Oldershaw, Donald McKie

Oldershaw, Donald McKie

The son of Burwell and Ettie Oldershaw of 186 Thames St., Chatham, ON. Donald enlisted at Number 9. RCAF Recruiting Centre, London ON. in July of 1942. CDN 5/06/42. Trained in Canada for fourteen months in Navigation. Posted for overseas duty in 1943 and completed his tour of operations over Germany and West Front targets. […]

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Oldershaw, George W.

Oldershaw, George W.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oldershaw of 216 Grand Ave., East, Chatham. The CDN 17/05/43(P) reported that George’s wife received by cable at her home at 19 Third St., Chatham that her husband was overseas.    Reported in the CDN 7/12/45(P) arriving from overseas. He served in North African Theatre, Sicily and Italy and Holland.  M. Story LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND […]

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Oliphant “John” Jack Nathan

OLIPHANT, John N

Date of birth: 5/05/1916   – Submitted by:  L.S. Oliphant, son. The brother of Goldie (RCASC) and Bdr. Gordon and brother Roy Allan. Discharged June 15th, 1945.  

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Oliphant Goldie

OLIPHANT, Goldie

The DT 5/08/43 reported Pte. Oliphant was spending a week-end leave visiting his parents in Dresden. The brother of Gordon and John Nathan (RCASC). Discharged November 1945. Goldie passed away 20 October, 1977  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Oliver, Maxwell R.

He was recently reported at Camp Borden. He had been at home from a six week’s stay in hospital. WJ1/08/40   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Oriet, Cecelia

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurent of Cathcart St., Tilbury. The CDN 3/12/43 reported that LAW Oriet had graduated, 25 November 1943 from her course at RCAF-Rockcliffe.    LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Orme, W.D.

Of 1027 James St., Wallaceburg, ON. Reported returning to Canada from overseas duty aboard the troopship “Pasteur” expect to dock at Quebec City on the 22nd of September 1945. CDN 20/09/45. Reported returned from overseas duty CDN 23/09/45.

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Orr, D. Carson

Trained at #12 B.T.C. in Chatham and the Hamilton Trade School. Stationed at #12 B.T.C. and at Headquarters M.D. #1 London, Ont. Promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and received the C.V.S.M. War Medal. Date of Discharge: To date still serving

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Osbourne, Charles Henry

The son of George and Nets (nee Kivell) Osbourne. Charles was born in Howard Twsp., the brother of Berince (McClarty), Lena (Pickering), Hazel (Price), Mildred (Kivell), Margaret (Scaman), Kathy (Huiting), Harold and Raymond. The husband of Margaret (nee Bilton), the father of Kenneth S. McDonald and Wally (1986). Charles passed away Friday, 27 March, 1987 […]

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Osman, Charles Martin

Osman, Charles Martin

Previous Military Experience: Served with the Kent Regiment (MG) After Enlistment Charles Osman trained at Toronto then went to Montreal where he served as an instructor at the air force school there. Date of Discharge: October 1945

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Ost, Frank Leslie

Ost, Frank Leslie

The brother of James, of the Chatham Post Office, he had two sisters, Mrs. Fox of Jeanette’s Creek and Mrs. T. L. McConnell of Halifax, NS . James was notified that his brother had been WIA in Italy. “Sincerely regret to inform you that Sgt. Frank Leslie Ost was officially reported wounded in action on 18th  December. […]

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Ouellette, Dollard

 Of Tilbury, ON. The CDN Aug.44 Dollard was stationed at Camp Borden . He was married with children and was visiting friends in Windsor while he was on leave. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Ouellette, Donald

He originally was with the RCAF. The CDN 14/07/44 reported that he was training at HMCS Hunter in Windsor. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Oulds, Douglas

Oulds, Douglas

Served overseas two years and eight months. Served in Italy also in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Was wounded in Germany. Spent one year on occupational duty in Germany after was ended. Received the usual decorations. Date of Discharge: July 23rd, 1946

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Oulds, Garnet Norman Jr.

Oulds, Norman

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Oulds of 30 Grand Ave. West, Chatham, ON. He was reported home on a furlough. His father was a veteran of the Great War. CDN 15/02/45. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Served on Convoy duty overseas fourteen months. […]

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Oulds, John W.

Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. History After Enlistment: Served in Canada. Date of Discharge: September 1945

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Oulds, W.F.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Oulds of 54 Neil St., Chatham, ON. Pte. Oulds joined the Army at Windsor, he received his Basic Training at No. 12 BTC, Chatham. The CDN 4/06/43(P) Reported that he had arrived overseas with the Artillery.    LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Owen, George F.

Served overseas three years and eight months. Promoted to Lance Corporal. The CDN 28/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Queen Elizabeth. Next of Kin: Mrs. H. K. Owen, 315 St. Clair St., Chatham, ON. Date of Discharge: February 14th, 1946 George passed away 31 October, 1991. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – […]

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Paddon, Edward Charles

Paddon, Edward Charles

Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment Signal Corps. Edward passed away 3 February, 2001 at the age of 86 years old.  

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Pafford, John Haswell

Son of L. G. Pafford and Florence Pafford, of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; husband of Ruth Pafford. Age: 24, KIA., Date of Death: 29/08/1942,. Unit Text: 115 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Flying out of Markham, Norfolk, England. The Wellington bomber was shot down near Mannheim, Germany during operations at Saarbrucken, Germany. Beside P/O Pafford were J. A. J. […]

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Page, Thomas D.

Private Thomas D. Page went overseas with the 91st Battalion June 25th, 1916, and after two weeks in Otterpool went to West Sandling.From there, he went to France, August, 19th, 1916, with a draft for the 38th Battalion. He went through the engagements at the Somme, November 18th, 1916, and Vimy Ridge April 9th, 1917, […]

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Paine, Clair

WJ 26/06/41 reported he and Doug Furey left Windsor, ON. returning to Halifax.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Pake James R.

Regimental number: 513314 Rank: SPR Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7541 – 31, Item: 543357, PDF: – B7541-SO31 – No. 2 O/S. Training Depot. Date of Birth 09/08/1882 at Tupperville, ON. Son of Harley and Margaret Pake of R. R. # 2 Chilliwack British Columbia, brother of William Tweedle [912044]. A single blacksmith living […]

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Palanek Anthony Joseph

PALANEK, Anthony

Born in 1920 the son of John and Maria Palanek; husband of Ludmila Palanek, of Riverside, Ontario, Canada. The brother of Captain Frank G. Palanek RCAMC.  Tony enlisted at RCAF Trenton. Received his Bombadier Wings in 1944. “Tony” had been reported missing on air operations over enemy territory 21 March, 1945. He had been overseas with […]

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Palanek Frank George M. D.

PALANEK, George

Born 18/09/1917 in Hulk, Czechoslovakia the son of John and May (nee Riha) Palanack. The family emigrated to Canada in 1927 when Frank was nine years old. He had two brothers John Jr. of Eberts and Anthony a Flying Officer who was KIA over Germany.,   He was educated in Czechoslovakia doing his high school in Dresden, ON. at […]

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Palmer, Carlton R.

Of 17 Gray St., Chatham, ON. Married, his wife it was reported in the CDN 10/09/42, had been visiting her husband while he was stationed at RCAF Clinton. Reported returning from overseas aboard troop ship “Alcantara” CDN 1/08/45, expected to arrive at Quebec City the 5th of August, 1945. Arrived in Chatham from overseas duty. CDN […]

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Palmer, Stewart Quelch “Bus”

Palmer, Stewart Quelch

Married and wife was residing in Chatham. Prior to his enlistment he was a painter and decorator. Trained at Windsor, Petawawa and Debert. Posted for overseas duty and served in England, Belgium and Holland. The CDN 11/08/44(P) that Stewart enlisted in July of 1943 and was serving overseas. Stewart was reported returning to Canada aboard the Queen […]

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Papps, James M.

Papps, James M.

Served nearly three years overseas. Served in the Italian Campaign and received the Military Medal for gallantry in action. Date of Discharge: December 4th, 1945

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Paquette, Omer

Paquette, Omer A

Pte. Omer Paquette went overseas with the 33rd Battalion in March 1916, and proceeded to France attached to the 29th Battalion. He was wounded April 18th, 1917, but later returned to the trenches with the 29th Battalion, B Company.

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Pardo, Betty Lou (Smith)

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith of Wellington St., West. The CDN 4/10/43 reported she was stationed at RCAF-Rockcliffe. AW1 Pardo was on a few days furlough in Chatham. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Pardo, D.M.

Of Blenheim. Reported as enlisting at No. 1 District Depot, London, ON.CDN 12/01/45.

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Pardo, Frederick Tichbourne

Born in Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co., ON. in 1922. The son of Frederick C. and Eleanor (Tichbourne). The husband of Jean (nee Castleden); the father of Margaret, Hugh and Melanie Jean (died as infant). Living at R. R. #1 Blenheim, ON. LOOKING FOR SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Park, Archibald Beverley Ed

Park, Archibald Beverly

Born 1901 in Chatham, ON. the son of Archibald and Albertina Park, of Chatham; husband of Jean T. Park, of 500 King St. West, Chatham. Previous Military Experience: Served with the Simcoe Foresters and with the Kent Regiment (MG) N. P. A. M. Archibald served in the Simcoe Foestry Batt. and the Kent Regt. (MG). He […]

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Park, Clark Kane

Son of Robert Franklin Park and Lillie Elizabeth Park, of Raleigh Twsp., Ontario, brother of Frank Basil [Army serving in Italy], John Duncan and Margaret [RCAF] (Archibald), Ivy (McIntyre) and Mary. The CDN 15/06/43 reported that L/Cpl. who enlisted at St. Lucl’s barracks in Windsor, ON, in August of 1942. He did his basic training at No. […]

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Park, Malcolm Franklin Clark

Park, Malcolm Franklin Clark

Born in 1910, the son of Robert Franklin Park and Lillian Elizabeth Park, of R.R.5 Chatham, Ontario, brother of Clark Kane and Margaret, Ivy, Mary, Basil and John. The husband of Ellen (nee Hoskins) the father of Jerry, William ‘Billy’ and Debra. Pte. Park enlisted in Chatham in January of 1942. He received his training at No.12 BTC – Chatham along with […]

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Park, Margaret Theresa

Park, Margaret Theresa

Born 6/02/1923. Daughter of Robert Franklin Park and Lillie Elizabeth Park, of Chatham, Ontario, brother of Clark Kane, Ivy, Basil and John. Margaret married Ross Archibald, they had no children. Received basic training at Rockcliffe. Took five months course at Toronto then went to Ottawa. Posted to #4 B. & G. School at Fingal. Posted […]

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Parker Alfred

PARKER, Alfred

Pte. A9398, RCASC (1ST Divisional Supply Column). DT 24/04/41. Discharged 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Parker Marjorie / Margaret

PARKER, Marjorie

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Parker of Dresden, ON. The DT 4/09/41 reported that NS. Parker who was working in the Service of the Canadian Government. She was home on a week’s leave before proceeding to South Africa.   Reported serving as an Nursing Sister in South Africa. CDN 20/09/42 Discharged August 29th, 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY […]

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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, Glenn

Stationed at Sydney, NS. It was reported that Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Parker and Peggy of Leamington  were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Parker and family. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Parker, Harry

Parker, Harry A

Trained for two years in Boys Brigade reaching the rank of Corporal. Private Harry Parker enlisted at London, 11th May, 1915 in 34 Batt and trained at London. He left for England Oct 1915 and was stationed at Bramshott and Shorncliffe for training in 23rd Res. He crossed to France May 5th, 1916 and joined 1st […]

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Parker, J.C.

The son of Mrs. Parker of 51 Foster St.  He was stationed on the east coast when he and a fellow soldier used a furlough to attend a ‘farewell’ party attended by friends and relatives. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Parker, William “Bud” Alfred

Parker, William Alfred

Next of kin reported as Mrs. Emma Parker 57 Foster St., Chatham, ON. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Cornhill Brick Yard. He enlisted with the First Kents in August of 1940. Served as a transport driver with the Kents. Transferred to another unit and served three years overseas.  The CDN 12/03/43 (P) reported that Pte W. A. Parker […]

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Parley, J.R.

Son of Pte. James Parley, 1st Bn. CEF., KIA 31/08/1916 John enlisted with the 1st Hussars of London in 1939 and went overseas in October of 1941. He was engaged in all theatres of war with the 1st Hussars. Arrived from overseas on S. S. “Louis Pasteur” CDN 1/09/45. Arrived in Thamesville 4 Sept. 1945, […]

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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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Parrish, Floyd

From Wallaceburg, ON   The son of the late Arthur James and his wife Flora Esther of Electric, ON., Dover Twsp., Kent Co. the brother of Dorthy (Fernley), Gertrude (Smith), Pearl (Cooper) and Kenneth. The husband of Betty (nee Greene – a warbride), the son of Lorraine (Heuvelmans) and Robert.     Pte. Parrish went overseas with the 1st Divisional Supply Column RCASC in […]

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Parsons, S. D.

60 Lorne Ave., Chatham, ON. Married with one child. CDP 18/08/14. Lance-Corporal W.D. Parsons enlisted Aug 12th 1914 in Royal Engineers and served with that unit right through the war and returned to Canada in Feb 1919. Discharged Feb 1919 due to demobilization.

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Passien, Donald Harvey

Passien, Don

Son of Mr. O. A. and Ella Passien of 73 Delaware Ave., Chatham, ON. Served with the RCOC. In Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. While in England he met and married Moira G. (nee Benn), 5 June, 1943 at Streatham, London, England. The CDN 16/12/44 reported that Donald was returning to Chatham on a thirty day […]

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Patrick, W. Omer

He was stationed at RCAF-Newfoundland. He was reported on a 21 day leave visiting friends and relatives in the district.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Patterson, C.

Reported as a “stretcher case” aboard the hospital ship “Lady Nelson” expected to arrive in Canada 15/01/46. CDN 12/01/46.

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Patterson, Clare

The son of Andrew and Lela Patterson of Duluth St., Wallaceburg. Clare passed away 31 March, 1984 at the age of 63 years of age.  

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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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Pattison Alec / Alex M.

PATTISON, Aleck

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Pattison. Next of Kin: Mrs. V. Pattison (wife) of Dresden, ON. The DT 23/03/44 reported a letter home from Alec serving in Italy, as follows: Italy, February 27, 1944. Hello Folks  Another week gone by, nothing has happened. Life is the same rain and mud  One thing of note though, a […]

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Patton, Bill

The son of T. L. and Mrs. Patton, the former manager of the Merchants Bank in Tilbury. The young airman was spending a leave from overseas with his mother. CDN 14/04/44  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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Peacock, Arthur B.

Peacock, Arthur B. A

Private Arthur B. Peacock left Canada for overseas August 12th, 1916, and proceeded to France February 8th, 1917, to the 31st Battalion. He received wounds July 7th, 1917, in the right forearm necessitating the amputation of the arm July 10th, 1917. After hospital treatment he was returned to Canada March 28th, 1918. Private Arthur B. […]

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Peacock, D.J.

Son of Mr. E. Peacock of Thamesville, ON. Reported returning from overseas duty aboard the vessel Queen Mary docking at New York City. CDN 11/07/45.  LOOKING FOR INFORMATION.

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Pearson Lester Bowles

Private Lester B. Pearson Went overseas May 1915 and was with No.4 Hospital a year at Salonice. He returned to England and received Infantry Lieutenancy, later joining R.A.F. and was badly injured while in training. He invalided home in 1917 and acted as an instructor for R.A.F., in Aerial Navigation, at Toronto until the end of the war.

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Pearson, Frank R.

Pearson, Frank R.

Previous Military Experience: C.S.M. with the Kent Regiment for twelve years. Served four years overseas, in England, France and Belgium. Wears the King’s Coronation Medal and the Efficiency Medal and bar, The C.V.S.M., the Defence of Britain medal and the Belgium and France Medal. On Permanent Force.

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Pearson, Glen Venard

From Dresden, ON. The brother of Leona (West), Ida (Garden, Helen (Klesman). Frank and Bell. The husband of Lillian (nee Svehia) married 25/02/47, the father of Elizabeth (Perrin) and Robert.     Previous Military Experience: Served seven years with the Kent Regiment Band. Saw service in England and France. Date of Discharge: 1945 Glen passed away 9 February, […]

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Pearson, Thelma H.

Stationed at RCAF Aylmer, ON. Thelma was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beardall at their home on First St., Chatham before going to her new station in Ottawa. CDN 9/06/42 Previous Military Experience: Served with the C.W.S.C. for one year. Posted to Ottawa and then posted for overseas duty. Date of Discharge: November 1945

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Pearson, William “Bill”

Pearson, William

Served in Canada. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Pearson of 169 Joseph, St., Chatham.  He enlisted in September of 1940. Received his training at Toronto, Montreal, MacDonald and Dunnville and was posted to Western Command. He was serving at 1st Divisional Signals for three years as an instructor, promoted to the rank of […]

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Peck, Albert

Peck, Albert

Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment History After Enlistment: Trained at Chatham, and Petawawa. Served at Camp Borden and from there transferred to England in April 1941. Date of Discharge: November 17th, 1942 LOOKING FOR INFORMATION.

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Peck, Warren Russell

Born in 1916, the son of Henry and Martha Peck. The brother of Merle (Terry), Neta and Frank. Warren married Blanch Mildred (nee Wanless) 2 July, 1940.  They had two children Joel Darcy and Richard Warren. Served overseas eighteen months in Belgium, Germany and Holland. Date of Discharge: July 21st 1946 Warren passed away 23 […]

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Peck, William “Bill” Chipman

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). The CDN 11/06/43(P) reported that William was visiting his parents on a three week furlough visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Peck, of King St. He would report to Bagotville, Quebec. Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. The CDN […]

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Peever, William R.

Peever, William R.

The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Peever of Chatham, ON. William married Margret Eva (nee Hollis) of Chatham at the Salvation Army Citadel in May of 1942, at that time William had been stationed on the east coast with his Battery. CDN 23/05/42 Gunner Peever served overseas for fourteen months in Great […]

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Pegg Ernest H.

PEGG, Ernest H

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pegg of Dresden. Ernest was returning to his base at Saint John, NB. after a two week furlough. Mrs. Pegg and their son Lyle accompanied him back. For the past year mother and son made their home with her parents. Pte. Pegg was married when he was on […]

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Peifer, John “Jack” Samuel

Peifer, John Samuel

  Born in 1914 the son of Lewis and Matilda (Merner).   Jack married Bonnie (nee Burke) 29/03/40 and they had Brian born  28 Apr.,1941. Served in Canada at Petawawa Camp. Date of Discharge: July 13th 1945 After the war he worked for various Brewers and got into Real Estate founding J. S. Peifer & Son, […]

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Peltier, Arthur Henry

Son of Mr. George and Rose Peltier, of Jeannettes Creek, Ontario. Arthur who was born at Jeanette’s Creek. Arthur was educated at Jeanette’s Creek public School and managed the family farm before enlisting. Besides his mother he was survived by two brothers Leonard and Glen and two sisters Joan of Windsor and Joyce at home. […]

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Peltier, Clifford Francis

Born in Tilbury East the son of Jerome and Olive (Lozon) of 218 Fraser St. Wallaceburg, ON. Clifford spent his boyhood years in Tilbury East where he went to school attending Our Lady of Help – Separate School. Later the family moved to Windsor where Clifford worked for the Ford Motor Car Co. The family […]

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Pendergast, Donald

V.T.S. Toronto. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Warren Pendergast and brother of William (RCAF). Don and Bill were on leave from Hamilton and Bill from Toronto in July 1943. TT 29/07/43. Donald was at the family home with brother Bill in September 1943. TT 16/09/43.   The CDN Aug.44 reported that Don had complete his course at Fredericton NB. graduating in the […]

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Penfound, John Henry

PENFOUND, John H

Born in 1898. The son of Harry and Mary (Thompson) Penfound. The husband of Bernice (nee Deighton); the father of  Sharon (Young), Janice (Schalt), Mona (Lews), Gwen (Kerslake and Douglas). Discharged March 1946. John passed away 9 November, 1992 at the age of 94 years.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.    

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Pepper, Harold “Harry” Joseph

Pepper, Harold Joseph

    The son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald J. Pepper of Selkirk St., Chatham  The CDN 31/03/43 was stationed at Camp Valcartier, PQ. and was home to visit his parents.  The CDN 9/06/43 reported Harold had returned to Camp Valcartier in Quebec after a short leave.    Private Pepper trained at Val Cartier, Que., St. Jerome Que,. […]

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Pepper, Harry Davis

Born 8 July, 1922. The son of Leora (nee Davis) and Henry ‘Harry’ Pepper; the brother of Ruby (Bailly) and Stan. Harry married Margaret (nee Smith) and they had Douglas and Keith. Their grandchildren included Jeff, Marty Mathew, Allison and Andrea, Prior to his enlistment he was working in the vulcanizing trade. Harry enlisted in Windsor, ON […]

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Pepper, Odis/Ottis/Otis Leo

Born in 1918 at Chatham, ON., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Pepper of Selkirk St., Chatham, ON. The brother of Madeline (Kearney), Shirley (Britton), Wanda (Johnston), Kenneth and Harold. The husband of June (nee Cummings) 14/06/41; the father of Nancy, Ross, Brian, Wayne and Gerald. Completing his basic training at the Toronto Manning […]

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Perchway, C.J.

Reported as arriving aboard the “Lady Nelson” expect to dock at Halifax on the 16th of September, 1945. CDN 15/09/45.

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Percy, Clare D.

Percy, Clare D.

Lance Corporal was taken prisoner at Dieppe in August 1942 and confined to Stalag 2D where he worked with the Red Cross. He was promoted to Corporal. Date of Discharge: September 30, 1945

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Perkins, Handley R.

Flight Lieutenant Perkins served at #5 Manning Depot, Lachine, Que., #2 S.F.T.S. Uplands, Ottawa, with Tactical Air Force-144 Wing and 143 Wing in England, France, Holland and Germany. He was promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader. It was reported that RCAF Chaplain Perkins was leaving that service to take up his church duties in […]

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Peters Walter F.

PETERS, Walter

Born in Sombra Twsp. Lambton, Co., ON. in 1922,  the son of Elgie and Violet (nee Farslow) of Tupperville, ON. The husband of Isabel M. (nee Wright) the father of Ann (Park), Gay (Myers) and Gary. Walter enlisted in the army 6/10/1943 and served in Canada and Great Briton he was discharged in January of […]

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Peters, Dayton George

Peters, Dayton G.

Born on 7 November 1920 at Chatham, ON.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Peters of 83 Wellington St. East, Chatham.   Dayton was married to Ann Louise and was living at 290 ½ St. Clair St., Chatham with her two young sons.  Prior to his enlistment he was a tinsmith by trade.   He served […]

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Peters, Edward F.

The son of Mrs. Margaret Peters.   The Wallaceburg News reported 14/08/41 that Pte. Peters “of Sarnia” was then in the Kent Regt., in Chatham, ON. He was formerly of the village of Port Lampton. The Wallaceburg News reported LAC Peters  was stationed training at S.F.T.S. Brantford, ON. as an AC1. WN-date unknown. He was reported in […]

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Peters, Gerald Alexander

Trained at Toronto then went to Windsor where he was clerk at the Windsor Recruiting Office. Born in Chatham, in 1915. The son of Alva and May (Glassford), the brother of Guy (RCAF).   Married to Vera “Penny”, 4/05/44, the father of Suzanne (nee White). Brother of Guy G. R68124. LM-LP, Grave marker in Maple […]

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Peters, Guy G.

Peters, Guy G.

Brother of Gerald A. of Chatham.  The CDN 15/04/44 reported that Sgt. – Pilot had been attached to the RAF with the position of drill instructor.  Guy Peters trained in Canada until March 1941, with the rank of AC 2 Graduated and as sergeant Pilot at Prince Edward Island. He was sent overseas in April 1941 […]

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Peters, Homer

The CDN 19/10/44 reported that 38 year-old airman of the Moravian Indian Reserve in Kent County arrived home from overseas. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Peters, his wife and family along with the Thamesville Fire Brigade, Reeve Clare Skinner his council to welcome Homer back from the war. Pilot Officer at Thamesville station. Mr. Stuart […]

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Peters, J.C.

Next of Kin: Mrs, A. E. Peters of Thamesville, ON. CDN 21/06/45 LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Pettifer, Donald F.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pettifer of Wallace Street, Wallaceburg, ON. Sgt. Donald was spending Christmas with his parents. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Dominion Glass Co. Don was reported stationed at RCAF-Lachine where he was taking a course in Radio Detection. WN 6/08/42  The Wallaceburg News reported that LAC Pettifer was stationed at […]

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