Search Results for : 1st Depot Battalion Western Ontario Regiment

The brother of James, of the Chatham Post Office, he had two sisters, Mrs. Fox of Jeanette’s Creek and Mrs. T. L. McConnell of Halifax, NS . James was notified that his brother had been WIA in Italy. “Sincerely regret to inform you that Sgt. Frank Leslie Ost was officially reported wounded in action on 18th  December. […]

Pte. James Henry Ould trained with the 186th Battalion for one year when he was found medically unfit for overseas service and was transferred to the Special Service Company. He was later attached to the Canadian Army Service Corps, London, as Corporal.

Regimental number: 880091, 186th, 18th , 1st. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box: 7513-46, Item: 542611, PDF: B7513-SO46. Date of Birth: 12/07/1896 born in Raleigh Twsp., Kent Co.  Address at enlistment Park Ave. West, Chatham, ON. Son of William Patrick and Sophia Ould. A labourer  by trade. Norman was single. Attestation: at Chatham, ON. 26/02/1916. […]

Pte. William John Ould went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, and after a short training in England was pronounced by a Medical Board as unfit for service in France, consequently was given work in a repair shop in Ashford, Kent.

Pte. Herbert Overend went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 28th, 1917, embarking on the “Lapland”. He was stationed at Bramshott until September 9th, 1917, proceeding to France attached to the 1st Battalion. He was sent to Belguim in November 1917,

Previous Military Experience: Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment Signal Corps. Edward passed away 3 February, 2001 at the age of 86 years old.  

Served six years overseas. Promoted to Corporal. Date of Discharge: June 4th, 1946

Pte. Omer Paquette went overseas with the 33rd Battalion in March 1916, and proceeded to France attached to the 29th Battalion. He was wounded April 18th, 1917, but later returned to the trenches with the 29th Battalion, B Company.

Signaller Percy A. Pardo obtained his first class certificate as Signaller while training in Canada, and went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 28th, 1917. He also qualified as Signaller at Shoreham, England, and proceeded to France December 8th, 1917, attached to the 1st Battalion Head Quarters Signals. His first time in the trenches was […]

Pte. A9398, RCASC (1ST Divisional Supply Column). DT 24/04/41. Discharged 1945. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.

Pte Bruce W Parker trained with 24th Kent Regt in Dresden, Ont. Pte Bruce W Parker trained in Canada with the 186th Batt and went overseas with that unit March 1917 and after training at Bramshott proceeded to France attached to 18th Batt. At Passchendaele Nov 9th 1917 he was severely wounded in the arm […]

Trained for two years in Boys Brigade reaching the rank of Corporal. Private Harry Parker enlisted at London, 11th May, 1915 in 34 Batt and trained at London. He left for England Oct 1915 and was stationed at Bramshott and Shorncliffe for training in 23rd Res. He crossed to France May 5th, 1916 and joined 1st […]

Pte. Highland Light Infantry 9/07/44. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parker of 25 Selkirk St., Chatham. His father served four years in the Great War. Father of Randy Parker (youngest son). Previous Military Experience: Served with the Kent Regiment for seven years. History After Enlistment: Transferred to the H.L.I. of Canada in May 1942 […]

Next of kin reported as Mrs. Emma Parker 57 Foster St., Chatham, ON. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at the Cornhill Brick Yard. He enlisted with the First Kents in August of 1940. Served as a transport driver with the Kents. Transferred to another unit and served three years overseas.  The CDN 12/03/43 (P) reported that Pte W. A. Parker […]

Private William F. Parker trained at London, Ontario. Private William F. Parker received his discharge December 3rd, 1918, being medically unfit for military service.

Regimental number: 845099. Source: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166 Box 7609-28 Item #: 564541 PDF: B7609-S028. Date of birth/place: December 2, 1897 in Port Lambton, Ontario. Address: Wallaceburg, Ontario.  Next of kin: Mrs. Fred Bawden, Aunt – all other family members deceased. Trade/Calling: Glass Laborer Married: No. Church: Methodist. Age: 19, He had a peculiar squint in his […]

Serving overseas with the RCASC. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Patterson of Duluth, his wife and two children reside at 42 William St., Chatham, ON. Previous Military Experience: Served with the Signallers from 1928 to 1931. After Enlistment, James Patterson  in July 1940 trained with the Kent’s at London, Halifax, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Vancouver and Terrace, […]

Pte. William Albert Patterson transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion in March 1916, proceeding overseas March 26th, 1917. There he trained at Bramshott Camp until June 16th, 1917, when he crossed to France having volunteered for a draft that was being sent to Etaples to the 2nd Batt Working Party. He remained with that […]

Discharged 1945.

Discharged February 23rd, 1946.

Pte. John H. Payne went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, proceeding to France August 24th, 1917.

Pte. Joseph C. Payne embarked with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, and after training at Bramshott proceeded to France August 26th, 1917, transferring to the 18th Battalion.

Sergeant George M. Peace embarked for England in August 1915, and was drafted to France in September 1915. He spent six months in the trenches facing Loussines Ridge, then moved to the Ypres Salient. He received slight wounds in the right leg June 3rd, 1916, while trying to cross the bridge over Ypres-Comines Canal, under […]

Pte. Norman H. Peace sailed for England six weeks after enlistment, and after completing his course of training, crossed to France March 31st, 1916. He was actively engaged in trench warfare until rendered unfit for further military service by being struck at the base of the spine with shell casing. He spent from June 26th, […]

Private Arthur B. Peacock left Canada for overseas August 12th, 1916, and proceeded to France February 8th, 1917, to the 31st Battalion. He received wounds July 7th, 1917, in the right forearm necessitating the amputation of the arm July 10th, 1917. After hospital treatment he was returned to Canada March 28th, 1918. Private Arthur B. […]

Bandmaster William Pearson served twenty years in the Auxiliary Forces in England, and the latter part of his military career as Bandmaster in the Hampshire Regiment. Bandmaster William Pearson went overseas with the 186th Battalion, embarking March 26th, 1917. He served as Band Sergeant with the 4th Reserve Battalion Band until August 30th, 1917, when he […]

Bandsman Joseph Ernest Peasgood was a member of the 24th Kent Regiment Band for 12 years. Bandsman Joseph Ernest Peasgood left for overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, training with the 4th Reserve Battalion, Bramshott Camp, until transferred to the 156th Battalion, Witley. He was later returned to the 4th Reserve for duty […]

Pte. Joseph E. Peers went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 28th, 1917, and after training at Bramshott, proceeded to France November 4th, 1917.

The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Peever of Chatham, ON. William married Margret Eva (nee Hollis) of Chatham at the Salvation Army Citadel in May of 1942, at that time William had been stationed on the east coast with his Battery. CDN 23/05/42 Gunner Peever served overseas for fourteen months in Great […]

Pte. Harry Pegg was a member of the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham, for a year prior to enlistment. Pte. Harry Pegg embarked for overseas March 28th, 1917, with the 186th Battalion, having transferred from the 91st Battalion with the Kents. He was stationed at Bramshott until July, 1917, then to France attached to the 18th […]

Pte. 880811. Born in Harwich Twsp., 18/04/1895 RG150, Accession 1992-93/166. Box 7703-36, Item: 563055, PDF:- B7703-SO36. At Thamesville, at R.R.No. 4 Born at Thamesville. N of K: Charles Pelkey of Thamesville, ON. (uncle) Farmer. (Single) Vaccinated. The son of Alfred and Margaret Pelkey.  Nephew of Charles Pelkey of R.R.# 6, Thamesville, ON, Harwich Twsp. Brother of Mrs. Cyril Goodreau. […]

Pte. Ernest H. Pelkey went overseas with the 1st Canadian Contingent in September 1914, and after training at Salisbury Plains, proceeded to France February 15th, 1915. He received a severe wound to his left eye, causing loss of the eye, April 22nd, 1915, and after an operation at Boulogne, was returned to England May 5th, 1915. […]

Lance Corporal was taken prisoner at Dieppe in August 1942 and confined to Stalag 2D where he worked with the Red Cross. He was promoted to Corporal. Date of Discharge: September 30, 1945

Private George A. Perrott transferred from the 62nd to the 48th Battalion, and left Canada for overseas July 18th, 1915, arriving at Liverpool August 2nd. He was stationed at West Sandling until October 10th, and left for France October 11th, 1915, reaching the front lines October 23rd, 1915. At Ypres November 5th, 1915, he received […]

Private Alfred Bernard Pesha enlisted in Chatham August 17th, 1914, and left for Valcartier August 22, 1914. September 4th, 1914, he was chosen to be attached to the R.C.R. for service in Bermuda for a short time, sailing September 6th, and proceeding from Halifax Sept. 11th. Arriving at Bermuda September 13th, he was medically examined […]

Private Charles Stafford Pesha enlisted in Chatham August 17th, 1914, and left for Valcartier August 22nd, 1914. September 4th he was chosen to be attached to the R.C.R. for service in Bermuda for a short time, sailing September 6th, and proceeding from Halifax September 11th. Arriving at Bermuda September 13th, he was medically examined but […]

Born 20/01/1924, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Phipps of 126 Inshes Avenue, Chatham, ON.    Charles had a brother William who was serving in the Canadian Navy and they happened to meet in England. Prior to enlistment he worked with the C.P.R. The husband of Jean Mary (nee Ross. The father of Charles Jr., […]

Pte. William H. Pick went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 28th, 1917, and after training at Bramshott Camp proceeded to France September 6th, 1917, transferring to the 18th Battalion.

Previous Military Experience: Veteran of World War 1 Son of Sarah Pickering of 29 Patterson Ave., Chatham, ON. A single tinsmith living in Chatham. Attestation 22/11/1915 at St Thomas, ON. to 91st Bn.  

  Private Gordon Ross Pickering transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion, and later returned to Chatham and was discharged as medically unfit. He re-enlisted with the 241st Battalion, Windsor, was rejected on five boards and retained on instructional staff as Sergeant, serving in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Valcartier, Camp Borden, Halifax, St.John, N.B., and […]

Son of Thomas Pickering Blenheim. A single farmer living in Blenheim. Attestation: 29/02/1915 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn.Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim, ON. Pte. Ira E. Pickering went overseas with the 186th Battalion. March 26th, 1917, and after training at Bramshott proceeded to France September 5th, transferring to the 18th Battalion. He had the […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Piggott of Inshes Ave., Chatham, ON. Previous Military Experience: Served three years with Garrison Artillery. Charles enlisted with the First Kent Regt. and in February of 1942 he was stationed at Niagara-on-the Lake  when he was reported home on a two day leave to see his parents. […]

Charles Piggott joined R.C.A.S.C. 4th Division Petrol Co’y. He transferred to Kent Regiment in 1941 until February 1943. Private Piggot went overseas as reinforcement to the Essex Scottish Regiment from April 1943 until June 1943 and as reinforcement to Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment June 1943 until September 1944. He retained permanent establishment until January 1945. He saw service […]

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Piggott of Chatham, ON. Major Piggott was married to Katherine G. (nee McVean) and resided at 32 Lacroix St., Chatham.   In January of 1942 Lieut. Piggott was returning, along with Captain Ross Carter to rejoin the First Kents, then stationed at Niagara Falls, after a short leave […]

Private Walter Pilbeam enlisted at Chatham May 29, 1916 in the 186th Battalion and trained with that unit in Canada until March 1917. He was rejected for the front line troops on account of his height and was transferred to 122nd Forestry Battalion with which he went overseas June 1917. After landing he proceeded to France July […]

Lieutenant Edwin McLean Pilkey trained with the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham, and also with the Montreal Home Guards Artillery. Lieutenant Edwin McLean Pilkey went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, transferring to the 1st Battalion, France. He was returned to England with trench fever.

Private, Regimental number: 6724 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7854 – 50, Item: 57960, PDF: B7854-SO50.  Date of Birth 25/04/1886 at Portsmouth, England. Married to Olive Pitt at Portsmouth, England in 1908 and she came to Canada with Fred in 1911 who was   living at 141 Adelaide St. South, Chatham, ON. An electrical wireman (electrician). Served  two years Naval Volunteer and one year with the 3rd Hants Volunteers. In 1915 […]

  Previous Military Experience: Veteran of World War 1. Served with the Royal Army Service Corps. Private Plumridge was transferred to the Veteran’s Guard and served in Lethbridge, Alta., Bowmanville, Port Arthur and Windsor, Ont., as a Batman. Date of Discharge: August 1945

Previous Military Experience: Served with the Kent Regiment for three years. Lance Corporal Plumridge was transferred to the C.I.R.U. and served overseas from May 1943 to 1945, as a driver mechanic. Reported returned to Canada aboard the troopship “Parteur” landing at Quebec City. CDN. 11/08/45. Reported to be arriving in Chatham after crossing on the […]

The Wabash “Social” for February 3rd 1942 reported that Pte. Poag and Mrs. Mary Stonefish were visiting Jim’s parents. CDN 3/02/42. It was reported that James was engaged in mechanical work in Kingston, ON. CDN 10/12/42 Member of Carleton & York Regt.   Reported to be returning from overseas duty aboard the S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, […]

Pte. John Fred Pogson trained in Essex with the 99th Battalion until May 1st, 1916, when the unit moved to London to continue training, going overseas May 28th. He proceeded to France in August, 1916, and April 8th,1917 was hit by shrapnel, breaking his leg and wounding his arm. He was treated at Westminster and […]

Previous Military Experience: Served with the Kent Regiment (MG) Husband of Jeanne K. (nee Terry), father of Terry W. and William Robert.  Prior to his enlistment he was an optometrist, graduate of the London Befractory Hospital in London. Reported as a company commander in the Kent Regt. M.G. in October 1939. CDN 21/10/39.  In December of […]

Reference: CEF, RG150, Accession: 1992-93/166, Box 7881-73, Item: 581883, PDF: B7881-SO72. CAMC. Date of Birth: 25/07/1887. Born at Belle River, Twsp. of Maidstone, ON. The son Damas and Helene (nee Diesbourg) Poisson. Paul was the fourth child, his siblings include: Alfred, Edmund, William, Paul, Adelard, Rene, Helen (only female) Isidore and Joseph.  He would attest […]