Brown Gerald Thomas

Brown, Gerald Thomas

  In service three years and eight months. Promoted from O/Tel. to Tel. Was awarded the 1939 to 1945 Star. Served overseas three years. Discharged December 1st, 1945.

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Brown William “Bill” Kensington

Brown, William Kensington

  Born in Chatham, ON. in 1925. The son of Sarah Eve Brown of 100 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON.  Bill enlisted in 1942 and served with the 2nd Kent Regt. on 13/03/1944. He was transferred to the RCNVR and enlisted at HMCS Hunter in Windsor, ON. O/S Bill Brown was stationed at St. Hyacinthe, PQ. He […]

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Brown, Dean Russell

Born in 1914 at Chatham, ON. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. Brown of  Dover Centre, Chatham Twsp., Kent Co. ON. The brother of Herbert [J46971] and Robert Joseph. He was married to Helen and they lived at 116 Ursuline Ave., Chatham, ON at the time of his enlistment in 1942. The CDN 15/04/43 (P) with brother […]

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Brown, Frederick Clayton

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Frederick would transfer to the RCNVR as a Stoc. V44229.  He enlisted at the age of 21 years. The WN 27/01/44 reported Frederick was stationed at the Naval Training Establishment at Deepbrook, N.S. Frederick served as a stocker aboard HMCS Dauphin […]

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Brown, John Russell

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown of 31 Dufferin Avenue, Chatham, ON., Married [to whom and when unknown], the couple were reported visiting the Sub-Lieut parents in July 1942. CDN 30/07/42. His younger brother Sgt.-Pilot Harold enlisted in the RCAF and was killed on an operational flight.  Prior to his enlistment he travelled for […]

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Brown, Reginald

The son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brown of Richmond St., Chatham, ON. Reginald was reported home on a furlough with his wife and parents Mr. and Mrs, C. W. Brown of Richmond St. on furlough from the east coast. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Bruce, A. Doug

The WN 27/01/44 reported that Seaman Bruce was stationed at HMCS Stadacona, Halifax, NS.  The Wallaceburg News reported that Doug was stationed at HMCS Longueil, st. Johns Nfld. WN-date unknown. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION – Contact the GOH Website.    

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Buckland, Harvey Baxter

The son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Buckland of Adelaide St. [formerly of Stanley Ave], Chatham, ON. Was in service for two years, one of which was spent on overseas duty. Promoted to A. B. The CDN 2412/ 43 reported that OS. Buckland arrived from Windsor to spend Christmas at his parents.  He was stationed at HMCS Hunter […]

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Bunning Robert “Bob” T.

Bunning, R. T

In service with navy over two years. Was on Convoy duty from Halifax. Spent six months on a boat guarding the entrance to Victoria Harbour on West Coast. The CDN 1/07/44 had arrived from the west coast to spend a furlough at his home on Patteson Ave., Chatham. Discharged September 7th, 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION […]

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Bunning, Maxwell G.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. A Bunning of Cedar Springs, Kent Co., ON.  He was one of three Cedar Springs boys on a weekend leave from HMCS Hunter in Windsor.   The CDN 24/09/43(P), reported that Maxwell was one of the sailors to act on one of the guards of honour for Prime Minister Churchill during his visit with President […]

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Burns, David Ford

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burns of Dresden, ON. Prior to his enlistment in the Navy Ford had enlisted in the 2nd Battalion – Kent Regt., in Chatham. As a Private, A470518, 2KRMR. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Likley he enlisted in the 2nd Kents […]

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Butzer, Charles Jerome

Butzer, Charles Jerome

  The son of Benjamin and Verna Butzer, brother of Doug, Ed, Irene (Watson) and Florence (Trudell) predeceased by Bertha, Art and Vic.. Formerly of Mitchell’s Bay and Wallaceburg, ON. The husband of Phyllis (nee Holmes), father of Peggy (Cambell). Charles in the Navy during WWII as a Able Body seaman abord HMCS Brantford and […]

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Cady Howard John

Cady, Howard John

The son of Dr. C. W. and Edna Cady of Chatham. Married the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Tewkesbury. Unidentified news article(P). Served two years with the Navy on Coastal Patrol duty on the Resteguche. The CDN 2/08/44 reported that Howard was expected to arrive on Monday next from the east coast to visit with his […]

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Cairns, George Fisher

Born in Montreal, PQ., 8 June, 1913. He was living in Wallaceburg ON. His next of Kin was Francis Lillian Cairns of 56 Water St., Wallaceburg. Originally enlisting in the Royal Navy in 1939 began duty 13 April, 1940 after being married on the 10th of April he embarked at Halifax and served on HMCS, […]

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Carder, William “Wilf” Walter

Wilfred George gave up the barbering business in January of 1943 when he enlisted in the RCAF. Wilf was working at the Chrysler Corporation parts plant in Chatham as a labourer when on 27/05/43 he along with Reg Swainton, Max Crawford, Jim Stewart Maurice Arens, Len Putnam and Robert ‘Doc’ Robertson went to Windsor to […]

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Carney, Charles W.

The son of Mrs. Carolyn Carney of Wellington St. West, Chatham. He was attached to HMCS ‘York” in Toronto, ON. The CDN 11/05/43 reported that OS Carney returned to Toronto after a week-end visit his home.      LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Carpenter, Earl H.

 The Wallaceburg News reported that Earl was on leave visiting his Mrs. Eldred Melanson and his mother.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION –  Contact GOH Website.   

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Carrick John Joseph

Carrick, John Joseph

John was in the Navy for nearly five years. He was on steady convoy duty for nearly four years between Halifax and England. John was an Aspic Operator (detecting submarine instruments). His ship convoyed into the Halifax harbour. A Polish Destroyer brought it part way and the Campbell brought it into the habour officially. He […]

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Carruthers, John “Jack” M.

Carruthers, John M. ‘Jack’

    From Blenheim, ON. Husband of Betty Anne (nee Gray), father of David, Dr. Jane and Anne. Jack served in the RCNVR during the war stationed at HMCS Provost. After the war he owned and operated J. M. Carruthers Ford dealership in Blenheim, ON. for 23 years which fit into his love for old cars […]

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Carson Frederick Roy

Carson, Frederick Roy

Born in 1915 the son of Charles and Mary (St.Peter) Carson. The brother of Donald, Charles, Edith (Burke), Anne (Peters), Carol (Brooks), Harold, Harry, and Doris (Legue).  From Chatham, ON. Husband of Marguerite. (nee Hardy). The father of Al, Cheryl (Whaling), Cindy (Crow) and Fred Carson Jr. In service from December 1943, to January 1946. On […]

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Carson Robert W.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Carson of Grand Avenue, West., Chatham. The CDN 2/05/44 reported that Robert had returned to St. Hyacinthe, PQ. after a week-end leave. Trained in Canada. Went overseas on Convoy duty. Promoted to the rank of Signaller. June 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Carter, Lionel

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Carter of Wallaceburg, ON. The Wallaceburg News 9/03/44 (P) showed Lionel, along with other Navy ratings, are shown making blood donations at the Canadian Red Cross in Windsor, ON. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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