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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 […]

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, […]

Lenover, Charles Stephen

Born in 1916 in Chatham. Son of James Albert and Mabel Annie (nee Brown) Lenover, 122 Lacroix St., Chatham, Ontario, Canada. The brother of Gerald (Army) and Walter (Navy, the husband of June Reta (nee Bechard) Lenover, of Chatham, Ontario, Keith and John at home and a sister Mrs. Baron Greiner of Chatham. It was reported […]

Lenover, Robert Murray

The eldest of Mr. and Mrs.Thad Lenover, of Harwich Twsp. Brother of Sgt. William Beverly (KIA). Prior to his enlistment he was a member of the office staff of the Union Gas Company. Robert enlisted with the RCAF in April, 1941 as a navigator. He trained in St. Johns, Quebec City, Penfield Ridge, NB […]

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

Lenover, William Beverley

DOB 9/01/19 at Chatham. Son of Thaddeus “Thad” Charles and Edythe Lyle Lenover, of Northwood, Harwich Twsp., Ontario, Canada. Brother of P/O Robert M. Sgt. Lenover went overseas in October of 1941 as a wireless air gunner attached to the “Demon Squadron”. He was reported as MIA (Missing In Action in the CDN 17/02/16.) The CDN 14/10/42 (P), reported […]

Born in 1920. Enlisted 15/02/1943. The husband of Dorthy Madeline (nee Smith), they were living at 33 Grey St., Chatham, ON. Arthur served in Canada only in London, ON., No.12 BTC, Chatham and at Camp Bordon where he was promoted to Sergeant (Clerk). Discharged 1946. According to the obituary of his wife (CDN 13/09/14) Arthur […]

Letourneah, Lloyd H.J.

Lloyd had originally enlisted with the Kent Regt. as a Pte. A59217. The WN 23/03/44 reported that LAC Letourneah was on ‘active service’ The Wallaceburg News reported that he was serving overseas with the RCAF. WN.-date unknown. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Letourneau Lloyd H. J.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Letoureau. Lloyd was employed at the Libby, McNeill and Libby and the Ontario Steel Products prior to his enlistment. LAC. R145229, RCAF. 39 Recce Wing. Lloyd had originally enlisted with the Kent Regt. as a Pte. A59217. The CDN 16/03/43 (P) reported that Lloyd had arrived overseas according to a cable […]

Private Peter Letourneau enlisted in 186th Batt April 1st 1916 and after training at London, Camp Borden and Chatham he proceeded overseas in March 1917 and trained at Bramshott. He then proceeded to France to join 18th Batt June 17th 1917. He contracted trench fever in Nov 1917 and was sent to hospital at Manchester, transferred […]

Leveille, Ernest R.

Tpr. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leveille of Running Creek Dr. Wallaceburg. The WN 27/01/44 reported that Ernest was returning to Camp Dundurn, SK. after his leave home to visit his parents. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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. […]

Lewis, Langford Charles

The eldest son of Charles and Ella May Lewis, of 184 West St., Chatham, Ontario, Canada. He had one brother living at home and a brother in Bothwell and three sisters. Charles was a native of Bothwell and district, his parents moved to Chatham in 1941.Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Ford Motor Company in Windsor, ON. He […]

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.

The DN 21/11/45 reported that Pte. Liddle was expected home soon. Discharged March 1946. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION.

Lilley George Crawford

The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lilley of 61 Edgar Street, Chatham, ON.George was married and his wife was living with her parents in Windsor, ON. She was visiting her husband’s family while he was on leave. George enlisted in the RCAF in September of 1942 and was reported leaving Chatham for RCAF Brandon, […]

Lindsay, Albert R.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lindsay. Albert was home on leave from Brandon, MB. In September of 1942. He had bragged to his fellow trainees about the size of the fruit being grown in the Blenheim area and he had proof. While visiting the farm of Joseph Braybrook near Cedar Springs he found […]

Lindsay, Norman C.

Gunner Norman C. Lindsay trained with the 71st Battery at Petawawa until about September 1918, when he transferred to the 77th Battery, and went overseas.

Lister Carl Archibald

The CDN 30/06/43 reported that AC2 Lister had a weekend leave with his wife and son Carl. They were then living on Poplar St., Chatham, ON. The CDN 20/09/43 reported that AC2 Lister was on a two week leave before taken his departure for training at Victoriaville, PQ. It was reported that Carl was promoted to Flying Officer while overseas, graduating […]

Little J. R.

Private Little trained with the Home Guards, Wallaceburg. He left overseas with the Army Service Corps Jan. 18, 1916, and proceeded to France, Mar. 4 attached to No.1 Company H.Q. driving an officer’s car. He died of burns Aug. 1, 1916, and was buried five miles west of Albert, France.

Of 361 Park St., Chatham, ON. Reported arrived home from overseas duty CDN 7/05/45. The son of Mr. amd Mrs. Floy Little of 22 ½ King St. West, Chatham. He also had three sisters Freda, Avril and Ruth. All of Chatham. Served seven years with the Kent Regiment Infantry N.P.A.M. — One year with Kent Regiment M. […]

Little, Francis Earl

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Floy Little of 22 ½ King St. West, Chatham. The Brother of William ‘Bill’ D. Cpl. A49652, serving in Italy and Pte. Danny ‘Dan’ A86845, Lincoln & Welland Regt. stationed in England. CDN Aug. 44 He also had three sisters: Freda, Avril and Ruth all of Chatham. Cpl. Little was born and […]

Trained in Calt, St. Thomas and Dorval. Posted overseas and spent a year and eight months there. Discharged April 11th, 1945.

Lockwood Allan Thompson

Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Trained throughout Canada at various stations with the R.C.O.C. Proceeded to England and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Discharged March 21st, 1946. Looking for Information.

Ronald was born on July 2, 1915 in Chatham, Ontario. Next of Kin: Norma Alice Logan, RA Labadie – daughter. Place of Enlistment: Chatham, Ontario. Address at Enlistment: West Street, Chatham. Date of Enlistment: April 29, 1942 Trained at Toronto, Guelph and stationed at Dartmouth Nova Scotia, in the account Section. The CDN 16/03/43 reported that he […]

Long, Harvey

Private Harvey Long left Canada for England in May 1918, with an overseas draft No.11 from the 2nd Depot Battalion, B.C. reinforcements. He proceeded to France September 12th, posted to the 29th Battalion, B.E.F.

Long, Joseph Allen

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Holman Long of Thamesville, ON., brother of Maurice. In July of 1942 “an attractive ceremony at the Thamesville United Church” when Audrey Fay Coulter married LAC Joseph Allen Long both of Thamesville. The couple spent a week at Rondeau where they had taken a cottage. CDN 11 & 13?07/42.

Loop, Ken Grant

The WJ 3/04/41 reported that Ken had a two week’s furlough from his regiment. He an family were visiting relatives in Wheatley. The WJ 14/07/41 reported Pte Loop of Chatham spent a week with family in Wheatley, Married and a son Danny. The WJ 23/10/41 reported Ken, stationed in London, ON. with wife and son where visiting relatives in the village. The WJ 11/12/41 Pte. […]

Lougheed, John C.

The WJ 27/11/41 reported that Lieut. Lougheed of Hamilton had been engaged to teach and direct the Leamington Boys Band. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Private Clifford A. Love left London for Siberia September 28th, 1918. where he served for seven months as ambulance driver attached to #11 Stationary Hospital C.S.E.F.?. Returned to Canada in June 1919. Discharged at London Aug 19th 1919 due to demobilisation.

Love, Edwin Albert ‘Ted’

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Edith Grace Love, of Carlyle Ave., Tilbury, Ontario, Canada. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment, (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Ted graduated from Tilbury High School and “enlisted upon graduation”. Ted would transfer from the Army to the RCAF. AC Love was reported home […]

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 […]

Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Served with the Air Force from January 1944 to December 1944 and was discharged. Enlisted with the Army in February 1945 and trained with them until September 1945. Discharged September 1945.

Lowrie, Samuel E.

Living at 168 King St. West, Chatham. The father of WO. Jack stationed in England and FO. Earl H. was stationed at North Battlford, SK. with the RCAF and a daughter Freda who was employed at Chryslers. He had been in England since May 1940. Samuel was in London when the first of the bombs were dropped by enemy planes and […]

Lowry, R.C. “Cec”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Lowry of Windsor, ON. The WJ 28/08/41 he was a resident of Wheatley. Prior to his enlistment, he was employed by the Dominion Gas Co. at Leamington. He had been stationed at Sydney, NS. with the RCAF for the past few months. After his leave he will be stationed […]

Loyer Wilfred Joseph

Born 13/02/1918 at Detroit, Michigan. Next of Kin, Phyllis Loyer of 145 ½ Richmond St., Chatham, ON. Trained at #12 B.T.C. for one month. Wilfred enlisted in Chatham, ON. 23/12/1943. Wilfred enlisted in the RCAF at No.9 Recruiting Centre at London, ON. CDN15/07/42. He trained at Malton, ON. and gained his Navigator wing. He was overseas […]

Of Dresden, ON. The DT 3/07/41 reoprted that Clayton had enlisted in the Canadian Army. The CDN 10/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Mauretania. Next of Kin: C.H. Lucas, Dresden. Arrived aboard the S.S. Mauritania from overseas docked at Halifax NS. 1 January, 1946. Discharged October 1945. Clayton passed away in February, 1948. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND […]

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.

Luff H. F.

Private Luff was transferred from the 91st to the 186th battalion going overseas Mar. 26, 1917. After training at Bramshott Camp he crossed to France in Aug. 1917 attached to the 18th battalion. He was killed in action Nov. 11, 1917 at Passchendaele.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lundy of King St. West, Chatham, ON. He attended Queen Mary Public School and Chatham Vocational School, where he studied electrical work. A member of Park Street United Church where he was a “loyal” worker in the Sunday School. Donald enlisted at nineteen at London, ON. in November 1943 with the Royal Canadian […]

Son of Joseph William and Martha Lupton, of Wilson Ave., Chatham, Ontario, the brother of William. Prior to the war Stanley was on the staff of the Chatham Daily News and the CPR. MHSB(P). Stanley was very popular in Chatham. He attended McKeough Public School and spent two years at the Chatham Collegiate Institute. […]

MacDermott, Eileen

Was stationed at RCAF – Rockcliffe, ON. in September of 1943 when she was reported on a fortnight’s leave to visit her mother Mrs. C. L. MacDermott of Comber, ON. TT 16/09/43 CDN 10/09/43. The CDN 17/04/44 was visiting at her mother’s home in Comber. […]

MacDonald George Alexander

Next of kin reported as Mrs. A. MacDonald of 58 Barth St., Chatham, ON. Served with the Kent Regiment M.G. Served overseas for five years as Instructor with the rank of Company Sergeant Major. Discharged October 25th, 1945. George passed away 28 November, 1994 at the age of 82 years old

Next of kin reported as Mrs. P. Hicks of 274 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Reported arriving at Halifax, NS. aboard the S. S. “Nieu Amsterdam”, 9 Sept., 1945. Expected to arrive at Lachine, PQ on the 11th for leave to […]

MacDonald Reginald Joseph Thomas

Trained in Kingston and discharged as medically unfit. The CDN 2/10/43 reported at No.1 Manning Pool – Toronto was reported on a week-end leave to see his mother Mrs. Bert MacDonald, of Murray St., Chatham. Discharged September 1944. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Served overseas nearly six years. Spent short times in Italy, and was wounded in head. Spent considerable time in Westminster hospital, London, England. Discharged April 16th, 1946.

MacDonald, Stewart E.

The husband of Constance (a war bride). They married in England. Part of her house in England after being bombed they moved to Chatham/Kent. The family is looking for information on this enlistment. They believe he served in Italy and taken as a POW. They believe he was injured and died from the wounds a few […]

MacFarlane, Jean Elaine

Jean was born in London on July 20, 1925. Next of Kin is her husband Harold MacFarlane. She enlisted in Chatham and her address at the time was 73 Amelia Street, Chatham. She served in Canada.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. MacGregor of Victoria Ave, and his wife lived on Murray St., Chatham. Two sisters Carol and Ruth also served in the RCAF Carol, married RAF pilot R. B. Beeston and Ruth who was stationed in Sydney N.S. His sister Evelyn did not serve. Donald enlisted in the RCAF (Photographic […]

Macintosh William Douglas

Bill was born in Chatham on July 27, 1925. His address at Enlistment was 27 Stone Avenue, Chatham, Ontario. Trained in Saskatchewan, Quebec and at St. Thomas and Toronto. Posted to Goose Bay and served there over a year. Theatre of Service: Gander, Newfoundland. Date of Death: June 1, 2003. Bill’s wife Iris writes: “I […]

Mackellar Kenneth Dougald

The son of Erie and Rita MacKellar. The brother Neil, Audrey (Fenton) and Shirley (Ball). The husband of Mildred, the father of Beth (Hunter), Kathy (Holmes), Sandy (Countryman) and Dugal. Enlisted in the Navy and trained at Windsor, Quebec, Ottawa, St. Hycinthe and Cornwallis. Transferred to the Army in 1945 and trained at New Market, Quebec, London, […]

The son of Harry Earl and Rita MacKeller of Selkirk St., Chatham, ON. Trained at Brandon, Vancouver, Coal Harbour, British Columbia, Patricia Bay B.C. and Lachine Quebec in the Equipment Section. Neil was stationed at RCAF Coal Harbour, BC. in January of 1944 when he was home on furlough to see his parents. CDN 8/01/44. Still stationed on the […]

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment, (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Went overseas from June 1942 to January 1946. Discharged January 16th, 1946. Looking for Information.

Served in Halifax and on the West Coast. Promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. MacKenzie of Chatham. A graduate of Queen’s University. Prior to her enlistment she was the secretary at the Chatham Collegiate Institute in Chatham. It was reported in the CDN 3/11/44 that WREN MacKenzie […]

MacKinnon, R.M.

Next of Kin: Mrs. R. M. MacKinnon, 430 King St. West, Chatham, ON. The CDN 10/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Mauretania, docking at Halifax, NS. Arrived aboard the S.S. Mauritania from overseas docked at Halifax NS. 1 January, 1946. Looking for Family and Service Information – Contact GOH Website.

MacMillan, Kenneth Campbell

The CDN 30/ 11/43 reported that Kenneth then living at 205 Thames St., Chatham, had enlisted in the RCAF. For reason unknown he transferred to the 2nd KMRMR. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

MacPherson, Sandy

Aircraftman, RCAF. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norris MacPherson of Wallaceburg. The WN 22/0/41 reported he was on a leave to visit his parents. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION. Contact GOH Website.

Maddocks J. R.

Trained in St. Thomas, and served with Air Squadron at Ottawa, Moncton and Montreal. Promoted to the rank of Corporal. Married, he was stationed at Welland. They spent the Christmas holiday at Mrs. Maddock’s mothers Mrs. Ella Echlin of West St., Chatham. CDN 29 12/42 Afa: IODE Discharged October 23rd, 1945.

Maddocks, James “Jim” Richard

AC2, R78653, RCAF. Married, he was stationed at Welland. They spent the Christmas holiday at Mrs. Maddocks mothers Mrs. Ella Echlin of West St., Chatham. CDN 29 12/42. James passed away 2 June, 2001 at the age of 80 years old.

Of Chatham, ON Edward was married with two small children residing at 19 Park Ave. West, Chatham. The son of Mrs. Otis Magee of Wallaceburg, ON. He was on the original staff of No.12 BTC,-Chatham. Enlisted 5/03/42. Andrew received his “Wings” at Camp Borden, ON. 16/01/42. Arrived in England 16/01/1942 he was not reported in […]

Mahon Earl John “Bus”

Appears in a group photo of graduates from HMCS Hunter, Windsor, ON. WN 26/11/42 The CDN 21/10/43 reported he was stationed on the east coast. He was spending a 28 day furlough with his wife Valetta and his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Mahon of Edgar St., Chatham. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. […]

Took technical training at St. Thomas. Posted to #14 Service Flying Training School, Aylmer, then to Westminster Hospital, London, then to Rockcliffe. Served as a Hospital Assistant and promoted to the rank of Corporal. Received the C.V.S.M. Date of Discharge: 1946

Pte. Frederic W. Makins was promoted to Sergeant and also passed as Musketry Instructor before leaving Canada with the 186th Battalion in March 1917. He trained at Bramshott and reverted to Private to cross to France with the first draft in June 1917. He transferred to the 18th Battalion, and three months later received wounds […]

Served on Shore duty at Gaspe Bay, Halifax and Cornwallis. Promoted to the rank of First Class Stoker. Discharged January 16th, 1946.

Served on an Aircraft Carrier on the H.M.S. Puncher. Started in Supply Department and was later promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Served overseas nearly three years. Transferred to the Naval Department of the Civil Service where he is now serving. Discharged May 1946.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mallett of 199 King St., East, Chatham, ON. Harry enlisted in August of 1943, at London, trained at Orillia, Camp Borden and at Debert, Nova Scotia. Went overseas December 1945 until January 1946. His father was in threat War. CDN 22/01/45. Harry’s father served in the Great War going overseas with the 186th and […]

The husband of Florence Lilly May (nee Moor). Wedding CDN 25/04/39. The father of Priscilla (King), Jim, Glenda (O’Brien), Gloria (Mifsud), Joy (Roberts) and Edward. Glen passed away in 1983.

The son of Mr. and Mrs., Malvern of Chatham, ON. The husband of Isabelle Dun the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dunn of Southhampton, England. They married 1/04/1944. Served overseas from December 1942 to January 23rd, 1946. Discharged January 1946. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Next of kin reported as Howard Sr. and Mrs. F. Manderson, Box 322, Dresden, ON., The brother of Bessie (Blackwell), Susan (Wilmott), Dorothy (Rigsby) and Ivey (Wilmott), three brothers and five sister previously deceased. The husband of Alice (nee Knop), the father of Carolyn (Smyth) and David. James enlisted 29/10/ 42. The CDN 04/1943 reported was on leave […]

The son of Mrs. Howard Manderson of Sydenham St., Dresden. The DT 28/12/44 reported F/O. then stationed at RCAF-Ottawa was on holiday with his wife and son and mother. Practiced law in Dresden and Georgetown, Ontario. Received Queen’s Counsel December 23rd, 1958. Discharged May 31st, 1946. Maurice passed away 15 July 1972. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact […]

Manninger, Frank Paul

Frank was born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan on March 31st, 1922. The son of Michael ‘Mike’ and Margaret (nee Boyle) Manninger of James St., Blenheim, ON., brother of Marion Dale, Elizabeth (Grant), Ted, George, Michael, Joseph and Arthur; Frank was the last of the children to pass away. The husband of Margaret (nee Marny Yeager), the father of Michael, Mark […]

Marchand, Andrew ‘Andy’ H.

The son of Mrs. Joseph Marchand of South St., Tilbury, ON. Married Beatrice, and had a daughter who was three in 1946 the family was living in Tilbury, ON. In March of 1943 he was Gunner Marchand home on leave from Barriefield for a weekend visit with his wife. TT18/03/43. Andy also trained at Camp Borden, […]

Marchand, Henry Albert

Henry enlisted in June of 1943 age 17 years, he trained in London, Listowel and Camp Ipperwash. It was reported that Henry had been home on a five day leave in late October of 1943 from Camp Ipperwash, as the guest of his mother and family He was wounded during the invasion of France, spending […]

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