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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 […]

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 […]

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, Rita M. AW1. W308689 RCAF. Honourably discharged in January 1945 after two years sevice. CDN 7/05/45.

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 […]

 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’. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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     […]

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 […]

Sgt. Biddell was reported spending his furlough at his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lundy of Barth St., Chatham, ON. CDN 21/12/44.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam W. Bird of Port Alma; later called Merlin. Prior to enlistment, he worked in Leamington. Maurice Bird was married to Ruth and was living at 230 King St., Wallaceburg and they had a son named Terry. Maurice joined the 1st Kent Regiment in August of 1940, did his […]

The WN 30/12/43 reported that William was stationed in Edmonton, AB. He married Mary (nee Moore), they were married on Christmas Morning 1943.  William was reported stationed at HMCS Chippewa, Winnipeg MB. WN27/01/44. The WN 1944. reported that the RCN have granted him an honourable discharge from service. He would return to Wallaceburg as Constable. […]