Slater, Kenneth Vincent

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Slater of 86 King St., Wallaceburg.  The brother of Reginald ‘Reggie’, Maurice and Trevor. The WN 23/03/44 reported that O/S. Slater was serving overseas on ‘active duty’.  The WN (date unknown) (P) was reported home on leave after six months serving in the Mediterranian aboard HMCS Albernie, which saw a lot […]

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Smart, Max

He was reported stationed at HMCS Hunter, Windsor. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Smart. Merlin Standard 31/08/44. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Smith, Edwin G.

The Wallaceburg News reported that Able Seaman Smith was stationed aboard HMCS Sherbrooke, C/O Fleet Mail Office, Halifax, NS. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Smith, Garnet

The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith he was one of three Cedar Springs boys on a weekend leave from HMCS Hunter in Windsor. It was reported in the BNT 20/09/44 that Garnet was on a two week leave to visit his parents. Usually an indication of going into active service soon.  It was reported […]

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Smith, Margaret B.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar R. Smith of St. Clair St., Chatham, ON. The CDN Aug, 1944 reported  had been on leave would leave Chatham on 10 August to commence her duties at RCAF-Galt. It was reported that after a 21 days leave she would be posted at Halifax, NS. CDN 16/02/45.    Previous Military Experience… None History After Enlistment… Trained at Galt. Posted to […]

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Smith, Norman

Smith, Norman

Previous Military Experience… None History After Enlistment… Served in Newfoundland for a time. Was on the Saguenay when torpedoed. Promoted to Leading Seaman. Date of Discharge… September 1945

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Smith, Norman W.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of 27 Dover St., Chatham, ON., the brother of Allan M. (Army) and Winnifred J. (RCAF-WD)  and another brother Maurice (US Army) and sister Irene at home.  Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Ontario Steel Products Co., in Chatham. Norman enlisted in the spring of […]

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Smith, Stewart S.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smith of Chatham Gore, Kent Co. ON. Brother of Cpl. Douglas (RCR), he was KIA in Italy in September of 1944  and John E., RCAMC serving in Holland. Stewart appears in a photograph of 27 Navy recruits from HMCS Hunter about to leave Windsor for PEI., for additional […]

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Smith, Stuart S.

Husband of Frances Elizabeth (nee Davis), father of Laurie (Young), Barry, Britton, Cheryl (MacKeller), Pat (LaGrioux), and Ken. Stuart was reported home in Wallaceburg fro Christmas 1942 and was reported returning to the east coast. CDN 31/12/42 Stewart appears in a photograph of 27 Navy recruits from HMCS Hunter about to leave Windsor for PEI., for […]

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Snobelen, Samuel Baird

Snobelen, Samuel Baird

Previous Military Experience… None Enlisted 25/11/1942. Samuel appears in a photograph of 27 Navy recruits from HMCS Hunter about to leave Windsor for PEI., for additional training in November of 1942. [for photo see REID, Robert James.] Sam was reported returning to Charlottetown PEI CDN 31/12/42 after being home for Christmas. History After Enlistment… Trained […]

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Sowler, William

Sowler, William

Previous Military Experience… Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. History After Enlistment… Served at various points in Canada. Stationed at Moncton, N.B. with rank of Petty Officer and expects to be on the permanent Staff.

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Spencer, Donald “Don” F.

The Wallaceburg News reported that Seaman Spencer was stationed aboard HMCS Alberni c/o FMO, Halifax, NS.  The WN(date unknown) reported that he was home on furlough after his ship HMCS Albernie was sunk in the English Channel during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Stanley, Robert Victor

STANLEY, Robert V

Served in Overseas in World War I ; in Canada world War II. The DN 12/09/45 was reported on leave at his home. Discharged March 2, 1946 Died in 1960.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Stanley, Robert Victor Jr.

STANLEY, Victor Jr

Served in Sea duty from East Coast ports on the HMCS Longueil. The DN 12/09/45 was reported on leave at his home. Discharged November 25, 1945 LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Stein, Jack

It was reported in the CDN 26/01/44 that Jack reported for duty at HMCS Hunter and “left the same day for Vancouver, BC.

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Stenton, Kenneth James

Stenton, Kenneth James

Son of J. Archie Stenton of 128 Patteson Ave., Chatham, ON.  Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Kenneth would later transfer to the Navy. Previous Military Experience… Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment.  Kenneth would later transfer to the Navy. Enlisted in the RCNVR in June of 1942.   The CDN […]

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Sterling, William E.

Sterling, William E

Previous Military Experience… Attached to K. C. Army Hut. History After Enlistment… Trained at Windsor and Toronto. Went to Halifax where he served for a year. Served for two years on board ship Ross Norman Date of Discharge… December 13th 1945

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Sterling, William K.

The CDN 8/06/43  reported that William and his wife had arrived from the East Coast on a two week furlough to visit with Mrs. A. Legue on Edgar St. and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sterling of Park Street in Chatham.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Stewart, Charles Gordon MD

Stewart, Charles Gordon

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stewart K.C. of Dover Street, Chatham. Previous Military Experience… 10 years Canadian Militia with the Signal Corps. The CDN 7/09/43 reported that he left Toronto for Halifax to take up duties on the staff of the Royal Naval Hospital in that city.     The CDN 1/04/44 reported Surgeon Lieut. had arrived from […]

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Stewart, Harold B.

Stewart, Harold B

The son of J. C. Stewart K.C. and Mrs. Stewart of Chatham. The CDN 28/11/45 reported that Surgeon-Lieut Stewart had been appointed the medical officer on HMCS Puncher (D79) the largest ship in the Canadian Navy. Originally an auxiliary carrier during the war was then serving as a troop transport bringing soldiers and sailors home […]

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Stonehouse, Lewellyn “Lou”

The WN 25/10/45 reported that Lieut Stonehouse, navigating Officer aboard the HMCS Saskatchewan that had been decommissioned. Lou was on a thirty days leave prior to being discharged from the Navy. WN. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Stonehouse, Llewellyn “Lou” Owen

The only son of Captain and Mrs. Calvin S. Stonehouse of Wallaceburg, the brother of Bonnie Lou and Margaret. Prior to his enlistment he was an all round athlete in rugby, basketball, softball, baseball, lacrosse and hockey. Lou enlisted in the RCNVR in July 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman. He later attended King’s College in Nova […]

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Stonehouse, Wesley

The son of Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Stonehouse of Grand Rapids Michigan. He was born in Chatham when his father had a medical practice in Wallaceburg. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School and had completed three years at Albion College. He enlisted 1 November, 1942 at HMCS Hunter, Windsor, ON. He entered […]

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Stover, Stewart

The son of  Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Stover formerly of Chatham. Stewart enlisted in the RCNVR and has been stationed in Toronto. His grandmother Mrs. F.H. Stover was living on Harvey St., Chatham CDN 9/07/42  

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Sutherland, William

The Wallaceburg News reported that William was serving aboard HMCS Sarnia at Halifax, NS.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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