LAC. R89340, RCAF. Son of Joseph and Margaret Bedard of 25 Jeffery St., Chatham, ON. The brother of Edward. The husband of Francis Margaret and the father of Richard Joseph and Michael Patrick. In May of 1942, Francis was reported on furlough to see his parents. CDN 27/05/42. Trained in Canada until December 13th 1942. […]
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Jack enlisted with the RCAF in 1940 at Kincardine, ON., at the age of 24. At the time of his enlistment, he was living at R. R. #1 Tiverton. He trained at C-Flight School in Belleville in 1941, Bomber & Gunnery School, and Defoe SK before going overseas where he completed his navigator Training […]
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The son of Albert Bellinger of Collingwood, ON. The brother of Edith. The husband of Dorothy (nee Smith). The father of Gerald and Stephen. Prior to his enlistment he managed the Record Credit and Collection Co. in Chatham. Trained at Toronto Camp Borden , I. T. C. Toronto, Crumlin, London and Halifax, Went overseas early in […]
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In Machine Gun Section of First Kents previous to war. Served in Canada three years at Mont Joli, Quebec, and Centralia. The CDN 1/04/44 reported that LAC Best had returned to RCAF Mont Joli, PQ. after spending a furlough at his home on William St., Chatham. Discharged June 21st, 1946. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact […]
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Three and one half years in Army in World War 1916-1919. The CDN 2/02/24 reported that Harold was on a weekend furlough at his home in Chatham. Served in Canada two years. Was promoted from Sergeant to Flight Sergeant. Discharged December 1944.
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Gordon was educated in Highgate and attended high school in Ridgetown. Upon completion of high school Gordon went on to the University of Toronto where he studied aeronautical engineering. He was athletic. He was also involved in many university activities including public speaking and theater. F/O Bishop enlisted in August of 1941 in Vancouver, […]
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Born in Rushton’s Corners, Kent Co., ON. After graduating from High School Anna was interested in finding a good job. As it happened a RCAF recruiting team came to Chatham and she signed but at her medical a bad appendix was discovered and after it was taken out her enlistment date was 13/08/43 in London, […]
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In July of 1942, Donald was stationed at RCAF Manning Pool in Toronto. At this time, he was given a couple of weeks leave. He and his wife, as well as their their two children, Donald Jr. and Ann, were guests of Mrs. J. A. Black of Adelaide St., Chatham CDN 3/07/42 Don was […]
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The son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Blackmore of 259 Colbourne St., Chatham, ON. A graduate of the Chatham Collegiate Institute, and for a while before enlisting, he was the Sports Editor for the Chatham Daily News. He was also on the staff of the Chrysler Corporation in Chatham. Carlton appears on the “Muster Roll” […]
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Born 27 July, 1918 in Ridgetown, ON. The son of Alfred Samuel Blight and Alice Marion (nee Paterson) Blight of Jarvis, Ontario, Canada. Leslie had an older brother an three much older half-siblings. Leslie attended the University of Toronto and obtained a degree in pharmacy, and then worked as a chemist. At the time of his enlistment with the RCAF (2 […]
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Son of Claude and Wilsena Bodkin. Husband of Mary Agnes Bodkin (nee Green) of Welland, Ontario, Canada. They were married the 18th of April, 1941. William was reported to be from Chatham, ON. CDN 4/09/41 Bodkin received his wings 28 March, 1941 at Dunnville was reported missing following air operations 28 August 1941. Toronto Star 9 Sept. 1941. […]
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