Buller, John J.

John joined the Army two days before Canada declared war on Germany in September 1939. He received his training in London with the 1st Hussars, then Camp Borden and went overseas in August of 1942. Serving in England, Belgium and finally Holland. Date of Death: 30/03/1945, accidentally shot by Canadian soldier, in Holland LOOKING FOR […]

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Bulmer, R.G.

It was reported in the CDN 21/12/42 that Robert was returning to Ottawa after spending the Christmas holiday with his his wife (nee Dr. Luke Smith) who was staying at her parent’s home on Victoria Ave., Chatham. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION.

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Burgess, Neal Crothers

LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Neal would transfer to the RCAF, Sgt. R19364. The WN 23/03/44 reported that Neal was on active service.  

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Burk, Merton Edward

Burk Merton Edward

  Born 22/01/1919 at R. R. #5 Benheim, ON., the son of Merton and Ellen Burk of R.R. #5 Benheim, ON.  Merton enlisted in the RCAF at Windsor, ON. He served for 3 years and 75 days and received the C.V.S.M. and Clasp and was discharged 6/02/1945. GOHS, BFL-B, NB, M. Houle. According to his […]

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Burke, ‘Jack’ C.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Burke of Erieau, ON. It was reported that Jack returned to Hamilton, ON. after Christmas 1942. CDN 29/12/42 In 1943, Jack was still at RCAF-Toronto as an AC2 when he was given a two week leave. He departed on September 4th to begin his Wireless course at No. […]

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Burke, “Jack” Roy F.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Burke of Erieau, ON. The CDN 11/06/43 reported that Jack had returned to Edmonton after visiting his parents at Erieau.  It was reported that Jack returned to Hamilton, ON. after Christmas 1942. CDN 29/12/42 In 1943, Jack was still at the RCAF in Toronto as an AC2 when he was given a […]

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Burke, J.R.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Burke of Wallaceburg, ON. It was reported that he was home recovering from injuries received in a flying accident while training when the twin-engine he was in crashed on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, near Cheticamp. The pilot was killed when the plane […]

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Burness William “BIll”Thorton

Burness, William Thorton

In service eighteen months. Graduated as a Paratrooper in the Air Force, and after VJ Day transferred to the Army. LAC William Burness was reported home from Toronto on a week-end leave to visit his parents. Discharged December 1946. William passed away 17 December, 2007  at the age of 82 years. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND […]

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Burniston Gordon Ross

Burniston, Gordon Ross

Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Burniston of Charing Cross Road, Chatham, ON. Gordon appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Likely he enlisted in the 2nd Kents and transferred to the RCAF. Gordon enlisted in the RCAF in April of 1942, he trained at Lachine, PQ., Fredericton NB., […]

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Burrell Donald “Don” Frank

The son of Archie and Violet Burrell of 128 Joseph St. Chatham, ON.  A former carrier with the Daily News. The brother of Headley A.  He joined the RCAF as a wireless electric mechanic. He had departed for Toronto where he will pursue a six month course at the Central Technical School.     In the service […]

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Burrell Headley A.

The son of Archie and Violet Burrell of 128 Joseph St. Chatham, ON. The brother of Donald F. Enlisted with the R.C.A.F. May 8th, 1944 The CDN 27/12/44 reported that Headley then stationed at London, ON., formally with the RCAF was now in the Army and to commence training with the Royal Canadian Artillery at […]

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Burroughs Jack A.

Burroughs, Jack A

  Enlisted in 30th Recce, Regiment, March 1943, Transferred to Air Force November 1st, 1943. In Service twenty months in Canada. Discharged November 21st 1944.

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Bushey, Frank

Reported enlisted with the the RCAF in London, as a MT mechanic. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION.

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Button, Harvey

Born in 1921. Reported to have been serving in Africa was welcomed back to Charing Cross, Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co. CDN 6/09/45.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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Button, Ross Douglas

Button, Ross Douglas FH SGT WAG R279167

    Born 4 /03/1925, in Florence, ON. the son of Rev. and Ida (nee Marshall) J. W. Button of Charing Cross. Though he was born in Florence the family moved to Putnam and finally settling at Charing Cross where his father was the Minister at the Charing Cross United Church. Ross went to the […]

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Calder, Jack

The son of Rev. A. C. and Mrs. Calder formerly the Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Chatham, ON. The father of Private F/O. F. Jack F. Calder and Lieut Philip.  Jack completed his education at the Chatham Collegiate Institute. Jack was the sports editor at the Chatham Daily News and the editorial staff of the Canadian […]

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Caldwell John Stanley

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell of Park Ave., West, Chatham. The brother of Trooper Ray Caldwell.  The CDN  18/10/43 reported that John and Stanley were both home on week-end furloughs at their parents home. John was stationed at the Toronto – Manning Pool. Served in Canada. Discharged May 13th, 1944.  

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Cammaart, Frederick “Freddy” Peter

Cammaart, Frederick “Freddy” Peter

  Born 24/02/1923 in Wallaceburg, ON. The eldest son of Peter and Lucy (Duerinck) Cammaart of 122 Lisgar St., Wallaceburg, ON.  He had a brother Alfred/Albert at home. Fredrick attended Our Lady of Help – separate School and Merici  High School. After his graduation from Merici he attended the ‘Commercial’ department of Wallaceburg High School. After […]

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Campbell C. Robert

Campbell, C. Robert

  The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of Merlin, Kent Co., ON. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Ford Motor Co., in Windsor, ON, previously employed with Libbys for seven years before moving to Windsor. Robert trained at Brandon MB., University of Toronto, Belleville and Crumlin. He was later posted […]

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Campbell R. H. S.

Campbell, R. H. S

Culver Military College two year Summer Course. In Service four and a half years. Went overseas September 1941. Spent three and a half years in England and the rest of the time was  on the Continent. Was associated with the ground crew and was promoted from LAC to Pilot Officer. Discharged October 25th, 1945.

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Campbell, Robert “Bob” Stanley

The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of Merlin, Kent Co., ON. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Ford Motor Co., in Windsor, ON, previously employed with Libby’s for seven years before moving to Windsor.   Robert trained at Brandon MB., University of Toronto, Belleville and Crumlin. He was later posted to […]

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Campbell, Robert Stanley

The Merlin Standard reported PO and Mrs. Campbell were in Merlin to visiting with relatives. He was stationed at London, ON.     LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

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