Search Results for : 1st Depot Battalion Western Ontario Regiment

Regimental number: 3136760 Rank: SPR Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5681 – 37, Item: 532279, PDF:- B5681-SO37. Date of Birth 03/11/1895 at Highgate, Kent Co., ON.  Son of Nun Littlejohn of R. R. # 2 Highgate, Kent Co. ON. A single farmer living at the family farm. MSA 712879 AC. Place of Birth: – Highgate, Kent Co., On. (Single). […]

Regimental number: 3134092 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5709 – 15, ITEM:- 535105, PDF:- B5709-SO15.  Date of Birth 01/09/1896 at Kanturk, Ireland. Son of Edward Lodge of Thegardens, Hazelbank, Whitehouse, Belfast, Ireland. Selfast. A single farmer living at R. R. # 6 Blenheim, Kent Co.,  ON. MSA 704527 AC. No Military experience. Chatham, ON. 23/10/17- (A2).  Declaration:  Attestation: 8/05/1918 at […]

Husband of Minerva L. he was working as a teamster in Dresden, ON. Had served with the 24th Kent Regt. and Attested in Chatham 23/09/15 to the 70th Bn. William London is in the IODE Books of Remembrance at the C0-K Museum in Chatham, ON. Private William London went overseas with the 70th Battalion in […]

Private Harvey Long left Canada for England in May 1918, with an overseas draft No.11 from the 2nd Depot Battalion, B.C.  reinforcements. He proceeded to France September 12th, posted to the 29th Battalion, B.E.F.

Regimental number: 3131419. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5732 – 8, Item: 536057, PDF:- B5732-SO08. Date of Birth: 22/07/1896 at Chatham, ON. Present address: 17 Lanspary Ave., Windsor, On.  Son of Benjamin Kelly Longley (father) of of 114 Richard St., of Sarnia, ON. A single plumber living at 17 Lanspary Ave., Windsor, ON. MSA 732459 […]

Regimental number: 2010543. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5736 – 19, Item: 536214, PDF:- B5736-SO19. Date of Birth: 11/11/1885 at Blenheim, Kent Co. ON. R.R. # 2, Blenheim, ON.  Married (wife’s name not listed) they were living at 386 King St., London, ON. where Ernest was working at a millwright. Vaccinated –Yes. No Military experience. […]

Regimental number: 3140167. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5771 – 42, Item: No. 540902, PDF: B5771-S042.  Date of Birth: 30/01/1894 at Thamesville, Kent Co., ON. Present address: – Thamsville, Kent Co., MSA – DESERTAR  N of K:- Son of Emeline Matilda Lowes (mother)  of Thamesville, ON. A single railroadman living in Thamesville. MSA Defaulter. Attestation: 24/08/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. 26/08/18 – Place of […]

Regimental number: 3136792 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5771 – 58; ITEM:- 540918, PDF:- B5771-SO58.Present address: Cedar Springd, Kent Co.,  Date of Birth 23/11/1897 at Chatham, ON.  Son of Mrs. Agnes Lowes (mother) of  Cedar Springs, Kent Co., ON. A single farmer living at Cedar Springs. MSA 765651 AC. Attestation: 28/05/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. Medical Exam:- Chatham, ON. 9/11/18. (A2) – […]

Regimental number: 880655 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5776 – 44, Item: 541149, PDF:- B5776-S044. Date of Birth 03/07/1898 at Mersea Twsp. Essex Co. Enlistment at – Chatham, ON. Son of Lily Loyst of R. R. #2 Wheatley, ON. Present address – R. R. #2 at Wheatley, Kent Co.  ON. A single farmer likely living at home. […]

Regimental number: 3136797 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5777 – 1, Item: 541177 PD:- B5777-SOO1.  Date of Birth 18/09/1896 R. R. #1 Dover Centre, Kent Co. Present address: R.R. #2, Dover Centre, ON. Place of Birth: R. R. # 1 Dover Centre, Kent Co., ON.   Son of James Lozon (father)  of Dover Centre. ( single). Henry was a […]

Regimental number: 3134471 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5777 – 3, Item 541179, PDF:- Present address at R. R. #2 – Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. (Single) a farmer,. No previous Military experience at London, ON. 9/07/18 Category (A11) At  Date of Birth 29/08/1896 at Wallaceburg, ON. Son of Mary Lozon of R. R. # 2 […]

Regimental number: 3131895 Rank: SPR Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5777 – 4, Item: 541180, PDF:- B5777-S004.  Date of Birth 06/11/1891 at Wallaceburg, ON. Son of Adolphus Lozon of R. R. # 2 Beacher, (father) Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON.  A single labourer living at his father’s farm. MSA 729840 AC.  Attestation: 26/02/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. Military experience. […]

The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lozon of Wallaceburg. The brother of Alla of Detroit, Stanley of Chatham, other siblings include John William, Andrew, Patricia Jean and Arthur (POW)  Stanley enlisted in the First Kents and reached the rank of Sergt, He was honourably discharge from the Canadian army in February of […]

Regimental number: 3140110. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5778 – 20, Item: 539423, PDF:- B5778-S020. Present address: Wallaceburg –  DEFAULTER Sur. 23/07/18. Date of Birth: 02/05/1890 in Wallaceburg, ON. Son of Daniel Henry Lucas of Wallaceburg. Born in Wallaceburg, Kent Co. ON. A single chemist living in Wallaceburg. MSA Defaulter. No Military experience –  Attestation: 26/07/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. Category “E”. […]

Regimental number: 2356696. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5780 – 53, Item: 539571, PDF:- B5780-SO53.  Date of Birth: 26/06/1881 at Chatham, ON. Present Address: 310 Columbia, Detroit, Michigan. N of K: Ms. Willy Doberty (aunt) of  606 Webb Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio. Married but separated living at 310 Columbia, Detroit, Michigan, where he worked as a labourer. Vaccination. No previous Military training. Attestation: 9/05/1918 […]

Regimental number: 3139453. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5781 – 54,  Date of Birth: 28/10/1896 in Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON.MSA: 41955AC, Place  at Wallaceburg, Kent Co. ON. (single). N of Kin: Son of Mr. Frederick Lucier (father) of Wallaceburg, Kent, ON. A single farmer living in Wallaceburg. MSA 41955 AC. No previous Military training at Chatham, ON. 19/06/18 (A).  Attestation: 15/07/1918 at London, ON to […]

Regimental number: 3139454. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5781 – 61, Item: 541313, PDF:- B5781-SO61. Date of Birth: 06/11/1896 on Bear Line, Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Present address: R. R. No. 2, Bear Line, Kent Co. ON. Place of Birth: Bear Line, Kent Co., ON. (single ). Next of Kin: Mr. B. Lucier […]

Private Luff was transferred from the 91st to the 186th battalion going overseas Mar. 26, 1917. After training at Bramshott Camp he crossed to France in Aug. 1917 attached to the 18th battalion. He was killed in action Nov. 11, 1917 at Passchendaele.

Regimental number: 3136805. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5807 – 12, Item:- 539910, PDF:- B5807-SO12. Date of Birth: 26/09/1897 at Blenheim, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Mrs. Grace Pickering of R. R. #1 Charing Cross, Harwich Twsp, Kent, Co., ON.  Place of Birth: Blenheim, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co. ON. A single farmer living […]

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Served with the Black Watch in World War 1 and with the Kent Regiment M.G.

Regimental number: 3139380. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7181 – 38, Item: 168071, PDF:- B7181-SO38. Present address: Ridgetown, ON. MSA 720164 A. Place of Birth: Forest, Lambton, Co., ON.  Date of Birth: 23/04/1897 in Forest, Lambton Co., ON. Son of Gillies MacPherson of Ridgetown, ON. (father) Address of N of K:- Ridgetown, On.  A single lumber […]

Regimental number: 2768620 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7190 – 2, Item: 132870, PDF: – B7190 – SOO2.  Date of Birth 27/04/1894 at Lucknow, Bruce Co., ON.  Son of Effie MacQuaig (mother) next-of-kin of Lucknow, ON. A single  bank clerk at The Canadian Bank of Commerce,  living in Chatham, ON. MSA 704553 AC. Attestation: 18/11/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR.  Medical Exam: London, […]

Regimental number: 3137110. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5851 – 104, Date of Birth: 22/06/1897 at Tilbury, Kent Co., ON. Son of T. Mailloux of 11 Sandwich St., Walkerville, Essex Co., ON. Item: 171252, PDF: B5851-S104.  A single farmer / student living at his father’s home. No previous military training, MSA 729586 AC. Attestation: […]

Regimental number: 3137121 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6949 – 26, Item: 166197, PDF:- B6949-SO26. Date of Birth 26/09/1896 at Overy, Kent Co., ON. Son of Daniel Makey of Morpeth, ON. A single fisherman living at Morpeth, Kent Co., ON.  MSA 726006 AC. Attestation: 29/05/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. No Military experience. Medical Exam: at Ridgetown, ON  26/10/17 – Category […]

It was reported that Pte. Makey was wounded in action while serving in western Europe. BNT 27/09/43. A letter from Pte. Makey was printed in the BNT 24/01/1945 as follows: Well Leonard how are you getting along? I hope you are O. The last time I saw you I didn’t know where I was going […]

Regimental number: 3131285. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5893 – 1, Item: 197267, PDF:- B5893-SOO1.  Date of Birth: 17/02/1893 at Brantford, ON. Son of Martha Mann of 76 Richmond St., Chatham, ON. Place of Birth: Brantford, On. A single dairyman living in his mother’s home. MSA 708562 AC. Attestation: 5/01/1918 at London, ON., to 1st […]

Frank was born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan on March 31st, 1922.   The son of Michael ‘Mike’ and Margaret (nee Boyle) Manninger of James St., Blenheim, ON.,  brother of Marion Dale, Elizabeth (Grant), Ted, George, Michael, Joseph and Arthur; Frank was the last of the children to pass away. The husband of Margaret (nee Marny Yeager), the father of Michael, Mark […]

Regimental number: 3133296. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5913 – 22, Item:- 174067, PDF:- B5913-SO22. Date of Birth: 19/07/1896 at Tilbury, ON. Present address: Tilbury, ON. Son of Joseph Marchand (father) of Tilbury, (Box 244), brother of Arthur 214061:  A single farmer living at Tilbury. MSA 727932 AC. No previous Military experience. At Tilbury. ON. 30/10/18.  Declaration of Recruit – 24/04/18.   Attestation: 25/04/1918 at […]

Regimental number: 3131286. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5913 – 38, Item:- 174083, PDF:- B5913-S038. Date of Birth: 06/08/1894 at Tilbury, Kent Co., ON. Born at Tilbury, ON.  Son of Albert Marchand (father) and Mary Marchand, of  Tilbury. Drafted under Military Service Act 1917 – Class-One.  A Single farmer living in Chatham, ON. MSA 708254 AC. No Military experience.  Attestation: […]

Regimental number: 3137133. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5914 – 2, Item: 197784, PDF:- B5914-SOO2.  Date of Birth: 14/02/1896 at Tilbury, Kent Co., ON. Predent address: R. R. No. 2, at Tilbury. ON.  Son of Albert Marchand of R. R. # 2 Tilbury. A single farmer living at his father’s farm. R. R. No. 2 at Tilbury. No.  MSA 727991 […]

Henry enlisted in June of 1943 age 17 years, he trained in London, Listowel and Camp Ipperwash. It was reported that Henry had been home on a five day leave in late October of 1943 from Camp Ipperwash, as the guest of his mother and family He was wounded during the invasion of France, spending […]

Regimental number: 3134529 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5914 – 9, FV.  Class: one.  Date of Birth 23/09/1889 at Big Point, Dover, Kent Co., ON. Present address: R. R. #2 Chatham, ON. Son of Mrs. Martha Marchand (mother) of R. R. # 2 Chatham, ON. A single farmer living at his mother’s home. MSA 703630 AL. Address […]

Private Mardling went overseas with the 1st Contingent Sept. 29, 1914, training on Salisbury Plains until Feb. 1915,, when he crossed to France with the 1st Canadian battalion. He served with this unit until June 15, 1915 when he was killed in action at Givenchy.

Norman enlisted in August of 1942, trained at Camp Pettawawa, ON. after which he went overseas in March of 1943. Besides his parents he was survived by his six brothers Leo, Raymond, Earl, Morris, Lenard and Elmer in service in BC. also four sisters Mrs. Norman York of Detroit, Monica, Mildred and Marion.

Private Markey crossed to England with the 70th battalion in Apr. 1916 proceeding to France in Aug, posted to the 18th battalion. He received hospital treatment three weeks in Jan. 1917 suffering from trench feet, and after joining his unit was promoted to Corporal in Mar. 1917. Corporal Markey was killed in action May 8, […]

Regimental number: 880726. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5946 – 16, ITEM: 196607, PDF:- B5946. MD No,1 – Marsh, Wylie Harvey – 880726 – Present address: (mother) – of Dresden, ON. A farmer (single). Vaccination- Yes. Served in the 24th Kent Regt.    Date of Birth: 21/06/1898 at Thorncliffe, ON. Son of Minnie Robertson of Dresden, […]

Regimental number: 189869 Rank: LCP Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5958 – 24: Item: 196723, PDF:- B5958-SO24. Present address: Blenheim, ON.  Date of Birth 06/09/1896 at Sandwich, Essex Co., ON., Canada. Son of John Marshall of Blenheim, ON. (father). A single labourer living in Blenheim. Member of the 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: 17/01/1916 at St. Thomas, ON to 91st Bn. transferred to 186th Bn.  Apparent Age: 19 yrs. […]

Private Marshall joined the 24th Kents in 1913 and one year later received promotion to Sergeant which rank he held until his enlistment with CEF. He transferred from the 91st to the 186th battalion, received promotion to Sergeant, and went overseas with this unit Mar. 26, 1917, arriving at Liverpool Apr. 7, 1917. He trained […]

Regimental number: 19978 Rank: CPT Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5971 – 21: Item: 201258, PDF:- B5971-SO21.Born t Chatham, ON. N of K: Jeanie Martin: (mother). Accountant: (single) – Vaccination -Yes. To Active Militia (10th Batt. ) -No previous Force.     Date of Birth 21/03/1888 at Chatham, ON. Son of Jeannie Martin of Youngstown, Alberta. A single […]

Regimental number: 123065 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5984 – 9, Item: 201785, PDF: B5984-SO09.  Date of Birth 20/12/1876 at Chatham, ON. Married to Maude Martin of 134 Elizabeth, Street, Chatham. Later moved to 12 Wilson Ave., Chatham.  A baker. Attestation 2/09/1915 at London, ON. to 70th Bn. Age: 38 yrs. 8 mths., Height: 5’9 ½”, Girth: 39” , Complexion: Dark, […]

Regimental number: 3137154 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5989 – 19:  Item: 201955, PDF: – B5989-SO19. Present address: Bear Line, Kent Co., ON. Place of Birth: Kent Co. (single)  Date of Birth 03/10/1896 at Bear Line, Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of David Martin (father) of Bear Line, Dover Twsp. A single farmer likely living on the family farm. MSA 709266 AC. Category B2. […]

Born to Thomas and Emily Harriet (nee Young) Martin in Coventry, England. His father Thomas was living in Wallaceburg where Thomas Jesse was a labourer when he enlisted. Attestion: 18/01/1915 at Chatham, ON. to 33rd Bn. 17/08/15 Thomas embarked the SS Hesperian at Montreal, PQ., part of battalions 2nd draft, arriving in Liverpool, England 28/08/15 […]

Regimental number: 3139914 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6000 – 45, Item: 136698, PDF:- B6000-5045. Date of Birth 06/01/1897 in Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Henry Martin of 131 Gladstone Ave., Windsor, ON. A single bookkeeper living at his father’s home. (No Military experience to date.) Medical Exam: At London, ON. MSA 732367 […]

Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6042 – 28. Item: 203427, PDF:- 6042-SO28. Date of Birth: 27/07/1879 at St. John NB. Son of Dr. George F. and Katherine M. Matthew, of St. John NB. also listed as Next of Kin. A single bank accountant living at 116 Murray St.,Chatham, ON. Member of 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: […]

Regimental number: 3132253. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6048 – 33, Item: 199378, PDF:- B6048-SO33. Drafted under Military Service Act. 1917 – Present address: to 221 Colborne St., Chatham, ON. – CAN. MSA 719003 AC. Born at Chatham, ON (Single) – Labourer. (father) – 221 Colborne St. , Chatham, ON. “No previous Military experience. […]

Regimental number: 3137174. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6055 – 24, Item: 199643, PDF: B6055-SO24. Present address: Walaceburg, Kent Co. ON. Place of Birth: – Chatham, Kent Co. ON. (Single) farmer. N of K: William Maul (father) of Wallaceburg. ‘No Military experience. – Medical Exam: at Chatham, ON. – Date 11/10/1917 (A11) 29/05/18. Weight: […]

Regimental number: 3137175. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6056 – 44, Item: 199711, PDF: – B6056-SO44. Present  Address:- Pain Court, Kent Co. Place of Birth: – Pain Court, Kent, Co. ON. Farmer. N of K:- Mrs. Valarie Maure (wife). No previous Military experience. MSA at Chatham, ON. 2/10/1918 (A2) – Declaration: 29/05/1918. Date of Birth: […]

Regimental number: 3137176. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6058 – 12, Item: 199745, PDF: B6058 – SO12. Present address: R.R.#2., Northwood, Kent Co. ON.   Date of Birth: 13/09/1896 in Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Place of birth: Harwich Twsp., Kent Co. ON. (Single) farmer.  Son of Mrs. Ellen A. Maw of R. R. # 2 Northwood, […]

In October of 1939 Major Mawley was a company commander in the Kent Regt. M.G. CDN 21/10/39. John was the officer commanding ‘B’ Company of the Kent Regiment (Active Force) while serving in New Westminister, BC. Major Mawley had a long association with the Kent Regiment. When the Kent Regt. was mobilized for active service […]

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown). Jack would transfer to the Lincoln & Welland Regt. for service overseas. Service No: A/115620, Regiment: Lincoln and Welland Regiment, R.C.I.C. Son of James and Annabel Maxwell, of Chatham, Ontario.

Regimental number: 3131426 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6075 – 41, Item:- 200329, PDF:- B6075-SO41. Present address: 114 Ouellette, Ave: at Windsor ON.  Place of Birth: Thamesville, Kent Co. (Single) – Bookkeeper and Salesman, living at home. Date of Birth 02/07/1897 at Thamesville, ON. Son of Charles A. Mayhew (father) of  114 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, ON.  MSA 721683. […]

Served overseas from July 1943 to July 1945. Promoted to Corporal in England and reverted at own request to go to France, Received the C.V.S.M. Discharged December 15th, 1945.

Of Thamesville, ON. The CDN 21/10/44 reported that Pte. McAdams was aboard the hospital ship Lady Nelson which was returning 13 officers and 108 ‘other ranks’ who would be arriving in Toronto on 20 October, 1944. Pte. McAdams had been trained for a paratrooper until they discovered he was underage at Camp Shilo. He was successful in […]

The son of Mrs. Charles Corner of Camden. Charles enlisted in July 1942 with the Windsor Recce Battalion, trained an Dundurn, SK. and went overseas with the battalion in July 1943. He went to France in the fall of 1944 and had seen a lot of action since then. In March of 1945 his mother […]

Regimental number: 3136813. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6601 – 37, ITEM: 144772, PDF:- B6601- SO37. Date of Birth: 24/08/1896 in Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Place of Birth:- Chatham Twsp. ON. Place of Enlistment, London, ON. 1st WOR.  Son of Martin McAfrey of R. R. # 1 Wallaceburg, ON. A (single) A farmer living at the family farm. MSA 728796 AC. […]

 (Certified True Copy). Regimental number: 3132920 Rank: CPL Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6577 – 15. Item: 143990, PDF: – B6577-SO15: – Present address: Merlin, Kent Co., ON. Date of Birth 19/12/1893 at Merlin, Kent Co. ON. (Single) Telegraph Operator. (A2).  MSA 718271 AC. Attestation: 27/04/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR Transfer to CE. CDP 22/10/1917.   N of […]

Regimental number: 3138846. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6592 – 25, Item: 139637, PDF: – B6592-SO25. Present address: R. R. No. 2, Tupperville, ON. Born at Dawn Township, Tupperville (Single) farmer, N of K: (father) Date of Birth: 05/04/1897 at Tupperville, Kent Co., ON. No previous Military training at London, ON 17/06/18 (1 month […]

Regimental number(s): 313628, 1st WOR. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6602 – 51. Present address: R. R. No.2, Blenheim, Kent Co. ON. – Howard Twsp. Kent Co., ON. (single) a farmer. N of K:- Mrs. Margaret McCain (mother). 27/05/18 – Next of Kin, Address : Blenheim,  Date of Birth: 10/08/1892 in Howard Twsp., Kent […]