, ON. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Labadie of Tilbury.   Truman married Helen Matilda (nee Breaton), the father of Patricia (Boulding), Betty (Coutier) and Karen (Strik). Truman served overseas in England and Germany.   The DT24/12/42 reported that Cpl. Labadie then with the RCOC stationed at London, ON would be spending Christmas with […]

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Labombarbe, George B.

Labombarbe, George B. A

Pte. George B, Labombarbe served as bugler with the 186th Battalion, and transferred to the 122nd Canadian Forestry Corps, as Drummer. He left Canada in May 1917, proceeding to France as Bugler attached to the 44th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps.

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Labonte, Norman

The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Labonte of Wheatley. The CDN 28/06/44 reported he was visiting his parents. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Lacount Benjamin Joseph

Regimental number: 880129 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5290 – 41, PDF: – B5290-SO41. Item number: 508796. Date of Birth 01/05/1886 at Bothwell, ON. Married to Elsie Lacount. and living in Ridgetown, ON. a labourer living in Ridgetown, ON. Next of Kin, Windsor, ON. Married. Attestation: 28/02/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. Vaccinated. No previous […]

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Lafaive, A. J.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lafaive of Tilbury, ON. In October of 1942 Arthur was training at No.9 Bombing & Gunnery School at Mont Joli, PQ. when he was given leave to visit his home. Had been on leave to visit his parents in late August, 1943. TT 26/08/43.

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Laing, William G. “Billie”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Laing, Lafontaine St., Wallaceburg.  Reported returned from overseas service attending a Wallaceburg Kinsmen ‘Welcome Home’ dinner.  CDN. 24/01/45. LAC Laing was reported returning to RCAF Regina after being on a four week “sick leave” staing with his parents. WN 15/05/41 [the cause of his illness was not reported]. The […]

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Laird Jean Me

LAIRD, Jean M

  The daughter of Mrs. Wallace Laird of Dresden, ON. The sister of Cpl. Alan Laird. Nursing Sister 2nd Lieut .Jean was in the RCANC stationed at Camp Borden was on leave to visit her family. DT 26/08/43 The DT 30/12/43 reported that Lieut. Laird who was stationed at Camp Borden and Lieut. George Eley of Brockville spent Christmas […]

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Lake, C. Osgood

The son of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Lake of Ridgetown. Osgood and his wife were visiting his parents and brother Dr. Douglas Lake of Hamilton. The CDN 24/12/43 reported Sub-Lieut. Lake of Quebec City, PQ. had arrived home on a holiday leave. They returned to Quebec City. CDN 1/03/44 The CDN 1/04/44 reported he had been on a […]

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Lalonde, Donet R.

Previously enlisted with the Kent Regt. The WN 23/03/44 reported that Cpl. Lalonde was on ‘active’ service. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Lamarche, Edward “Ed” W.

Enlisted in the RCAF . The WJ 14/08/41 stationed at RCAF-Toronto reported that he was in the village.  The WJ 4 /12/ 41 reported that Ed had been transferred from Brantford airport to Newfoundland. The WJ 18/09/41 reported that he spent a weekend with relatives in Wheatley. It was reported visiting with relatives in Wheatley over the weekend. WJ 27/11/41.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE […]

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Lamarsh Glenn Lester

LaMarsh, Glen Lester

Mother’s home on Grand Avenue, Chatham., The brother of Pte. Thomas Henry, L/Bdr. 116719. The CDN 25/09/43 (P), he was reported stationed at Camp Ipperwash. Served at Camp Ipperwash for one year and at Wolseley Barracks, London, for five months. Discharged June 6th, 1944. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Lamarsh Thomas Henry

LaMarsh, Thomas Henry

Mother’s home on Grand Avenue, Chatham., the brother of Pte. Glenn Lester (A105669). Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Libby, McNeill and Libby in Chatham. The CDN 25/09/43 (P) reported that Thomas had recently arrived overseas.    Went overseas in 1943 and served in England, Holland, Italy and Germany. Promoted to the rank of Corporal. […]

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Lamarsh, Aloysius (Wishy)

The son of Walter Lamarsh. The Wallaceburg News 31/07/41, reported that ‘Wishy’ was on his final leave before leaving for overseas. He had received his half-wing and stripes.   

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LaMarsh, Judy

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. LaMarsh of Dorcester Rd. was expected to arrive from British Columbia on 19th of December just in time for her 20th birthday. CDN 9/12/44

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LaMarsh, Wilfred Clayton

Corporal Wilfred Clayton LaMarsh trained three years with the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham, Ontario. Corporal Wilfred Clayton LaMarsh left Chatham August 19th, 1914, for Longbranch and Valcartier Camps. He sailed from Quebec September 25th, 1914, and disembarked at Devonport, England, October 18th, 1914. He proceeded to France with the 1st Canadian Battalion February 7th, 1915, […]

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Lambkin Ford

LAMBKIN, Ford

The DT 3/07/41 reported that Ford had enlisted in the Army.  Discharged February. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website

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Lampard, Ivan

The Merlin Standard 1944 (date unknown) was on a week-end pass to visit his parents and his sister in Blenheim, ON. He was returning to Chatham, NB.        LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Lampson, Thayne

The CDN 31/07/44 reported he had returned to RCAF-Malton after a week-end furlough at his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lampson of Raleigh St., Chatham. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Lamson, W. Thayne

The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lamson of 11 Raleigh St. Chatham, ON. Thayne returned from the Toronto Manning Centre on furlough to spend Christmas with his parents.  Reported of Chatham, graduated as a air bomber. CDN 8/09/44.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Landuyt Steve R.

LANDUYT, Steve R

Of R. R. #1 Turnerville, Kent Co., ON. The DN 25/07/45 reported that the young soldier who had been in a German POW camp for three months had been repatriated among other Canadian prisoners.  German P.O.W. as of May 31st, 1945. Liberated at end of war. The KCFA 19/07/45 reported that the hospital ship Letitia had docked […]

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Lane Stephen George Arthur

Regimental number: 541127.Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5366 – 37. Date of Birth: 04/07/1897 at Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON.  Enlistment at London, ON. Unit:- Unit: 4th Div. – Cyclists. Item: No. 511789, PDF: B5366-S037. Present address: Wallaceburg: Chatham Twsp., Kent Co. ON. Son of Mrs. John Lane (widow) of Wallaceburg, ON. A single sugar worker […]

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Lang William Richard

Regimental number: 2611933. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5370 – 65, Item: 512019, PDF: – B5370A.   Date of Birth: 26/10/1898 at Renwick, Kent Co., ON. Son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Lang of 59 Cavandish St., London, ON.  A single shoe-maker by trade, living at the family home. N of K:- Mrs. Thomas D. Lang […]

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Langford, Albert R.

Born 15 July, 1912. The son of Stuart C. and Clara (nee Peck) Langford. The brother Edith (Rasom). The husband of Glenna May (2002) the father of Gail (Cooke), Susan (Blok) and Douglas (2007). Albert served in the RCAF as a Flying Officer. Albert was a member of the Hamilton “Flying Wildcats” football team in […]

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Langford, George Kenneth

Langford, George Kenneth

Mr. and Mrs. George Langford The son of the Late George B. and Hazel (West) Langford of Kent Bridge, Kent Co., ON.  George graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1941 and was called to the bar that same year. He practised law with Bedford and Beardall in Chatham. He was a member of the Second Kents. He […]

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Lapointe Joseph Edwin

LAPOINTE, Joseph E

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lapointe of Dawn Twsp, Kent Co., ON. His father was residing in Dresden, ON. He was the  brother of Mrs. Harold Ansel of Sombra and Mrs. Jack Turner of Corunna. John was awarded the Military Medal  in November 1944, as a result of “courage and bravery in Normandy”. Rifleman Lapointe had enlisted […]

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LaPrise, Doreen

LaPrise, Doreen

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. LaPrise of St. Clair St., Chatham, ON.   Doreen LaPrise trained at Rockcliffe and posted to 1 T.C. Toronto. She was later posted to: 1Y Depot July 1943, Lachine, Que. February 1944.,  #4 R.E.M.E. Brantford August 1945. The CDN 13/09/44 reported that LAW LaPrise was on a furlough from RCAF-Lachine, PQ. The CDN 1910/44 reported […]

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Laprise, Raymond Paul

Of Wallaceburg, ON.  Born in Wallaceburg, ON., in 1926. The son of Henry and Ida (nee Normanden) Laprise. The brother of Ernie, Rose (Wells), Lucille (Caron) Eva, Theresa (Dietrict) and Dennis. The husband of Maurita (nee Orton); the father of Maureen (Crowder) and Paul. The WN 27/01/44 reported that was stationed at HMCS Cornwallis, NS. at Collingwood ‘D-6’.  […]

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LaQue Edward George

Regimental number: 4001535 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5400 – 38, Item: 516991, PDF:- B5400-S038.  Date of Birth 24/09/1896 at Chatham, ON.  Present address: 75 Edgar St. Chatham, ON. – Defaulter under MSA. Born in Chatham, ON, Kent Co.  Son of Edward Alexander LaQue of 409 Maple St., Detroit, Michigan, USA. Member of a Active Militia No.  10 […]

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Larocque/La Rocque, Joseph A.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaRocque of Thamesville. The brother of Yvonne W1114 (Army). In April of 1942 Joe stationed in London, ON.  and his sister stationed in Kitchener were weekend visitors at their parents home. CDN 6/04/42. Joseph went overseas in 1942. Prior to enlisting he was a student at St. Peters Seminary, […]

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LaRue, Charles C.B.

Believed to be from Chatham, ON. He was married and his wife was living in Detroit, Michigan. The brother of Pte. Frank LaRue (RCAMC – Camp Borden) and a sister Pte. M. Edwards of No.12 BTC. The CDN 22/01/45 reported that Charles had returned from the South Pacific after being two years away. He was on a thirty-eight […]

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LaRue, Frank

Pte. at Camp Borden. The brother of Charles and his sister  Pte. M. Edwards of No.12 BTC. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Lashmore, Joseph “Joe” E.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lashmore of Wallaceburg, ON., 1238 Wallace St. The WN 8/01/42 reported that Joe was returning to RCAF-Montreal where he was training. He had been home on a furlough  Reported arriving at Halifax, NS. aboard the S. S. “Nieu Amsterdam”, 9 Sept., 1945. Expected to arrive at Lachine, PQ on the 11th for […]

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Latam, Charles

The WJ 4/12/41 reported he was at Camp Borden was the guest of Aunt Mrs. E. N. Mclean of Wheatley. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Latimer Grant

LATIMER, Grant

Grant was part of a group of three other men from the Dresden area that were reported returned home from overseas. DN 31/10/45 The ship that he was on was reported to have landed. CDN 24/10/45 Discharged October 1945. Grant passed away in November 1991. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Latimer Ralph R.

Served at various air stations in Canada then was posted for overseas duty and served abroad. Rev. Latimer came to Chatham in September of 1941 to take charge of Holy Trinity Church  from the Rev. R. D. Mess who was appointed to Christ Church, Chatham. Rev. Latimer came to Chatham from London, ON. where he […]

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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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Laurie, Laughlan C.

(Boy) Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Under-aged enlistment. In December 1942 Tpr. Laurie was with the 30th Reconnaissance Bn. stationed at Dundurn, SK. when he was granted a Christmas furlough to visit home. CDN 17/12/43. It was reported in the CDN 30/12/42 that  Laughlin along […]

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Lauriston, Gloria

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lauriston of 35 Stanley Ave., Chatham, ON. The CDN 7/04/43 reported that AW2 Lauriston had returned to Guelph after a furlough of a few days at her parent’s home.    The CDN 13/09/43 reported that Sgt. Lauriston had returned to Halifax, NS after spending he furlough with her parents. The CDN 4/05/45 reported that Sergeant […]

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Lauwereys, D.C.

L/Sgt. He was living on Murray Street, Chatham Gore Twsp., Kent Co. He was one of four area men met in London, ON. buy representatives of the Dominion Glass Company, and the Canadian Legion to welcome them back home.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION.

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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, George G.

The son of Mr. T. L. Lauzon of Lafontaine St. Wallaceburg. ON. The brother of Henry. The WN 2/09/43(P) Having enlisted in March of 1941 he had been overseas since October of that year, it was reported that George had just been promoted to sergeant while serving overseas. The CDN 10/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada […]

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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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Law Allan / Alan Fergus

LAW, Allan F

Allan was born April 20, 1924 in (Wabash) Dresden.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. (nee Neeley) Rufus Law of Dresden, ON., the brother of Harold Winston, Lincoln & Welland Regt. Both of the Law brothers serving and younger brother Murray were delivery boys for the Chatham Daily News in Dresden. CDN 18/11/44.  Their father was […]

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