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Parker Marjorie / Margaret

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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] […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Private William F. Parker trained at London, Ontario. Private William F. Parker received his discharge December 3rd, 1918, being medically unfit for military service.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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, […]

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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,. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Peterson, Jack F.

Of Blenheim, ON. Married to Nellie (nee Warwick) of Blenheim. Major Peterson received his DSO for capturing the Lieut. General Mennel during fighting in Holland. He received Field Marshall Montgomery’s certificates of merit and gallantry. Prior to the Major being wounded on 12 October, 1944 he sent a number of souvenirs including a German Iron […]

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 […]

Pettipiece, Rena

The daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Whitehall. The CDN 24/01/45 reported that she had been stationed at Claresholm, Alberta and had received her discharge from the Women’s Division of the RCAF. Rena was discharged from the RCAF 24/01/45 CDN. She left for Clearwater, Florida to visit her parents. Rena married John Wallace Pettypiece about 1941 and he […]

The son of George and Ruby Phair of Dresden, ON. The husband of Mary Lucille (nee Munro), the father of Lana (Phair-Sutherland), Georgia and Michael. In 1944 Lucille met Carl then a Flt. Lieut. in the RCAF from Dresden, ON., home on leave from PEI where he was training to be a pilot. After a whirlwind […]

The son of Mr. Don and Mrs. E.R. Phaneuf. The DN reported that Russell was reported along with Miss Roma Jenkins of Summerside P.E.I. Discharged January 1946. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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 […]

Donna enlisted in the RCAF- Women’s Division at Chatham in 1943. She trained to be a wireless operator and was stationed at Dartmouth, NS., Montreal, PQ. And Hagersville. (IODE (P).

Pickering, Elmer C.

Born in 1926, the son of Ray William and Martha (Taylor) Pickering. The brother of Martha Jean (Schneikart), Duncan and Stewart William. The husband Of Bertha J. (nee Benoit), the father of Bonnie (Normanfen, Roy and Duncan. Elmer passed away 7 October. 1990 at the age of 64 years old. Internment at Maple Leaf Cemetery – Tilbury. […]

Pickering, Frank C.

Stationed at Brandon MB. he spent Christmas with his mother Mrs. Ada Pickering in Blenhein, ON. Frank passed away 13 December, 1995 at the age of 87 years old. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Pickering, Gerald Edward

The husband of Margaret Mary (nee Beuselinck) IODE(N), CDN-Obit (wife) 4/10/14. Previous Military Experience: Trained with the Second Kent Regiment.

Previous Military Experience: Veteran of World War 1 Son of Sarah Pickering of 29 Patterson Ave., Chatham, ON. A single tinsmith living in Chatham. Attestation 22/11/1915 at St Thomas, ON. to 91st Bn.

Pierce, Charles Douglas

Born 18/08/1919 at Raleigh Twsp. at the J. Simpson farm in Raleigh Twsp. and raised in Merlin. Son of Harold C. and Ella Fay Pierce, of Merlin, and Leamington, Ontario. Brother of Ethel Beryl AW1 RCAF(WD), Irene (Halliday), June (Atkinson) and Murray of Tilbury. The husband of Betty Ann (nee Lewis) Pierce, of Merlin, father of Harold and […]

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.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Piggott of Inshes Ave., Chatham, ON. Previous Military Experience: Served three years with Garrison Artillery. Charles enlisted with the First Kent Regt. and in February of 1942 he was stationed at Niagara-on-the Lake when he was reported home on a two day leave to see his parents. […]

Charles Piggott joined R.C.A.S.C. 4th Division Petrol Co’y. He transferred to Kent Regiment in 1941 until February 1943. Private Piggot went overseas as reinforcement to the Essex Scottish Regiment from April 1943 until June 1943 and as reinforcement to Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment June 1943 until September 1944. He retained permanent establishment until January 1945. He saw service […]

Cadet Corps at Chatham Collegiate. Served in Canada. Discharged at Guelph Ont. Jan 6th 1919 due to demobilization.

Pinsonneault, Arthur Harold

Private Pinsonneault was with the Kent Regiment in Halifax and British Columbia, before embarking overseas. He was attached to the Kitchen Unit as Cook in England and served overseas two years. Date of Discharge: February 1945 The CDN 28/12/45 reported that he returned to Canada aboard the S. S. Queen Elizabeth. Next of Kin: Mr. L. Pinsonneault, 12 […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Piper of Windsor, ON. Of 153 Wellington St. W., Chatham, ON. Married. Leon enlisted in the RCAF in March of 1941. Leon and wife along with a Mrs. J. Norris returned to Chatham after a tour of North Bay, Callander and Midland, ON. In September of 1942. LAC Piper […]

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 […]

Royal Canadian Air Force, Unit Text: 408 Goose Sqdn. Bomber. Son of Harry Beverley Pleasence and Betty Pleasence, of Chatham, Ontario, Canada, Harry was the proprieter of the Rankin Hotel on King St. West. John enlisted in the RCAF in 1940, training at Brandon MB., Montreal, PQ., and graduates as a WAG (wireless-air-gunner) from […]

Poole, Kenneth Ellis

Born in 1915 at Chatham, ON. The brother of Ted, Madge (McCormick), Cyril, Bob and Alfred. Married to Margaret Veronica (nee Deamond); the father of Kenneth, Patricia (Hacker), G. James, Margaret Jean (Whittington) Dennis James. Is a Diabetic in Christie St., Hospital. Date of Discharge: 1945 Kenneth passed away 17 Dec. 1980 at the age of […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Powers, the husband of LAW Marjorie (nee McEwan). CDN 15/01/45. The CDN 14/10/43 ‘Dresden’ article. AC1. Powers was then stationed at RCAF-Trenton spent a week-end at his home in Dresden Stationed at RCAF-Trenton. Married in Victoria Ave. UC. 13/01/45. Discharged October 1945

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 […]

Powers, Robert George

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Powers of Chatham Gore Twsp married Mary Janet (nee Martin) the sister of Cpl. Lester E. Martin. The Wallaceburg News reported that Robert was stationed at RCAF Clinton. WN-dat unknown. The WN reported 4/05/44 that Robert along with his wife had spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Powers and Mr. […]

The son of John Pratt. The MS 2/03/44 reported that LAC Pratt was home on a week-end leave. The CDN Aug. 44 reported that He had graduated as a pilot at Malton, ON. The MS 10/08/44 reported that LAC Pratt was stationed at Hagersville, ON when he spent a week-end leave to be at home. The MS 27/06/44 reported stationed at Brantford was home […]

Presant, Donald Edward

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

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. […]

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.

Preston, James Michael

Born 27/11/1921 the son of James Edward and Georgina Ann Preston of 25 Forest St., Chatham, ON. James attended Blessed Sacrament School and Chatham Collegiate Institute. Prior to the war James work for the Bell Telephone Co. in Chatham for eight months. James enlisted in Windsor, ON. in 28 August 1942 and received his wings […]

Primeau, Francis “Frank” Alfred

Born in Chatham, ON. in 1914 the son of William Francis and Louisa (Bourassa). The brother of Lucy (Cape), Wilfred, Felix, Leopold, Marie and Irene. Married to his wife Evelyn (nee Van Horne) was living at 61 ½ King St. West, Chatham, ON. No known children. Prior to enlisting Frank was a linotype operator for the Chatham Daily News. CDN […]

Primeau, Harold J.

Trained in Canada and then proceeded overseas. Served in England, Belgium, France and Germany. Was severely wounded and suffered the loss on one leg in Germany, February 1945. Date of Discharge: March 1946

Primeau, Prosper Joseph

Son of Fred and Edna Primeau, of 37 Kent St., Chatham, Ontario. He had a brother Gnr. Harold, then serving in France. Joseph attended Blessed Sacrament School. Joseph enlisted in 1941 in London, ON. with the RR of C., he had been working in Toronto prior to enlisting. After training in Canada he was sent overseas two years ago later […]

Prisner, Albert Joseph

Born 24/02/1920, the son of Peter and Maria Anna (Busch) Prisner, brother of Michael who was serving with the Kent Regt., of Raleigh Twsp., Kent County, Ontario and Peter. Albert joined the Essex Scottish Regt. on the 28th of August, 1941 and went overseas three months later. In a 2014 paper “Meeting Recaps” Alysson Story reported […]

Pritchard, Gordon Edward

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernard Pritchard of Joseph St., Chatham. As a former student at the Chatham Collegiate Institute Gordon returned to the school to talk about the RCAF and the Wireless Air Gunners course. CDN 24/02/44 It was reported that Gordon returned to Calgary to continue his training. Gordon enlisted […]

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 […]

Previous Military Experience… None History After Enlistment… Was in service four years. Transferred to the R.C.A.S.C. and was awarded the Canadian Efficiency Medal. Date of Discharge… June 1945

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