Causley, John “Jack” L.

The son of  Mr. and Mrs. Robert Causley of Wallaceburg, ON. The brother of Lieut. James (Royal Canadian Artillery). ‘Jack’ was reported as a survivor of the sinking of HMCS Ottawa. The ship was torpedoed and carried 113 crew member to the bottom. His parents had only received information that Jack was homeward bound a […]

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Chambers, Raymond Ernest

The son of Leonard and Mabel (Wingate) Chandler of Chatham. The brother of William Leonard (R259924).  (prior to Raymond’s enlistment in the Navy he was with the Kent Regt in Chatham service No. A49893).  Prior to Raymond’s enlistment in the Navy, he was with the Kent Regt in Chatham service No. A49893. The Merlin Standard 9/10/41 reported that […]

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Charlebois Bernard J.

Charlebois, Bernard J

  Served in Canada for two years. Went overseas and served in England and Scotland. Was awarded the 1939-1945 Star and the C.V.S.M. and Clasp. Promoted to Able body Seaman. Discharged January 17th, 1946.   Wife: Charlebois, Therese  

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Chevalier, Clinton “Tindy” Sherman

Chevalier, Clinton Sherman ‘Tindy’

    Born in Tilbury, ON. in 1925. The third son of Mr. Henry Mrs. Margaret Chevalier of Prospect St., Tilbury. He was reported to have enlisted with the RCNVR at Windsor, ON. 8 June 1943 in Windsor, ON. at HMCS Hunter, age 18 years. TT 17/06/43. In September of 1943, Clinton left Tilbury for […]

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Christian, Clarence

The son of the late George Christian and Mrs. Louise King (then of Woodstock). The brother of Pte. John, L/Cpl. Robert, RCR William (with an honourable discharge), Mrs Meddie King, Mrs. Vela Toulouse, Mrs. Francis Butterman and Mrs. Don Knight. The WN 27/01/44 reported that Petty Officer Christian was stationed at the National Research Building […]

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Clapp, John Blake

Clapp, John Blake

Born in Chatham, ON. the son of Alva and Christena (nee Shaw), a sister Mary (Uniac) and brother Lloyd. Attended high school at Chatham Collegiate Institute in Chatham. Enlisting as OS in the RCNVR, Blake served aboard HMCS Prince Robert in the European theatre. After the war where he would attain the rating of AB. […]

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Clark, Frederick Albert

Fred was reported in the CDN 14/06/44 the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Clark of Lydican Ave., Chatham, ON. He had been on a 28 day furlough in Chatham he was returning to the east coast to resume his duties in the RCNVR.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Cleeve, Wilfred G.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cleeve of Fourth St., Chatham, formerly of Charring Cross. Wilfred was on a week-end furlough before leaving Monday to report at HMCS Cornwallis, NS  The CDN 5/01/45 reported that Wilfred had been home for the New Year’s weekend before returning to HMCS Cornwallis.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact […]

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Cleland, James

The son of Ezrum and Mary Cleland. Married to Dixie (nee Padbury) and they had three children. John, James and Robert. James enlisted 7/07/1943 and was serving aboard LC1CI299 during the D-Day landings when they struck a mine.

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Clingersmith Jack

Clingersmith, Jack

Served eleven months in Canada. Went overseas and served on the North Atlantic. Promoted to Ordinary Seaman to Signalman. Discharged September 5th, 1945.

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Clingersmith, John “Jack” W.

The CDN 18/03/43 reported that Signalman Jack Clingersmith, who had been training for the past eight months at St. Hyacinthe, PQ., was recently transferred to the coast. The CDN 2/09/43 (P), reported that Sgmn. Clingersmith was at home on a 28-day leave to visit with his wife and mother. He had been serving on a Canadian destroyer.  It was […]

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Clingersmith, Orval Eugene

Reported living at 241 St. Clair St., Chatham when discharged from military service. The son of  Mr. and Mrs R. J. Clingersmith as was living at 241 St. Clair St., Chatham. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the International Harvester plant on Grand Ave., East, Chatham, ON. CDN 21/11/44 In November of 1944 […]

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Cobby, John “Jack’

The WJ 14/08/41 was reported on leave. The WJ 28/08/41 reported that Jack spent a weekend at his home prior to his leaving on a draft to the west coast.   The WJ 25/09/41 reported Jack was stationed at Esquimant, BC. He was struck by the wonderful scenery and  extended an invitation “come up and see some time”. Reported to be from Wheatley, ON. Served […]

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Colwell, Hugh N.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Colwell of Wallaceburg, ON.   Was reported in the WN 26/11/42 in a group photo of Signallers completing training at Windsor HMCS Hunter.  Hugh was training at St. Hyacinthe, PQ. He was able to be home for Christmas with his family. WN 24/12/42                  […]

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Cooper, Clarence Harvey

The son of Mrs. Annie Cooper and family including his brother Dean who was also home for Christmas. He had a wife and “little” daughter in Chatham. He was serving at HMCS Cornwallis in Halifax, NS.       Clarence passed away in 1973, day and month not known. GOHS  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact […]

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Couper William Brian

Couper, William Brian

Started as Supply Assistant and was promoted to Leading Supply Assistant. Was on three different ships on convoy duty between Newfoundland and Ireland, Made eighteen complete trips overseas. Discharged February 6th, 1946.

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Cox, James N.

Cox James N

  Born in Erieau 19/04/1920 the son of Norman Cox of Erieau, ON.    The CDN 18/03/42 reported that Stocker Cox was home on furlough at the same time as Harvey Ellis and Ted Warren other “Erieau Boys” also on furlough from the Navy. James joined the Navy in 1944 serving on HMCS Stradacona, Hamilton and Bittersweet […]

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Crawford Bruce Max

Crawford, Bruce Max

Served thirty months two years of which were spent overseas. Promoted to Able Seaman. Awarded the 1939-1945 Star, eighteen month’s Medal with Maple Leaf and the Pacific Star. Discharged December 11th, 1945.

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Crawford, Max

OS. RCNVR. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Crawford of the River Road, Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Max was reported returning to the east coast after a two week leave to visit his parents. CDN 29/01/44 LOOKING FOR INFORMATION.

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