McCallum, Ivan L.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen McCallum of Lot 24, Concession 4, Chatham, Gore.  Ivan was born on that site. Ivan attended the district public school. He had two brothers Gordon and Sgt. Arthur McCallum of the Wallaceburg Police. Next of kin listed as Mrs. D. McCallum of 514 Emily St. Wallaceburg, ON.  This […]

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McCalmot, Alexander

Private McCalmot went overseas with the 186th battalion Mar. 26 1917 training at Bramshott until Sept. 6, when he proceeded to France attached to the 18th battalion. He received gunshot wounds in the right arm, causing compound fracture, June 11, which resulted in his death a very short time later.

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McCamus, William Roswell

McCamus, William Roswell A

Regimental Number: 337953. The son of Methodist Pastor Rev. McCamus and his wife of Blenheim, ON. DOB:- 1/11/1891. RG150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6612-22. Item: 141189. PDF:- B6612-SO22. Unit 67th Depot Battery. Item: 141189. Present Address: #55 – Charles St. West, Toronto. Born at Fenelon Falls, ON. , Canada. N OF K: Kate McCamus – Canada. Next of Kin: Blenheim, […]

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McCarron Gerald Charles Myles

Regimental number: 3137723 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6616 – 36, Item: 137893, PDF:- B6616-5036.  Date of Birth 28/02/1894 at Wallaceburg, ON. Son of Andrew McCarron (father) of Wallaceburg, ON. Present address: Box 193, Wallaceburg, Kent Co. ON. A single sugar boiler living in Wallaceburg. MSA 741118 AC. Attestation: 11/06/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. Enlistment Date: 6/06/18 – 1st WOR. N of K – Andrew […]

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McCarron, Harold D.

The WN 23/03/44 reported that Sgt. McCarron was serving on ‘active duty’. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.  

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McCart Lawrence “Larry” J.

McCart, Lawrence Larry

The son of Mrs. Louise McCart of 196 Raleigh St., Chatham, ON.  Married to Mrs. Gladys Mae, McCart and father of a daughter also living at 196 Raleigh St., Chatham, ON. Lawrence was also the brother of five sisters. Lawrence enlisted with the First Kent’s in August of 1940 as a member of “A” company […]

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McCarty, John

McCarty, John A

Pte. John McCarty served as a volunteer for some time. Pte. John McCarty was transferred from Chatham to Wolseley Barracks Hospital, London, thence to Freeport Sanatorium, Kitchener for six months treatment, returning to his home in October pending discharge. Pte. John McCarty received his honorable discharge November 30th, 1917, being unfit for military service.

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McCathern William James

Regimental number: 3057566 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6627 – 7, ITEM: 137984, PDF: B6627-SOO7.   Date of Birth 04/07/1888 at Chatham, ON. Son of William McCarthern of Chatham, ON. Place of Birth: Chatham, ON.  A single farmer living in Chatham. Medical Exam: Kingston, ON.  MSA PR 560599. Attestation: 27/03/1918 at Kingston, ON to 1st EOR transferred to 44th Bn. Apparent Age: 29  yrs. 8 mths., […]

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McClellan Burt Arlo

Regimental number: 3134365. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7058 – 45, Item: 159205, PDF:- B7058-SO45. Date of Birth: 16/09/1898 at Chatham, ON. Son of Charles McClellan (FATHER) of Wheatley, Kent Co., ON. A single student living in Wheatley. MSA 19A75144.  Attestation: 6/14/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. “ No Military experience”. A11X.  Declaration:- Burt Arlo McClellan – 14/06/18. Apparent Age: […]

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McClinton John William

Regimental number: 4001529. DOB:- 23/09/1895.  Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6634 – 9,  Date of Birth: 23/09/1895 in Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. Kent Co., ON. Place of Birth – Wallaceburg, Kent Co. , ON.  Son of Mrs. Jennie McClinton of Wallaceburg. Enlistment Date:- 14/05/18 at Toronto, ON. Item: 138282, PDF:- B6634-S009.  A single brass worker living in Wallaceburg. […]

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McColl Hugh John

Regimental number: 880108 Pte. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6604 – 25, Item: 140020, PDF: -B6604-SO25.   Date of Birth: 06/03/1897 in Elgin Co., the son of Annie Nash of Bothwell, Kent Co., ON. Age: 18 yrs. 2 mths., Height: 5’ 10”, Girth: 35”, Complexion: Cline, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Black, Weight: 147 #,  Medical: 23,1916 “Fit”.     Hugh […]

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McCorvie P.

Private McCorvie enlisted in May 1915 with the 56th Infantry Battalion at Calgary, AB. After training two months at Source Camp, he was drafted overseas July 5, and attached to the 30th Reserve Battalion, Shornecliffe. On Oct. 13, he was sent to France with reinforcements for the 5th battalion and employed as Runner. After eight months […]

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McCorvie, Charles Ray

McCorvie, Charles Ray A

Born in Chatham, ON., the son of John and Maggie (nee McLaren) McCorvie, his father was a merchant.  Dr. McCorvie was a self employed Physician living at 216 Oakland Drive, Meridian, Ingram, Michigan. In the 1930 and 1940 census he was married and had a wife and a son living in Meridian, Michigan. His Next […]

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McCready Nathaniel

Regimental number: 3136863 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6667 – 31, Item: 142976 CEF, PDF:-B6667-S031.  Date of Birth 18/11/1897 at Beacher, Lambton Co., ON. Place of Birth: Beacher, Lambton Co., ON. Son of Samuel McCready of R. R. # 7 Thamesville, ON. (father) A single farmer living on his father’s farm. MSA 709457 AC. Enlistment Date: […]

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McDermand S. /S.C.

Private McDermand went overseas Oct. 1 1916, proceeding to France in March. In May he was severely wounded, and returned to England for treatment, joining his unit in France Nov. 5 He was again wounded Nov. 12 but remained on duty. Dec. 12 1917, while holding the first lines, he was killed in aciton by […]

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McDermid William Maxwell

Regimental number: 3136870. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6691 – 49,   Date of Birth: 31/07/1896 at Ackford, Middlesex Co., ON. Item: 143333, CEF, PDF: B6691-SO49. Enlistment date: 28/05/18 – Unit: MD. 1ST Despot Batt. WOR. Son of Theodore McDermid of R. R. # 2 Tupperville, Kent Co., ON. (father) A single farmer living on his father’s farm. MSA 7055647 AC. Attestation: 28/05/1918 at […]

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McDiarmid John Serson

Regimental number: 3136873. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6689 – 47. Item: 143333, PDF: – B6691-S049.  Date of Birth: 09/02/1897 at Ridgetown, Howard Twsp., Kent Co., ON.  Place of Birth: – Ridgetown, Kent Co. ON. Son of Mrs. Elizs Jane McDiarmid of R. R. # 1, 1st WOR. Ridgetown .  No. Item: 142741, PDF: – B6689-SO47, Ridgetown . A single […]

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McDonald Charles Arnold

Regimental number: 3136876,: Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6706 – 62: Item: 147211, PDF:- B6706-S062. R. R. # 4 at Dresden, On.  Date of Birth: 11/12/1897 in Dawn Twsp., Lambton Co., ON. Son of John Norman McDonald of R. R. # 4 Dresden, ON. Place of Birth: – Dawn Twsp. at Lambton, Co., ON.    A single farmer […]

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McDonald Claude Mills

Regimental number: 3139456. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6708 – 20, Item: No. 145281, PDF:- B6708-SO20. Date of Birth: 17/04/1896 at Mitchell’s Bay, Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Daniel McDonald of R. R. # 1 Turnerville, Kent Co., ON. A single farmer living at his father’s farm. MSA 708182 AC. Attestation: 15/07/1918 at […]

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McDonald Donald Maurice

McDonald, Donald Maurice

The son of Mrs. C. McDonald of Taylor Ave., Chatham, ON. He attended Taylor Ave. Public School and the Chatham Vocational School Prior to the war Don was employed at the International Harvester Co.   Served in Canada with the Kents from October 1940 to May 1942. Transferred from the Kent Regt. [unkown] to go overseas. […]

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McDonald Gordon

Regimental number: 3136885. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6725 – 13, Item: 147336, PDF: – B6725-S013. Oil Springs, ON. Date of Birth: 22/05/1896 at Oil Springs, Lambton Co., ON. Enlistment Date: 14/05/18 at London, ON. 1st Dep. Batt. WOR.  Son of William McDonald of Thamesville, ON. A single farmer living in Thamesville, Kent Co., ON. MSA 727579 AC. Attestation: 14/05/1918 […]

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McDonald James Clinton

Regimental number: 3136889 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6733 – 19, Item: 146876, PDF:- B6733-SO19. Present address: Thamesville, Kent Co., ON. (727490)   Date of Birth 08/09/1896 at Thamesville, Kent, ON. Son of Randel McDonald of Thamesville. (father) A single farmer living at Thamesville.  MSA 727490 AC. Attestation: 27/05/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR.  Medical Exam:- Exam […]

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McDonald Stuart Rexford

Regimental number: 3139656, Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6763 – 54. Item: 149931, PDF:- B6763-SO54. Present Address: R. R. #2 – Muirkirk, Kent Co. Date of Birth: 10/02/1894 in Alborough Twsp., Elgin Co., ON. Place of Birth: – Alborough Son of Roderick McDonald (father) of R. R. # 2 Muirkirk, Orford Twsp., Kent Co., […]

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McDonald, Gordon Morrell

McDonald, Gordon Morrell A

Was a member of the 24th Kent Regiment for some time. After being enlisted in the Medical Corps at Chatham, Ontario September 3rd, 1915 ,  Girdon McDonald was transferred to London, Ontario to the 33rd Battalion C.E.F. and sailed to England February 1916. He was trained at Shorncliffe, St. Martins Plains, and West Sandling Camps and then transferred […]

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McDonald, Leland “Lee” Scobbie

Regimental Number: 3038997. 1st Central On. Regt. – E Coy.  DOB: 4/02/1897 at Orillia, ON., Simcoe County, he is also a DOB of: 4/02/1890. The son of Donald and Margaret (nee Scobbie) at 100 Lacroix, Chatham, ON. MSA # 816275. A Telegraph Operator. His N of K Harriett McDonald (Wife) nee Goodlad of 135 Selkirk St., […]

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McDonnell, William

McDonnell, William A

Bandsman William McDonnell transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion, going overseas in March 1917. In England he was again transferred to the Canadian Engineers, being stationed at the C.E.T.D. Shoreham.

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McDougall Arthur Laten

Regimental number: 3136908 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6781 – 36, Present address: R.R. # No. 4 – Blenheim, ON. Born at Blenheim, Kent Co., ON. (single)  Date of Birth 11/08/1896 at Blenheim, ON. Son of Alexander McDougall (father) of R. R. #4 Blenheim. A single farmer living at home. MSA 704484 AC.  No previous Military experience – at Chatham, ON 13/10/1917 (A11) […]

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McDougall Floren Llewellyn

Regimental number: 3136911 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6784 – 30. Present sddress:- R.R.# 2, Ridgetown, Kent Co., ON. Date of Birth. Born  at 22/02/1895 at Thamesville, Kent Co., ON. (single)  Son of William McDougall (father) of R. R. # 2 Ridgetown, ON. A single farmer living at his father’s farm. No previous Military […]

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McDougall J. C.

Private McDougall left for overseas with the 229th battalion Apr. 8, 1917, proceeding to France Sept. 9, transferring to the 46th Canadian Battalion. He went over the top first Oct. 22, 1917, serving continuously until about Sept. 7, 1918, when he entered training school for Machine Gun duty. He  rejoined his unit Sept. 21, 1918 […]

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McDougall, Ross L.

MCDOUGALL, Ross

Arrived in Chatham from overseas duty Aug 8, 1945. CDN 08/08/45 Discharged August 13th, 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.   

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McEachran Neil Archie

Regimental number: 3132973 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6799 – 9, – Item: No. 150666, PDF:- B6799 – S009. Present address: Mull, Kent Co., R. R. No. 1. Date of Birth 23/06/1897 at Mull, Kent Co., ON. Place of Birth: 23/06/1897. Place of Birth: Mull, Kent Co., ON. (single) Farmer. Son of Joseph McEachran of R. R. #1 Mull. (father).  A single farmer living […]

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McEwan, James Gordon

McEwan, J. G.

James enlisted in July 1942 with the 30th Reconnaissance Unit and trained in Canada until July 1943 when he went overseas.  Once overseas he transferred to the Western Ontario Infantry Unit.  He served in England, Holland and Belgium. Wounded in action by a bomb resulting in shrapnel wound to his foot, which resulted in his […]

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McFadden Bruce

Regimental number: 3136923. (1st WOR) Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6810 – 17, Item: 151019, PDF: – B6810 -SO17. Present address – Tupperville, Kent Co., ON.   Date of Birth: 06/11/1894 at Tupperville, Kent Co., ON. (Single) – Farmer.  Son of Thomas McFadden (Father) Tupperville. A single farmer living in Tupperville. No Military training at Chatham, ON 10/11/17 (A2)  MSA 728744 AC. Attestation: 28/05/1918 at […]

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McFadden Hugh ‘Hughie’

MCFADDEN, Hugh

  Born 9/09/1924 in Camden Twsp., the son of Hugh and Dolly McFadden, brother of Hazel (Somber), Betty (Camden), June (Harris), Bob (twin of Betty), Jim and Roy who also served in the Army originally of Tupperville, Ontario.  Prior to his enlistment he ws employed in farm work.    Hugh joined the merchant marine when he was too […]

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McFadden Roy Delmore

Regimental number: 3136924 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6812 – 52, Item: 151165, PDF:- B6812-SO52. Place of Birth: Turnerville, Kent Co. ON. Date of Birth 18/08/1896 at Turnerville, Kent Co., ON. Son of Andrew McFadden of  R. R. # 2 Turnerville. A single farmer living in Tupperville. MSA 728811. Enlistment – London, ON. 1st WOR –  Attestation: 28/05/1918 at London, ON to […]

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McFadden Walter Leslie

Regimental number: 3136925. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6813 – 16, Place of Birth:- Essex Township, Essex Co., ON. Enlistment 28/05/18 at London, ON – 1st Depot Batt. – WOR. Item:- No.- 151182, PDF: B6813-SO16 – Present: R. R. #1 – Dresden, ON. – Place of Birth – Essex Tp. Essex Co. ON. (Single) Farmer. Date […]

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McFadden, John

Private John McFadden trained with the 186th Battalion until October 16th, 1916, when he was discharged as medically unfit. He re-enlisted February 6th, 1917, with the 256th Railway Construction Battalion going overseas with this unit, but after five weeks in France he was returned to England, thence to Canada in December 1917, being unfit for […]

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McFarlane Daniel

Regimental number: 3130293. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6816 – 49: Date of Birth: Item: No. 151378, PDF: B6816-SO49.   17/10/1886 at Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON. N of K: Mrs. Richard J. Day (sister) of Kincaid, SASK. 1st Bn. WOR.  A single farmer living at R. R. # 5 Chatham, Kent Co.  Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Place of Birth: Dover Twsp. MSA – Unreadable. […]

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McGarvin, Michael J.

McGarvin, Michael J. A

Private Michael J. McGarvin left for overseas with the 173rd Battalion in November 1916, arriving in England November 20th, 1916. He proceeded to France, transferring to the Canadian Forestry Corps where he received promotion to Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Quartermaster Sergeant, and was granted a commission as Lieutenant August 6th, 1918. He served continuously until […]

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McGillivery James Duncan

Regimental number: 3136939. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6840 – 57.Item: 152626, PDF:- B6840-SO57. Date of Birth: 15/09/1896 in Zone Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Place of Birth:- Zone Twsp., Kent Co. – at London, ON 1st Depot Batt. – WOR.   Son of Farquhar McGillivery of R. R. # 2 Florence, ON. Born at Tp. – Kent Co. […]

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McGinnis William

McGinnis, William

Served in Canada, at various points, with the Kent Regiment. promoted to Corporal. Discharged January 5th, 1946.

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McGregor Alvin James

Regimental number: 3138850 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6858 – 41. Item: 149144 -CEF., PDF: – B6858-S041. Place of Birth: Dover Twsp, ON. Enlistment – 1st Depot Batt.WOR.    Date of Birth 17/04/1895 at Dover Twsp. Place of Birth: Dover Twsp , Kent Co., ON. Married and living at R. R. # 1 Chatham, ON. Present address: […]

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McGregor, Chester Brock

From Chatham, ON. It was reported that Lieut. Col. W. Grant Thomson had promoted ‘Provisional 2nd Lieut. McGregor the regular strength of the 2nd Kents. CDN 5/06/42.

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McGuire John Lanson

Regimental number: 3133309. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6872 – 14. Born at Dresden, Kent Co. ON. Enlistment at London, ON. Date of Birth: 06/03/1897 at Dresden, ON. 1ST WOR – Ontario Regt. Item: 154148. PDF:- B 6872- SO14. Present address: R.R. #1 Aylmer, ON.  Place of Birth: Dresden, Kent  Co., ON. No previous Military experience – […]

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McIntosh John Roderick

Regimental number: 3139458 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6898 – 2, Item: 155260, CEF: – PDF- B6898-S002. Date of Birth 07/08/1896 at Bridgeburg, Welland Co., ON.  Son of Lena McIntosh of  Niagara Falls, On. Living at 70 Elizabeth St., Chatham, ON.  Date of Enlistment at:- 15-7/1918, at London, ON. – An Office clerk. MSA 707993 AC. Unit: 1st Depot Batt. WOR.   Attestation: […]

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McIntyre Douglas William

McIntyre, Douglas William

    Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McIntyre of King Street West, Chatham.  He had a younger brother, Capt. Donald James (MiD) RCE, in November of 1945 he had been repatriated to Wallaceburg  after suffering injuries on the western front. His sister LAW Jean was serving with the RCAF(WD) stationed at Centralia, ON. Douglas married […]

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McIntyre Frederick Austin

McIntyre, Frederick Austin

The son of Wesley and Margaret  McIntyre of Chatham, ON. Wesley had served in the Great War and was serving in the Provost Corp. He had returned after three years service in June of 1944. The brother of four sisters Mrs. Robert Bridges, Mrs. George Fiveash, both woman’s husband had been killed in action, Jean […]

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McIntyre J. W.

Private McIntyre left for overseas three weeks after enlistment training with the 8th Reserve Battalion in England. He proceeded to France May 11, 1918, drafted to the 54th Canadians. Soon after his arrival in France he contracted trench fever and was confined to hospital for six weeks. He rejoined his unit and during an attack […]

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McIntyre, Wesley

McIntyre, Wesley A

Pte. Wesley McIntyre went overseas March 26th, 1917, proceeding to France August 25, 1917, attached to the 18th Battalion, Machine Gun Section, and later transferring to the 2nd Canadian Machine Gun Battalion, “F” Battery.

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McKaig Russell William

Regimental number: 401588 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6917 – 31, Item: 164069, PDF:- B6917- S031. Born at Wallaceburg, ON. – N of K:- William McKaig. At Wallaceburg,  A motor mechanic.(Single) Vaccination: – Yes. R.C.R’s –  Date of Birth 30/08/1895 at Wallaceburg, ON. Son of William, McKaig of Wallaceburg. A motor mechanic, member of 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: 2/03/1915 […]

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McKay John Wilfred

Regimental number: 3139459 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6932 – 40, Item: 159551, PDF: – B6932-SO40. Present address: – R.R. #2, Murkirk, Kent Co. ON. (72630AC) Place of Birth: Birth: Muirkirk, Kent Co., )N. (farmer) N of K:- Mr. John McKay (father) – R.R. # 2, Muirkirk, Kent Co. ON. – Chatham, 18/06/1918.  Date of Birth […]

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McKay Morley

Regimental number: 3137560. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6934 – 24. Item: 165873 – CEF. PDF: B6934-SO24. Present address: at Dresden, Kent Co. ON, Township of Camben, Dresden, ON, (single) – Machinest. – N of K:- Bethnel McKay (father) at Dresden, ON. – Bethnel McKay (father) at Dresden, ON. – No previous Military experience […]

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McKeough William Stewart

McKEOUGH, William Stewart Major

Major, 18th Bn. CEF. Of Chatham, ON. Son of W. E. and M. A. McKeough, of 483, King St. West, Chatham, Ontario. Date of Birth: 2/09/1893. RG 150, Accession 1992/166, Box: 6987-8, Item: 157331, PDF:- B6987, SO08. Chatham, ON. A student at Univ. of Toronto. Single. Served in the 24th Kent Regt. for 6 years.   Attestation: William Stewart, […]

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McKeough, George Grant

McKeough, George Grant A

Lieutenant George Grant McKeough took out his commission in the Infantry at London, Ontario. Lieutenant George Grant McKeough trained in Chatham and Camp Borden with the 186th Battalion, and left London, Ontario, with a draft from the Western Ontario Regiment December 14th, 1917, arriving at Bramshott Camp January 1st, 1918. He transferred to the Royal […]

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McKernan, John ‘Jack’ L. Jr.

MCKERNAN, John Jr

  Of Dresden, ON. Son of John ‘Jack’ and Eva May (nee Wells) McKernan, of Lake Shore Road, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The CDN Sep. 44 reported that John was born in Windsor, ON. but spent the greater part of his life in Dresden. He attended public school and continuation school in Dresden.Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Wallaceburg Brass […]

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McKerracher Leigh Walter

Regimental number: 3139460 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6989 – 37, Item: 160698, PDF:- B6989-SO37. Present address: Northwood – R. R. #3 ON. Place of Birth:  Date of Birth 27/05/1896 at Howard Twsp., Kent Co., ON.( single) Son of Mrs. Ida Jessie McKerracher of of R. R. # 3 Northwood, Kent Co., at Chatham, ON. A […]

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McKerracher, John Burgess

McKerracher, John B. A

  Regimental number: 21648, Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6989-36, Item No. 160697, PDF: B698-S036. Date of Birth: 4/11/1891 at Wabash, Kent Co., ON. A single farmer. The son of Sarah McKerracher of Wabash / R.R. #7, Thamseville, Kent Co. ON. Attestation: 23/09/1914 at Valcartier, PQ., age 22 years, 9 months, 5’ 71/2 ”, […]

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McKerracher, William

McKerracher, William A

Private William McKerracher went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, and after training at Bramshott, proceeded to France in August 1917, attached to the 18th Battalion.  

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McKerricher Earl King

Regimental number: 3139310. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6989 – 53, Item: 160714, PDF: B6989-SO53 – R. R. # 1, Highgate, Kent Co.. ON. Place of Birt: Chatham Twsp., Kent Co. ON. (single) farmer – Son of Isaiah McKerricher of R. R. # 1 Highgate, Kent Co., ON. A single farmer living at his […]

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McKillop John Christopher

Regimental number: 3134063 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6992 – 17, Item: 1574/54, PDF:- B6992-SO17. R. R. NO.1, Wallacburg, Kent, Co. ON. Place of Birth: Wallacetown, Elgin Co. ON (single) Farmer, N of K: Mr. Alec KcKillop. (father) R.R. No. 1 Wallacetown, Elgin Co. ON – No previous Military experience. MSA – London, ON. […]

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McKinlay James Franklin

Regimental number: 3139461 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6994 – 20. Item: 160861, PDF: -B6994-S020. Present address: R.R. #2. Blenheim: R.R. #2 Blenheim, Kent Co. ON.  Date of Birth: 01/10/1897 at Morpeth, ON. Son of James McKinley of R. R. # 2 Blenheim, ON. Place of Birth: Morpeth, Kent Co. ON, R. R. #2 Blenheim, ON […]

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McKinlay, Duncan

McKinlay, Duncan A

Private Duncan McKinlay trained at Niagra-on-the-Lake and was promoted to Corporal. In February 1919, he was sent to the Internment Camp, Kapuskasing, New Ontario, on guard duty. Discharged Oct 31 1919 due to demobilization.

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McKinlay, Robert

Private Robert McKinlay trained with the 91st Battalion; was transferred to the 186th Battalion and discharged as medically unfit. Private Robert McKinlay received his discharge September 25th, 1916, being medically unfit for active service.

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McKishnie, Franklin Murray

Son of Frank and Elizabeth McKishnie, of Robertson Ave., Chatham, ON. The husband of Mary McKishnie, of Chatham. Murray had attended the Erieau public school before the family moved to Chatham, then to Central School and the Chatham Collegiate Institute. For a time before he enlisted he was employed by the Shell Oil Co. Murray was […]

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McKnight, Clarence ‘Ken’ Harold

The son of Herman Whitfield and Sarah ‘Jane’ (nee Douglas) McKnight. Born in Wallaceburg, ON., 27/06/1920.  He attended Central Public School and Wallaceburg High School.  The brother of Alvin Douglas A49787 and Gordon Floyd A103214. The WN 30/04/42 reported that Clarence was stationed at Woodstock, ON when he was home on a ‘few days leave’ […]

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McLachlan, Archibald Hugh

McLachlan, Archibald Hugh A

Pte. Archibald Hugh McLachlan went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, and after a short training at Bramshott, proceeded to France, transferring to the 18th Battalion. November 9th, 1917, he received gunshot wounds in the head, and after Hospital treatment returned to the trenches.

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McLaren Daniel

Regimental number: 3134489 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7014 – 49, Born at Bothwell, Kent Co. ON. Date of Birth 30/03/1890 at Bothwell, ON. Son of Fannie McLaren of Bothwell, ON. A postal clerk. MSA, 705098 AC. Attestation: 16/07/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR – transferred to CE. 1st Batt. WOR – Item: 157663, PDF:- B7014-SO49. (705085). Born […]

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McLaren John ‘Jack’ William

McLaren, John William

First Kent Regt. Pte. Jack Mclaren enlisted in 14 August, 1940 with the Kents. of the First Kent Regt. and L/Cpl. Baker and were reported home on a furlough from New Westminister, BC. CDN 21/08/42. Jack was a former employee of the Chatham Daily News. In November of 1942 he received his corporal stripes. Served in Canada. Promoted […]

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McLarty Owen Lee

Regimental number: 2356798 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7020 – 10, Place of Birth: Ridgetown, Kent Co. At London, ON. – Unit: 1sr Depot: Batt. WOR. Item: 157842 – with PDF: – B7020-SO10. Date of Birth 01/05/1898 at Ridgetown, ON. Son of James McLarty of Ridgetown, Kent, Co., ON. A single farmer living at […]

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McLarty, Donald C. Logan

The son of John and Elizabeth McLarty. Husband of Gwen; father of Mary (Douglas) and Jane (Macdonald). Donald passed away Wednesday, 22/07/2015 at home in his 92nd year, internment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON. CDN-Obit 23/07/15

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McLean, Garnet Charles

McLean, Garnet Charles A

Pte. Garnet C. McLean left for overseas with the 186th Battalion March 28th, 1917 and after training at Bramshott, he proceeded to France August 26th, 1917, attached to the 18th Battalion. He was admitted to Hospital November 14th, 1917, with trench feet, and was discharged from Hospital December 26th, 1917. He was wounded in the […]

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McLean, Robert Colon

McLean, Robert Colon A

Private Robert C McLean enlisted at London June 6th 1918 in 1st Depot Batt Western Ontario Regt and trained at Carling Heights. Discharged at London Jan 21 1919 due to demobilization.

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McLennan Angus

Regimental number: 3134447 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7066 – 8. Item: No. 156086, PDF:- B7066-S008. Date of Birth 27/11/1895 at Dover Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Alice McLennan of 64 Dover St., Chatham, ON. Place of Birth: Dover St., Chatham, ON.   A single assistant miller,  Living at 58 Dover St., Chatham, ON. No previous […]

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McMillan, James Edward

Private James E. McMillan transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion training with this battalion until just prior to going overseas when he deserted.

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McMullen James Thomas

McMullen, James Thomas

The son of Mrs. James McMullen of Thames St., Chatham, ON. Training in London, ON., James had a week-end leave to visit his family in October, 1942. CDN 5/10/42. The son of Mrs. Ursula and James McMullen  (a veteran of WWI) living at 235 Thames St., Chatham, ON. Pte. McMullen had four brothers and five sisters. […]

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McNairney Norman Charles

McNairney, Norman Charles

Born about 1922 [email 12/08/18 P. Mannella]. Went overseas September 1942 attached to the Essex Scottish Regiment. Norman passed away 21 December, 1979 at the age of 79 years old.  

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McNaughton William

Regimental number: 3135303 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7145 – 8. Place of Birth: – Wallaceburg, Kent , Co. ON. Date of Birth 13/05/1893 at Wallaceburg, Enlistment: 10/05/18. Item: – 133736, PDF: – B7145-S008. Present address: at Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. (739762AC) 24 yrs. 7 mos. Weight: 130#, Height: 5’ 4 ½.  Place of Birth – Ridgetown, Kent […]

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McNaughton, Coll

McNaughton, Coll A

Regimental number: 3132846 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7142 – 37: Item: 169576, PDF:- B7142-SO37. Present address: R. R. # 1, Turnerville, ON. (708047AC). Date of Birth 24/01/1896 at Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON. (single) Farmer. Son of Mrs. Isabella McNaughton of  R. R. #1 Turnerville, ON. (mother) A farmer. No military experience. At London, ON MSA […]

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McNeil Daniel

Regimental number: 3137069. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7149 – 13. Date of Birth: 02/05/1895 at Marine City, Michigan, USA. Son of Hugh McNeil of Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. A single miller living in Wallaceburg. MSA 729720 AC. Attestation: 28/05/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR.  Item – No . 132139, PDF:- B7149-S013. Present address: Wallaceburg, Kent Co. […]

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McNeilage William R.

Regimental number: 3137072 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7160 – 7,  Date of Birth 31/07/1897 at Eberts, Kent Co. Enlisted at London, ON. to 1st Depot. – Batt., WOR. Item: 133958. Can. Can. – Exp. Force – PDF: B7160 – SO07. (709974 AC,) (single) A farmer – N of K :- Son of Jannette McNeilage (mother) of Eberts, ON. A single farmer living in Eberts. MSA […]

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McPhail Joseph Hugh

Regimental number: 3133707. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7169 – 45,  Date of Birth: 31/12/1894 at Eberts, Kent Co., ON.  Married to Willa Frances, they were living at 329 Rattle St., London, ON. where he was a fireman. Place of Birth: Euart, Kent, C0. ON. Enlisted at London, ON 1st Depot Batt., WOR – RG 150   No MSA […]

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McPhail Orval Keith

Regimental number: 3137076. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7170 – 25, Place of Birth: At Bothwell, Lambton, Co., ON. Enlistment Date:- 28/05/1918 – at London, ON. – 1st Depot Batt., WOR. Item: No. 167697, PDF:- B7170-SO 25. Date of Birth: 12/04/1895 at Bothwell, Kent Co., ON. Present address: R.R. # 2, Bothwell, ON. Place […]

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McPherson Archie Morris

Regimental number: 3132875 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7178 – 23, Place of Birth: Renwick, Kent Co., ON. Enlistment: London, ON. Unit: 1MD. 1st Depot Batt., WOR. Item: 134823, CEF. PDF: – B7178 – SO23. Present address: 128 Victoria Road, Walkerville, ON, (single) Electrician by trade. Mrs. Gertrude, McPherson (mother). No previous Military experience. At London, ON. […]

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McPherson Charles David

Served overseas twenty-eight months, in Italy, Africa, Holland, France, Germany and Belgium. Attached to the Signal Corps. Discharged February 7th, 1946.

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McPherson Stayner

Regimental number: 3131311. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7187 – 23 Date of Birth: 26/08/1897, Windsor, ON. Son of William McPherson (father) of  25 King St. East., Chatham, ON. Present  Address: 136 Harvey St., Chatham. Born at Windsor. No previous experimental –    A single chauffer living at 130 Harvey St., Chatham. MSA 719039 AC. Attestation: 5/01/1918 at […]

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McPherson, Douglas Alexander

The son of Mrs. Elizabeth McPherson of 46 Gladstone, Ave., Chatham the mother of Douglas reported with the RCAF in England, the brother of Mrs. Robert Murrell, Donald G. and Charles D. of Chatham. CDN-Obit 16/07/42. DOD – Date of Death: 29/01/1944, of natural causes, coronary thrombosis in Italy.

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