Park, Archie

The son of Captain and Mrs. A. B. Park was reported home from St. Hyacinthe, PQ to spend a Christmas leave. CDN 21/12/44 The CDN 29/05/44 Reported that VS-OS. Archie Park has left for the east coast after a weekend with hs parents.  Archie was reported in the CDN Aug. 44 returning to Chatham on furlough from St. Hyacinthe with […]

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Parker, Charles “Charlie” Henry

The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parker of 25 Selkirk St., Chatham, ON.  Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. After Enlistment Charles Parker served with the Navy two years. He was a member of the crew on the H.M.C.S. Givenchy. Date of Discharge: April 1946 Charles passed away 3 May, 2005 […]

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Parker, Donald “Donnie” Leslie

LESLIE – Born 14/10/1924 at Chatham, ON. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Parker. Prior to his enlistment in the he was a ‘coal passer’ on the “Alexander Leslie”. Donald enlisted in The RCNVR in February 1942 serving on HMCS Gilford and HMCS Ottawa on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. He was discharged in November of […]

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Parker, Gordon F.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Parker of Erieau, ON.  He attended school both in Erieau and Blenheim. Prior to his enlistment he was employed as a fireman on the S. S. Alexander Leslie. He was also a star and played on the Erieau hockey team. It was reported in the CDN Dec. 1942 [date unknown] […]

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Parrish, Donald R.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Parrish of Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Married to Helen (nee Lillie) who resided in Wallaceburg in 1945. Donald arrived overseas in October of 1944 with the RCN. The WN 27/01/44 reported that Donald was At HMCS Carleton, Ottawa, ON.  It was reported in the CDN 6/02/45 that […]

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Patterson, Shirley Gordon

The only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Patterson of Wallaceburg. The WN 19/07/45(P), reported that Sub-Lieut. Patterson was stationed as divisional officer at Cornwallis College, NS. The WN 19/07/45(P), reported that Lieut. Patterson    was engaged to Miss Peggy Smith of Queen Str., Chatham. The marriage was scheduled for 21 July, 1945. WN. LOOKING […]

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Patterson, Susan “Sue” Marguerite

The CDN 16/02/43 reported that NS. Patterson had arrived at Halifax to spend a leave with her parents.  Mr. And Mrs. R. Patterson of Second Street.  Was reported serving in Scotland. [unknown article] Nov. 1944.     LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Payne, Deric/Dyreck ?

[believed to be from the Blenheim area]. Deric passed away 25 February, 2004 at the age of 83 years of age. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION  

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Payne, Dick

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. Brother of Gerald, also from Blenheim, ON. Stationed on the east coast was home on leave. CDN 11/05/45(P). CPO (Chief Petty Officer) Payne had served for five years when he appeared in the CDN 25/06/45(P) who had served for five years the last three years he was ashore, stationed at Newfoundland. He is […]

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Payne, Gerald William

Brother of Dick, from Blenheim, ON. Stationed on the east coast was home on leave. CDN 11/05/45(P). LOOKING FOR INFORMATION.

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Pegg, Donald Leroy

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. Of Merlin, ON. One of 21  Navy recruits in a photograph. Donald had originally enlisted in the RCAF but transferred to the RCNVR at HMCS Hunter in Windsor, ON. One of 21  Navy recruits in a photograph. Donald had originally enlisted in the RCAF but transferred to the RCNVR […]

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Perdu, Charles August

The son of Maurice and Irma Perdu. The brother of Pauly and a brother John Joseph (V46987). Married to Mildred (nee Fraser), the father of Dan, Randy and Diane (Brown). It was reported in the Ridgetown newspaper in Dec. 1943 that ‘smokes’ were sent to this soldier. RIN 5/12/17 Charles served aboard HMCS Giffard (K402) part […]

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Phipps, William “Bill” Nathan

Phipps, William Nathan

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Phipps of 126  Inches Avenue, Chatham, ON. Brother of Charles Robert B135783.  William enlisted in January 1943 at the age of 20. CDN 26/01/45. William Phipps served mainly on Cruisers. He was on overseas duty two years. He sailed from Scapaflow to Russia on the Arctic Patrol for […]

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Pickering, John Robert “Bob” Prosser

Born17/02/1924 in Leamington, Essex Co., ON. The son of Gordon and May (Lamarsh) Pickering. The brother of Larry, Keith, Gerald and Donna. The husband of Lila May (nee Butcher), father of Diane (Dorion), Bonnie (Rotshenk), Doreen (Hewitson) Dan predeceased children Bob, infants Peggy and David.    Robert joined the RCNVR one month after his 18th birthday, 8/04/1942 at […]

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Pickering, William “Bill” A.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pickering of Canal St., Tilbury, ON., Roy was reported on a 10 day furlough at home while being transferred from Halifax, NS to Toronto in May 1942. TT 21/05/42; he was home again on furlough in June of 1942. TT 11/06/42. CDN 8/06/42 In January 1943 William had […]

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Pieters, Donald E.

 The husband of Betty. Don served on the “Nefie – Derry Run”. Likely on a Corvette. An active member of the Naval Association. Don passed away 2 February, 2008. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION –  Contact GOH Website.

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Platjouw, Joseph

Naval W.T. Station – Albro Lake, Nova Scotia. WN- date unknown.    LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  A letter from Joseph appeared in the Wallaceburg News 11/12/42 in the “From Boys Overseas” column as follow:                                                                                                   Halifax, NS.      Wallaceburg News,      Dear Sir:    Just a few lines to let you knowthe […]

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Pollock, George Edward Alexander

Born 25/12/22 at Northwood, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co. ON.   Next of Kin:  Joan Edith Pollock, Wife. Enlisted at Windsor, ON.  Address at Enlistment, Park Street, Chatham,  Service on the North Atlantic. George passed away 7 January, 2004 at the age of 82 years old.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION-Contact GOH Website.   

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Powers, Murray Basil

Powers, Murray Basil

The son of Robert and Daisey (Purdy), he had 2 brothers and 4 sisters. The husband of Jean (nee Blackburn) and the father to Bob and Scott. Served for three years in Navy. After his training he served on board ship doing Convoy Duty on the Atlantic. Date of Discharge: 1946 LOOKING FOR SERVICE INFORMATION […]

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Presant, Edward “John”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Presant of Blenheim, ON.  The CDN 22/05/43 reported the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Presant of Blenheim, ON. was home on a fourteen day furlough. The CDN 22/02/45 reported that he was one a month’s leave from convoy duty in the Atlantic at his parents home. It was reported in the CDN 3/03/45 that Lieut. […]

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Presley, John Marshall

Born in 1925 the son of [unknown]. The brother of Norma (Sewell). The husband of Betty; the father of Brian, Barry and Tom. John passed 14 January, 1996 at the age of 71 years of age. Internment at Pardoville Cemetery, Kent Co.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION –  Contact GOH Website.  

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Proctor, James Franklin

Proctor, James Franklin

The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Proctor of Inshes Ave., Chatham. Previous Military Experience: Joined the Air force April 10th 1942 and was discharged on July 9th 1942 due to ear trouble. James Proctor served with the navy nearly three years. He was on Striking Force duty in Bay of Biscay and the English […]

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