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 […]
Read MoreHe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreDaughter 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 […]
Read MorePrevious 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
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreHusband 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 […]
Read MorePrevious 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 […]
Read MorePrevious 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreServed 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.
Read MoreServed 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.
Read MoreIt was reported in the CDN 26/01/44 that Jack reported for duty at HMCS Hunter and “left the same day for Vancouver, BC.
Read MoreSon 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 […]
Read MorePrevious 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
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSon 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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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