Search Results for : R.C.A.F.

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Ken was from Wallaceburg, ON. Son of William H. Colwell of Wallaceburg.  Before his enlistment he was employed at the Wallaceburg News. He was also a well known athlete in the Wallaceburg area playing rugby, soft ball, basketball and hockey. Ken was very interested […]

 Of 7 Elwood Ave., Chatham, ON. The husband of Marilyn Alice (nee Sheldrick) also a member of the RCAF(WD). She had been stationed at RCAF-Mont Joli, PQ where they were married. After the wedding the couple left for Calgary where PO. Compton was stationed for another month. CDN 17/06/4  Reported returning to Canada aboard the hospital ship Letitia, […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs., Douglas and Carl spent a weekend at RCAF-Fingal with their son. Married to Shirley, who returned to Fletcher after spending a weeks holiday there. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

He attended Queen Mary school in Chatham but finished his education in Leamington. He had returned to Chatham and was employed at the Chatham Glass Co. prior to his enlistment in 1941.  The brother of Frank of 40 Tecumseh Road and a sister Mrs. William Morton of William St., Chatham. Wilfred trained at Toronto, Montreal, Trenton, Mont […]

Born in 1917 at Tilbury, ON., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cottingham of Tilbury, brother of F/O David. Clare enlisted in July of 1940 and was training in Toronto in November of 1941 TT 17/11/41. Clare was stationed at RCAF Training School in St. Thomas in December of 1941 when he was home on […]

Born in 1924 the son of Mr. J. Wilfred and Mrs. Irene Coulter of Mabel St., Tilbury, ON., the brother of  W. C. ‘Bill’ R221204.  The CDN 1/05/43 reported that AC2 Coulter who was stationed at No.1 RCAF – Manning Depot had been transferred to Brandon, MB.  Carl enlisted in Windsor, ON, in February of 1943.  Training first at […]

Born 7/06/1922 on the East Branch of Chatham Gore Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Harry and Capitolia (Richardson) Courtis of Lot 21, Concession 3. Chatham Gore Twsp.; husband of Jean Victoria. (nee Mowers) Courtis, of Blenheim, Ontario, Canada. Married to Jean Victoria they had a son Edward ‘Ted’ Michael and they lived on #78 Highway east of Wallaceburg. He had […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. William “Will” Coutts of Fletcher, ON.  The husband of Jean (nee Jenner). Father of Warren, Martha (Grove), Margaret (Coutts-Cline), and Craig. CDN Obit. 23/03/15 (wife).    Trained in Montreal, January 1944 posted to Trenton January 29th, posted to Bellville and graduated as L.A.C. Posted to St. John’s Quebec and on September 7th […]

Served as mechanic, with rank of L.A.C. at Dartmouth, St. Hubert and Rockcliffe, Ottawa. Discharged October 29th, 1945.

From Tilbury, ON., son of John Cowley and Kate (Halliday). Married to Grace Uldene (Gray) on 26/02/42. David was the father of Sara, John and David.  In July of 1941 he was stationed at RCAF Montreal, PQ. TT 16/07/41. Married to Grace Uldene (Gray) on CDN 25/02/42 AC1 Cowley was training at RCAF Dartmouth NS. The marriage […]

Trained at St. Thomas and Toronto. Promoted to the rank of Corporal. In March of 1942 Clifford was stationed at RCAF Manning Depot – Toronto. It was reported that Clifford and his wife Isabel were in Chatham spend some time with their parents in March 1942. CDN 20/03/42 Discharged March 1946.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Potter Coyle (Mrs. is the former Marjorie June Norswothy). He also had a brother Scott.   The CDN 3/09/43 (P), reported that Gavin received his “Wings’ at RCAF-CentrallIa. Also in attendance was his son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Morsworthy and brother Scott.  LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact […]

Born in 1919, the son of Chester and Mabel (nee Hand), the brother of  Edna. The husband of Alta (nee Slater). The father of Joyce (Larsh). After the war he farmed. Cecil passed away 20 May, 2000 at the age of 81 years.   Internment in Trinity Cemetery, Palmyra, ON. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact […]

Born 25/04/1921 in Chatham, ON. the daughter of Milton and Rose Crewe. The sister of Harry, George, Robert (KIA with RCAF) Mabel (Green) and Dorothy (Towes). Enlisted with the RCAF and trained as a code interpreter. 

Born 14 January, 1918. The son of Mr. Dexter and Mrs. Nora E. (nee Mervin) Crewe of Merlin.  The brother of Elizabeth, Helen and Herbon Crewe of Merlin. Glen married Marjorie E.  (nee Longfield) (1923 – 1974).  The father of Douglas (died 1965), Robert and Patricia (Charbonneau).  Glen and his family operated a commercial fishery on Lake […]

Born 27/04/1924, the son of Lloyd E. and Florence M. (nee Cleveland), the brother of Charles (Army), Richard (RCAF), Marie (Thwaites) and Louise (Hewson) The husband of Eleanor Victoria (nee Bush). The father of Jane (Rumble), Judith (Girty) and Curtis. John would pass away in February, 1988 interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley, ON. The Merlin Standard 17/03/44 reported John spent a week-end with his […]

Born 11/10/1922, the son of Lloyd E. and Florence M. (nee Cleveland), the brother of Charles (Army), John (RCAF), Marie (Thwaites) and Louise (Hewson). The husband of Arlene (nee Hunter) of London, ON. They had a daughter Heather. An excellent pilot, he was made an instructor stationed at MacDonald, MB., also stationed in Ontario and […]

Served in Canada. It was reported that LAC Cripps and a friend LAC Sinton spent a weekend leave at the home of Mrs. Ernest Cripps on Gladstone Avenue, Chatham. CDN 29/08/42.  The CDN 8/05/43 reported LAC Cripps had arrived  at Chatham from RCAF Trenton to spent a week-end furlough with his mother at her home on Gladstone Avenue, Chatham. […]