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Beaulieu, Fernand Joseph

Born in 1928 at Wallaceburg, ON. the son of Eugene and Marie Blanche Beaulieu. The brother of Henry, Larancia, Jeanne. The husband of Helen Caroline (nee Benninger) 21/09/49. The father of Anthony, Billie, Rosemarie, Nancy Susanne (McKenzie) Cecile and Theresa (Labelle). After the war Fernand owned and operated “Ferns” Esso. Fernand passed away 10 Feb. […]

Born in Ridgetown in 1926. The son of Clarence Martin Bedard and Laura Belle Anderson. The brother of Edward and the husband of Virginia “Ginny” (nee Golubov). The father of Robbi-Joe. Clarence was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor (nee Hall), as well as their son, James (also known as Jay). Clarence was employed […]

Belanger, Alexander Ray “Bus” “Buster”

Prior to the war Ray, his parents, two brothers, and three sisters were living at 136 Queen St., Chatham, ON. Buster attended Queen Mary Public School and he excelled in swimming, baseball, and rugby. He moved on to Chatham Vocational School for one year before starting work at the Ontario Steel Plant in Chatham. At […]

Reginald John served for four years in Navy and was awarded the C.V.S.M. and the Clasp. It was reported in the CDN 3/11/42(P) that he was spending a furlough with his wife and infant son, Eric, they were living in Erieau. It was the first time that Reginald met his son, who was then […]

Bird, Harvey

The son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bird of Port Alma, Kent Co. ON. The brother of Ellwood, Elmer, Maurice, Morris, Max, Bernice and Nettie. Served as a cook with the R.C.N.V.R. in Windsor, ON. The MS Joe Bird was in the RCNVR along with Harvey. Served aboard HMCS Prince Robert, escorting troops to Hong […]

Born on 30/06/1911. The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop (nee Margaret Thomas) of Sydenham St., Dresden, ON. The brother of Albert Earl and Lou. Orvell enlisted in July of 1942 at HMCS Hunter in Windsor, ON. with the RCNVR. John trained at HMCS Cornwallis in Halifax, NS. In January 1944, Orvell […]

Bishop, William

The WN 30/12/43 reported that William was stationed in Edmonton, AB. He married Mary (nee Moore), they were married on Christmas Morning 1943. William was reported stationed at HMCS Chippewa, Winnipeg MB. WN27/01/44. The WN 1944. reported that the RCN have granted him an honourable discharge from service. He would return to Wallaceburg as Constable. […]

The following letter from Grant to the editor of the Blenheim News-Tribune of 10/02/43 went as follows: Dear Leonard, Well Leonard, I suppose will be surprised to hear from me. I have been recieiving your paper alright. It is certainly good to read the paper and to find out where some of my […]

Bondy, Donald “Don” V.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bondy of Richmond St., Chatham, ON. The CDN 11/07/44 reported that OS Bondy was home on a week-end furlough before returning to HMCS Hunter in Windsor. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Captain and Mrs. F. W. Bonnett of 8 Violet Street, Chatham. Originally, he joined the Army [A5688], and transferred to the RCNVR. Captain Bonnett was the training officer of the 2nd Kents. The CDN 24/12/43 reported that Leading Seaman Bonnett had been on convoy duty on the east coast. He was spending a Christmas […]

Served on the H.M.S. Dock Yard, Halifax, N.S. for three years. The CDN 26/04/44 reported PO Booth was returning to the east coast after spending a 14 day leave at home on Stanley Avenue. with his wife and daughter. On the Saturday before returning to duty he was the guest of honour at a […]

Booth, Bruce F.

The son of Mr. Bert and Mrs. Jemina Jane (nee Doan) Booth of Nelson St., Wallaceburg. He was stationed in Halifax, NS. The brother of Captaian Marvin serving in the RCAMC and Gordon, who was a bomber pilot. He had three sisters named Hazel (Starks), Midred (Dean) and Gertrude (Loudon). The Wallaceburg News 27/08/42 reported that Sub-Lieut Booth had been […]

Bowden, George

He was with the Naval police stationed just off the coast of Ireland in World War II. He was better known as George “Bud” Bowden. Born February 4th, 1925 and passed away at a young age of 50 on October 10, 1975. Survived by his father Clint, his wife Josephine Mae (Turkington) and three children.

Bowskill, Thomas “Tom” H.

From Blenheim, ON. The CDN 28/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Queen Elizabeth. Next of Kin: Mrs. T. W. Bowskill, Blenheim. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Lieut.-Col. A. E. Bradley and Mrs. Bradley of Victoria Ave., Chatham. Robert was born in Chatham, ON. The son of Bruce and Marjory (nee Sigler) Bradley of Jeanette’s Creek. The brother of David was in Manitoba with the RCAF The husband of Mary C. (nee Keil). They had two sons: Robert […]

Breault, Henry Ludgar

Born 13/07/13 or 1914, in Tilbury, ON. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hormidas Breault of Queen St., Tilbury, ON. Henry enlisted in the Navy at HMCS Hunter at Windsor, ON. at the age of 28 years. He married Della of 7 Davenport, St. John, NFLD. and they had a daughter. Between 9/10/41 and his […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brennan of Patteson Avenue, Chatham, ON. Enlisting at HMCS Hunter in Windsor, ON. He was home on a week end leave in September, 1942. CDN 8/09/42. Francis was reported home for the Christmas holidays in the CDN 31/12/42 along with his brothers Harold and Charles, brother LAC Robert was overseas […]

Born 26/01/1917 on Ridge Road in Howard Twsp. The son of Irene Simpson and George S. Brien. Educated at S.S.No. 6 (Scanes) Ridgetown High School. Graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science (1940). The husband of Jewel (nee Johnston) of Kingston, ON. The couple were married 27 Mar 1944 in Kingston. […]

The son of Henry and Olive (nee Best) Brisley. He attended S.S. #10 School.Prior to the war, Gordon was working at International Harvester in Chatham, ON. He would return to IHC after the war working as a Principle Clerk in Order & Distribution until he retired in 1992. Gord enlisted with the 2nd Kent […]

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Bassett, Laverne

Batten Elroy Douglas

Baxter William D.

Beaulieu, Fernand Joseph

Bedard, Clarence Robert “Bob”

Belanger, Alexander Ray “Bus” “Buster”

Bennett Reginald John

Betts, Jack

Bird, Harvey

Bishop Orvell Edward

Bishop, William

Blakely, Grant

Bondy, Donald “Don” V.

Bonnett Jack Robert

Booth James Hamilton

Booth, Bruce F.

Booth, G.R.C.K.

Boucher, Leonard W.

Bowden, George

Bowskill, Thomas “Tom” H.

Bradley Robert “Bob” Sigler

Breault, Henry Ludgar

Brennan Francis “Frank” E.

Brien, Earle William

Brisley, Gordon Mervin

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