Brisco Frederick ‘Rick’ Benjamin

Brisco, Frederick Benjamin

  Born 5/02/1924, the son of E. C. ‘Ernie’ Brisco and Lala (Whitebread) of William St., Chatham. The brother of E. C. ‘Bill’ Brisco. The husband of Maxine Louise (nee Hodgson) (2010). The father of Peter, Paul, Tim, Barry, Brian and Robert. Prior to enlisting, Rick was prominent in the Boy Scouts, Rick and another Chatham Scout […]

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Bristol, A. M.

Reported returning to Canada from overseas duty aboard the troopship “Pasteur” expect to dock at Quebec City on the 22nd of September 1945. CDN 20/09/45. Reported returned from overseas duty CDN 23/09/45. 

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Brodie John F.

Brodie, John F

  The son of Thomas Brodie of Lydican Avenue, Chatham, ON. Sgt. Brodie was the youngest son in the family. John received his training in the western provinces and the Bahama Islands. He enlisted as a Sergeant in R.C.A.F. in November 1941. John spent his first year of training in Western Canada. He then went […]

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Brooks, Clarence Earl

Clarnece served in the RCAF during the war. Clarence married June (nee Torrance) and they had the following children, Doug, Terry Francis and Candie. In 1947 he was employed by the Federal Government and when he retired in 1980 he was the manager of the Kitchener Unemployment Insurance and Canada Manpower office. Clarence passed away […]

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Brooksbank, Kingsley

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brooksbank of Eberts, Kent Co. Kingsley was stationed at RCAF Toronto – Manning Pool when he was home on a weekend leave. CDN 12/11/42

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Brophey, Willis Rovell

Born in Corbut, ON. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis E. Brophey of Queen St. in Tilbury.   Willis enlisted 14/02/1940 at Galt, ON at the age of 19. In October of 1940, Willis was stationed at the Air Training School in Galt, ON. At this time, he was given a weekend furlough to visit […]

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Brown Douglas Oliver

Brown, Douglas Oliver

  The CDN 7/06/43 reported that Douglas Brown was then at the Toronto Manning Pool was at home on a few days furlough. Served two years in Canada. Promoted from AC2 to Pilot Officer. Discharged January 1945 LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Brown Herbert M.

Brown, Herbert

  Born 7/08/1925 in Chatham, ON. The son of Mr. Guy and Mary Elizabeth Brown of Chatham Twsp., Kent Co. ON. The brother of Tpr. Robert Brown (the CDN 27/10/44 reported Robert was in Belgium) and PO. Dean, stationed at Shelburne NS. Herbert attended the Chatham Vocational School.  Herbert was a former member of the Chatham Daily News […]

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Brown Maurice William “Cookie”

Brown, Maurice William

  The son of the late Mrs. Brown and J. W. Brown of Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON.  Before he enlisted Maurice was employed at the Ontario Steel Products Co. in Chatham. The husband of Marion (nee Stewart), she was residing with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stewart of 241 Grand Ave. East in Chatham. […]

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Brown Stewart Grenville

Margaret Genevieve, wife of Stewart Grenville Brown.     The husband of Margaret Genevieve (nee Haskell), the father of Peggy (Sysel), Margaret resided on Mercer St., Chatham.   Stewart enlisted in the RCAF in June 1941 as ground crew and he trained at Cape Breton Island Nfld. and Guelph. CDN 18/07/44 In service over four years two of […]

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Brown, Arthur L.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of the 8th Concession Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co. Arthur enlisted with the RCAF in February of 1942 at the age of 22 years. His parents had received a cable that he had arrived overseas. The CDN 16/02/43 reported that their son arrived from the east coast to spend a […]

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Brown, Charles Ernest

Charles would leave the Kent’s for the RCAF. The son of Mrs. Harold Brown of King St. West he left Chatham for Calgary where he was going to a wireless school for further training.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Brown, Harold Alexander

Brown, Harold Alexander

The son of Peter and Catherine Keddie Brown of Chatham, Ontario, Canada. A graduate of the Chatham Collegiate Institute where he was the editor of the school paper “Acta Collegil”. He was president of the debating club, member of the Student’s council and a player on the CCI soccer team. Harold enlisted in the RCAF […]

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Brown, Lloyd

The third son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brown, formerly of Wheatley had recently joined the RCAF and was stationed at Brandon, MB.   LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Conctact GOH Website.

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Brown, Richard

Reported returned from overseas service attending a Wallaceburg Kinsmen ‘Welcome Home’ dinner CDN. 24/01/45.

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Bryce, David Allen / Allan

The Wallaceburg News 4/09/41 reported that Alan was stationed at RCAF Moncton, NB. He and his wife were in Wallaceburg visiting relatives. Reported stationed at the Service police Barracks, Ottawa, ON  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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Buchan A. C.

Buchan A. C

  In Service for three years and ten months, thirty two which were spent overseas. His plane was lost, and he was afloat in the North Sea for forty eight hours before being picked up. He was attached to the 432 Squadron and made thirty seven operational flights. Promoted from A.C. to Flying Officer, with […]

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Buchan, Stanley James

Stanley was stationed at Aylmer in November of 1941. TT 27/11/41. It was reported that Stanley was on furlough for New Years. Stanley did his B & G School at No. 6 Mountain View in July of 1942. TT 9/07/42.  TT 22/01/42. In 1943 Stanley was stationed in Newfoundland. TT 30/09/43. Stanley was reported on leave […]

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Buckerrough, Robert “Bob” Clarke

Buckerrough, Robert “Bob” Clarke

  Son of Clarence A. and Nettie A. Buckberrough, Robert was born in Windsor and his family moved to Blenheim, Ontario. He received schooling in Windsor and later in Blenheim after his father’s death. His sister Pauline was living in Blenheim with her mother and brother. Prior to his enlistment, Robert was employed by the […]

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Buckland, Robert John

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buckland of London, On CDN 6/07/42. It was reported in the CDN 1/07/42 that Robert had arrived in Chatham from Sydney NS. and was staying as a guest of Mrs. E. L. Rose of William St., Chatham. Cpl Buckland had returned to marry Miss Inez Jean Rose at Christ […]

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Buckley, Norman

Born 1918 in Oldhan, Lancanshire, England,  the son of Mrs. Arthur R. Saunders, living in Tilbury, ON., Norman enlisted in Galt, ON at the age of 23. In November of 1941 he had passed his A Test at Trenton RCAF Navigation School. . In July of 1942 Norman was transferred to No.4 Bombing & Gunnery School at […]

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Budd, Robert William Harry

Budd did work for the Royal Canadian Air Force, # 23 Operational Training Unit. Date of Death: 24/11/1943, Flying accident in Wellington bomber # 21682, crashed and exploded at Holm Farm, Marston, Birkshire, England.

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Bull, William

The WN reported that LAC Bull was on active service overseas. William passed away 19 January, 200   

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