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Benedict, John E.

Reported to have lived off the 4th Concession of Chatham Grove. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict. The WN 12/08/43 was home on leave from RCAF-Centralia on a leave. While training at various RCAF training facilities he occasionally got home to visit with his parents and at times other Benedict boys home on leave, as […]

Benedict, Robert W.

Cdn. Public Relations, No.3 Public Rel. Group. The Wallceburg News reported that Pte. Benedict was on active service overseas. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Benedict, Winfred

The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict of Whitebread. A graduate of the Wallaceburg High School. The WN 16/04/42 reported that Winfred had completed his training at RCAF-Trenton and was on leave before his next posting. The Wallaceburg News of 23/04/42 reported that Winfred was on a weekend leave to visit his parents. The WN 5/02/42 reported that he […]

Reginald John served for four years in Navy and was awarded the C.V.S.M. and the Clasp. It was reported in the CDN 3/11/42(P) that he was spending a furlough with his wife and infant son, Eric, they were living in Erieau. It was the first time that Reginald met his son, who was then […]

Bennett, Clifton

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bennett of the Village of Charlemont. While he was in training, he was granted some time to go home and visit his family. During his visit to Charlemont, Clifton suffered a badly damaged toe when a stove was dropped on it. He was under medical care for most […]

Bennett, Victor K.

Reported to be stationed at Niagara Camp. The WN (date unknown), reported that L/Cpl. Bennett was stationed at Welland. He stayed with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bennett of Charlemont, on a weekend leave at least three times during his time in training. The WN 25/03/43 reported Pte Bennett of Camp Ipperwash was home on a weekend […]

Served with Kent Regiment about six months. Went overseas October 15th 1940 and was five years. Served in Italy, Sicily, France, Holland, and Germany. Promoted from Private to Sergeant. November 30th, 1945.

Benoit, Joseph “Gus” Raymond

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ubald Benoit of Northwood, ON. The husband of Edna Mary (nee Legue). Prior to his enlistment Joseph was employed at the Libby McNeil and Libby plant in Chatham. Married to Deliska, a farmer living at R. R. # 2 Bearline, Dover Twsp. MSA 703628 AC. Attestation: 14/05/1918 at London, ON. to […]

Served 3 years in the Regiment at St. Thomas. George C Beresford enlisted at Chatham on February 4th, 1916 in the 186th. Battalion C.E.F. trained at London, Camp Borden and Chatham. Private George C. Beresford received his discharge January 2nd, 1917, being medically unfit for active service.

Berry, Ray G.

The Merlin Standard 6/06/44 reported that Ray left to serve in the RCAF. He was present at the RCAF-Manning Pool – Toronto. It was reported in the Merlin Standard (date other than 1944 unknown). It had been reported that he had transferred to Assiniboia SK from the Toronto Manning Depot. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE […]

Berry, Victor “Vic”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland W. Berry. It was reported in the CDN 8/04/43 was on a weekend leave. The CDN 22/10/43 reported Vic was visiting his father in Thamesville. Thamesville Herald, January 27, 1944: Ranked Pte: “Spent the weekend with his father, Mr. R.W. Berry.” Thamesville Herald, July 19, 1944: Ranked Pte. “Arrived home yesterday from […]

Bert, Reuben C.

US Army, Doctor. The son of Robert C. and Carrie (nee Henwood) Bert. Date of Birth: 21 August, 1882 [he had an older brother who died 3/12/1884] also born in Chatham. His father was a drugest located at 18 King St., Chatham, ON. In 1901 Reuben was working for his father as a ‘drug clerk’. […]

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 […]

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.

Bickford R. “Roy” J.

Next of kin reported as Mrs. R. J. Bickford of Wheatley, ON. The WJ 15/08/40 reported he was at London, ON., when he was on leave with his family and relatives. The WJ 5/12/40 reported that Roy was at No. 12 BTC – Training Centre at Chatham. Others at No. 12 included Bill Tait, Bob Lynn, Bill White and […]

Bicum, Gordon M.D.

Regimental number: 305589. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box: 718-18, Item: 42930, PDF: B0718-S018. Born 14/01/1894 in Blenheim, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON., [noted in his Medical Exam report 3/07/18] The son of Joseph Edward and Lucinda (nee Mosey) Bicum of Sombra, Lambton Co., ON. His parents were farmers. Gordon had two younger sisters Agnes and Cora. He attended […]

Biddell J. F.

Served as a Navigator Bomb Aimer ( Navy. B.) in Canada and Newfoundland for four years and six months. The CDN 19/10/43 reported the Cpl. Biddell was flying from Newfoundland to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bailey of Windsor, his sister Shirley and his grand parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lundy.. Discharged July 21st […]

Biddell, J. “Jack” H.

Pte. Biddell was from Chatham, ON. Pte. Biddell and Pte. R. ‘Rome’ Trahan, also from Chatham, were in the same platoon when the RCR was “making up for lost time held a smoker in Italy”. The party was held in the Apennine mountains and included a supper, an Italian orchestra, and a concert by platoon artist. CDN 20/09/44 […]

Biddell, Roy C.

Born in Dresden, ON. Roy was a veteran of the Great War. Prior to 1914, Roy served in the 24th Kent Regt. He enlisted with the 91st Bn. in St. Thomas and transferred to the RCOC 186th Battalion while going overseas. He was transferred to the 18th Battalion for service in France. He was wounded […]

Private A.C. Biebuyck left Chatam for Galt March 21st,1917, leaving there April 26th, for Aldershot, N.S. He left foe England May 28th, proceeding to France July 25th, serving in the store-rooms behind the lines.

Private Bethune D. Binga acted as recruiting officer for No.2 Construction Battalion in Western Ontario, and was promoted to Corporal December 11th, 1916, retaining his rank in France. The battalion left Truro, N.S. for overseas March 28th, 1917, proceeding to France May 16th, 1917. He entered Hospital November 30th, 1917, due to sickness ans […]

The husband of Klaassiena (who passed away 4/02/15), father of Gerald Peter and Karl. Bethune passed away 30/09/03 and is buried at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON. Of 68 Duke St., Chatham, ON. Son of Bethune D. Binga and brother of Jesse C. (A117054) L/Cpl. Bethune Binga also serving overseas, of Chatham. Bethune was wounded […]

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Benedict, John E.

Benedict, Robert W.

Benedict, Winfred

Bennett Reginald John

Bennett, Clifton

Bennett, Richard James

Bennett, Victor K.

Benning W. A. Floyd

Benoit, Joseph “Gus” Raymond

Beresford George C.

Berry, Ray G.

Berry, Rita M.

Berry, Victor “Vic”

Bert, Reuben C.

Best Elmer Ray

Betts Harold C.

Bickford R. “Roy” J.

Bicum, Gordon M.D.

Biddell J. F.

Biddell, J. “Jack” H.

Biddell, Roy C.

Biddell, Ted

Biebuyck A. C.

Binga, Bethune D.

Binga, Bethune D. Jr.

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