Search Results for : R.C.N.V.R.

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.

Salem Community Roll of Honour.   Date of Birth:  July 18, 1899. Next of Kin:  Alan Craig MacDonald He sustained a head injury. In 1944 the Wallaceburg News reported Merrit as stationed in Halifax NS. at 57 Windsor St. Salem Community Roll of Honour.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Robinson of Wallaceburg, ON. He enlisted in September of 1941 and went overseas in October of 1944. He was reported being aboard the Ile de France on his way back to Canada in the CDN 22/06/45(P).

Formerly in charge of K. of K. Hit at No. 12 BTC. The CDN 19/02/43(P) reported he had arrived in England. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Roebuck of the village of Terminus, ON. The WN 1/08/40 reported that Dean was training at Camp Borden when he was granted a week-end leave to visit his parents. It was reported that dean was enlisted with the Royal Canadian Regt. in London, ON. Dean was reported in the WN […]

Was home in Wheatley, on furlough. He was stationed at RCAF- Sea Island BC. CDN 29/10/43. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Married and living in Wallaceburg. He was one of four area men met in London, ON. buy representatives of the Dominion Glass Company, and the Canadian Legion to welcome them back home. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION.

Born 22/07/22, in Wallaceburg, ON. Son of Charles and Mabel Rose of 40 Wall St., Wallaceburg, ON., brother of Allan and Willam C.   He received his education at Central School, Wallaceburg. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Dominions Glass Co.   Ronald enlisted in the Army 2 ½ years ago. He joined the 48th Light […]

Born in 1909 or 10 in England. Married he had three children. The brother of Allan and Ronald R. William enlisted in 1939 or 40. Flew in a Lancaster on missions over France and Germany. He was discharged post war.

The CDN 10/11/45 reported that F/O. Ross who had enlisted in the RCAF in January of 1941 had returned to resume his career in the insurance business with the Mutual Life Co., who employed him for three years prior to his enlistment. He was planning to soon be open for business. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH […]

The son of Mrs. Mary Ross of Windsor, ON., and formerly of Chatham. He was KIA during the Normandy invasion. KIA – Date of Death: 15/06/1944, in France. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Grave/Memorial Reference: Cemetery: RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY.  

Gunner Robert Ross served as Cook in the R.C.A.T.C. from March 1941 to January 1944. He transferred to the R.C.A.S.C. and served as a Driver Mechanic from January 1944 to February 1946. He saw action in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He received the C.V.S.M. and clasp the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star […]

Trained at Petawawa until October 1945. Date of Discharge: November 1945

After spending a few days leave with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roszell of Fletcher Lieut Roszell was returning to her duties at the London Military Hospital. CDN 30/12/44 She would later marry and her married name was Delaney.

Born in Chatham, ON. in 1922 the son of Mr H. R. and Mermine Rowden (mother) and was living at 30 ½ King St. West, Chatham.   Prior to his enlistment Donald was employed at Chatco Steel Company in Chatham Donald enlisted in 1942 with the RCE, trained as a welder at Berryfield. Donald was home […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rowden. Stationed at Portage la Prairie, MB. Spent a ten day furlough at his parents home in Bothwell. CDN 18/03/44

First enlisted with the Kent Regiment at Chatham, ON., transferred to Essex Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C. Son of Augustus Scott Royce and Alberta Frances Royce; husband of Audrey S. Royce, of Hanover, Ontario. KIA., Age: 30, Date of Death: 21/07/1944.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ruhnke of Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Bill was reported in the CDN 5/03/45 as home on leave from HMCS York in Toronto he would be leaving for HMCS Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Son of Alice Rumble of  18 Maple St., Blenheim, ON. A single farmer living in Blenheim. Attestation: 8/06/1917 in Chatham, ON. to 25th Service Bn.

Stationed in Newfoundland James was on a holiday furlough to visit his mother and family at her Charing Cross home. CDN 22/12/44  

Lawrence enlisted with the Kent Regt. 10/09/40. Served overseas in the UK. And Continental Europe. Received the Italy Star, France &German Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 – 45, G.S.V.M + Clasp. Lawrence was married and had three daughters.   He was Discharged 25/09/46 at the age of 41 yrs. 6 Mos. Lawrence Edward passed away […]

The CDN 30/ 11/43 reported that Norman then living at 125 Victoria Ave., Chatham, had enlisted in the RCAF. No record of other enlistments. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Born in 1922 at Elliston, ON. The son of Franklin Albert and Marion Kathleen (nee Dorrofield) Ruthven, of 20 Charteris St., Chatham, Ontario, Canada. He attended Chatham Collegiate Institute and was employed by the Union Gas Co., in art display before enlisting. Also in the RCAF where his brother Albert McKenzie (DOAA 1/10/43) and Lorne […]

Went overseas attached to the Irish Regiment and was promoted to Sergeant. The CDN 25/05/43 reported that Cpl. Ryan was on the staff of No. 12 BTC. He was leaving for Long Branch to take a five week course. Served in England and Italy. Received the 1939-45 Star the Italian Campaign Star and the C.V.S.M. and clasp. […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Saddington of Ellwood Ave., Chatham, ON.  Married. Reported being overseas in June 1945. CDN 8/06/45 The Captain who had been stationed for the past two and a half years stationed in Newfoundland, was preparing to leave Chatham after visiting family before taking up new duties in England. His wife […]

The son of Mrs. Alex Jefferies, of St. Thomas (formerly of Chatham). At the time Harold was serving in Italy on ‘active service’ when he took time to send flower to Canada for Mother’s Day. Harold passed away 12 December, 2000        LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.    […]

Regimental number: 542361 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8614 – 36, Item: 211600, PDF:- 8614-SO36. Date of Birth 17/12/1896 at Merlin, Kent Co., ON.  Son of E.D. Sales of 314 12th Ave., Calgary, Alberta, mother: Louise Sales (mother); brother of Enoch Marshall (540085). A single (student) living in Calgary.  Attestation: 20/11/1916 at Calgary AB. […]

Son of George R. and Marie (nee Beam) Salisbury, of Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Robert was born in Dover Twsp., but was living in Chatham and working at a local grocery store before enlisting in 1942. He had two brothers, Edward and Ronald and a sister Barbara living at home. Robert enlisted in the army at London, ON., […]

w. Clare Sample trained at Medicine Hat from enlistment until June 1916, when moved to Sarcee Camp, Calgary, going overseas in Oct. 1916. In England he trained at Bramshott Camp as Signaller, proceeding to France in June 1917, transferring to the 49th battalion. He was killed in action Oct. 30, 1917.

The Merlin Standard 21/12/1944 reported that Gnr. Wilfred R. Sampson had returned home after serving with the Canadian forces in Italy. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. Sanderson of Bentpath. The brother of James Harold (RCAF), Sgt. Donald all in the RCAF.  The DN 26/09/45 reported that Glenn along with Miss E. Sols of Toronto were spending the weekend with his parents.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

The WN 15/02/45 reported that Sgt. Sands had been released from the RCAF. He was to resume his career with the Canada Life Assurance Co. He had been employed with the company for two years before his enlistment. At the that time he was ranked as one of the company’s Canadian representatives. LOOKING FOR FAMILY […]

Place of Birth, Chatham, Ontario; Date of Birth, April 29th, 1920;  The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sands of Thames St., Chatham ON. Next of Kin, Lillian & John Wesley Sands of Thames Street, Chatham, ON; Place of Enlistment, Hamilton, Ontario June 19, 1942; Address at Enlistment, 212 Thames Street Chatham, Ontario; Theatre of […]

Son of Joseph and Carrie Sands, of Wallaceburg, Ontario.  The brother of Cpl. Claude and Clayton (WIA). KIA., Age: 26, Date of Death: 14/04/1945.