Previous to enlistment served in Canadian Merchant Marines after discharge returned to Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes. Alec Pattison of Dresden, reported that Les Babcock, Jim Bedell, Charlie Breaton, Harry Kyle, Gordon Tricker, Lewis Wilmott and Clifford Whitson had somehow gotten together for a Dresden Boys “Get Together” in Italy in February 1944. The DT […]
Read MoreRegimental number: 844116 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1031 – 43 Item:62051, PDF:B1031-SO43. Pte. Date of Birth 21/09/1897, age 20 years. @ Walkerville, Essex County, ON. Son of Alfred and Louise Breaton of R. R. #2 Dresden, ON where he was living. A farmer. Military Service Act No. 743666 AC. Also 3132601 with the 122nd. Attestation: 3/04/1918 @ London, ON. to 1st Bn Depot WOR. Age: 20 yrs.6 mos. […]
Read MoreSon of Thomas Brresett of Tupperville. A single farmer living in Tupperville. MSA 728782 AC. Attestation: 14/05/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR.
Read MoreSon of Edward Brien of Ridgetown, ON. A single farmer living at Ridgetown. MSA 756859 AC. Attestation: 31/05/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR.
Read MoreNext of kin Mrs. O. Bril of Wallaceburg, ON. Ite was reported in the WN 23/03/44 that Pte. Bril was on active service. Reported returning from overseas duty on the Ile de France, expected to dock at Halifax NS., 1-2 October, 1945. CDN 29/09/45. LOOKING FOR FAMILY AND SERVICE INFORMATION – Contact GOH Website.
Read MoreSon of William Charles Stephen Brisley of Cedar Springs, ON. A single factory hand living at 157 St. clair Street, Chatham, ON. MSA 708474 AC. Attestation: 5/01/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. Reported returned from O/S duty.
Read MoreThe son of Henry and Olive (nee Best) Brisley. He attended S.S. #10 School.Prior to the war, Gordon was working at International Harvester in Chatham, ON. He would return to IHC after the war working as a Principle Clerk in Order & Distribution until he retired in 1992. Gord enlisted with the 2nd Kent […]
Read MoreServed with the Kent Regiment (M.G.) for three years. Served in Canada for three years. Enlisted as Private and promoted to Corporal. Discharged August 28th, 1943.
Read MoreBorn 14/10/1919 in Blenheim, ON. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bristow of Blenheim and later they lived at 63 Centre St., Chatham. Albert attended public school and the Blenheim High School. Prior to the war he worked at the E. Todd Grocery Store in Blenheim. He was also a member of the Kent […]
Read MoreA – CSM. Next of kin Mrs. Thomas I. Britton of 57 Barthe St., Chatham. ( His father served in WWI going overseas with the 186tb Batt. He had two brothers Ernest with the 91st and William with the 4th CMR.). Gordon had four brothers in service: Oliver and Edward RCAF, Russell in the “Texas Rangers” in the […]
Read MoreSon of Mrs. Mary Britton of 66 Baxter St., Chatham, ON. A single printer living at his mother’s home. MSA 707847AC. Attestation: 5/01/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR.
Read MoreSon of Wiklliam Broad of Wallaceburg, ON. A single farmer living in Wallaceburg. MSA 729732 AC. Attestation: 8/01/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. CDP 9/10/17. Reported wounded with gunshot wounds in his leg and arm in “No Return Ticket” by A. Mann.
Read MoreSon of Albert Broadbent of R. R. #5 Merlin, ON. A single farmer living at the family farm. MSA 725358 AC. Attestation: 10/07/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR.
Read MoreBorn in 1913, the son of George Edward and Myrtle (nee Tiffin) of Huffman’s Corners. The brother of Stewart, Gordon, Earl, Trevor, Shirley (Kennedy), Maurice, Edward, Norman William and Reta (Cook). The husband of Wanda (nee Hodgson). Served in Canada four and a half months. Was sent overseas and served in England, France, […]
Read MoreSon of Mrs. Emily Brooks of 471/2 Pine St., Chatham, ON. Stationed at Chatham six months and in London with the Kent Regiment until 1942. Transferred to Essex Scottish Regiment and went overseas. Served in England. Joined Headquarters 2 C.B.R.B. and then went to Italy on October 8th, 1943 for eighteen months . He […]
Read MoreCpl. A102764, Carleton & York Regt., 1st Canadian Infantry Div. Born in 1922 at Wayburn, SK. He was married and living with his wife Clara A. at 76 Van Allen Ave., Chatham, ON. Albert enlisted in August of 1942 and trained from August to February of 1943, and then went overseas. The CDN 10/05/43 (P), reported that Pte. […]
Read MoreCorporal Albert Russell Brown left for overseas with the 1st. Canadian Battalion September 29th, 1914, and after training at Salisbury Plains, England, he proceeded to France February 11th, 1915 with the 1st. Canadian Battalion. He served at Merville, Armentieres, Esteries, Cassell, Ypres, Festubert, Bailleul, Ploegstratte, Bethune, and LaClytte where Corporal Brown received shrapnel wounds in […]
Read MoreSon of John Clifford A of Walkerville, ON. A single labourer living at Lot & Peter St., Sandwich, ON. MSA 744018 AC Attestation: 8/05/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. Reported returning to Bothwell from O/S duty.
Read MoreNext of Kin: Mrs. Libby Elizabeth Bell (aunt) of R. R. # 1 Dresden. Clinton lived with Mr. and Mrs. Ball since he was six years old, after the death of his parents. Clinton enlisted in October of 1942 and trained at Camp Ipperwash. He went overseas in the spring of 1943, serving […]
Read MoreSon of Edward Brown of Blenheim, ON. A printer. Attestation: 5/04/1916 at London, ON to 1st District Depot. He is reported to have received his Class “A” War service Badge (service at the front) at London, ON., on his return to Canada
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