Moore, James W.

Moore, James W.

The son of Mr. W. C. and Mrs. Winifred Moore of 196 Inches Avenue, Chatham, ON. As a young boy he was a Chatham Daily News Carrier boy, delivering the paper. Served overseas four years and promoted from Stoker 2 to Petty Officer. James then a Stoc. 2 in May of 1942 celebrated his 23rd […]

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Morrow, George M.

Born in Dahinda, SK. where his parents were still residing. He had two brothers also serving Sgt. Frederick William of Chatham and Robert John of Wallaceburg. George was reported in the CDN 18/11/44 returning after two years of service. He was the guest of honour at a dinner put on by his sister Mrs. Delbert  […]

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Morrow, Robert John

Of Wallaceburg, ON.  He had two brothers also serving Sgt. Frederick William of Chatham and L/Soc.George M. both of Chatham.  CDN 18/11/44 Robert was reported serving aboard HMCS Ontario, which would have been in the Pacific theatre. Originally HMS Ontario (Royal Navy), was launched in 1943. She was acquired by the RCN in July of […]

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Morse, Margaret “Pat” Patricia

Born in Chatham, ON. The daughter of Mr. Sidney A. and Mrs. Isobella Morse of Victoria Avenue, Chatham, ON., the sister of Mrs. P. A. Smilley of Toronto, ON. Stationed at HMCS Stadacona in Halifax, NS. Pat was on a two week furlough when she was home in Chatham. CDN 8/06/45.

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Mugridge, Donald

Served overseas three years. Son of William Edgar and Margaret (nee Greerson) Mugridge (Edgar passed in 1940) Margaret was living at 202 ½ Thames St., Chatham, a brother William A49512 served in the army, also Herbert and James at home.  Donald was reported returned from duty in the West Indies and was on home leave […]

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Murphy, Bernard J.

From Wallaceburg, ON.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Murphy of Selkirk St., Wallaceburg. The Brother Edward MIA in Italy since 14 January 1944 and WO1 Patrick, RCAF reported MIA WN 25/05/44.   He appears in a photograph of 27 Navy recruits from HMCS Hunter about to leave Windsor for PEI., for additional training in November of […]

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Murray, Joan

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willam, Murray of Guilds, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Reported stationed at Ottawa in June 1945 and preparing for assignment to the Pacific. BNT 20/06/45 (P). Jean’s married name was Grummett.

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Myers, Ernest R.

The WN 27/01/44 reported that Stoc1 Myers was stationed at HMCS Cornwallis, Halifax, NS. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH website.

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Nagle, Leon Francis

In service with Navy nearly four years. Served overseas eighteen months. Was on Convoy duty on the Murmansk run between Scotland and Russia. Made two complete trips to Russia. Received the usual decorations for overseas duty. Date of Discharge: November 27th, 1945

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Neil, Donald “Don”

Neil, Donald

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Neil of Stanley Ave., Chatham, ON. In 1945 Donald was stationed at HMCS Peregrine, Halifax, NS. The CDN 13/03/45 reported that Don was on a three-week leave to visit his parents. Prior to enlistment Donald Neil trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Afterwards, he had further training in Canada and […]

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Neil, Peter

Peter immigrated from Scotland in 1930 and had lived in Eireau ever since arriving in Canada, The brother of Mrs. Alvin Emerick of Eireau. Peter was reported to have spent a two week leave to spend with his wife and son (Peter) in Blenheim. Peter has three brothers in Scotland serving in the army, navy […]

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Nettleton, Leonard

The CDN reported that Petty Officer Nettleton and his wife were visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Nettleton of Harvey St., Chatham and Mr. and Mrs Harry Mairs at Guilds. The couple returned to Dartmouth NS. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Norris, John Joseph

Norris, John Joseph

Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment, (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). John would later leave the Army for the RCNVR. Involved in Supply, V76208. [date unknown] During the war, John Norris served on two Minesweepers on Coastal Patrol out of Canada. He […]

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Nurse, Audrey Heaton

The daughter of Col. And Mrs. Ivan Nurse of King St. West. She had been a teletypist in civilian life. Audrey enlisted in the Navy in April of 1943.  The CDN 8/03/44 reported that she arrived from Halifax to visit her father and mother. Wren Nurse was a graduate of Chatham Collegiate Institute. Served overseas. The CDN 23/10/43 reported she was stationed […]

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O’Mara, E. M.

O’Mara, E. M.

Stoker O.Mara was stationed at Cornwallis, N.S. and later promoted to the rank of Chief Stoker. Date of Discharge: September 10th, 1945

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O’Mara, Edmond Michael

Born in Chatham, ON. Served at HMCS Cornwallis as a water technician. The son of Mrs. Michael O’Mara of Elizabeth St., Chatham, his wife was living at his mother’s home. The CDN 31/05/43 reported that Leading Stocker who was stationed on the east coast had arrived home on a twenty-eight day furlough to visit with his wife and […]

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O’Neil, Gerald B.

The WN 27/01/44 reported that Gerald was serving on HMCS Barrie at Halifax, NS. The Wallaceburg News reported that Gerald was stationed at R.C.N.H. Rockhead, Halifax, NS. WN-date unknown. The Wallaceburg News reported that Gerald was stationed at HMCS St. Lambert at St. John, Nfld. WN-date unknown. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH […]

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O’Rourke, Carl W.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John O’Rourke of Raleigh Twsp. Carl enlisted in September and went on active service in October of the same year. Carl was reported stationed at HMCS Cornwallis, Halifax, NS. He was a Steward on a fourteen–day leave at his home. He returned to duty in the Eastern Canadian sector.   […]

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O’Rourke, Jack A.

O’Rourke, Jack A.

The son of Edward and Blanche O’Rourke. Jack enlisted in the RCN 14/05/42. It was reported that Jack had been on leave in August of 1944 and was returning to HMCS Portage after his furlough. He had attended a family reunion at the home of James O’Rourke, Lakeshore Rd., Raleigh Twsp. CDN 22/08/44.

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O’Rourke, John “Jack” Alfred

Born in 1921 at R. R. 6 Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co., ON. the son of Edward and Blanche (Nee Whitesel) O’Rourke. The brother of Pat (Roesch), Pauline (Jenner), Larry, Dan, Mark, James, Carmen (Willwood). Jack never married. Jack enlisted in the RCN 14/05/42. The CDN 17/04/43 reported that OS. Seaman had returned to the east coast after a […]

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Ogle, Stanley Edwin

Born in Blenheim, ON. The son of  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ogle of Chatham, ON. the brother of Charles (Chatham), Thomas (Strathroy) and sister Myrtle (Pickard – Kent Bridge). The husband of Bernice (nee Arnott); the father of Thomas, Ivan John and daughter Janet. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment, (MG), N.P.A.N. (date […]

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Ouellette, Donald

He originally was with the RCAF. The CDN 14/07/44 reported that he was training at HMCS Hunter in Windsor. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Oulds, Garnet Norman Jr.

Oulds, Norman

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Oulds of 30 Grand Ave. West, Chatham, ON. He was reported home on a furlough. His father was a veteran of the Great War. CDN 15/02/45. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Served on Convoy duty overseas fourteen months. […]

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Paine, Clair

WJ 26/06/41 reported he and Doug Furey left Windsor, ON. returning to Halifax.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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