Search Results for : R.C.A.F.

The son of Mrs. Blanche Pryor of 225 Wellington St. East, Chatham, ON.  Was reported as being wounded in France.  A brother Clyde A. J. A56343 was also in service. CDN 1/09/44. Went overseas in 1944 and was in action in Holland, Belgium and Germany. Served overseas with the Queen’s Cameron Highlanders. Was reported as being […]

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pumfrey of R. R. 6 Thamesville, ON. The CDN 7/10/43 reported that his parents announced the engagement of their eldest son to Helen Eva, the only daughter of Cpl. and Mrs. McCallum of Woodstock. The marriage was to take place 15 Oct. 1943.     Pte. Pumfrey was wounded on 20 December, […]

Previous Military Experience: Served with the bugle band in 2nd Kent Regiment for three years. Served overseas twenty months. Made sixteen trips overseas. Date of Discharge: December 18, 1945

Reported returned to Canada aboard the troopship “Parteur” landing at Quebec City. CDN. 11/08/45. Reported returned to Canada aboard the troopship “Parteur” landing at Quebec City. CDN. 11/08/45. Reported to be arriving in Chatham after crossing on the S. S. “Louis Pasteur” and being process on leave in London, ON. CDN 13/08/45.

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Under-aged enlistment. Leonard transferred to the RCNVR as AB, V62459. George passed away 24 June, 2014 at the age of 89 years. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

Son of Irvine David Puttock, and of Ida Mary Puttock, of Ridgetown, Ontario. Robert joined the army in Windsor on 31 August, 1942 and trained at BTC No. 12, in Chatham, ON. and Camp Borden, ON. prior to going overseas in April of 1943. KIA –  Date of Death: 08/08/1944, in France..

Regimental number: 3231574 Rank: SGT. CADA Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8039 – 24, Item: 587173, PDF:- B8039-SO24 (MSA – 486205)  Date of Birth 02/06/1895 at Blenheim, ON. Son of Allan & Jane Quackenbush, brother of Bennett [3110614], of Goudreau, ON. A single dentist living at Goudreau. MSA. NEXT OF Kin: Jane Quackenbush (mother) address of N of […]

Son of Karl Randle (Veteran of the Great War). Served in the Italian campaign, transferring to the European theatre and fought in Belgium, Holland and Germany with the Hastings & Prince Edward Regt. Husband of Pearl Irene Randle of 40 Degge St., Chatham, ON. Reported returning from overseas duty aboard the vessel Queen Mary docking […]

From Chatham, ON. It was reported in the CDN 27/01/44 that Tpr. Rankin was on a week-end leave to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Waterhouse of William St.,Chatham. Afa: ST.

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Was on Convoy duty between Newfoundland and Londonderry, Ireland. Made four complete trips, on the Napanee. Date of Discharge: October 13, 1945

The Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Raymond of the 6th Cons. Sombra.   The Wallaceburg News 18/12/41 reported that Sgt, Raymond was home in Charlmont after completing his training at RCAF-McDonald, MB. He was on a two week furlough before proceeding to Halifax, NS and from there to England. Flt Sgt. ‘Ed’ was stationed at the Queen Charlotte Island, […]

The WN 24/09/42 reported that William and brother Norman had spent a weekend at their home in Charlemont.  The Wallaceburg News reported that William was stationed at HMCS Stadacona, Halifax, NS. WN-date unknown.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The CDN 24/12/43 reported Gerald had arrived from St. Hyacinthe, PQ. to spend Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Reaume, and his brother-in-law and sister Mrs. Jack Hinnegan Jr. of Chatham.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Alfred and Annie (nee Brown). The brother of Herman and a sister Beatrice (nee Adams), a brother John H. also served in WWII. Married to Emma Simard (deceased). His children include Daniel, Marilyn (Ouellette), David, Dennis (deceased), Brian.  After the war he worked for thirty years at the Ford Motor Company, in […]

Private Louis J. Reaume went overseas with the 70th Battalion April 31st, 1916, proceeding to France June 4th, 1916, transferring to the P.P.C.L.I.  He received wounds October 31st, 1918, being admitted to Epsom Hospital, and upon recovery continued training at Seaford. From Tilbury. Brother of James (2517303), Charlie (123939) and Blanche (Ayotte) The Tilbury Times, […]

Son of Urbain and Marie Reaume; husband of Kathleen Reaume, of Lowry, Minnesota, U.S.A. In August of 1943 the couple were stationed in Montreal, PQ., Josepf was ranked as a Warrant Officer, they had been visiting his parents in Tilbury and her parents in Stevenson. TT 19/08/43. Age: 20, DOAA – Date of Death: 10/04/1944, […]

Born 27/11/1919 in New Dayton, AB., he was adopted son of William James Reeve and Grace Graham Etta ( nee Johnstone) Reeve, of 89 Prince St., Chatham, Ontario. An orphan originally his father was Eldon Cropley; he was adopted by William and Grace, likely at a vey young age and before coming to Chatham had […]

The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reeves of Wallaceburg.   The WN 31/10/40 was reported on a week-end leave spending time duck hunting with Pte. Manley Fraleigh.  The CDN 3/09/43 reported that Cpl. Gerald Charles Reeves on Sept 4 married Iris Mary Lee at the Cronyn Memorial Church. The couple left on a short trip to […]

The daughter Pte. and Mrs. Thomas Regan of 133 George St., Chatham, ON. Prior to her enlistment she was a member of the C.W.S.F., she was the sister of Pte. Thomas Jr. Previous Military Experience: Served with the W.A.S.C. from time they organized. Mary Regan trained in Kitchener, London, and St. Anne De Bellevue. She then […]

Born in Chatham, ON. 17/04/1925 the son of Llye and Irene Reid, brother of Jack, David, Barry and, Natalie, Sharron, Clara. Married to Jean (nee Smith) for fifty years. The father of Terry and Pamela. Married for the last eleven years to Joan (nee Barnwell-Morton). StAUC-RH, IODE (N),CDN-Obit 31/12/12. Was on Convoy duty for two […]

Trained in London, Kitchener, Kingston. Served at Camp Borden and London as a telegrapher and on Office Staff. Promoted to Corporal. The CDN 10/101/43 reported that Sigmn. Reid the son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Reid of Chatham. He married Margaret Helen Reihr of Kitchener, ON. The service was held at St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church in […]

Private John Justin Reid went overseas in February 1918, training with the 8th Reserve Battalion at Witley Camp until September 1918, when he crossed to France drafted to the 78th Battalion. He was gassed September 30th, 1918, Receiving treatment at High Barnet Hospital, London, N, England.

Born in Wheatley, ON. Husband of Mrs. Helen Reid of R.R. #1 Wheatley, ON.  Murray was reported deployed overseas at the age of nineteen years old. On 2/08/44 Murray’s regiment attacked the French village of Tilly-la- Compagne. During the fight his unit was surrounded and captured by the Germans. He was first sent to Stalag […]

From Chatham Gore Twsp., Kent Co. He was welcomed home by the special welcoming committee chaired by Ted Carter, Canadian Legion, the war Services committee of the Dominion Glass Company. WN 25/01/46 LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION.

Son of Arthur Reynolds, and of Gertie E. Reynolds, of Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Brother of Douglas Glen (KIA 15/04/44) and Hugh Gordon DOAA 16/01/43) REYNOLDS. Age: 23, KIA – Date of Death: 31/01/1943. While flying a Beaufighter # X 8003, was hit by flak and crashed 1 mile off the Tunisian coast. Two other 227 […]

Previous Military Experience… None History After Enlistment… Trained at Windsor, Galt and Cornwallis. Posted to Halifax and was there for the fire and explosion. Received the C.V.S.M. Date of Discharge… May 1st 1946

Of Cedar Springs of Harwich Twsp. Kent Co. ON. The CDN 11/06/45 reported that he had arrived from overseas. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Son of George E. and Clara Reynolds, of Windsor, Ontario; husband of Irma Reynolds. Living in Ridgetown at the time of his enlistment. Age: 30, DOAI – Date of Death: 10/07/1944, Motor accident, car left the road and hit a bridge in England.

Previous Military Experience: Served with the Kent Regiment Bugle Band

Stationed at Brandon, MB. John was home on a two week furlough to visit his family in Charing Cross, Kent Co., ON. CDN 29/06/42 He was reported returning in the CDN 10/07/42 it was reported in the CDN 30/10/42 on a weekend furlough to see his wife and family before he took up training in St. Thomas, ON. […]

Son of William F. and Electa Rhue, of North Buxton, Ontario.  Shirley’s parents spent a Sunday at BTC No. 12 to see their son. MS 13/11/41 Both Norval and Shirley Rhue were on a Sunday leave to visit their parents at North Buxton. MS 4/12/41 In March of 1942, Shirley was called up to Champ in Chatham to begin his military […]

Shirley was born in 1920 the son of William F. and Electa Rhue, of North Buxton, Ontario. Shirley was the youngest of eleven children. Shirley’s parents spent a Sunday at BTC No. 12 to see their son. MS 13/11/41 Both Norval and Shirley Rhue were on a Sunday leave to visit their parents at North Buxton. MS 4/12/41 LOOKING […]

Next of kin listed as Mrs. Reverend Richards of Hugh St., Dresden, Camden Twsp., ON. The DT 31/07/41 that a gathering of young friends of Pte. Richards at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Elgin to honour the young soldier. The following address was read by Miss Mary Nelson: Dear Charles:    We have gathered here tonight […]

Born in Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. The daughter of John and Veter (nee Keiver) Richards. The sister of Lola (Miner). She served in many areas during the war. After the war she worked as a legal secretary in Chatham. Mary was a philanthropic person and would give to anyone she felt was in need.  […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard and Violet Richards (Kirkland Lake), formerly of Tilbury, ON. He was stationed at the RCAF Manning Pool in Toronto, ON. TT 16/07/41. In October of 1942 Robert now Sgt.(Pilot) was stationed at RCAF Fingal, ON at the Bombing & Gunnery School CDN 15/10/42 when he was granted leave […]

Born 5/02/1923 in Wallaceburg, ON. Son of Frederick and Ann (Badder) Richards [passed away in 1942] of 933 Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg. He had two brorthers, Harry and Eugene at home, and two sisters Margurite of Sudbury and Donna at home as well, a half-sister Mrs. Audrey Wellman of Sudbury. A member of the First Baptist […]

Born in Tilbury the son of Gordon Stewart Richardson (ex-mayor of Tilbury)  and Jean Pearl Richardson, brother to Stephen and Jean of Tilbury, Ontario, Canada. William attended public and high school in Tilbury and Assumption College in Windsor. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). William would transfer to […]

Served in Canada Discharged February 21, 1946

Of Chatham was reported in the WJ 6/03/41 was on a two week leave at his home and would return to his duties at No.12 BTC – Training Centre in Chatham. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Rikley of Mitchell’s Bay, Kent Co., ON. The WN 29/04/43 reported that he was stationed at RCAF-St.Thomas, ON. home on a week end leave. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Son of Mr. Don E. A. Rispin and grandson of Mrs. W. E. Rispin of King St. West, Chatham.  Seaman Rispin stationed at HMCS Cornwallis, NS. was home on leave to spend Christmas with his father and grandmother in Chatham, CDN 21/12/44 Bill was reported to have arrived in Chatham on a two weeks leave […]

Born 23/08/1911 the son of Ralph “Alf” L. and Lottie (nee Stover) Ritchie, of R. R. #6 Chatham, Ontario, Canada; brother of Lieut. Harriet, a US Army Nurse enlisting in May of 1943  and CSM Maxwell serving with the Essex Scottish. James attended Queen Mary Public School, the Chatham Collegiate Institute and Chatham Vocational School. […]

Served in Canada along the Atlantic Coast. Date of Discharge: February 15, 1945

The husband of Ruth E. (nee Gable) who passed away 15/07/2017. The father of Anne (Gammage) and John. John passed away in 1996. [Ruth was buried at Evergreen Cemetery – Blenheim, ON.] LOOKING FOR SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson of Merlin, Kent Co., ON. The husband of Thelma Bernice (nee Booth). The MS 13/03/41 reported that Kenneth was leaving for the RCAF Manning Pool in Toronto to begin his training. Kenneth was reported at home from Toronto for a week-end leave in the MS 10/04/41, A  week later he was […]

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robertson of Homewood Ave., Toronto,  Of Blenheim, ON. from No.2 Composite Training School, RCAF-Toronto as a stenographer. CDN 21/01/44. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Born in Scotland in 1920, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robertson of Homewood Ave., Toronto. Robert came out to Blenheim in 1928. He had two brothers also serving, Wallace James (tanks) and William Alexander (airforce) He attended Public School and High School in Merlin. He was living in Blenheim when he enlisted in […]

Born in Merlin, Ontario on April 19, 1919.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson of Merlin. Next of Kin is his wife, Phyllis Marie Robertson. The CDN 19/10/43 reported that Wesley had been on furlough from his duties and was returning to Halifax NS., after his visit. Place of Enlistment:  Wallaceburg, Ontario.  Address of Enlistment: […]

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robertson of 108 Park Avenue, Chatham, ON., brother of  Robert G. V62463 Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment. Was in service five years, three of which were spent overseas. Was wounded in Germany December 29th 1944, and taken prisoner. Date of Discharge: May 1946.

The son of Mr. Balfour Robinson. It was reported from Wheatley, ON. The WJ 13/06/40 reported he had gone to Toronto to enter training in the RCAF. The WJ 4/07/40 reported he was at RCAF-Toronto and spent a weekend at his ‘old home’.  George said he was being used well, he liked his training but they have sent him back to school. He […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson of the River Road, Kent Co., he was on a 28 day furlough. He had served on the HMCS Fennel for a year and had seen action in the Atlantic. He was returning to be stationed on the West Coast to further his studies. WN date unknown. […]

Staff Sergeant John Robinson went overseas with the 1st Canadian Contingent in September 1914, transferring in January 1915 to the Canadian Ordinance Corps, 1st Battalion, C.E.F. February 27th, 1917, he was recommended in dispatches for valuable services. Staff Sergeant John Robinson received his discharge January 31st, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.