The City of Cambridge Honours Our Veterans

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The City of Cambridge Honours
Our Veterans
Beginning in the late 1980’s and championed by City Councillor and veteran Bill Struck, the City of
Cambridge established a street naming policy asking developers to select 50 per cent of the names
for their new streets from the Veterans List maintained by the Cambridge Archives and Records
Centre. Further research in 2002 by local historian Gerry Love and aided by Nancy Morrey added
more names to the list. The Vet’s list now has more than 5,000 veterans and there are almost 100
“Poppy Streets” in the city.
Lynn Griggs
Cambridge Archives & Records Centre
September 2014
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REMEMBRANCE
Remembrance lies in simple things
In the gathering of flowers
And the pinning of poppies
Solitary visits to silent graves
Familiar names on headstones
Remembrance is the echo of laughter down a staircase
Which ends at the Wall of Honour
It is the tear on a mother’s face
And the trembling of a father’s hands
We remember them all
Without favourites or exemptions
Civilians who mended aircraft
Pilots who flew them into lonely and ominous skies
Sailors whose card games lasted from war’s first declaration
To the final call of ceasefire
Soldiers who came home changed and uncertain
And the families who stood beside them
Silently battling enemies of their own
Remembrance is simple
It is the children whose humble gift is to gather flowers
And remember someone they never knew
It is those who pin poppies to honour the ones
Who have gone ahead
To call them back from memory
From boot prints in the sand
And shadows in the jungle
To stand beside us one more time
August 14, 2008 Nancy Olwen Morrey
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Nancy Olwen Morrey was Artist in Residence (2005) for the City of Cambridge and received the
Bernice Adams Award (2005) for Communication and Literary Arts. Her poetry and prose have been
published in Canada, the United States, Serbia, Holland and Japan.
In May 2002 she became the first Canadian to read for the Memorial Day Writers’ Project in
Washington, D.C., as part of the Memorial Day services at the Vietnam Memorial Wall.
She has read at Remembrance Day services in Ayr and Cambridge from 2001 to the present and
was a guest speaker for the Ladies’ PROBUS Club of Cambridge in 2006.
Nancy has been an associate member of the Officers’ Mess of the Royal Highland Fusiliers of
Canada since 2005. Her interest in military history and her work with Veterans began in 1996.
Gerry Love heard that Nancy wrote war poetry and had an interest in military history. Upon their
meeting Gerry told her that he was researching the backgrounds of the veterans who had poppy
streets named after them. It was a project that she had considered but hadn’t yet begun. Nancy was
thrilled to learn someone had taken it on. When Gerry passed away Nancy contacted his widow Mary
to find out what she was planning to do with Gerry’s research. Mary said it was in storage and that
Nancy could have it if she wanted to look at it or continue the work. Nancy is more than pleased to
see that the Poppy Streets project is ready to be shared.
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Alexander Avenue
Alexander, Clement Lance Corporal Enlisted June ? Galt HLI of C 3rd Division. WWII
Grace Russ Scrapbook
Vol 1. pg 49
Photograph; Lance Corporal - assigned to D Co. after enlisting on June 19 - Born October 6, 1911 in
Dundee, Scotland - Attended school in Scotland and Galt - textile worker before enlistment previously served five years with the HLI of C. Wife and three children living at 21 Pollock Ave, Galt Grandfather, father and four uncles served with the Royal Scots in WWI - Protestant
Vol 1 pg.58
21 Pollock Avenue, Galt
Vol 2 pg 42
Acting Lance Corporal promoted to Lance Corporal with 28 others
Col. Barrie's List
Reg. no. A37539; member of the 1st Bn; lived at 21 Pollock Avenue, Galt
Obituary - Cambridge Reporter 14.4.1990 p. 19
D.O.D. Friday April 13, 1990; 74 years old; former employee of the Ministry of the Environment;
member of Preston Legion Branch # 121
Alexander, H. Hespeler WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks
Vol 1 pg 12
Listed on Hespeler Honour Roll
Alexander Jack Lance Corporal, Enlisted January 1943 Hespeler Army WWII
Grace Russ Scrapbooks Vol 4 Pg 1
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Photograph; son of Mr & Mrs Samuel Alexander, Queen Street East, Hespeler; enlisted January
1943; training in Canada as a paratrooper; twin brother Ward and brother James also on active
service; born in Ayrshire, Scotland; employed by Dominion Woollens before enlistment
DW & W News Vol II No 8 Feb 1943
Enlisted Army
DW & W News Vol II No 9 Mar 1943
A105789 Pte Jack Alexander A29 CITC No 4 Coy., No 1 Platoon Camp Ipperwash, Forest Ontario
DW & W News Vol III No 6 Dec 1943 (photo)
A105789 L/Cpl Jack Alexander Support Coy., No 7 Hut Princess of Wales Rgt. Debert N.S.
Born Ayrshire Scotland Nov 4, 1924 - DW & W Apr 1941 - Enlisted January 12, 1943 with the Army Station Debert Nova Scotia with the Princess of Wales Own Regiment
DW & W News Vol III No 8 Feb 1944
A105789 L/Cpl Jack Alexander "A" Co No 9 Plt. 1st Battn Brockville Rifles Sydney NS
DW & W News Vol III No 9 Mar 1944
"Personalities"
Home on furlough from Syndey
DW & W News Vol IV No 4 Oct 1944
Visits before leaving for Shilo Manitoba
A105789 Tpr Jack Alexander A35, CPTC T.S. Shilo Manitoba
DW & W News Vol V No 1 Jul 1945
Arrived home with the first Battalion of Paratroopers
DW & W News Vol V No 2 Aug 1945
Notice of Marriage - Flora Turner
DW & W News Vol V No 5 Nov 1945
Discharged
Alexander, James Corporal, Enlisted 1943 Galt Lincoln & Welland Regiment WWII, Military
Medal
Vol 1 pg 12
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Listed on Hespeler Honour Roll
Vol 2 pg 25 Picture
"Wounded Twice but blazed away at the Enemy"
Corporal - lives at 14 William Street, Galt - son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Alexander Hespeler, Ontario
Awarded the Military Medal last December
"On September 9, 1944, 'A' company of the Lincoln and Welland Regment was holding and enlarging
the bridgehead they had helped to seize the previous night across the Vaadeken Canal, at
Moerbrugge. Opposition was particularly fierce, with enemy artillery and mortar fire as well as large
volume of small arms fire from well dug-in positions. Cpl, Alexander was wounded about 10 a.m. and
after having wounds dressed, requested and was allowed to remain with his company.
An enemy counter-attack followed rapidly and Cpl Alexander was wounded by a 20mm shell which
struck a wall close to his head and knocked him down. Ignoring both the wound of the morning and
the wound he had just received, Cpl Alexander rallied his section, seized a Bren gun, and, propping
himself against a wall, stood up fully exposed, to fire at the enemy and to cover the movement of a
party of his own section that had become detached from the remainder. By his determination in the
face of the enemy, his perseverance in spite of great physical pain and his inspiring leadership, with
complete disregard for his own safety, Cpl Alexander set an example for his men to follow and was in
great measure instrumental in enabling his company to advance and to beat of enemy counterattacks"
Has two brothers overseas - Now in England on instructional duty
Vol 4 pg 1
Son of Mr & Mrs Samuel Alexander, Queen Street, Hespeler
age 25 years - enlistment July 1943 - Born Ayrshire, Scotland Occupation - Babcock Wilcox Goldie McCulloch before enlistment
Vol 4 Pg 56 Photocopy - Picture
Awarded the Military Medal by the King at Buckingham Palace, England - wife lives at 14 William
Street, Galt - Received the Military Medal last Sept. while in action with the Lincoln and Wellington
Regiment.
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 7, 2000 - 83rd year; lost his battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig Disease); husband of Elsie
Crowe, wife of 53 years; father of Becky and husband Dave Allen, Shelley, Jay and wife Karen and
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Jamie and wife Fran; grandfather of Kim, Kelly, Wes, Ben, Adam and Sarah; great-grandfather of
Jacob, Kalvin, Taylor; uncle to many nieces and nephews; predeceased by parents Samuel and
Sarah, brother Ward (K in A WWII), sister Madge and Margaret; survived by sister Sarah and
brothers Hugh and Roderick; D.O.B.: December 14, 1917- Ayrshire, Scotland; family emigrated to
Canada in 1927; longtime Hespeler resident; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Hespeler
Branch #272; decorated with Military Medal by King George VI while serving Canada in WWII (5
years); member of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment; founding member of Hespeler Pipe Band, past
President of Grand River Valley Branch of the Clan Donald Society of Canada; member of St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: March 9, 2000 - age 83; recipient of a Military Medal; service no. A107083; unit - Lincoln and
Welland Regiment; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Hespeler Branch #272
WW II
Vol 1 pg 9
Killed in Action - Hespeler native
Vol 1 pg 12
Hespeler Honour Roll - Killed in Action
Vol 4 pg 1
Son of Mr & Mrs Samuel Alexander, Queen Street East Hespeler
age 19 years - enlistment August 1943 - Stationed to Victoria B.C.
Twin of Jack - born Ayrshire Scotland - Occupation - worked Hespeler Furniture before enlistment
Vol 4 pg 14 Picture
Killed in Action while serving with the Canadian forces in Germany
Born in District ? - occupation - Hespeler Furniture before enlistment - went overseas shortly before
Christmas season - Survived by parents, Mr & Mrs S. Alexander, Hespeler; four brothers, two of
whom are serving with the Canadian forces overseas, Cpl James, whose home is at Sheffield,
Paratrooper Jack, and Roddie and Hugh at home; two sisters Mrs. R. Winfield Silver Heights
(Hespeler) and Mrs. C. Orton, London.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Private - Died March 8, 1945 - Service #-A/107497
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Age - 20 Forces - Army, Regiment - Essex Scottish Regiment, RCIC
Son of Samuel and Sarah Alexander, Hespeler Ontario. Commemorated on page 490 of the Second
World War Book of Remembrance
Burial - Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands - Grave Reference III.D.14
Alexander, Thomas W. Private, Enlisted 1943 Essex Hespeler WW II KIA Germany 03/08/45
Vol 1 pg 9
Killed in Action - Hespeler native
Vol 1 pg 12
Hespeler Honour Roll - Killed in Action
Vol 4 pg 1
Son of Mr & Mrs Samuel Alexander, Queen Street East Hespeler
age 19 years - enlistment August 1943 - Stationed to Victoria B.C.
Twin of Jack - born Ayrshire Scotland - Occupation - worked Hespeler Furniture before enlistment
Vol 4 pg 14 Picture
Killed in Action while serving with the Canadian forces in Germany
Born in District ? - occupation - Hespeler Furniture before enlistment - went overseas shortly before
Christmas season - Survived by parents, Mr & Mrs S. Alexander, Hespeler; four brothers, two of
whom are serving with the Canadian forces overseas, Cpl James, whose home is at Sheffield,
Paratrooper Jack, and Roddie and Hugh at home; two sisters Mrs. R. Winfield Silver Heights
(Hespeler) and Mrs. C. Orton, London.
Private - Died March 8, 1945 - Service #-A/107497
Age - 20 Forces - Army, Regiment - Essex Scottish Regiment, RCIC
Son of Samuel and Sarah Alexander, Hespeler Ontario. Commemorated on page 490 of the Second
World War Book of Remembrance
Burial - Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands - Grave Reference III.D.14
Arthur Fach Drive
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Fach Arthur Edward, Private Enlisted February 1915 Preston 34th Battalion WWI Died of
Wounds Guelph
Library and Archives Canada
D.O.B.: August 25, 1893 - Waterloo Township; son of Edward Fach of Preston; bricklayer by trade;
unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Roman Catholic; reg. no. 602040
D.O.D.: September 18, 1919 - age 46; service no. 602040; force - army; regiment - Canadian
Machine Gun Corps; son of Edward and Caroline Fach of Preston; commemorated on page 533 of
the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information - Cambridge (Preston Public)
Cemetery; grave reference: A/C by Spec. Mem.
Galt Reporter (September 19, 1919 - page 6 col.1)
Arthur Fach Dies at Guelph
veteran failed to recover from the effects of gas poisoning
death occurred at Speedwell Military Hospital, Guelph; veteran of Great War; enlisted with the 34th
Bn but went overseas with a special draft of machine gunners; he was overseas for years and during
that time he took part in some of the big battles; he was badly wounded in the leg and received a bad
dose of gas which brought about his death; he returned from overseas only a few months ago and
about two months ago he went to the military hospital in Guelph; the remains were brought to his
home here; he was born on Fisher Mill Road near Preston and went to school at Maple Grove Grove
but later attended school in Preston and Toronto; military funeral was held from the home of his father
and services held at the Roman Catholic church
Bailey Drive
Bailey, Albert V. Private Enlisted 1917 15th Battalion CEF, Galt WW I Wounded in Action
Galt Weekly Reporter
Private - Nickname "Buster"
Mrs Bailey, 85 Chalmers Street received a letter from C.J. Labante, Roman Catholic Chaplain at No3
Canadian General Hospital at Boulogne, date June 8, 1916 "Private Bailey has asked me to write to
you. He has been slightly wounded. he is afraid that you will worry over his mishap. There is really
no reason for so doing, as he most certainly will not suffer any serious inconvenious, beyond a few
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week in hospital. He thought that 'my saying so' would carry more weight. I am pleased indeed to be
of service to him, and I hope that you yourself will be made to realize that there is no cause for
anxiety. I can assure you that he is receiving the very best care." (Galt Weekly Reporter, Thursday,
June 29, 1916, pg 1)
Attestation Papers
Service # 602438; Reference RG150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 339-63 - Born April 8, 1897
Northfleet, Kent England - Next of Kin Mrs. F. Bailey mother 85 Chalmers Street, Galt, Ontario Occupation - labourer - Single - Enlistment April 14, 1917 - Physical: Age - 18; Height 5'11";
Complexion - dark; Eyes - brown; Hair - black; Scar side of left wrist Religion - Methodist
Obituary - Galt Evening Reporter March 18 & 21, 1933, p 6
D.O.D. March 17, 1933 at Galt Hospital following an illness of 6 weeks; 35 years old; of 85 Chalmers
St; born in Gravesend, England; came to Canada and Galt in 1906; enlisted with the 34th Bn. CEF
and served with the 15th Bn. in France; employee of the Galt Malleable Iron Co; member of the Royal
Canadian Legion; member of Trinity Anglican Church; had one daughter, Eileen, 7 years old; also
survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs John Bailey of Galt, two sisters and two brothers
Bailey, Donald R. Private Enlisted Galt Queen’s Own Rifles (Enlisted HLI of C) WW KIA
Normandy 06/06/44
Vol 1 pg 9 died pg 11 memorial
Vol 2 pg 28 - recruit 2nd Battalion
Vol 4 pg 9 ?
Vol 4 pg 28 - 40 Cambridge Street; 2nd Battalion
Vol 4 pg 52 Picture
Private with the Queen's Own Rifles - wife and son live at 6 North Street - Parents Mr & Mrs R.G.
Bailey 85 Chalmers Street - in the Army 10 mths - born Galt August 7, 1920 - Attended Victoria P.S.
and GCI - weaver at Stauffer Dobbie before enlistment - trained with the 2nd (R) Battalion HLI of C for
two years - connected with the Boys Scouts and Rovers for 10 yrs. - Father and 8 Uncles served in
WWI - Protestant
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Died - June 6, 1944 - Rifleman - Service # A/60002; Age 23; Force - Army; Rifleman - Queen's Own
Rifles of Canada , RCIC Son of Robert George and Ada louise Bailey; Husband of Violet Jean
Bailey, Brantford Ontario Commemorated on page 241 of the Second World War Book of
Remembrance
Burial - Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, France; Grave Reference V.A.15.
Description:
It was on the coast just to the north that the 3rd Canadian Division landed on June 6, 1944; On that
day, 355 officers and men of that division were killed in action or died of wounds. In this cemetery are
the graves of Canadians who gave their lives in the landings in Normany and in the earlier stages of
the subsequent campaign. Canadians who died during the final stages of the fighting in Normany are
buried in Bretteville-sur-Laise Canadian War Cemetery. There is also one special memorial erected
to a soldier who is known to have been buried in the cemetery, but the exact site of whose grave
could not be located
Bailey, Frederick J. Ord. Seaman Galt Merchant Navy WW II
Vol 3 pg 16 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs William Bailey, 40 Cambridge Street - Serving with the Merchant Navy since May
and is now overseas - Born September, 1927 in London, Ontario - Attended Central School and GCI Worked at Canadian Die Casters as a toolmaker - Father and 8 uncles served in WWI - Previously
belonged to the Kitchener Sea Scouts - Played trumpet in the Lions Club band - Brother Wilfred
returned home after serving with the RCAF
Obituary
D.O.D. Jan 6, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital as a result of a heart attack; 70 years old; resided at
Bedford Rd, Kitchener; employed as a foreman for the Lear Corp. Canada Ltd. for 30 years, retiring in
1990; was an executive with the Lear Seigler Credit Union; husband to the former Irene Fargo; father
to Karen; brother to Winnie and Doris; predeceased by his parents, Bill Bailey and Lillian Ledbetter,
brother Wilfred and sister Lil.
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Bailey, George D. Private Galt WW II
Vol 3 pg 3 Picture
Private - son of Mr & Mrs R.G. Bailey, R.R. 6 Galt - Born Beverly Twp - attended Clyde Road School
and GCI - Farmer - Religion - Presbyterian (Knox)
Obituary
D.O.D. Sunday March 10, 1996 at Golden Years Nursing Home in Cambridge; 74 years old; husband
of Anna Railey; father of Paul, Alan, Laura and Jessie; survived by sisters Helen Patterson of Preston
and Molly Hues of Oakville; predeceased by brothers Keith and John.
Bailey, Harold B. Private Enlisted January 1916 Galt 111th Battalion CEF WW I Wounded
D.O.B.: February 19, 1895 - Northfleet, Kent, England; lived with wife Elsie at 193 Stone Road, Galt;
worked as a machinist; religion - Salvation Army; Reg. No. 730362
Obituary
D.O.D.: January 25, 1931- aged 36; lived at 77 Selkirk Street; born in England; resided in Galt for
nearly 24 years; was an agent of the Prudential life insurance company; member of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church; married; father of two sons: Lawrence and Leslie; brother of Robert, Wilford,
Albert, Mrs. Macalwain and Mrs. Durrant
Nominal Roll: 111th (South Waterloo) Overseas Battalion C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). Pg
33A and 33B:
Reg. No. 730362; Bailey, Harold Ballington; Age: 20 years and 11 months; Height: 5 feet and 6.5
inches; Chest Measurements: 34/37 inches; Weight: 142 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair:
Brown; Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Machinist; Religion: Salvation Army; Married; Religion:
Salvation Army; Place of Birth: Northfield Kent Eng. on Feburary 19th 1895; Enlisted: Galt on January
12th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on January 12th 1916; Remarks: none
Nominal Roll: 111th (South Waterloo) Overseas Battalion C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). pg
80:
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Bailey, Lawrence Galt RCASC (enlisted 1st Hussars) WW II
Vol 2 pg 75 Picture
Age - 24 - son of the late Harold and Mrs. Bailey, 24 Cambridge Street Galt - Enlisted with 1st
Hussars and transferred to RCASC - Born in Galt - attended St.Andrews School and GCI - Worked at
Canadian General Rubber - Religion - Anglican (Trinity) - Father and three uncles served in WWI
Vol 2 pg 78
Bailey, Leslie Private Enlisted 1939 Galt Perth Machine Guns WW II MIA Oct 25, 1942, POW
Nov 8, 1942
Vol 2 pg 16 Picture
Reported missing from October 25 - December 22, Prisoner of war from then until now - 23 yrs old Private - son of Mrs. H. Bailey 77 Selkirk Street, Galt - now safe in England - Enlistment September
7, 1939 with the Perth Machine Gun regiment - went overseas in October 1941 - went into France
middle of July (1942) apprently freed by advancing Allied armies - at time of capture he was serving
in Holland as a stretcher bearer
Vol 2 pg 75 Picture
Son of the late Harold Bailey and Mrs. Bailey 24 Cambridge Street Galt - Enlisted with the Perth
Machine Gun Regiment - Born in Galt Attended St. Andrews School and GCI - Worked at Sandilands
Valve Co - Religion - Anglican - Trinity- Father and three uncles served in WWI
Vol 2 pg 78
Received package from Galt War Parcels Assn/
Vol 2 pg 114 Picture
Son of Mrs. H Bailey 77 Selkirk Street, Galt - Prisoner of War as of November 8 - Private - Missing in
Action, last October - Serving in Holland as a stretcher bearer
Bailey, R.C. Private HLI of C WW II (Mentioned in Despatches)
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945 pg 120 (Mentioned in Despatches) A39208
Bailey, Robert G. Private Enlisted November 1915, Galt 111th Battalion CEF WW I
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D.O.B.: January 6, 1888 - Sittingbourne , England; lived with wife Ada at 19 Cambridge Street;
labourer; religion - Salvation Army; Reg. No. 730065
6A and 6B:
reg. no. 730065; Bailey, Robert; Age: 27 years and 10 months; Height: 5 feet 8.75 inches; Chest
Measurements: 37-40 inches; Weight: 146 lbs; Compexion: Dark; Eyes: brown; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Salvation Army; married; Place of Birth:
Sittingbourne, England on Janurary 6th 1888; Enlisted: Galt on November 19th 1915 approved by Lt.
Col. J.D.Clarke on November 19th 1915; Remarks: none
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lived at 45 N. Water St. Galt .
Bailey, Stephen M. Private Enlisted March 1916 Galt 4th Battalion (enlisted 111th) WW I Died of
Wounds France 26/09/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 25 Private - Galt - Enlistment - 07/03/16 111th Battalion Died of Wounds September 25, 1917 in
France
Attestation Papers
Service # 730590; Reference RG150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 350-21 Current Address- 11 Jarvis
Street, Galt Ontario - Born November 12, 1897 Kingsheath, England - Next of Kin Mrs. Lizzie Larter
11 Jarvis Street Galt - Occupation - Laborer - Single - Enlistment March 7, 1916 in the 111th Battalion
Physical: Age 18 - Height 5' 6 1/2"; Complexion - fresh; Eyes - Grey; Hair - Black - Religion - Anglican
Private - Died September 25, 1917 Service #730590 - Age 19 - Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry [Central Ontario Regiment] Unit - 4th Battalion - Son of John and Lizzie Bailey Dickens,
Heath, Shirley, Birmingham, England - Commemorated on page 194 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance - Burial Barlin Communal Cemetery, France - Grave Reference II.D.28.
54A and54B:
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Reg. No 730590; Bailey Stephen Martin; Age: 18 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 6.25 inches;
Chest Measurements: 33.5/35.5 inches; Weight: 140 lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth:
Kingsheath England on November 12th 1897; Enlisted: Galt on March 7th 1916 approved by Lt. Col.
Clarke on March 8th 1916; Remarks: Died of Wounds 24-9-17
Bailey, William R. Sergeant Enlisted 1915 Preston 118thWW I
Peace Souvenir
Pg 36 Seargent; Enlistment - 1915; Preston; 118th Battalion (muster roll)
Bailey, Wilfred RCAF Galt WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 13, 1995 - 80th year; husband of Ella - married 57 years; father of Dan and wife Mary,
Rick and wife Marilyn; grandfather of Dana, Krista, Alex, Nicholas, Vanessa and Alison and husband
Sean Plaskett and great-grandfather of Laura; survived by sisters Winne and husband Sid Price,
Doris and husband Dick Waring and brother Fred and wife Irene; Club Scout Leader with the 7th Galt;
volunteered at the David Duward Centre
Bailey, Wilfred Wm. Private Enlisted 1915 Galt WW I
Peace Sounvenir
pg 36 Private; Enlistment - 1915; Galt (Muster Roll)
Attestation Papers
Service #- 602019 - Reference - RG150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 351-38 Born october 22, 1889
in Sittingbourne, England - Next of Kin - Catharine Bailey wife Box 184 Blenheim Road Galt, Ontario
Occupation Painter - Married, Enlistment Feb 16, 1914 Physical - Age - 25; Height 5' 8"; Complexion Dark; Eyes - Brown; Hair - Dark brown; onxe scar on left forefinger near first joint; Religion - Anglican
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Barnes Road
Barnes, George Albert Private, Enlisted Galt January 1916 111Th Battalion WW I
D.O.B.: March 9, 1891 - Ferndale, Wales, England; lived with wife, Clara, at 10 Colborne Street;
labourer; religion - Salvation Army; Reg. No. 730386
11th Bn; member of the New Hope Masonic Lodge; past District Deputy of the I.O.O.F. Lodge; past
master of Hespeler I.O.O.F.; served the town of Hespeler as a member of Council and on the
Hespeler Library Board
35A and 35B:
Reg. No. 730386; Barnes, George Albert; Age: 24 years and 10 months; Height: 5 feet and 1 inch;
Chest Measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 113 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Salvation Army; Married; Place of Birth:
Ferndale Wales on March 9th 1891; Enlisted: Galt on January 20th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke
on January 20th 1916; Remarks: none
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Lived at 412 Dundas St. Galt
Barnes, Richard George, Corporal Enlisted August 1914 Galt 4th Battalion 1st Canadian
Div.(Enlisted with the 111th) WW I KIA Festerbet 29/05/15
Peace Souvenir
Pg 25 - Corporal, Enlisted Galt August 1914, 11th Battalion, Transferred to the 4th, Killed in Action
May 29,1915 Festurbet.
Galt Daily Reporter
Son of Mr and Mrs Richard Barnes, Ball Avenue, Galt, Ontario On active service in France with 'D'
Co., 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Canadian Division - enlisted in the west
Letter to parents:
France May 9,1915 "Dear Father and Mother. Just received you welcome letter dated April 22 and
was pleased to hear for you and that you are both keeping well, as I am at present. I met "Butt"
Sauder, Charles Dolson, Reg Martin and Billie Galbraith yesterday and they are all keeping well. I
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expect some of the boys will be going back soon as there is quite a bunch wounded. Bobby Brown is
over here now and I expect he will be with the Galt Company. I suppose you know more about the
battle than we will be now. General Alderson reveiwed us yesterday and he was here at the
memorial service of the 1st Brigade. I am sending you the service leaflet and keep it as a souvenir as
is it the first memorial service held in France for Canadians. On the front page of the four page
memorial there is printed the following: In Memoriam A service to be held in Aviation Park (location
blanked) Sunday May 9 at 10 a.m. in memorial of our comrade in the First Brigade First Canadian
Division, who fell in the Battle of Ypres April 22 to May 2, 1915. The service opened with a hymn, a
prayer of consolation for the bereaved and comfort for the suffering followed: then the sermon,
another hymn, a prayer and a benediction. The service closed with the singing of "God Save the
King." (Galt Dailey Reporter May 26, 1915 pg 1)
Galt Dailey Reporter
Private - 4th Battalion - wounded in action - son of Mr and Mrs Richard Barnes 18 Ball Avenue, Galt formerly of the 11th Battalion - born and raised in Galt - in western Canada when war broke out and
enlisted there (Galt Daily Reporter June 12, 1915 pg 1)
Galt Daly Reporter
son of Mr and Mrs Richard Barnes, Ball Avenue, Galt Ontario - letter received by Preston young lady
from a former Preston boy who enlisted in the West and was a friend of George Barnes - saw Private
Barnes killed and helped bury him - asked lady to notify his parents. Parents had learned on June
11, (1915) that son had been wounded - 22nd year - born and raised in Galt - attended Central
school - youngest in the family - enlisted in Winniped with the 11th Battalion - transferred to the 4th
Battalion (Galt Daily Reporter June 22, 1915 page 1)
Galt Daily Reporter
Killed in Action May 29, 1915 - Private - Official word received by his father Richard Barnes, 18 Ball
Avenue, Galt in a telegram from the Militia Dept, Ottawa. June 12 - son wounded - June 21 son dead
(unofficial word from a Preston young lady) In his 22nd year - Born and raised in Galt - youngest in
family - Attended Central School - In the west when war broke out and enlisted with the 11 Battalion transferred to the 4th Battalion after reaching England - Telegram "Deeply regret to inform you the
21343 Private Richard George Barnes, 4th, formerly of the 11th Battalion, officially reported killed in
action on May 29th. Owing to soldier having been reported on June 11th, as wounded have obtained
confirmation from England of latest report before informing you. Much sympathy is felt with the
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bereaved parents, who are sorrow stricken by the sad news". (Galt Daily Reporter August 5, 1915
page 1)
Attestation Papers
Born - February 13, 1894 in Galt; Next of Kin - R.Barnes; Widower; Occupation - Clerk; Physical - age
20; Height 5' 9 1/2"; Complexion - fresh; eyes - dark brown; Hair - Black; Mole on left shoulder Religion - Anglican; Enlistment September 23, 1914 Regimental #-21343 Reference - RG 150 Box
449-21
Private - died May 23, 1915 - Service #21343 - Force - Army - Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central
Ontario Regiment) Unit 4th Battalion - Commemorated on page 4 of the First World Ward Book of
Remembrance - Burial Vimy - Memorial Cemetery; France Grave Reference N/A
Barnes, R.J., Private Enlisted Galt WW I
Peace Souvenir
pg 25 - Private - Galt
Attestation Papers
Bartleman Crescent
Bartleman, David Knox, Major Enlisted 1915 Galt 111th Battalion WW I
Attestation Papers
Service #730068; RG150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 480-52 - Rank Sergeant - Current address 14
Dixon Street, Galt (Dickson) Born November 26, 1889 Bachory, Kincardine Scotland, Next of Kin
Mr.James Bartleman, father, Ballter, Aberdeen Scotland; Occupation - painter; Single; Enlistment
November 20, 1915 at Galt, Ontario 111th Battalion; Physical Age - 26; Height 5'9"; Complexion - fair;
Eyes - grey; Hair -brown - Religion - Presbyterian.
Canadian Army (Active) Certificate of Service (Provided by daughter)
rank: Major; appointed to rank No. 1 District Depot, HLI of C on June 4, 1941; served in Canada with
No.1 District Depot HLI of C, No. 10 Canadian Army (B) Training Centre Staff and No. 6 Temporary
(B) Training Centre Staff - was struck off the strength on the 1st day of June 1944 by reason of under
the provision of K.B. (Can.) 267 (c) (i)
Gerry's Notes
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service no. 730068; RG150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 480-52; rank - sergeant; current address 14 Dixon (Dickson) Street, Galt; born November 26, 1889 at Banchory, Kincardine, Scotland; next of
kin - Mr. James Bartleman, father, Ballater, Aberdeen, Scotland; occupation - painter; enlistment
November 20, 1915 at Galt; 111th Bn; Physical: age - 26; height - 5'9"; complexion dark; eyes - grey;
hair - brown; religion - Presbyterian
Letter from Daughter
CORRECTION - attained rank of Major and complexion was fair
served with the 18th Bn in WWI-attaining rank of sergeant; during the 1920's when the HLI of C was
formed he joined and became the first Regimental Sergeant Major, eventually attaining the rank of
Lieutenant; called to active service in WWII with rank of Captain
6A and 6B:
reg, no. 730068; Bartleman, David Knox; Age: 26 years; Height: 5 feet and 9 inches; Chest
Measurement; 38-41 inches; Weight: 146 lbs; Complexion: dark; Eyes: gray; Hair; Brown; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Painter; Religion: Presbyterian; single; Place of Birth: Banehorg, Kincardine,
Scotland on November 26th 1889; Enlisted: November 20th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. J.D. Clarke
On November 20th 1915; Remarks: 7th Battn Gordons, SJT 11-1-16
81:
Lived at 80 Aberdeen Rd. Galt
Bartleman, Scott Sergeant, Enlisted November 1915 Galt 111th Battalion WW I KIA Lens
15/08/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 25 Sergeant, Galt 111th. Killed in Action Lens August 15, 1917.
Attestation Papers
Address - 15 Ainslie Street; Born - January 24, 1884 Scotland; Next of Kin Wife, Victoria, Norman
Villa, Forge Road Southboro, Kent, England. Occupation - Chauffeur; Previous Service - Scots
Guards; Physical age 31, Height 5' 8 3/4" Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Fair; Religion Anglican; Enlistment November 15, 1915
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Private - died August 16, 1917, Service #730043 Force - Army Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario
Regiment) Unit 18th Battalion Commemorated on Page 197 of the the First World War Book of
Remembrance Burial - Dud Corner Cemetery, France Grave reference II.A.18
Nominal Roll: 111th (South Waterloo) Overseas Battalion C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force) pg
4A and 4B:
reg no. 730043; Bartleman, Scott; Age: 31 years and 10 months; Height: 5 feet and 8.75 inches;
Chest Measurements: 39.5-42.5 inches; Weight: 162.5 lbs; Complexion: fair: Eyes: Blue; Hair: Fair;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Chauffeur; Religion: Presbyterian; Married; Place of Birth: Dimmet,
Scotland on January 21st, 1884; Enlisted:Galt on November 15th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. J.D.
Clarke on November 15th 1915; Remarks: Scots Guards Q.M.S.O Room 30-IR-15, Reverted Pt.
1.8.10 (own request), Sergt. 2.8.16, boy s. Maj. 20.9.16, K in A 15.8.17
81:
Killed in Action on Sept. 15th 1917
Bird Court
Bird, Edward Sergeant Galt 1st Battalion Canadian Infantry WW I KIA 15/06/15
Peace Souvenir
pg 25 Sergeant - Galt
C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). Honour Roll
Sergeant - Service #7019 - Current unit 1st Battalion - Missing June 15, 1915 - Cemetery Code MR23 - Vimy Memorial France Age 30 at time of missing in action
Sergeant - Died June 15, 1915 - Service #7019 - Force Army Regiment Canadian Infantry (Western
Ontario Regiment) Unit 1st Battalion - Son of James and Eliza Bird, Leicester, England Commemorated on page 5 of the First World War Book of Remembrance Burial - Vimy Memorial,
France Grave Reference N/A
Bird, Hector W. Corporal 1941 Hespeler RCAF WWII
Vol 1 pg 12 - Hespeler Roll of Honour
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Vol 4 pg 38 Picture - Corporal - son of Mr & Mrs Charles Bird of Hespeler - serving with RCAF since
March 1941 - born in Hespeler October 10, 1919 - attended Hespeler PS and continuation school worked at Dominion Woollens prior to enlistment - lacrosse player.
DW & W News Vol I No 11 May 1942
R66499 Cpl Hector Bird No 5 Manning Dept Lachine Quebec
DW & W News Vol II No 12 Jun 1943 (photo)
R66499 Cpl Hector Bird No 5 Manning Depot Lachine Quebec
Born Hespeler oct 10, 1919 - Hespeler Public and Continuation Schools - DW & W Sept 23, 1935 Interested in most sports particularly lacrosse - Local Team - RCAF Team at Lachine - 1937 spent a
great deal of time studying a correspondence course in woollen and worsted design - Enlisted Mar 6,
1941 RCAF - Training at Toronto North bay and Lachine - Stationed Lachine with the Personnel
Identification branch of the RCAF
DW & W News Vol III No 3 Sept 1943
R66499 Cpt Hector Bird RCAF CAPO 10
R66499 RCAF Overseas
DW & W News Vol V No 7 Jan 1946
'Welcome Home Boys"
Home in time for Christmas - RCAF in Burma - Transport Squadron -overseas a year and a half
DW & W News Vol V No 8 Feb 1946
Bird, Lindley
Peace Souvenir p 37
Bowie Drive
Bowie, Charles Galt WW II
Vol 1 pg 28 89 Barrie Street Galt 2nd Battalion
Bowie, Donald Galt WW II
Please see William Bowie "Two brothers Donald and John C. also on active service..."
Evening Reporter
Died Thursday November 19, 1964 Westminster Hospital, London Ontario Husband of Mary Oliver
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Age 84? Father of Donald O Bowie Galt, Mrs. Kenneth B. Miller, Detroit, Funeral Service Monday
November 23, 1964 at Little's Funeral Home, 39 Grand Ave., at 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service by the
Canadian Legion Sunday November 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Evening Reporter November 20,1964
Bowie, James Private Enlisted August 1915 Galt 47th Battalion Infantry WW I
Private - Died March 24, 1919 - Service #629962 Force - Army - Regiment Canadian Infantry
(Western Ontario Regiment) Unit 47th Battalion - Burial Rooidam Military Cemetery Free State, South
Africa - Grave Reference - N.C. Sect 4.26
Library and Archives Canada - Attestation Papers
D.O.B.: March 8, 1878 - Edinburgh, Scotland; husband of Euphamia of 28 Connie St.; employed as
railroad telegrapher; served with Imperial Military Rep. Gen. (?) South Africa; 37 years of age; 5' 6 1/2
"; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair; religion – Presbyterian
Bowie, James L. Galt WW II
Vol 2 pg 78 received package from Galt War Parcels Assn.
Bowie, John Campbell Private Enlisted January 1915 Galt WW I
Peace Souvenir p 37
Private; Galt; enlisted 1915; 34th Bn.
Reg. # 402030; born in Edinburgh, Scotland; married to Helen Bowie, 49 Waterloo Avenue, Galt; born
March 7, 1881; machinist by trade; previously served 12 years with the Black Watch and 1 year with
the 29th Bn; enlisted January 23, 1915 at Galt; 33 years old; Presbyterian.
Bowie, William Private Enlisted 1914 Galt 1st Battalion Infantry WW I KIA 23/04/15
Peace Souvenir
pg 25 - Private, Galt
C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). Honour Roll
Private - Service #7126 - Current Unit 1st Battalion - Missing in Action April 23, 1915 - Cemetery
Code MR29 Menin Gate Memorial Belgium Enlistment - Galt
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Killed in Action - Reported Wounded June 15, 1915 - Private - Two brothers - Donald and John C.
also on active service at the front - Born Edinburgh Scotland, Age 28 - Occupation - Laborer with the
City - Boarded at the Western Hotel - Lived in Galt for Several Years - Single - Religion - Presbyterian
(Galt Weekly Reporter August 31, 1916pg 3)
Attestation Papers
Service #7126: Reference RG150, Box 957-8 Born June 8, 1890 Edinburgh, Scotland - Next of Kin
Mrs. Mary Bowie, mother, Slathoro, Edinburgh, Scotland -Occupation Labourer - Single - Previous
Service - 3 yrs Territorial Edinboro - Enlistment - September 24, 1914 1st Battalion - Physical - None Religion - Presbyterian
Private - Died April 23, 1915 - Service #7126 - Force -Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Western
Ontario Regiment) Unit 1st Battalion - Commemorated on page 6 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance - Burial Menin Galt (Ypres) Memorial, Belgium - Grave Reference - Panel 10-26-28
Bushnell Drive
Bushnell, Archie Wm. Private Enlisted July 1915 Galt 34th Battalion KIA 26/09/16 MM
Attestation Papers
Service #602805 - Reference RG150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 1335-24 Born - October 31, 1891
Reffing Berkshire England - Next of Kin William Bushnell, Father, Hendy's Cottage, Mortimer
Berkshire England - Occupation - Plumber - Single - Enlistment July 28, 1915 at Galt Ontario Physical Age 25; Height 5'8" Complexion - ruddy; Eyes - brown; Hair - Brown; Scar on middle of back
tattoo mark left forearm (woman's head), small mole on each shoulder, scar at base of right thumb,
scar on outer side of left thigh Religion - Anglican
Died September 26, 1916 - Private - Service #602805 - Age 23 - Force Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) Unit 7th Battalion. Honours & Awards - Military Medal Son of
William and Mrs. Rosa Bushnell Hendy's Cottage Mortimer, Berkshire, England Commemorate on
page 62 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Burial - Vimy Memorial France - Grave
Reference N/A
Canning Crescent
Canning, Robert Wm Private WW I
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Peace Souvenir
pg 25 – private
Canning, Robert Wm Lance Coporal Enlisted 1940 Galt HLI WW II KIA 12/07/44
Vol 1 pg 9 Died, pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 1 pg 28 Lance Corporal Company 'A' - Loves orderly room work - Hopes to become a staff
sergeant in charge of a big battalion orderly room - nephew of George Canning Stratford city
policeman.
Vol 1 pg 55 Picture
Enlisted on June 3, 1940 - serving with the HLI of C - served for a year previous - corporal - Born
February 5, 1920 in Galt - Textile worker - Father William George Canning served in the 111th
Battalion WWI
Vol 3 pg 94 No 9 Platoon Company 'A' Lance Corporal - Christmas Party of Barracks
Vol 4 pg 88 Picture
Promoted to Sergeant - Son of William George Canning manager of the Galt Bowling Alleys - enlisted
HLI of C June 3, 1940 - Served for one year before regiment was mobilized for active service holding
the rank of corporal - Born in Galt - textile worker in local factory - father served with the 111th in WWI
Died July 12, 1994 - Lance Corporal - Service #A/37193; Age 25; Force Army; Regiment - HLI of C
RCICC; Son of Wm and Alice Canning Galt Ontario; Commemorated on page 267 of the Second
World War Book of Remembrance - Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, France Grace
Reference II.E.8. (see Bailey, Donald R for description of location of cemetery)
Canning, William G. Sergeant Enlisted February 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: December 23, 1883 - Carlingford, Perth, Ontario; lived at 15 King Street, Galt; son of
Rosanna Canning; worked as a shoemaker; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Methodist; Reg. No.
730476
43A and 43B:
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Reg. No. 730476; Canning William George: Age: 32 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 6.5
inches; Chest Measurements: 33.5/36.5 inches; Weight: 165 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown;
hair: Dk. Brown; Distinctive marks: nil; Occupation: Shoemaker; Religion: Methodist; Single; Place of
Birth: Carlingford Perth Ont. on December 25th 1883; Enlisted: galt on February 5th 1916 approved
by Lt. Col. Clarke; Remarks: SJT 14.2.16
Carpenter Road
Carpenter, Clyde Rigger’s Mate Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 3 pg 93 Picture
Born Brighton, Sussex 1903; RCAF; Wife and three sons live on Queen Street, East, Galt; Mother at
25 Lowrey Avenue North, Galt; Father and two uncles were killed in WWI; Came to Canada at age 3;
grew up in Ayr and came to Galt in 1920; Worked at B.W. and G.M. north Works; Religion - Anglican
Rigger's Mate; Died March 11, 1943; Service #R/JX 181272 - Age 38; Force - Navy Regiment Royal
Navy; Unity - HMS Harvester; Son of Richard and Jessie Carpenter; Native of Newfoundland;
Commemorate on page 149 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance (digital photo colletion)
Burial - Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, United Kingdom; Grave Reference Panel 79 Column
2
Carpenter, Jonathan Lance Corporal Enlisted February 1916 4th (enlisted 111th) WW I KIA
06/11/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 26 Lance Corporal, Galt - Enlisted 01/02/16 - 111th Transferred to 4th - Killed in Action November
6, 1917 Passchendaele.
Attestation Papers ?
Died November 7, 1917; Private; Service #730452; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Central Ontario Regiment); Unit 4th Battalion - Commemorated on page 213 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; Burial - Menin Galt (Ypres) Memorial, Belgium; Grave Reference 18-24-2630
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D.O.B.: January 8, 1879 - Brighton, Sussex, England; husband of Alice Maud Carpenter; worked as a
machinist; religion - Anglican
41A and 41B:
Reg. No. 730452; Carpenter, John; Age: 37 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 9 inches; Chest
Measurements: 32.75/35.5; Weight: 140 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: Black; Distinctive
Marks: "cross" "Flags" "anchor" and "cross" tattooed on left forearm. Sign of Cross on R. Forearm;
Occupation: Marchinist; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of Birth: Brighton Sussex Eng.
on January 8th 1879; Enlisted: Galt on February 1st 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on February
2nd 1916; Remarks: Killed in Action: November 6th 1917
Cassidy Court
Cassidy, Daniel J. Private Galt Royal Reg. RCIC WWII KIA 12/08/44
Vol 1 pg 9 Died pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 3 pg 6 Died August 12, 1944 Age 21 - son of Mr & Mrs John Cassidy 21 Birch Street, Galt
Private; Died August 12, 1944; Service #A/59862; Force - Army; Regiment - Royal Regiment of
Canada, RCIC; Son of John and Mary Cassidy, Galt; Husband of Alison S.M. Cassidy;
Commemorated on page 269 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Beny-SurMer Canadian War Cemetery, France; Grave Reference III.A.6
Cassidy, George Galt HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 60 - Recruitment; State Street, Galt
Cassidy, James Qtr Master Sergeant / Second Lieutenant / Captain 1935 Galt Royal Canadian
Engineers, 29th Field Battery RCA, Royal Canadian Dragoons, WW II OBE
Vol 2 Page 3
Awarded Officers Certificate today at graduation ceremonies held at the Army Officers Training
Centre at Brockville, Received the OBE last month at Government House formerly held the rank of
Quarter Master Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Engineers, now second Lieutenant
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Vol 2 Pg 71
Image, native of Scotland, enlisted with the 29th Field Battery RCA September 13th attended St
Mary’s, woodworker, Parent Mr and Mrs John Cassidy, 26 State Street, Roman Catholic, Played
hockey for Galt Reg. # A28150
Vol 2 Pg 3
Image
Died August 1981 buried Mt. View Cemetery
Cassidy, John Galt WW II
Vol 3 pg 44 training in Kitchener
Chalk Court
Chalk, Jonathan, Corporal Enlisted November 1915 Galt 75th (Enlisted with the 111th) WW I
Died 06/09/17 (Pneumonia)
Peace Souvenir
pg 26 - Sergeant, Galt - Enlisted November 8, 1915, 111th Battalion Transferred 75th - Died
Pneumonia Near Lens September 6, 1917
Attestation Papers
Address - 40 Stanley Street; Born May 14, 1880 in Sussex, England; Next of Kin Mrs.John Chalk,
wife 40 Stanley Street, Galt; occupation - Laborer; Previous Service - Queen's Own, West Kent;
Enlistment November 8, 1915; Physical - Age - 35; Height 5'7 1/2"; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue;
Hair - Fair; Religion - Baptist
Sergeant - Died September 6, 1917; Service #730002; Age - 37; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 75th Battalion; Husband of Kate Chalk, 15 Gilholm
Avenue, Galt; Commemorated on page 214 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, France; Grave Reference - K 11.
Nominal Roll - 111th (South Waterloo) Overseas Batillion C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). pg
1A & 1B:
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Reg no. 730002; Chalk, John; Age: 35 years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 7.5 inches; Chest
measurement: 31-34.5 inches; Weight: 160lbs; Complexion: fair; Eyes: blue; Hair: fair; Distinctive
marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: baptist; Married; Place of Birth; Angmering, W. Sussex,
England on May 14th 1880; Enlisted in Galt approved by Lt. Col Clarke on Novemeber 8th 1915;
Remarks: Queens Own West Kent; Corp 11-1-16 Died of pneumonia 6-9-17
Chester Drive
Chester, Ernest Richard Hespeler HLI WW II
Obituary
Died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital November 14, 1987 in his 72 nd year, 100 McNaughton Street,
Cambridge Husband of Ivy McGregor. Father of David and Donald Brother of Robert, Margaret Ethel
Helen. Veteran of WW II Served in the Canadian Armed Forces – Galt Fire Department in 1948.
Chester, William Roy Warrant Officer Class II Galt RCAF WW II Died 11/12/43
Warrant Officer Class II - Died December 11, 1943 - Service # R/122563; Age 23; Force - Air Force;
Regiment - Royal Canadian Air Force; Unit 299 RAF Squadron; Son of Thomas and Ethel Chester,
Galt; Commemorated on page 145 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial Oxford
(Boiley) Cemetery, Berkshire, United Kingdon; Grace Reference Plot I/2 Grave 123A
Chipchase Court
Chipchase, Earnest Private Enlisted January 1916 4th (enlisted 111th) WW I Died of Wounds
13/08/18
Peace Souvenir
Pg 23 Picture
Pg 26 Private - Galt, Enlisted January 20, 1916 - 111th Battalion Transferred to 4th - Died of Wounds
August 13, 1918 at Rouen
Attestation Papers -Earnest Chipchase
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D.O.B.: February 29, 1898 - Aylmer, Ontario; lived at 75 Shade Street; son of Attie Chipchase;
employed as a painter; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Baptist/Congregationalist; Reg. No.
730349
Private - Died August 13, 1918 - Service #730349; Age 23; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 4th Battalion; Son of Mr & Mrs Albert Chipchase, 131
Forest Road, Galt; Commemorated on page 384 of the First World War Book of Remembrance;
Burial - St.Sever Cemetery Extension (Rouen), France; Grave Reference Q.V.E.10
32A and 32B:
Reg. No. 730349; Chipchase, Ernest; Age: 19 years and 11 months; Height: 5 feet and 9 inches;
Chest Measurements: 33/37 inches; Weight: 148lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Fair;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Painter; Religion: Baptist; Single; Place of Birth: Aylmer Ont. on
February 29th 1896; Enlisted: Galt on January 10th 1916 approved by Lt. Col Clarke; Remarks: Died
of Wounds on August 13th 1918
84A: Died of Wounds on August 13th 1917
Chrysler Crescent
Chrysler, Jack Lieutenant Enlisted Galt HLI WW II Died 07/08/44
Lieutenant - Died July 8, 1944; Force - Army; Regiment- HlI of C RCIC; Commemorated on page 273
of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War
Cooper Street
Cooper, Alfred HLI WW II
Vol 3 pg 44 HLI of C 1st Battalion – London
Cooper, Charles E. Private Enlisted 1916 Preston 111th WW I
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Peace Souvenir
pg 38 Private - Enlisted, Preston 111th Battalion
Attestion Papers
Present address - Preston; Born March 5, 1897 London, England; Next of Kin - Mrs.E.Cooper, Elm ?,
West Street, Farnham, Surrey, England; Occupation - Farmer; Enlistment - April 24, 1916: Physical
Age 19; Height - 5' 7 1/2"; Complexion - Clear; Eyes - Brown; Hair - Black; Religion - Methodist
Nominal Roll
Reg. No. 730782
71A and 71B:
Reg. No. 730782; Cooper, Charles Ernest; Age: 19 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 7.5 inches;
Chest Measurements: 37/39 inches; Weight: 150lbs; Complexion: Clear; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: small scar on R. Side of Forehead; Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Methodist;
Singl;e Place of Birth: London Eng on May 5th 1897; Enlisted: Preston on April 24th 1916 approved
by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 26th 1916; Remark: Trans to 4th Can. Pioneers 24.4.16, Trans from 4th
Can. Pioneers 4.5.16
Cooper, Francis H. Private Enlisted 1940 Galt HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 95 - serving with the 1st Battalion HLI of C
Vol 1 pg 78 - Skit "Reveille" Cove Field Barracks, Quebec City, January 31
Vol 2 pg 36 - recruit HLI of C - lives at 22 Glenmorris Street, Galt
Vol 2 pg 66 - private - to marry Nellie Bowie, Galt
Vol 1 pg 36 - to be honoured as a former member of Sunday School at St.Andrews Presbyterian
Church, Galt
Vol 2 pg 50 - received money belt from St.Andrews Church as a former member of the Sunday
School
Vol 3 pg 93 Picture
Enlisted June 15, 1940; HLI of C 1st Battalion; son of Mr & Mrs C.Cooper, 22 Glenmorris Street, Galt;
Brother of Donald R. who is also with the 1st Battalion; Born May 5, 1910 in Galt - Attended Dickson
and St Andrews school - bugler - Worked at Dominion Natural Gas Co; member of the HLI of C for 8
years; Father and two uncles served in WWI; Religion - Anglican
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Col. Barrie's List
rank - Cpl.; reg. no. A37415; lived at 120 Main Street, Galt
Obituary
D.o.d. Friday, November 5, 1999
Cooper, Frank A. Private Enlisted 1916 Preston 5th Battalion (enlisted 34th) WW I KIA 18/06/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 17 Picture
pg 26 Private - Preston - Enlisted January 2, 1915, 34th Battalion, Transferred to 5th - Killed in Action
June 18, 1917 in France
Attestation Papers
Born November 11, 1898 Grimsby England - Mother S. Cooper, King Street, Preston - Occupation
Woollen Mill Hand - Assigned to the 34th Battalion - Regimental #602364 - Reference RG 150
Accession, 1992-93/166 Box 1969-39 Enlisted March 1, 1915 - Physical - Age 19; Height 5' 6";
Complexion - light; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Sandy; Appendix scar, scar on right cheeck, scar on inner side
of right elbow Religion - Anglican
Private - Died June 18, 1917 - Service #602364 - Age 21; Force Army; Regiment- Canadian Infantry
(Saskatchewan Regiment) Unit 5th Mounted Rifles - son of Mrs. S. Cooper 83 Patterson St., Simcoe
and the late Mr.G.F. Cooper - Commemorated on page 220 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance - Burial Petit-Vimy
Cooper, Harry A. Junior Fireman Enlisted 1942 Galt Canadian Firefighters Corps WW II
Vol 2 pg 20 Picture
Leading Fireman, Canadian Firefighters Corps - Help London fight the blitz - Resides at 85 Ainslie
Street, South Galt with wife and two boys
Vol 4 pg 51 Picture
Canadian Fire Fighters for Great Britian - Joined in September 1942 - Junior fireman - Wife and two
sons live at 580 Dundas Street, Galt - son of Mr & mrs Harry Cooper 13 East 23rd Street, Hamilton,
Ontario - Born in Hamilton - Worked at Butler Stampings and Machine Screw Ltd in Preston - Religion
– Anglican
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Cooper, Herman H.C. Private Enlisted January 1915 Galt 34th WW I
GWR
"Cecil enlisted with the 34th Battalion, but was a member of the battalion band and is stationed at
Ashford England with the Canadian ordinance Corps" (Galt Weekly Reporter November 2,
1916 in article about R.D. brother of Cecil)
D.O.B.: June 21, 1882 - England; husband of Mary of 48 Barrie Street; worked as a carpenter; 5'5";
dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair; religion - Anglican; age -32
Cooper, Kenneth E. Flight Lieutenant Enlisted February 1944 RCAF Sheffield WW II POW
Vol 4 pg 19 Picture
Pilot Officer - Son of Mr & Mrs F. Cooper of Sheffield - RCAF - attended Galt Aircraft School - served
in Western Canada as a mechanic - re-mustered last yr (?) for flying duty - won his wings later in the
year and a commission at Dauphin, Manitoba; Went overseas in December; Born Brantford 1919 attended school in Sheffield and GCI; Mechanic at Copple Bros before enlistment
Vol 2 pg 21 Picture
"Sheffield Flier Cared for by the French Underground Until Taken by Gestapo" missing since
September 23, 1943 - Prisoner of War since April 24, 1944; Flight Lieutenant; Son of Mr & Mrs Frank
Cooper, Sheffield, Ontario; Arrived safely in England; Early graduate of the Galt Aircraft School;
Commissioned on graduating at Rivers, Manitoba; Went overseas December 1942; Plane shot down
and he bailed out over the eastern part of France; Parents received letter from "Ginetty" who was a
member of the French underground; Wounded on foot; walked a long way; treated by a doctor; Taken
care by Underground until captured by the Gestapo in February 1944 "I promised Ken I would write to
you as soon as the Germans were put out of France, or when the war was over. You may be proud
of your son who was a marvelous and showed high moral courage at all times" Written from France
March 25th last ???
Cooper, Lloyd G. Sergeant Enlisted 1940 Galt RCA WW II
Vol 1 pg 63 Picture
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Sergeant; son of Mr & Mrs Fred Cooper, 60 Rose Street, Galt; enlisted July 1940; Serving with RCA
in Italy; Born October 11, 1918 Galt; Attended Victoria School; Worked as a driver for I.K. Martin;
Trained with HLI of C for two and one half years before enlistment; Involved in the invasion of Sicily
and went ti Italy where he had many narrow escapes; Brother served with RCR and was wounded now home; Father served in the Boer War - Religion - United
Vol 1 pg 75 Picture
Gunner; Signed up at London with the RCA July 16, 1940; born October 11, 1918 in Galt; Attended
Victoria School; worked as a truck driver; father served in the Boer War; single - religion -United
D.O.D. May 9, 1996
Legion magazine online - last post a28275; royal Canadian artillery, Galt legion branch;
Cooper, Lorne A. Private Enlisted Galt HLI WW II
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A38346; lived at 60 Rose Street, Galt
Cooper, Robert Donald Private Enlisted Galt HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 36 to be honored as former member of the Sunday School of St Andrews Presbyterian
Church, Galt
Vol 1 pg 78 Skit "Reveille" Cove Field Barracks, Quebec City, January 31
Vol 1 pg 95 Picture
Private serving with 1st Battalion HLI of C - brother F.Herman Cooper also serving with 1st - Son of
Mrs. Cecil Cooper 22 Glenmorris Street, Galt - married to Florence who lives at 93 Victoria Avenue,
Galt - Born January 18, 1916 in Galt - Attended school in Galt and the US - father served with teh
34th in WWI - Three uncles and a cousin also served in WWI
Vol 2 pg 36 HLI recruit lives at 22 Glenmorris, Galt
Vol 2 pg 50 -received money belt from St.Andrews Presbyterian Church, Galt former member of the
Sunday School
Vol 2 pg 82 received no letters; announces bridge to be
Vol 2 pg 90 asks permission to marry
Vol 2 pg 92 - playing softball
Galt Reporter
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Mrs. Cecil Cooper of 48 Barrie Street received word that brother-in-law Pte R.D. Cooper no. 602024
had been wounded and admitted to the First Southern General Hospital, Birmingham; wounded
September 26th by shrapnel in the left thigh and left hand; enlisted with the 34th Bn; worked in the
cutting dept. of the Getty and Scott Shoe Factory; member of Trinity Church Football; came to Galt
from England just four years previous - making Galt his home; unmarried at this time
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37778; rank - CSM WO ; lived at 93 Victoria Avenue, Galt; member of the 1st Bn
Corbett Street
Corbett, Henry Sapper Enlisted 1916 Galt 2nd Pioneers (enlisted 34th) WW I Died from Gasing
04/07/19
Peace Souvenir
Pg 26 Sapper, Galt; Enlisted January 1915; 34th Battalion Transferred to the 2nd pioneers, Died of
Gas November 15, 1919 London, Canada
Attestation Papers
Born December 26, 1898 Glasgow, Scotland; Next of Kin James Corbett, father, 16 Todd Street, Galt;
Occupation Labourer; Enlistment January 11, 1915; Service #166264 Reference RG 150 1992-11;
Physical Age 21; Height 5'7"; Complexion - Medium; Eyes - Grey; Hair - dark brown; Mole between
shoulder blades Religion - Presbyterian
Sapper - Died November 15, 1919 - Service #166264; Age 26; Force Army; Regiment - Canadian
Engineers; Son of James and Margaret Corbett, 16 Todd Street, Galt, Ontario; Husband of Agnes
Corbett, 8 Mynesham Green, Hawick Scotland; Burial - Mountview Cemetery Cambridge, Ontario;
Grave Reference Range 16 lot 14
Corbett, Thomas B. Private Enlisted January 11, 1915 Galt 34th WW I
Peace Sourvenir Pg 38
Library and Archives Canada – Attestation Papers Regimental #402046; DOB September 28, 1895;
D.O.B.: September 28, 1895- Scotland; 16 Todd Street, Galt; unmarried upon enlisting; religion Presbyterian; Reg. No. 402046
Galt Reporter
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formerly of the 34th Bn; Mr. James G. Corbett of 16 Todd Street waas advised by the Militia
Department that his son, Thomas had been reported on July 10th as dangerously ill in No. 3 Casualty
Clearing Station; Private Corbett is single and enlisted January 1915
Coulthard Boulevard
Coulthard, William B. Private Enlisted December 1915 Galt 111th WW I KIA 29/03/17
D.O.B.: November 11, 1892 - Galt; lived at 20 Rose Street, Galt; son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Coulthard; employed as a tinsmith; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No.
730170
D.O.D.: March 29, 1917; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); unit 75th; commemorated on page 221 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information:
Villers Station Cemetery, France; grave reference: VII.G.10.
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 29, 1917; son of Mrs (and the late Mr.) Walter Coulthard of 20 Rose Street; only son;
formerly of Col. Clarke's Bn; killed in action; born in Galt; in his 25th year; educated at Victoria
School; tinsmith, by trade; worked at Sheldons Ltd.; enlisted with the South Waterloo Bn and went to
the front at the beginning of the year he enlisted; two sisters survive: Mrs. J. Kaiser of Welland and
Miss Annie Coulthard
15A and 15B:
reg no. 730170; Couthard Barclay; Age: 23 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 5.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33.5/36 inches; Weight: 129 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Ironsmith; Religion: Presbyterian; Single; Place of Birth: Galt ont.
on November 11th 1892; Enlisted: Galt on December 3rd 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on
December 3rd 1915; Remarks: none
85A: Killed in Action on 29th March 1917
Crawford Crescent
Crawford, Archibald M. Private Enlisted 1915 Galt 34th WW I KIA 13/10/15
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Peace Souvenir
Pg 26 Private, Galt Enlisted 11/01/15 34th killed in Action October 13, 1915 in France
Attestion Papers
Born September 3, 1894 in Scotland; Next of Kin Daniel Crawford 106 Elliott Street, Galt; Occupation
- Fitter; Pervious Service 29th Battalion 6 months; Enlistment January 11, 1915 Service #A2045;
Reference RG150 Box 2118-24 Physical Age 20; Height 5'7"; Complexion - fair; Eyes - Grey; Hair Light brown; Small tatoo mark above thumg on left hand; Religion - Presbyterian
Private; Died October 13, 1915; Service #A/2045; Age - 20; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Unit 1st Battalion; Son of Daniel & Esther Crawford 106 Elliott
Street, Galt; Born Paisley, Scotland; Commemorated on page 10 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial St.Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium; Grave Reference I.C.10
Crawford, Edmond F. Corporal Enlisted 1940 Galt HLI WW II
Grace Russ Scarpbooks
Vol 3 pg 95 Picture
Corporal - enlisted June 3, 1940, HLI of C; With HLI five yrs before mobilization; Born London,
Ontario; Son of Mr & Mrs J.E. Crawford, 40 Haddington St., Galt; Attended GCI; Worked C.M.C. at a
fitter; Religion - Anglican
Vol 2 pg 38 - 40 Haddington St., Enlistment
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37339; rank - Arm/QMS; member of the 1st Bn; lived at 6 Huron Street, Galt
Crawford, Jack A. Corporal Enlisted June 1941 Hespeler RCAF WW II
DW & W News Vol I No 4 Oct 1941
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R103319 AC2 Jack A Crawford, No 10 SFTS RCAF Dauphin, Manitoba
R103319 AC2 Jack A Crawford, No 10 SFTS RCAF Dauphin, Man
DW & W News Vol 11 No 5 Nov 1942
R103319 LAC Jack A Crawford, c/o Coast Construction Co Camp 7 RCAF Station Tofino BC
DW & W News Vol III No 4 Oct 1943 (photo)
R103319 LAC Jack A Crawford RCAF Station Tofino BC - Born Kitchener Feb 27, 1920 - DW & W
Jun 3, 1940 - Enlisted Jun 7, 1941- Stationed RCAF Station Tofino BC
DW & W News Vol III No 5 Nov 1943
Notice of Marriage
Cpl. Jack Crawford to Fay Sweeney of Ocean Falls BC
R103319 Cpl Jack Crawford RCAF Station Patricia Bay BC
Crawford, John D. Signal Man Galt Royal Canadian Corps of Signals WW KIA 13/07/44
AP ?
Signalman; Died Jul 13, 1944; Force Army; Regiment - Royal Canadian Corps of Signals; Son of
John Edmond & Mary McKay Crawford; Husband of Beatrice Alice, Heaton Norris, Stockport,
Cheshire England; Commemorated on page 282 of the Second Word War Book of Remembrance;
Burial Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, France Grave Reference Xi D.9
Crawford, Lawrence H. Corporal Enlisted July 28, 1915 Galt 19th Alberta Dragoons / PPCLI
University Co. WW I KIA
Peace Souvenir
pg 26 - Corporal-Galt Enlisted 1914 PPCLI
Peace souvenir, pg. 26
Corporal, Galt, enlisted 1914; Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry; killed in action;
Library and Archives Canada - attestation papers
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Crawford,Laurence (2 spellings); reg. # 475812; rank - corporal; born September 13, 1895 at
Woodstock, on; son of Mrs. E. L. Crawford of 10540, 124th St., Edmonton, Alberta; student; not
married; currently belongs to the 19th Alberta Dragoons; enlisted July 28, 1915; 3rd University
Company, CEF (Canadian Expeditionary Force).; 19 years old; Wesleyan;
Canadian virtual war memorial
Private Laurence Holtby Drawford; DOD. June 24, 1916; service # 475812; age 20; Princess
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment), 3rd (University) Company; only son of
Richard t. And Emma Louise Crawford (nee Holtby) of 10540, 124th St., Edmonton, Alberta;
commemorated on pg. 72 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; digital photo available;
remembered at Menin Gate (Ypres) memorial, Belgium, panel 10
Crawford, Reid Stocker Galt RCNVR WW II
Vol 3 pg 16 Picture
Stoker (1st Class); Son of Mr & Mrs T.R. Crawford; with the RCNVR; Stationed at HMCS Shelburne
in Nova Scotia; Born March 1926 Midland, Ontario; Attended GCI; Worked at Galt Metal Industries;
Used to train with the 2nd (R) Battalion HLI of C; Religion - United
Crawford, William N Enlisted November 18, 1915 Galt 111th WW I
6A and 6B:
reg. no. 730063, Crawford, William Norris; Age: 30 years; Height: 5 feet and 6 inches; Chest
Measurements: 36-38 inches; Weight: 115lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Methodist; single; Place of Birth: Galt, Ont. on
November 16th 1885; Enlisted: Galt; November 18th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. J.D. Clarke on
November 18th 1915; Remarks: Discharged 26.7.16, 29th Regt.
Critcher Avenue
Critcher, Fred T. Lance Corporal Enlisted August 1915 Preston 15th (Enlisted 34th) WW KIA
30/08/18
Peace Souvenir
Pg 17 Picture
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Pg 26 - Lance Corporal, Preston; Enlisted August 1915, 34th Battalion transferred 15th - Killed in
Action August 30, 1918 in France
Attestation Papers
Born February 16, 1897 in London, England; Next of Kin - Mrs. A. Critcher, 24 Duke Street, Preston;
Occupation - Laborer; Assigned to the 34th Battalion, signed August 5, 1915; Service #602851;
Reference RG150 Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2143-44
Physical - Age 18, Height 5' 3 1/2" Complexion - Fair, Eyes Blue; Hair - Dark Brown; Scar on left
armpit, mole in front of right ear; 3 small scars in region of left breast
Lance Corporal; Died August 30, 1918; Service #602851; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 15th Battalion Commemorated on page 391 of the First
World War Book of Remembrance Burial Sun Quarry Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France Grave
Reference A.4
Critcher, Percy L. Driver/Gunner Enlisted May 22, 1918 Preston 67th / 17th Field Artillery CEF
WW I
Peace Souvenir, pg. 38
Driver; Preston; 67th bn.
Percy Lionel Critcher; reg. # 338592; rank - gunner; 17th Battery Field Artillery, CEF (Canadian
Expeditionary Force).; present address - 4 Belmont St., Toronto; born in Surrey, England on
December 24, 1882; son of Kate Critcher of Preston; foreman; not married; previously served 12
years with the 7th Queens Own Hussars with the rank of private; enlisted May 22, 1918 at Toronto,
38 years old; Angliccan;
Decaro, Crescent
Decaro, Guy Gunner Enlisted 1943 Galt 6th Field Artillery WW II KIA 10/11/44
Vol 1 pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 2 pg 12 Picture
Reported killed in action November 10, 1944; Message received by parents from Director of Records
- One of his friends wrote to his parents dated April 3, from Germany "He had walked up to the front
where he was caught by machine gun fire. His chum in the artillery told me he was killed instantly. I
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never knew that he was reported "missing" to you. Guy trained in England, served in France; went to
the 6th Field Artillery; Met friend in Antwerp; Known as "Tony" to his friends; Enlistment - February
1932; Born January 9, 1924, Galt, Ontario; Died age 20; Attended St.Andrews Public School;
Occupation apprentice molder Sheldon's; Trained with the HLI of C 2nd (R) Battalion before going
into active service - Religion - RC; Had two brothers also serving
Vol 3 pg 18 Picture
Gunner; Son of Mr & Mrs Decaro, 23 Middleton St, Galt - reported missing in action on the Western
Front.
Gunner; Died November 10, 1944; Service #B/38085; Age 20; Force-Army; Regiment - Royal
Canadian Artillery; Unit - 6th Field Regiment; Son of Ross and Rose Decaro, Galt; Commemorated
on page 288 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Groesbeek Memorial,
Netherlands; Grave Reference - Panel 10
Decaro, Sam Gunner Enlisted March 1941 Galt WW II
Vol 3 pg 29 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Rosario Decaro, 23 Middleton Street, Galt; Serving overseas with the Canadian
Army; Enlistment March 1941; Went overseas last summer; Gunner; Born in Galt; Attended St Mary's
School; Trained with the HLI of C (RF) previous to enlistment; Occupation - worked at Lunenfelds
Religion – RC
Decaro, William E. “Willie” Gunner Enlisted
Vol 3 pg 29 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Rosario Decaro, 23 Middleton Street, Galt; Serving overseas with the Canadian
Army; Enlistment March 1941 with anti-aircraft unit; Went overseas last summer; Gunner; Born in
Galt; Attended St.Mary's School; trained with HLI of C (RF) previous to enlistment; Religion - RC;
occupation - worked at Conochie's
Vol 3 pg 44
"Bill" volunteered & was going to London Ontario for physical
Legion magazine online - Last Post
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Decaro, William E.; DOD. October 5, 2004; age 83; service # sb28087; army; WW II; Galt Legion
Doherty Place
Doherty, Clifford J Private Enlisted 1916 Preston 111th WW I
Peace Souvenir
Pg 39 - Private, 1916, Preston, 111th Battalion
Attestation Papers
Born April 18, 1894 in Preston, Ontario; Present Address - 136 Peter Street, Hamilton, Ontario; Next
of Kin - Barbara Fessant, mother, Preston; Occupation - Cabinet Maker; Enlistment - March 2, 1916;
Service #690394; Reference - RG 150 Box 2564-25; Physical: Age 21 yrs 10 mths; Height 5' 5 1/2";
Complexion - Ruddy; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Brown; 1 vaccination left - mole behind the shoulder;
Religion – RC
Doherty, Patrick C Flight Sergeant Enlisted 1943 Preston RCAF WW II KIA 24/12/44
Vol 2 pg 11 Picture
Reported Killed in Action December 24, 1944; Flight Sergeant; Parents - Mr & Mrs Cornelius Doherty;
Buried by U.S. Military authorities in United States Military cemetery in Neuville-N.-Condrox, Belgium;
29th Preston man to die in WWII; Reported to parents that he was bombing German troop
concentrations at Germund, near Germany; Went overseas May, 1944; Three sisters Frances,
Barbara, Sheila surviving
Sergeant Air Gunner; Reported missing December 24, 1944; son of Mr & Mrs C.P. Doherty, 445 Vine
St., Preston; enlisted in the RCAF June 1943; graduated at MacDonald, Manitoba on December 22,
1943; went overseas in May of this year; Born in Preston February 7 or 9, 1925; attended
St.Clement's school and church and GCI; worked at Clare Bros. and at the A.Graeb Grocery Store
prior to enlistment; father served with the Canadian Machine Gun Corp in WWI; two uncles served in
the US Army in WWI; an uncle served with Col. Pearkes, V.C. of the 116th Battalion in WWI; member
of 'D' Company of the 2nd (R) Battalion HLI of C for a year before enlistment; played in original
Bantam hockey league in Preston; member of Chicopee Ski Club
Vol 3 pg 2 Picture
Air Gunner; 445 Vine Street, Preston; RCAF; Born February 19, 1925 Preston
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Flight Sergeant; Died December 24, 1944; Service #R/208103; Force - Air Force; Regiment - RCAF;
Unit - 88(RAF) Squadron; Commemorated on page 292 of the Second World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial - Hotton War Cemetery, Belgium; Grave Reference III.C.9
Doherty, Cornelius P. Private Enlisted February 1916 Preston 86th WW I
D.O.B.: April 10, 1889 - Preston; son of Barbara Doherty; worked as a printer; unmarried upon
enlisting; religion - Roman Catholic; reg. no. 690216
Drinkwater Drive
Drinkwater, Andrew Private Enlisted November 1915 Galt 111th WW I Wounded MM
D.O.B.: September 26, 1896 - Galt; lived at 177 Water Street South; son of Mary Drinkwater; worked
as a fish pedler; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730009
Nominal Roll: 111th (South Waterloo) Overseas Batillion C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). Pg
1A and 1B:
reg. no. 730009; Drinkwater, Andrew; Age:19 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet 2 inches; Chest
measurement:37-40.5; Weight: 129.5lbs; Complexion: fair; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: fair; Distinctive marks:
nil; Occupation: fish pedler; Religion: presbyterian; single; Place of Birth: Galt, Waterloo, Ont on
Septebmer 26th 1896; Enlisted: Galt on November 9th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on
November 9th 1915; Remarks: None
87A: Lived on Lincoln Ave Galt
Drinkwater, Harry Private Enlisted October 1914 Galt 18th WW I Died of Wounds 25/04/16
Peace Souvenir
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Pg 22 Picture
Pg 26 - Private, Galt; Enlisted October 27, 1914, 18th Battalion; Died of Wounds April 25, 1915 at St
Eloi.
Died of Wounds April 25, 1916 No 6 Field Ambulance Station; Private; Born in Galt; Age 22; Spent
some time in the UN - returned from Flint, Michigan to enlist; Enlistment October 28, 1914 with the
Western Ontario Battalion; Occupation - Machinist; Son of Mrs. Mary Drinkwater; 177 Water Street,
South, Galt; Mother had just recieved a letter written April 15 in which he told of having successfullu
gone through an engagement lasting seven days and six nights during which time he was never off
duty. Battle referred to was probably St.Eloi. operated on in England for appendicitis; first Galt man
to ride in the City of Galt ambulance; went into the trenches September 15, 1915; never wounded
before April 25; two brothers serving William with the 29th Battery of the 11th Howitzer Brigade, now
in England, Andrew, a bugler with the 111th Battalion. Other survivers - brother Lorne at home; Four
sisters, Mrs. Henry Robertson - Mrs. Bullock - Mrs Glennnie - and Louise all of Galt (Galt Weekly
Reporter May 11, 1916 pg 1)
Letter from Cap. S.M. Loghrin "B" Co. 18th Battalion to Mrs Drinkwater mother of Harry. "I regret very
must to inform you of the death of your son. He was killed when on duty with our company. A heavy
shell struck the trench where he and two others were standing, and all of them were wounded. Your
son was conscious when being removed on the stretcher. I thought he would recover, but found the
next day that he had died in the ambulance between the first dressing station and the field
ambulance. He was buried in a cemetery close to our rest camp where I am writing this letter, and I
intend to go up to the cemetery and arrange for marking his grave with one of our regimental crosses.
Your son died doing his duty and gave his life in a noble and honourable cause. He was a bright,
cheery boy. I remember before leaving England he had appendicitis and was to be left behind. He
came and pleaded with me to be taken with the 18th Battalion. I spoke to the doctor and we arranged
it, and for a time I lightened his duties until he was strong and well. He was a very brave young man,
and acted as a guide for me one night in a grenade attack. Not the least sign of fear did he give, but
was joking all the time, even when the metal was flying like a snowstorm. His humorous disposition
made him very popular with the boys and he will be much missed by all of us. As a father, I can
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partly appreciate your sorrow. If I can be of any assistance in giving further information I will be
pleased to do so" (Galt Weekly Reporter May 25, 1916 pg 1)
Letter written by Private W.J. Bartlett to the London Advertiser describing Harry Drinkwater: "...One of
those 18th heroes who fell in action, who did his bit, was Pte H Drinkwater of Galt, Ontario and a
braver man never donned the King's uniform. But I said "man". In reality he was only a boy, not long
out of his teens. He was a Canadian to the fingertips, keen and alert all the time and full of optimism.
No, he did not have the appearance of a soldier. His features belonged to the feminine type, and his
smile must have been born with him. Young Drinkwater did not seem to know what fear was. No
matter how dangerous a task he was given on the battlefield, he was always ready and looked on the
humorous side of things, even when the hellish shells burst near him and the shrapnel played on his
stell helmut. But it was at the battle of St Eloi where Drinkwater distinguished himself most, when the
terrific struggle for the crater was in progress. It was a night long to be remembered by those whose
mission is was to add further honor and glory to the good old Union Jack (Galt Weekly Reporter June
8, 1916 pg 1)
Attestation Papers
Born - February 18, 1894 in Galt; Next of Kin Mrs. Mary Drinkwater (Mother) 177 South Water St.,
Galt; Occupation - machinist; Physical: Age - 20 yrs; Height 5' 3 1/2"; Complexion - Fair; Eyes Green?; Hair - Light Brown; L shaped scar in left forearm; Religion - Presbyterian; Enlistment October
28, 1914; Service #54015; Reference RG150 Box2668-31
Died April 25, 1916; Service #54015; Age 21; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Western
Ontario Regiment); Unit - 18th Battalion; Burial - Renninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium;
Grave Reference I.D.13
Drinkwater, William J. Gunner Enlisted 1915 Galt 35th WW I MM
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See history for Harry Drinkwater
Fabian Court
Fabian, Frank Galt Royal Kents WW I
See history for brother Horace Fabian
Fabian, Horace A Private April 1915 Galt 2nd (Enlisted 34th) WW I KIA 26/04/16
Peace Souvenir
Pg 14 Picture
Pg 26 Private, Galt; Enlisted April 1, 1915 34th Battalion, transferred to the 2nd Killed in Action April
26, 1916 in France
Missing and believed killed; Private; One of four sons - all of whom are serving; Father Mr. William
Fabian, 26 Chalmers Street; father hopes son is not dead; enlistment at Galt with the 34th joining the
battalion when in training in Guelph; age 23; came to Galt three years ago last April from Brighton,
Sussex, England; Occupation - Goldie McCulloch Safe Works; Religion - Anglican - Member of Trinity
Bible Class and Church; He also has two sisters - Misses Emma and Elsie; Brothers are William, with
the Army Service Corps at the front; Frank, with the Royal Kents at Aldershot; Walter, a Derby recruit.
Father received letters dated April 18 and April 22 and all was well. (Galt Weekly Reporter May 11,
1916 pg 2
Galt Reporter February 12, 1916 pg 1 ????
Attestation Papers
Born March 8, 1892 in Brighton, Sussex, England; Next of Kin - William Fabian (father) 82
McNaughton St, Galt; Occupation - grocer?; Service #403106; Reference RC150 Box 2970-11;
Physical: Age 23; Height 5'9"; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Brown; Scar over back of neck
from boils, scar on left kneecap from boils; both little fingers are slightly crooked; Religion - Anglican;
Enlistment - Apri 8, 1915
Private - Died April 26, 1916 - Service #403106 - Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Eastern Ontario Regiment); Unit - 2nd Battalion; Commemorated on page 84 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; Burial - Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium; Grave Reference II.F.14
Fabian, Walter Galt Derby WW I
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Fabian, William Galt Army Service Corp WW I
Flockhart Road
Flockhart, W.L. (Walter) Private Enlisted August 1914 Galt 2nd WW I KIA 25/09/15 MM
Peace Souvenir
pg 19 Picture
pg 27 Award the M.M.; Private; Galt; Enlisted August 14, 1914, HLI transferred to 2nd; Killed in Action
September 25, 1915 at Loos
Private; Died September 25, 1915; Service #8477; Force - Army; Regiment - Highland Light Infantry;
Unit - 2nd Battalion; Commemorated on page 566 of the First World War Book of Remembrance;
Burial - Loos Memorial Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France; Grave Reference N/A
Foot Crescent
Foot (Foote), Albert Private Enlisted January 1915 Doon 1st (enlisted 34th) WW I KIA 13/10/15
Peace Souvenir
Pg 27 Private; Doon; Enlistment 30/01/15; 34th
Galt Daily Reporter
Private; from Doon; Relatives in Galt; Enlistment with the 34th Battalion; Born in London, England;
Lived in Canada 8 years, most of which in Doon; Occupation - Car & Coach Works, Preston; Age 28;
Married; Survivors: Widow, a son and a daughter; his mother, Mrs.James Foote, John Street, Galt;
four sisters in Galt and two brothers, William with the 5th Montreal Kilties, now in France and Harold
Foote, formerly of Galt, now training with the 71st Battalion in London (Galt Daily Reporter October
26, 1915 pg 1)
Attestation Papers
Born - November 9, 1886 London, England; Next of Kin - Florence Foot Doon, Ontario; Occupation Carpenter; Married; Physical: Age 28; Height - 5'6"; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Light
Brown; Scar on left shoulder blade; Mole in centre of back, mole over left hip; mole on right shoulder;
Religion - Anglican; Enlistment January 23, 1915; Service #A/2081; Reference RG 150 Box?
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Private - Died October 13, 1915; Service #A/2081; Age 29; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment); Unit 1st Battalion; Son of James and Mary Jane Foot; Husband
of F.E. Wolff (formerly Foot), 371 King Street East, Kitchener, Ontario; Commemorated on page 14 of
the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - St Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium;
Grave Reference - I.C.14
Foot, Albert W. Private Enlisted June 1940 Galt HLI WW II
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37659; lived at 19 Centre Street, Galt
Grace Russ Scrapbooks vol.1
served on the Western front
vol.2
older brother of Ronald Foot - also in active service; son of Mr.and Mrs. J. William Foot of 19 Centre
Street; he and his brother were in the same battalion and got to see each other frequently; went
overseas with the HLI of C; with the "D" Company; enlisted within a few days of his brother; born in
England; attended Victoria Public School and Galt Collegiate; worked as a machinist; father and 10
uncles served in WWI; religion – Anglican
Foot, Harold Private Enlisted September 1915 Galt 71st WW I
D.O.B.: April 1, 1895 - London, England; son of Mary Foot of 32 John Street, Galt; unmarried upon
enlisting; trade - wheelwright; reg. no. 126728
[Possible Obituary - Harold Foot?]
D.O.D.: December 27, 1932 - 38th year; lived at 96 Aberdeen Road South
Foot, Ronald C. Private Enlisted 1940 Galt HLI WW II Wounded
Grave Russ Scrapbooks
Vol 1 pg 88 Picture
Private - Son of Mr & Mrs W. Foot, 19 Centre Street, Galt; Age 23; Injured in action while serving on
the Western Front - fracture of left elbow; Enlisted with the HLI of C on June 19, 1940; Went overseas
with the regiment the next summer; Serving with the Support Company when injured; Brother Albert
is also serving with the HLI of C on the Western Front
Vol 2 pg 25 Picture
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Private; Officially reported as "injured in action"; son of Mr & Mrs J. William Foot, 19 Centre Street,
Galt. Injured on the left side of head - no more information unless it becomes serious; Injured last
October - returned to action about one month ago and rejoined his unit; Older brother Albert is with
same battalion - see each other frequently; went overseas with the HLI of C
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37458; rank - Cpl.; lived at 19 Centre Street, Galt; member of the 1st Bn
Obituary
D.O.D.: July 23, 1984 - 62nd year; lived at 17 Centre Street; husband of Evelyn Cluney; father of
Rhonda (Mrs. Ross McCoy), Catherine (Mrs. James Fowler) both of Cambridge; brother of Albert of
Cambridge and Maisie (Mrs. Frank Wilton) of Woodstock; grandfather of Michael and Matthew David
and Douglas, Brian, Laura; predeceased by brother Arthur; employee of Savage Shoe for 45 years;
member of the HLI and served overseas during WWII; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt
Branch #121
Foot, Walter J. Private Enlisted December 1915 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: July 4, 1891 - London, England; lived at 2 Francis Street with wife; worked as an engineer;
religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730147
13A and 13B:
reg. no. 730147; Foot Walter John; Age: 24 Years and 5 Months; Height: 5 feet 8 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34/37 inches; Weight; 138lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: brown; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Stationary Eng.; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of
Birth: London Eng. on July 4th 1891; Enlisted: Galt on Decebmer 4th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. J.D.
Clarke on December 4th 1915; Remarks: none
90A: Lived at 91 Barrie St. Galt
Garth Massey Drive
Massey, Garth F.
Obituary August 1999
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Francis Street Cambridge passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sunday August 15, 1999,
in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Claudette Millar, and dear father of Gary Massey of West Palm
Beach, Florida. Dear brother of Ardath Fairhall of Port Carling. Mr. Massey was predeceased by his
parents Garnet and Muriel (Nee Kaye) and sister Velma Vernon. Mr. Massey spent his life pursuing
his passion of flying. Piloting the “Tiger Moth” to commercial jets, he was a proficient flight instructor
during World War II……
Gaskin Avenue
Gaskin, Frank Private Enlisted March 1916 4th (Enlisted 111th) WW I Died of Wounds 06/09/18
Peace Souvenir
Pg 27 Private; Galt; Enlisted March 20, 1916 111th; transferred 4th; Died of Wounds September 6,
1918
Attestation Papers
Present address: 66 West Main Street North, Galt; Born November 25, 1878 in Neauton, England;
Next of Kin - Mary Ann Gaskin, wife 66 West Main North, Galt; Occupation - Polisher & Painter;
Enlistment - March 25, 1916; Physical: Age 37; Height 5' 7 1/2"; Complexion - pale; Eyes - Grey; Hair
Dark Brown; Religion - RC
Private; Died September 6, 1918; Service #730678; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 4th Battalion; Husband of Mary A Gaskin, 66 West Main Street
North, Galt; Commemorated on page 413 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial Aubigny Communal Cemetery, France; Grave Reference - IV.A.33
Nominal Roll
Reg. No. 730678
62A and 62B:
Reg. No. 730678; Gaskin Frank; Age: 37 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 7.25 inches; Chest
Measurement: 32/33.5 inches; Weight: 135 lbs; Complexion: Pale; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Dk. Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Polisher/Plater; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of
Birth: Newton Eng on November 25th 1878; Enlisted: Galt on March 25th 1916 approved on March
27th 1916 by Lt. Col. Clakre; Remarks: none
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Gaskin, Harold E. Lieutenant Galt HLI WW II
Vol 2 pg 93 Picture
Lieutenant on active service with the HLI of C; Been with the HLI since 1931 when he was
commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant; Born in Birmingham, England in 1904, came to Galt as a boy;
Attended Victoria, Dickson and St. Andrews PS's and GCI; Good rugby player with GCI and then Galt
intermediate team; Also played for Kitchener senior team; played junior hockey; played with the City
club softball team; 3 times he paired with Cap.D.C. Henderson of the HLI of C to win the men's
doubles crown at Highlands Badminton Club; ran the Harold Gaskin - Leon Shupe Insurance agency
before enlistment; wife and son live at 136 Blair Road; father was killed in WWI at Canal du Nord in
1918; mother lives at 104 Blair Road; Religion - Anglican
Vol 2 pg 94
interviewing officer for recruits
Vol 2 pg 106
to Camp Borden for special instruction for 4-6 weeks
Vol 3 pg 96
member of the Court of Inquiry involving accident in Kitchener with army truck
Vol 3 pg 102
Return from Camp Borden after receiving special instruction
Major; 1st Canadian Army; Wrote about "German Prisoner Camps" deaths average about 20 per day;
written April 20th when German defeat was assured "I wonder how the 'master race' feels about it
now?"; resides at 35 Oak Street, Galt with wife; served with a Canadian army headquarters group
that was organized to administer, supply food, clothing and medical aid to concentraction areas
overrun by the Canadian Army, and to arrange for the evacuation of prisoners
Col. Barrie's List
rank - Major; lived at 35 Oak Street, Galt; member of the 1st Bn
Gatehouse Drive
Gatehouse, Ernest Private Enlisted March 1915 Hespeler 49th (Enlisted 34th) WW I KIA 05/04/16
Peace Souvenir
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Pg 27 Private; Hespeler; Enlisted 02/03/15; 34th transferred to 49th; Killed in Action April 5, 1916 at
St.Eloi
Private; Died April 5, 1916; Service #403009; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Alberta
Regiment); Unit - 49th Battalion; Commemorated on page 90 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial - Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium; Grave Reference - I.A.24
Gatehouse, Lawrence Pilot Officer Enlisted 1943 Preston RCAF WW II
Vol 4 pg 24
Commissioned as a Pilot Officer; Son of Mr & Mrs R.O. Gatehouse, Preston; Wife - Dorothy, Preston;
enlisted in RCAF August 21, 1943; graduated at Malton last month as a navigator; Born in Preston,
August 1, 1923; attended Preston Schools; worked as a bookkeeper at S.J. Cherry & Sons, Preston
prior to enlistment; father served in WWI; Religion - Baptist; member of the Preston Baraca class.
Gatehouse, Lorna Preston Wren HMCS Conestoga WW II
Vol 3 pg 32 Picture
Lives Vine St., Preston; Wren - HMCS Conestoga
Gatehouse, R.O. (Richard?) Private Enlisted 1915 Hespeler 34th WW I
Possible Library and Archives Canada - Richard Oliver Gatehouse??]
reg. no. 402092
Gatehouse, Walter H. QMS Enlisted January 1915 Preston 71st WW I
D.O.B.: December 2, 1888 - Bethnel Green, London, England; husband of Alice of Preston; carpenter
by trade; religion - Baptist; reg. no. 402044
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Gibb Street
Gibb, David Lance Sargeant Enlisted January 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: April 21, 1884 - Galt; lived at 72 Park Avenue, Galt; son of Margaret Gibb; artist; unmarried
upon enlisting; served for 5 years with the 29th HLI; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730300
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 23, 1971 - 87th year; lived at 44 Park Avenue; lived in Galt all his life; well-known galt
artist and art teacher - pioneer and landscape pcitures were particularily admired; member and
worker for the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Galt; served overseas with the 52nd Regt.
27A and 27B:
Reg. No. 730300; Gibb David; Age: 31 years and 9 months; Height: 5 feet and 7.25 inches; Chest
Measurments: 30/33; Weight: 120lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Dark; Distinctive Marks:
nil; Occupation: Artist; Religion: Presbyterian; Single; Place of Birth: Galt Ont. on April 21st 1884;
Enlisted: Galt on January 3rd 1916 approved by Lt. Col. J.D. Clarke on January 3rd 1916; remarks: 5
yrs 29th Regt. L.C. 271-16, Sergt (without pay) 13.7.16, Corpl 13.7.16, LCE Sgt. 18.8.16
Gibb, Jonathan M Private Enlisted November 1916 Galt 3rd (Enlisted 120th) WW I KIA 01/08/17
Peace Souvenir
Pg 14 Picture
Pg 27 Private; Galt; Enlisted November 1916; 120th Battalion transferred to 3rd Battalion; Killed in
Action August 1, 1917 at Ypres
Attestation Papers
213 1/2 James St North Hamilton; Born Galt October 16, 1873; Next of Kin: wife - Katharine Gibb 643
King Street East, Hamilton; Occupation - Newspaper work; enlistment - November 30, 1915;
Physical: Age 42; Height - 5'5 1/4"; Complexion - medium; Eyes - Gray; Hair - Brown; Vaccination - 1
right arm, 2 left arm; Scar over end of left eyebrow; Service #757532; Reference RG150 Box 3488-8
Died August 1, 1917, Private; Service #757532; Age 42; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Labour
Corps; Unit - 3rd Battalion; Son of David and Margaret McFarlane Gibb, Galt; Husband of Catharine
Gibb, 643 King St East, Hamilton Burial: Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery (IEPER), Belgium; Grave
Reference VII.E.2
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Gibb, William A. LAC Enlisted 1942 Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 2 pg 8 Picture
Born May 1916; with RCAF since October 1942; son of Andrew Gibb, 13 Colborne Street, Galt - wife
live in Simcoe, Ontario; LAC; Attended Central School & GCI; Worked at the PUC; Religion - United
(First United)
[Possible Obituary - Rev. William Alexander????]
D.O.D.: September 12, 2002 - 87th year; husband of Elsie Rumbles Parke; father of Bruce, David and
Marion Richmond and husband John; step-father of Janice Gibson and husband Mark; grandfather of
Leigh and Matthew Richmond and Colin and Graham Gibson; brother of Catherin Gibb; predeceased
by sister, Agnes; retired minister of the United Church of Canada serving at Balinifad, Sudbury,
Oshawa, Caledonia, Westdale Hamilton, Niagara Falls and St. George; administrator of Albright
Manor, Beamsville from 1970-1981
Haddaway Court
Haddaway, Henry G Private Enlisted May 1916 Preston 1st (Enlisted 111th) WW I KIA 07/07/17
Peace Souvenir
Pg 17 Picture
Pg 27 Private; Preston; Enlisted May 18, 1916, 111th Battalion Transferred to 1st; Killed in Action
July 7, 1917 at Passchendaele
Attestation Papers
Born Januay 7, 1882, London, England; Next of Kin Mrs. Henry George Haddaway, wife, preston;
Occupation - Brass Polisher; Physical: Age 34 yrs; Height 5' 8"; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Blue; Hair
Brown; Religion - Anglican; Enlistment May 4, 1916; Service #730789; Reference RG150 Box 390835
Private; Died July 7 , 1917; Service #730789; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Western
Ontario Regiment); Unit 1st Battalion; Commemorated on page 249 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial - LaTargette British Cemetery, France; Grave Reference II.E.3.
72A and 72B:
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Reg. No. 730789; Haddaway Henry George; Age: 34 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 8
inches; Chest Meaurements: 32/35 inches; Weight: 115lbs; Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Blue; Hair:
Brown; Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Brass Polisher; Religion: Church of England; Married;
Place of Birth: London England on January 7th 1882; Enlisted: Preston on May 4th 1916 approved by
Lt. Col. Clarke on May 4th 1916; Remarks: none
Hadfield Court
Hadfield, Austin J. Sgt Major Enlisted 1913 Preston WW I WW II Wounded in WW I
Vol 1 pg 35 Picture
Oldest active member of the HLI of C; Serving in Stratford Ontario; Regimental Sergeant Major of 1st
Battalion HLI of C from 1929 to August 1942 and then RSM of the R.C.O.C. depot at London Ontario.
Later named RSM of 2nd Battalion HLI of C; Joined in 1913 when it was known at the 29th regiment;
Born in Derbyshire, England; served with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Stationed at
Gibraltar at age 16; Came to Canada in 1911, Worked as a plumber in Moose Jaw; Moved to Preston
to continue his trade two years later; Went overseas in 1915 with a draft from the 34th Battalion that
had been sent to the 49th Edmonton Regiment; Musketry and Lewis gun instructor in England until
1917; Went to France; severly wounded shortly after the battle of Passchendaele; Returned to
England to serve as the first instructor oat Bramshot Camp where he held the job of brigade sergeant
major in musketry and assitant regimental sergeant major in charge of training; farmed near Lansing,
Michigan after demobilization; returned to Canada in 1930; represented the HLI of C at the coronation
of King George and Queen Elizabeth; first man to enlist for active service with the unit; one of the
regiment's best shots with the Lewis gun and rifle; 1915 one of six men chosen to test the Ross &
Lee-Enfield rifles; wife lives at 1 State Street, Galt; Daughter Mary, lives in Galt, Daughter Joan lives
in Detroit; brother G.V. Hadfield, killed in Action Passchendaele; Religion - Anglican
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Vol 2 pg 66 Sergeant Major
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945" pg 15 May 1942 returns to Canada - ill health
See Brother George V. Hadfield
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37175; rank - OSSM WO1; lived at 75 Elliott Street, Galt; member of the 1st Bn
Hadfield, Frederick W Private Enlisted April 1916 Hespeler 111th WW I
D.O.B.: August 7, 1874 - Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.; husband of Emily; worked as an
electrician; previously served with the 77th Regt.; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730747
67A and 67B:
Reg. No. 730747; Hadfield Frederick William; Age: 41 years and 8 months; Chest Measurements:
36/37 inches; Weight: 140 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Red; Distinctive Marks: two scars
4 inches above R knee from Dog bite; Occupation: Electrician; Religion: Church of England; Married;
Place of Birth: Providence R. I. U.S.A on August 7th 1874; Enlisted: Hespeler on April 10th 1916
approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 13th 1916; Remarks: 5 Camps 77th Regt
Hadfield, George V. Lance Corporal Enlisted February 1915 Preston 49th (Enlisted 34th) WW I
KIA 30/10/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 16 Picture
pg 27 Sergeant; Preston; Enlisted February 8, 1915 34th Battalion transferred 49th; Killed in Action
October 30, 1917 in France.
Attestation Papers
Born October 13, 1890 in Renishaw, Derbyshire, England; Next of Kin - Mrs. Florence Hadfield, wife,
Ann Street, Preston; Occupation - mechinent (machinist?/mechanic/); Previous Service: colour
sergeant 29th Regiment 'F' Company; Physical; Age 24 years; Height 5'11'; Complexion - Fair; Eyes blue; Hair - Brown; Marks - General Ichthyosis; Religion - Anglican; Service # 402108; Reference RG
150 Box 3911-11; Enlistment - February 8, 1915
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Lance Corporal - Died October 30, 1917, Service #402108; Force- Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Alberta Regiment); Unit - 49th Battalion; Commemorated on page 249 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; Burial - Memin Gate (Ypres) Memorial Cemetery, Belgium; Grace Reference
Panel 24-28-30
Galt Reporter - 27/3/18
word was received by Mr. and Mrs. G. Hadfield of Hespeler Street that their son, Sergeant G.V. (Vic)
Hadfield was reported as missing on October 10th - was killed in action that date; employee of Clare
Brothers; brother of Mrs. Riding and Mrs. Teahter and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Austin Hadfield - all
reside in town; husband of Florence and was in England
Hadfield, S.H. Private Preston Dufferin Rifles WW II
service no. B37911; stationed at Nanaimo, B.C.
Hale Court
Hale, Edward Private Enlisted May 1915 Preston 34th WW I Died of Wounds 14/01/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 17 Picture
pg 27
Private; Preston; Enlisted May 1915, 34th Battalion; Died of Wounds January 14, 1917 at London,
Ontario
Attestation Papers
Born November 8, 1895 in Preston; Next of Kin - Mrs. Jennie Hale, Preston; Occupation Shoemaker; Preston Service 29th Regiment 4 months; Physical: Age 19; Height 5' 7 1/2";
Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Hazel; Hair - Light; Scar on right skin (Shin?); Scar above left eye; several
white scars on back of hand; Religion - Methodist; Enlistment - May 14, 1915; 34th Battalion; Service
#602487; Reference RG150 Box 3930-1
Private; Died January 14, 1917; Service #602487; Age 18; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 'F' Unit, formerly 34th Battalion; Burial- Parklawn
Cemetery, Preston, Ontario
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Hale, Roy Lance Corporal Enlisted March 1916 Preston 4th (enlisted 111th) Died of Wounds
38/09/18 MM
Peace Souvenir
Pg 17 Picture
Pg 27 (MM) Private; Preston; Enlisted February 1916, 111th battalion transferred to the 4th; Died of
Wounds July 28, 1918(?) in France
pg 34 - Private; Preston, MM, killed
Attestation Papers
Born January 9, 1893 Streetsville, Ontario; Next of Kin - Mrs Jennie Hale, King Street, Preston;
Occupation - Lineman; Physical: Age - 23 yrs; Height 5'8"; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Blue; Hair Dark; Scar from a burn on inside of ankle right leg; Religion - Methodist; Enlistment March 1, 1916;
Service #730567; Reference RG 150; Box 3931-21
Private; Died of Wounds September 28, 1918(?); Service #730567; Force - Army; Regiment Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 4th Battalion; Awards and Honours - Military
Medal; Commemorated of page 421 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Bucquoy
Road Cemetery, France.
52A and 52B:
Reg. No 730567; Hale Roy; Age: 23 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 8 inches; Chest
Measurements: 32/35.5 inches; Weight: 140 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Dark;
Distinctive marks: Scar from Burn inside R. leg; Occupation: Lineman; Religion: Methodist; Single;
Place of Birth: Streetsville Ont. on January 9th 1893; Enlisted: Preston on March 1st 1916 approved
by Lt. Col. Clarke on March 3rd 1916; Remarks: none
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Hamer Crescent
Hamer, Arthur Lance Corporal Galt Scots Fusiliers WW II
Vol 4 pg 1
Lance Corporal; Son of Mr & Mrs E. Hamer, 28 Ramore Street, Galt; serving with the Scot Fusiliers;
stationed at Camp Borden; Born Galt December 27, 1920; attended St.Andrews PS; worked at
Shurly-Dietrich Atkins before enlistment; Father served with the 111th in WWI; Two uncles &
grandfather died in WWI; played baseball for the Pickards in their championship seasons
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A61051; rank - L/Sgt; lived at 28 Ramore Street, Galt; member of the HLI of C 1st Bn
Obit October 22, 2008 The Record
Lifetime resident of Galt passed away October 20, 2008
Hamer, Ernest Private Enlisted 1916 Galt 111th WW I Wounded
31A and 31B:
Reg. No. 730342; Hamer Ernest; Age: 19 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 4.75 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/35.5 inches; Weight: 112lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Methodist; Single; Place of Birth: Bury Eng. on
December 5th 1896; Enlisted: Galt on January 10th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke; Remarks:
none.
Son is Lance Corporate Arthur Hamer above
Hamer, Jonathan Private Enlisted January 1915 Galt 2nd (Enlisted 34th) WW I Died of Wounds
18/03/16
Peace Souvenir
pg 27 Private; Galt Enlisted 21/01/15 34th transferred to the 2nd Battalion; Died of Wounds March 18,
1916 at Boulogne
Reported slightly wounded in the thigh; 2nd Battalion (or 3rd); admitted to General Hospital No 3 at
Boulogn March 3, 1916; Private; Galt; previously served with the 34th Battalion; Went to front with a
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special company of reinforcement; Mrs Esther Hamer wife, 58 Oak Street, Galt; Enlisted January 21,
1915; Son of E. Hamer a member of the 111th Battalion (Galt Weekly Reporter March 16, 1916 pg 1)
Died of Wounds days after infliction; Private; served with the 2nd Battalion; Transferred from the 34th
in a special company of reserves; Lived in Galt for the past 6 years; Occupation - gardener for J.N.
MacKendrick; caretaker for the Gore Mutual; Previously served as a volunteer in England for 21 years
and for 20 yrs was Sergeant Cook; Late Queen Victoria presented him with a long service medal that
is now held by son Private E. Hamer; Religion - Anglican - Trinity; Survivor: Widow-E. Hamer, one
son fifteen years old Oak Street (Galt Weekly Reporter March 23, 1916 pg 1)
Attenstation Papers
Born - August 20, 1870 Bury Lanes, England; Next of Kin Esther Hamer, wife 68 Oak Street Galt;
Occupation - Gardener; Previous services - 21 yrs 1 Batt Lanes?, Fusiliers Volunteers; Enlistment
January 21, 1915; Service #402098; Reference RG150 Box 3973-34
Private; Died March 18, 1916; Service #402098; Age - 44; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment); Unit - 2nd Battalion; Husband of Mrs.Hamer 25 Davidson Street,
Galt; Commemorated on page 97 of the First World War Book of Remembrance - Burial - Boulogne
Eastern Cemetery, France; Grave Reference VIII.D.81
Hartley Court
Hartley, Granville Corporal Enlisted December 1915 Galt 111th WW I Died of Wounds 19/05/17
Peace Souvenir
Pg 27 Corporal; Galt; Enlisted December 12, 1915; Died of Wounds May 19, 1917 in France
Attestation Papers
Born May 19, 1897 Sheffield, England; Present Address - 98 South Water Street, Galt; Next of Kin;
Mother Mrs. Ann Harley, 98 South Water Street, Galt; Occupation - Labourer; Previous Service - 29th
Battalion HLI of C; Enlistment December 11, 1915; Physical: Age 18; Height 5'7"; Complexion - Fair;
Eyes - blue; Hair - Fair; Religion - Anglican
Private?; Died May 19, 1917; Service #730203; Age - 20; Force - Army; Regiment Canadian Infantry
(Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 4th Battalion; Son of Mr & Mrs Sam Hartley, Galt; Native of
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Sheffield, England; Commemorated on page 252 of the First World War Book of Remembrance;
Burial Etaples Military Cemetery, France Grave Reference XVIII.O.20A
18A and 18B:
reg no. 730203; Hartley, Graville; Age: 18 years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 7 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34/37 inches; Weight: 132 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Fair; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth: Sheffield Eng.
on May 19th 1897; Enlisted: Galt on December 11th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on December
11th 1915; Remarks: 29th HLI, CORP 11-1-16, Pte 20.9.16
93A: Killed in Action
Hartley, Samuel Sapper Enlisted October 1915 Galt 2nd Pioneers WW I
D.O.B.: September 1, 1892 - Sheffield, England; son of Ann Hartley of 98 South Water Street; religion
- Anglican; reg. no. 166171
Obituary
D.O.D.: April 12, 1985 - 94th year; lived at 116 Norfolk Avenue; husband of Ella May MacDonald;
father of Gwen Moore and Jacqueline Sherren both of Cambridge; survived by seven grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren; predeceased by several brothers and sisters; came to Canada in 1912;
veteran of WWI
Hartley, William H. Private Enlisted August 1915 Galt 34th WW I KIA
Peace Souvenir
pg 27 Private; Galt; Enlisted July 22, 1915, 34th Battalion
Attestation Papers
Born June 25, 1895; Next of Kin - Mrs. Ellen Harley, mother, Stone Road, Galt; Occupation - Goom;
Unmarried; Previous Servious - 1 yr 29 Battalion; Physical: Age 20 yrs 2 mths; Height 5'4";
Complexion - Ruddy; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Dark Brown; Small mole on right shoulder, two tattoo marks
on left forearm; Religion - Anglican; Enlistment - August 22, 1915; Service #603012; Reference RG
150 Box 4126-38
Haskell Road
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Haskell, Charles Lance Corporal Enlisted August 1914 Galt 1st WW I KIA 15/07/15
Peace Souvenir
pg 27 Lance Corporal; Galt; Enlisted August 1914; Killed in Action July 15, 1915 at Givenchy
Attestation Papers
Born March 3, 1894 Sussex, England; Next of Kin - Charles W. Haskell, R.R. 6 Galt; Occupation Butcher & Mechanic; Enlistment September 5, 1914; Physical: 20 yrs 6 mths; Height 5' 6 3/4";
Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Hazel; Hair - Black; 4 vaccinations left arm, scar over left knee; Religion other protestant
Canadian Viritual War Memorial
Lance Corporal; Died June 15, 1915??; Service #7044; Age 21; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment); Unit - 1st Battalion; Son of Mrs.C.W. Haskell, 5 Bruce Street,
Galt; Commemorated on page 18 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Vimy
Memorial, France
Haskell, Louis Sapper Enlisted 1918 Galt WW I
Attestation Papers
Born - Sussex, England June 23, 1896; Present Address - Galt, Ontario; Service #713116AC; Next of
Kin; Mrs. Ruby Haskell, 26 Stanley Street, Galt; Enlistment June 17, 1918; Regimental #2011386
Reference RG 150 Box 4143-38; Physical: Age - 21 yrs 11 mths; Height - 5' 7 1/4"; Complexion Medium; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Brown
Hawkins Drive
Hawkins, Alfred Private Enlisted September 1914 Preston 111th WW I KIA 15/06/15
Peace Souvenir
pg 27 - Private, Preston
D.O.B.: December 11, 1889 - London, England; brother of Louisa Hawkins; labourer; unmarried;
spent 16 months with the 29th Regt.; religion - Anglican; reg. no. 8155(???)
D.O.D.: June 15, 1915; service no. 7155(???); force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Western
Ontario Regiment); unit - 1st Bn; commemorated on page 18 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; burial information: Vimy Memorial, France
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Hawkins, William B. Private Enlisted December 8, 1915 Hespeler 4th (enlisted 111th) WW I
KIA 08/08/18
Peace Souvenir
Pg 27 - Private, Hespeler; Enlistment November 1915, 111th transfered to the 4th Battalion; Killed in
Action France August 8, 1918
Attestation Papers
Present Address - Hespeler, Ontario; Born - May 12, 1888 Hawick, Scotland; Next of Kin - Annie
Hawkins, wife, Hespeler; Occupation - Laborer; Enlistment December 8, 1915; Service #730173
Reference RG 150 Box 4169-65; Physical: Age - 25; Height - 5' 6"; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Brown;
Hair - Brown; Tattoo "E.R" on right arm; Religion - Anglican
Private; Died August 8, 1918; Service #730173; Age - 28; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 4th battalion; Son of Mr and Mrs James Hawkins, Hawick,
Scotland; Husband of Annie Hawkins, Hespeler, Ontario; Commemorated on page 426 of the First
World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, France,
Grave Reference I.D.6
Obituary
Mrs. Hawkins was informed that her husband had been killed in action; native of Hawick, Scotland;
was a labourer; turned 30 years old the previous May; he had been in France for over a year at the
time of his death
16A and 16B:
reg. no. 730173; Hawkins William; Age: 27 Years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 6 inches; Chest
Measurement: 36/37.5; Weight: 156 lbs; complexion: Dark; Eyes: brown; Hair: Brown; Distinctive
Marks: Tattoo "E.R" on right arm; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place
of Birth: Hawich Scotland on May 12th 1888; Enlisted: Hespeler on December 8th 1915 approved by
Lt. Col. Clarke on December 8th 1916; Remarks; none
93A; Killed in Action
Hedges Court
Hedges, Frederick Corporal Hespeler WW II
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Vol 1 pg 12 - Hespeler Honor Roll
Vol 1 pg 67 - Corporal, Army; Hespeler
Vol 2 pg 38 - 123 Queen Street, Hespeler
Vol 2 pg 58 - ???
Vol 2 pg 64 - Thanks for the parcels from the Hespeler Patriotic Association
[Possible Obituary - Frederick Hedges ?????]
D.O.D.: February 24, 1988 - 83rd year; lived at 1624 Franklin Blvd.; husband of Ethel Dickson; father
of Betty (Mrs. Gordon MacKay) of Cambridge; survived by three granddaughters: Miss Victoria
Woods of Toronto, Miss Nancy Woods of Cochran, Alberta and Wendy (Mrs. Brian Kinsmen) of
Millarville, Alberta; survived by two great-grandchildren: Adam and Jillian Kinsmen; predeceased by
five brothers; survived by one brother and six sisters
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37332; rank - Cfn; lived in Hespeler
Hedges, Harold V AC2 Enlisted 1942 Galt RCAF WWII
Vol 1 pg 60 Recruit, Todd Street
Vol 4 pg 62 - Picture
AC2; son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Hedges Jr. 19 Todd Street, Galt; RCAF as an air frame mechanic;
Enlisted June 25, 1942; Brother Richard is with air in Middle East; Born March 23, 1924 Galt;
Attended Manchester school and GCI; Worked at Dominion Tack and Nail; Attended Galt Aircraft
School; Former member of the 2nd (R) Battalion HLI of C; Religion - Anglican; Father was with the
18th Battalion in WWI
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: March 4, 1999 - age 75; service no. R173110; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt
Branch #121
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 4, 1999 - 75th year; retired employee of CMC; served with the RCAF during WWII;
member of Knox (Galt) Presbyterian Church; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch
#121; very active with the Boy Scouts; husband of the late Elsie (1996); brother of Dick and wife
Peggy Edges, Marion Hedges and Bernice and husband Bill Barlow all of Cambridge
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Hedges, R. Henry Private Enlisted November 1915 Galt 4th (enlisted 111th) WW I Died of
Wounds 10/11/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 14 - Picture
pg 27 - Private; Galt; Enlisted November 15, 1915 111th Battalion, transferred to 4th; Died of Wounds
November 10, 1917 at Passchendaele
Attestation Papers
Born June 5, 1896 Edmonton, Middlesex, England; Next of Kin - Mrs. Thomas Hedges, mother 17
Todd Street, Galt; Occupation - Labourer; Physical: Age - 19; Height 5' 5 1/2"; Complexion - Fair;
Eyes - Blue; Hair - ??; Religion - Anglican; Enlistment - November 15, 1915; Service #730047;
Reference RG 150 Box 4228-19
Private; Died November 10, 1917; Service #730047; Age - 21; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 4th Battalion; Son of Thomas & Alice E. Hedges, Lower
Edmonton, Middlesex, England; Commemorated of Page 254 of the First Ward War Book of
Remembrance; Burial Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium; Grave Reference VIII.E.19
4A and 4B:
reg. no. 730047; Hedges Henry, Age: 19 years and 5 months; Height: 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest
measurements: 36.5-39.5 inches; Weight: 125 lbs; Complexion: fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; single; Place of Birth:
Edmonton, Middlesex, Eng. on June 5th 1896; Enlisted: Galt November 15th 1915 approved by Lt.
col. J.D. Clarke on November 15th 1915; Remarks: none
93A: Killed in Action
Hedges, Richard H “Dick” Corporal Enlisted 1941 Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 2 pg 25 Picture
Corporal; RCAF; Served three years three mths in the Mediterranean area; Son of Mr & Mrs Thomas
Hedges, Jr. 19 Todd Street, Galt; Enlisted 4 yrs ago (1941); Served in South Africa April 1942; Egypt
June 1942; Followed British 8th Army across North Africa; Went to Malta, Sicily and Anzio
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beachhead' 30 days leave and report to Trention April 5th; Ill for 5 weeks in Egypt; Attached to City of
Windsor squadron; long hours repairing aircraft; absorbed heavy raids - hid in culvert under railway
tracks
Vol 3 pg 33 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Hedges, 19 Todd Street, Galt; Serving with RCAF; enlisted March 21, 1941;
stationed in Western Canada; born in Galt; attended Manchester and GCI; Worked at Hi-Speed Tools
as a Machinist; role in air force as an armourer; Father (Thomas), Grandfather and three uncles
served in WWI; Religion - Anglican; Played Jr. Hockey in Galt
Hedges, Thomas Private Enlisted 1914 Galt 18th WW I Wounded
wounded in three places by three gunshot wounds in the thigh, leg and arm; Serving with the 18th
Battalion; Private; Admitted to No 8 Casualty Station on March 3rd, Enlistment September 10, 1914
with 18th; Served with Stretcher Bearer Corps; Transferred to Machine Gun Section in England; Age
22; Born Edmonton, England; Father in France with Second Pioneers; Brother Harry is serving with
the 111th (Galt Weekly Reporter Marcy 23, 1916 pg 1)
Private; Leg amputated; 18th Battalion; letter received by Mrs. T Hedges 12 Todd St., Galt from a
nurse at No 8 Casualty Clearing Station in France; wounded by shrapnel in right leg and back March
3, leg had to be amputated (Galt Weekly Reporter March 30, 1916 pg 1)
Please Note the following I believe applies to Thomas Hedges Sr father of above noted soldier
Attestation Papers
Current Address - 12 Todd Street, Galt; Born January 31, 1872 London, England; Next of Kin - Mrs.
Alice Hedges 17 Todd Street, Galt; Occupation - Labourer; Enlistment - October 18, 1915; Physical:
Age - 43 yrs 9 mths; Height 5' 6"; Complexion - Ruddy; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Brown; Slight scar on left
shoulder; Religion - Anglican
Hobson Street
Hobson, Frederick Sgt. Major Enlisted November 1914 Galt 20th CEF WW I KIA 17/08/17 VC
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Peace Souvenir
Pg 18 Picture
pg 27 VC - Sergeant, Galt; Enlisted November 10, 1914 20th Battalion, Killed in Action; August 17,
1917 at Lens Hill
pg 34 Sergeant Major V.C. killed
Attestion Papers
Born - September 23, 1875 London, England; Next of Kin - Louie Hobson, 69 South Street, Galt;
Occupation - Storekeeper; Previous Service - 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment; Current Active Militia
39th Regiment; Physical: Age - 41 yrs 2 mths; Height 5'11"; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue; Hair Light; Scar at the Back of head; Religion - Anglican; Enlistment - November 10, 1914; Service
#57113; Reference RG 150, Box 4401-17
Sergeant; Died August 18, 1917; Service #57113; Age 41; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 20th Battalion; Native of Brigg, Lincolnshire, England;
Honours & Awards - Victoria Cross; Commemorated on page 257 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial Vimy Memorial Cemetery, France; Grave Reference N/A
Citation: An Extract from the "London Gazette," Ocotber 16, 1917.
"During a strong enemy counter-attack a Lewis Gun in a forward post in a communication trench
leading to the enemy lines, was buried by a shell, and the crew, with the exception of one man, was
killed. Sergt. Hobson, though not a gunner, grasping the great importance of the post, rushed from
his trench, dug out the gun, and got it into action against the enemy who were now advancing down
the trench and across the open. A jam caused the gun to stop firing. Though wounded, he left the
gunner to correct the stoppage, rushed forward at the advancing enemy and, with bayonet and
clubbed rifle, single-handed, held them back until he himself was killed by a rifle shot. By this time
however, the Lewis gun was again in action and reinforcements shortly afterwards arriving, the
enemy was beaten off. The valour and devotion to duty by this non-commissioned officer gave the
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gunner the time required to again get the gun into action, and saved a most serious sitation" Victoria
Cross.
VC Presentation - Toronto First V.C.: Gov-General Hand Medal to Dead Hero's Sister. Source:
Canadian Daily Record, May 11, 1918
War Diary - Extracts from the 20th Battalion War Diary for August 1917 Source: RG9, series III-D-3,
Volume 4930, File 409[1]
Award Citation - Personal Information Sheet Source RG9, series III-D-3, volume 4744, folder 171, file
1
Information provided on file:
he enlisted November 10, 1914 in Galt; served with the 39th Regiment; previously served with the
2nd Bn, Wiltshire Regt; service no. 57113; D.O.B.: September 23, 1875 - London, England; Canadian
War Memorial declares him a native of Brigg, Lincolnshire, England
Hobson, Herbert G. Private Enlisted 1915 Galt 34th WW I Wounded
Private; Service #603153; Mother - Mrs Martha Hobson, 33 West Main Street, Galt; Wounded admitted to St.John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital in Etaples, France on June 9, (1916); gunshot
wound in the thigh; Born and raised in Galt; Enlistment September 1915 at London with the 34th
Battalion; Occupation - employed at Shirly Dietrich saw works for four years (Galt Weekly Reporter
June 22, 1916 pg 2)
wounded - reporter June 11, 1916
Letter to his mother from St.John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital
"I suppose by this time you have received word about me getting wounded - a rifle grenade in the left
thigh - but don't worry, mother, because I am getting on nicely. The part of the line we were holding
was surely a warm spot. I am in a nice hospital, jolly sisters, who are full of life all the time. We have
lost a lot of men this time, a good many of them killed." (Galt Weekly Reporter, June 29, 1916 pg 1)
Attestation Papers
Service #603153; Reference RG150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 4401-30; Born May 6, 1892 in Galt,
Ontario; Next of Kin - Mrs. Martha Hobson, 33 West Main Street, Galt; Occupation - saw worker;
Single; Previous Service - 2 1/2 mths 29th HLI; Enlistment August 30, 1915; Physical: Age - 23;
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Height 5'10"; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Hazel; Hair - Brown; Brown mark back of neck; small scar
right groin; Religion – RC
Hobson, John Signalman Galt WW II
Vol 2 pg 76 training in Kitchener; one of 37 from Galt
Obituary
D.O.D.: January 2, 1998 - 79th year; husband of the late Mary Cooper; father of David and wife
Gayle, Janet and husband Dave Brown all of Cambridge, Paul and wife Brenda of Kitchener, Elaine
and husband Doug Millar of Cambridge, Len and wife Renate Himmel-Hobson and Beth all of
Kitchener, and Linda and husband Rob Flegel of London; grandfather of 12 grandchildren; brother of
Joan Grimwood and husband Walter and brother-in-law of Hugh Ritchie; served overseas as a
signalman in France and England during WWII; long time employee of Firth Brown Tools (formerly Hi
Speed Tools); after his retirement he volunteered at St. Patrick's School for 13 years
Holbrook Crescent
Holbrook, Archibald W “Archie” Private Enlisted 1942 Galt Royal Regiment of Canada WW II
KIA 03/10/44
Vol 1 pg 9 - Died, pg 1 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 1 pg 13 Picture
Killed in Action October 3; Private; son of Mrs. Mary Holbrook, 66 Ainslie Street, North - recently
moved from 66 Bond Street; reported wounded in action July 25; Went into Normandy with the Royal
Canadian Regiment and was serving with the Battalion medical section; Last letter - September 26;
21 yrs old in July; brother George also serving overseas; born in Toronto; attended school in Toronto
and Mimico; machinist at Malton Victory Airplane plant; enlisted November 1942; went overseas
March 1943; father died four years ago; survived by mother, Mrs. Mary Holbrook; six brothers and
seven sisters, among them were --- Harry, John, Richard, Mary and Agnes at home; Mrs. A Kovats,
Galt, Mrs. R. Manning, Toronto, Edward Holbrook, Long Branch, Mrs Arline Lee, Red Lake, Ontario,
George overseas and recently married Mary(?) Campbell of Ayr, Scotland.
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Died October 3, 1944; Service #A/105016; Force - Army; Regiment - Royal Regiment of Canada,
RCIC; Son of Harry R. and Mary Holbrook, Galt, Ontario; Commemorated of Page 377 of the Second
World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Schooselhof Cemetery, Belgium; Grave Reference I.D.24
Holbrook, George Galt RCAMC WW II
Vol 1 pg 13 Brother of Archibald; Went overseas with the Royal Canadian Regiment, now attached to
the RCAMC
Honey Street
Honey, Samuel Lewis Lieutenant 78th WW I KIA 30/09/18 VC, DCM, MM
Lietenant; Died September 30, 1918; Service #402174; Age - 24; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Manitoba Regiment); Unit - 78th Battalion; Son of Rev. George E Honey & Metta Honey,
Lynden, Ontario; Commemorated of page 431 of the First World War Book of Remembrance (digital
photo collection); Burial - Queant Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France; Grave Reference C.36
Honours & Awards; Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal
Citation: An extract from the London Gazette January 3, 1919 records the following;
"For most conspicuous bravery during the Bourlon Wood operations, 27 September to 2 October,
1918. On 27th September, when his company commander and all other officers of his company had
become causalities, Lt. Honey took command and skillfully reorganized under very severe fire. He
continued the advance with great dash and gained the objective. Then finding that his company was
suffering causalities from enfilade machine gun fire he located the machine-gun next and rushed it
single-handed, capturing the guns and ten prisoners. Subsequently he replied four enemy counterattacks and after dark again went out alone, and having located an enemy post, led a party which
captured the post and three guns. On the 29th he led his Company against a strong enemy position
with great skill and daring and continued in the succeeding days of the battle to display the same high
example of valour and self-sacrifice. He died of wounds received during the last day of the attack by
his battalion.
Canadian Expeditionary Forces Roll of Honour
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pg 348 - Service #602174; Lieutenant; Honours & Awards - VC, DCM, MM; 78th Battalion; Died
October 2, 1918; Burial - F686 - Queant Communal Cemetery, British Extension; Age 24; Died of
Wounds; OT(?); Born in Ontario
Houghton Street
Houghton, Albert Sergeant Enlisted 1940 Galt HLI WW II Wounded
Vol 1 pg 55 Picture
Served with the HLI of C for three years; Enlisted june 5, 1940; Born in Galt; Son of Mr & Mrs L Houghton,
Preston Road; Grandfather and two uncles served in WWI
Vol 1 pg 82
Native of Galt; Youngest sergeant in the Canadian Active Service Force; spoke at Thanksgiving Day dinner; 19
yrs old
Vol 2 pg 6 Picture
Wounded in Action; notice received by wife, Hazel M. Houghton, 17 Gratham Avenue, Galt; Believed to be
serving in Holland at the time; Sgt. - will be 21 July 19th this year; Served more than four years already with
the Canadian Infantry; Enlisted June 1940 with the HLI; went overseas but returned in October 1943 for
instructional duty; Returned overseas in August and has been in the fighting lines since September; Last letter
wife received was October 15 - she thought something was wrong; Son of Mr & Mrs L Houghton, Preston
Road; Brother Pte. Donald died of Wounded September 25th this year; Brother Eric is serving in the Canadian
Navy
Vol 2 pg 46 - Sergeant; sent to Ottawa for special instruction in courses at Connaught Ranges (with others)
Vol 2 pg 82 - played softball in Ottawa (HLI team) - won semi-final vs Instructors 16-7; played 2rd base
Vol 2 pg 96 - non-commissioned officer - 19; member of the non-permanent active militia from age 13
Youngest sergeant in active force; only 19; joined non-permanent militia at 13; son of Mr & Mrs L Houghton
Preston Road, Galt; regiment training in Stratford
Vol 3 pg 94 -'A' Company; to face the O.C. to seek permission to marry; when asked he felt it was too early to
announce whom the bride would be
Vol 3 pg 100 - attended Stratford's Remembrance Day Service representing the ranks (with others)
(*Vol 2 pg 84 - Private, transferred from battalion headquarters to A Company - NOT Sgt.Albert possible Alex
Houghton per 1938 Vernons)
[Possible Obituary - Albert "Tab" Houghton????]
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D.O.D.: August 18, 1989 - 88th year; retired employee of I.K.Martin and Wesley United Church; husband of
Blanche Winter; father of Bob and wife Marion of Aurora; grandfather of Nancy, Heather and Brian
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37207; rank - CSM (WO11); member of the 1st Bn; lived at 58 Tate Street, Galt
Houghton, Donald Private Galt Lincoln & Welland WW II Died of Wounds 25/09/44
Vol 1 pg Died pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 2 pg 6 Died of Wounds September 25 this year (Albert's notes); brother of Albert
Vol 3 pg 13 Picture
Private; severly wounded in action September 20 (1944); Learned by wife 1 Cambridge Street, Galt
Private; Died September 25, 1944; Service #A/107033; Force - Army; Regiment - Lincoln & Welland
Regiment, RCIC; Commemorated on pag 339 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance
(digital photo collection); Burial - ADEGEM Canadian War Cemetery Belgium; Grave Reference I.D.8
[photos available]
Houghton, Eric Galt Navy WW II
Vol 2 pg 6 Serving witht the Canadian Navy (From Albert's Notes) - brother of Albert
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Houghton, Peter W. Sergeant Enlisted 1914 Galt 1st WW I DCM MM-with bar
Peace Souvenir
Pg 33 Picture
Pg 34 - Sergeant, Galt DCM, MM with Bar
Pg 42 - Sergeant, 1914, Galt 1st Battalion
Story told by Private Bertie Baines (Galt) to Russell Gore of the Detroit News
Galt; Private, Religion - Salvation Army, wore a red flannel shirt with "S.A." under his uniform, carried
a bible; did not swear or gamble or steal others cloths but did not preach against it; prayed nightly, on
board ship, at Salisbury Plains, in the trenches. (Source??)
Galt Dailey Reporter
Letter received by Dr.S.F. Charlton from Private Peter Houghton.
France May 13th "Dear Doctor - I received your letter last night and was greatly pleased to hear from
you again. Glad to let you know that I still keeping in the best of health. I might say that I took part in
the great battle that was fought a few weeks ago and that I got through safetly. It was a terrible
battle, and although we lost heavily we came out victorious. The trench that I was in was right in front
of the enemy and we had a lot of wounded, so the men kept asking for me, but all the work I did was
only my duty, and I did it with a cheerful heart, no, Doctor, a work that I love. Glad to know that Galt
is still progressing. When I get back again, I will be able to tell you all about the events that took
place. We are having beautiful weather out here, fine and warm." (Galt Daily Reporter June 5, 1915
pg 1)
Attestion Papers
Born - May 21, 1891, St Helens, Lancashire, England, Next of Kin - Mrs. Margaret Houghton, mother,
115 McNaughton Street, Galt; Occupation - Clerk; Physical: Age 24 years 4 mths; Height 5'3 1/2";
Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey; Hair - Light; scar from appendicitis; Religion - Salvation Army;
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Enlistment - September 15, 1914, Regimental #7043; Reference RG 150 Box 4526-7; Rank Sergeant
Canadian Virtual War Memorial ?????
Isherwood Avenue
Isherwood, Dorothy Captain WRCNS WW II
A Part of Our Past
Pg 148 Captain Dorothy Isherwood, Director WRCNS (Wrens) HMCS Conestoga
Jenner Court
Jenner, Percy H. Second Lieutenant Enlisted January 1917 Galt RAF WW I KIA 14/12/18
Peace Souvenir
pg 28 - Lieutenant; Galt; Enlisted RAF.
D.O.B.: August 30, 1890 - Toronto, Ontario; son of Emily Jenner of Sutton West, Ontario; employed
as a locomotive engineer; unmarried; religion - Anglican; reg. no. 2124962
D.O.D.: December 14, 1918 - age 24; force - air force; regiment - Royal Air Force; unit - 66th
Squadron; son of Edward and Emily Ada Jenner of Frant Sussex; commemorated on page 589 of the
First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Montecchio Precalcino Communal
Cemetery Extension, Italy; grave reference: plot 10.row C. grave 11.
Keith Way
Keith, Herbert Enlisted February 1916 111th WW I Discharged 15/03/16
43A and 43B:
Reg. No. 730471; Keith Herbert; Age: 19 years and 8 months; Height: 5 feet and 5.25 inches; Chest
Measurements: 31.25/34.5 inches; Weight: 135 lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive marks: Tattoo Union Jack inner side of left forearm; Occupation: Telegraph Operator;
Religion: Methodist; Single; Place of Birth: Berlin Waterloo on May 24th 1896; Enlisted: Galt on
February 4th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke; Remarks: Discharged 15.3.16
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Keith, James Private Enlisted August 1915 Hespeler WW I KIA Oct 1918
Peace Souvenir
Pg 28 Private; Hespeler; Killed in Action October 1918 in France
Died - September 22, 1918??; Service #772556; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Western Ontario Regiment) Unit - 1st Battalion; Commemorated on page 440 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; Burial - Dominion Cemetery, France Grave Reference - II.C.1
D.O.B.: July 17, 1885 - Dundee Scotland; wife - Sarah of 14 Bruce Street; spent 3 years with the 1st
Beack Watch; religion - Presbyterian; age 30; fair complexion; blue eyes; sandy hair
Kerr Street
Kerr, George Francis “Shorty” Private Preston WW II
Vol 4 pg 20 Picture
Private; Son of Mr & Mrs John Kerr, Duke Street, Preston; Stationed at London; Born January 12,
1924 in Preston; Attended St.Clement's School and GCI; Worked at Savage Shoe; Father served in
WWI; Played midget and juvenile hockey with the Preston Amateur Hockey Assoc. Played in junior
groups the past two years; Played junior and juvenile baseball; Religion - RC - St.Clement's Church;
Member of the CYO;
Obituary
D.O.D.: May 20, 1999 - 76th year; lived in Kitchener; husband of the late Mrs. Margaret Kerr (nee
Pelz); served overseas during WWII; long time employee of Arrow Shirts and B.F. Goodrich in
Kitchener; father of Jim and wife Deborah and Dianne and husband Jim Dietrich all of Kitchener;
grandfather of: Josh, Jenna-Beth, Allison and Bethany; survived by sister Marie Clarkson of Preston;
predeceased by brothers Jim and Jack and sister Doris
Kerr, George Fraser Captain Enlisted September 1914 Galt 3rd WW I Wounded August 1916
DCM
Sergeant; Honours & Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal
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Attended GCI; Lived on West Main Street for several years; Son of Mr & Mrs J.J. Kerr, Tindale
Avenue, Toronto; Awarded for gallantry in bringing up reinforcements and ammunition under fire;
Wounded at Mount Sorel August 1916; Recuperating in England (Galt Weekly Reporter October 5,
1916 pg 3
Peace Souvenir
received Victoria Cross, Military Medal and Military Cross with a bar
D.O.B.: June 8, 1894 - Deseronto (?) Ontario; son of John Kerr of 135 Tyndall Avenue, Toronto;
unmarried upon enlisting; religion – Anglican
Kerr, Helen “Hyla” Lieutenant Preston RCAMC WW II
Vol 3 pg 14 Picture
Married in England December 5th to Capt. John E. Tyler of the Toronto Irish Regiment; son of Mr &
Mrs John Tyler, Orrilla, Ontario; Lieutenant; Daughter of Mr & Mrs Allan Kerr, Preston
Vol 3 pg 68 Letter to Preston Legion thanking them for gifts received
Vol 4 pg 28 Picture
Lieutenant; Daughter of Mr & Mrs A.M. Kerr, Hamilton Street, Preston; Serving overseas with the
RCAMC; Born in Preston; Attended school in Preston, Galt and the University of Toronto; Worked as
a physiotherapist; Commissioned in the army medical corps; 2nd Preston woman to go overseas
Kerr, James Private Enlisted 1939 Galt 29th Infantry WW II KIA 19/02/45
Vol 2 pg 22 Picture
Private; Killed in Action on the Western front; 23; Galt; Notice received by grandmother Mrs. Bessie
Agnew, Toronto. Formerly Cambridge Street, Galt; enlisted September 11, 1939 with the Royal
Canadian Artillery at the age of 18; transferred to Infantry; Born July 23, 1921 in Galt; Attended
Victoria School and GCI; Occupation - machinist apprentice; member of the HLI of C (NPAM) for a
year before the war; Religion - Presbyterian
Vol 2 pg 87 Picture
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Grandson of Mrs. B. Agnew, 45 Cambridge Street, Galt; Enlisted with the 29th Field Battery of
Guelph on September 11, 1939; age 18 years last July 23; born in Galt; attended Victoria School and
GCI; Occupation - machinist apprentice; with the HLI of C for a year; Religion - Presbyterian; Service
#A28108
Private; Died February 19, 1945; Service #A/28108; Force - Army; Regiment - Essex Scottish
Regiment, RCIC; Commemorated on page 350 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance;
Burial - Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands; Grave Reference IX.E.13.
Kerr, James W Sergeant Hespeler WW II MBE
Vol 1 pg 12 - Hespeler Honour Roll
Vol 2 pg 28 Picture
Sergeant; Squadron Leader; Son of Mr & Mrs James Kerr, David Street; Honours & Awards: Member
of the British Empire in the King's New Year's honour list announced at London, England
presently a member of the mathematical staff at old Toronto Normal School
Lardner Road
Lardner, Sidney C Private Enlisted 1915 Hespeler 111th WW I
Attestation Papers
Present Address - Hespeler, Ontario; Born in London, England March 7, 1895; Next of Kin - Alfred
Lardner, Hespeler; Occupation - machine hand; unmarried; Previous Service - one camp with the
77th; Regimental #730236; Reference RG 150 Box 5401-74; Enlistment December 16, 1915; Phyical:
Age - 20; Height 5'7"; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Brown; Hair - Black; Religion -Baptist
21A and 21B:
reg. no. 730236; Lardner Sidney; Age: 20 years and 9 months; Height: 5 feet and 7 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34/35 inches; Weight: 130 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: brown; hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Machine Hand; Religion: Baptist; Place of Birth: London, Eng. on
March 7th 1895; Enlisted: Hespeler on December 16th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke; Remarks: 1
Cauip 77th Regt.
Lardner, Victor A Private Enlisted November 1915 Hespeler 111th WW I Died London 08/12/17
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Peace Souvenir
Pg 23 Picture
Pg 38 Private; Hespeler; Enlisted November 16, 1915, 111th Battalion; Died December 8, 1917 at
London, Ontario
Attestation Papers
Born - August 19, 1888???; in ? Cross, London England; Next of Kin - Mrs. Alfred Lardner, mother,
Hespeler, Ontario; Residence - 52 West Main Street, Galt; Occupation - Labourer; Physical - Age -24;
Height
D.O.D.: December 8, 1917 - age 29; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario
Regiment); unit - 4th Bn; son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Alfred Lardner; commemorated on page 272 of
the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Cambridge (New Hope) Cememtary,
Ontario; grave reference: 23.
5A and 5B:
reg. no. 730057; Lardner, Victor Alfred; Age: 27 Years and 3 months; Height: 5 feet and 6.5 inches;
Chest Measurement: 37-40 inches; Weight: 135 lbs; Complexion: fair; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Fair;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; single; Place of Birth:
Kings Cross, London, Eng. on August 19th 1888; Enlisted: Galt on November 16th, 1915 approved by
Lt. Col. J.D Clarke on November 16th 1915; Remarks: none
Lavender Road
Lavender, Albert “Bert” Private Enlisted August 1914 Galt 2nd WW I KIA 27/04/15
Peace Souvenir
pg 18 Picture
pg 28 Private; Galt, Enlisted August 1914, 2nd Battalion, Killed in Action France April 27, 1915
Private; wounded at Ypres (Galt Weekly Reporter April 26, 1915)
Galt Daily Reporter
Resided in Galt for three years; Next of Kin - Charles Lavender, father lives in Victoria, BC;
Enlistment at Belleville, Ontario - where his brother lived; Age 22; lived in Canada for nine years - 6
years in Belleville, 3 in Galt; Occupation - worked at Sheldons and the Goldie McCulloch works as a
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carpenter; served with the 29th Regiment; member of the Salvation Army Band, playing a tenor horn;
member of the Sons of England; brother, Charles Lavender Jr lives at 243 St Andrews Street, Galt;
Uncle Percy Lavender serves with the 29th Regiment and lives on Rich Avenue, Galt; Four brothers John of Galt with the 1st Battalion; Sylvian and William, Victoria BC with the Second Contingent;
Harry of Belleville training in Kingston
Letter received by Charles Lavender Jr from Bert Lavender:
"Just a few lines to answer yours which I got the other day. I was glad to hear from you. The
Germans broke through the line last night and advanced three miles until reinforcements came up
and they were driven back again, but it cost a lot of lives to do it. They came through where the
French were and of course the Germans used gas shells and bombs filled with gas and chemicals.
But this morning they are back where they started from. There are about 200 casualties in this
battalion, so you see it cost something to drive them back. I haven't heard how the other battalions
fared, but suppose they are the same as ours. I think this will be all for this time. Write again. GoodBye. From Bert" (Galt Daily Reporter May 14, 1915 pg 1)
Galt Daily Reporter
Salvation Army held a memorial service in honour of Private Bert Lavender; Converted through the
Army and has led a good life; Street service followed by procession to the hall led by the Band which
played the Dead March (Galt Daily Reporter, May 17, 1915 pg 1)
Attestation Papers
Born December 31, 1894 in Wadhurst England; Next of Kin - Charles Lavender, Father, Victoria BC;
Occupation - Carpenter; Previous Service - 1 year - 29th regiment; Physical: Age - 20 years 10 mths;
Height - 5' 8 1/2'; Complexion - fair; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Fair; scar in hollow of back; Religion Wesleyan; Enlistment - September 23, 1914; Regimental # 8224; Reference - RG 150, Box 5429-71
Private; Died April 22, 1915; Age 20; Service #8224; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Eastern Ontario Regiment); Unit - 2nd Battalion; Son of Charles & Frances Ann Lavender; Wadhurst
Sussex, England; Commemorated on page 23 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium; Grave Reference - II.B.7.
Lavender, C. John Private Enlisted 1915 Galt 111th WW I
Galt Daily Reporter
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Galt soldier wounded in action; Nephew of Sergeant Percy Lavender of the 29th Regiment who
received news in a letter from his mother in England; admitted to a hospital in London England;
Injured when a bomb exploded hurling him twenty feet in the air; age 18; lived in Galt three years;
occupation - employed by Barlow, the cabman, before that at Goldie McCulloch; born in England; Son
of Charles Lavender Victora BC formerly of Galt; Brother of Charles Jr lives on St Andrews Street;
Three brothers serving in the armed forces - Sylvain and William, Victoria BC with the Second
Contingent; Harry, Belleville who is in training at Kingston Brother Bert, St Andrews Street killed in
action May 1915 in France (Galt Daily Reporter June 7, 1915 pg 1)
Lavender, Charles J Private Enlisted December 1915 Galt WW I
D.O.B.: January 5, 1890 - Wadhurst Sussex, England; lived at 243 St. Andrew's Street with wife,
Emily; worked as a carpenter; religion - Salvation Army; Reg. No. 730234
21A and 21B:
reg. no. 730234; Lavender Charles James; Age: 25 years and 11 months; Height: 5 feet and 5.5
inches; Chest Measurements: 35/38; Weight: 136 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Carpenter; Religion: Salvation Army; Married; Place of Birth:
Wadhurst Sussex Eng. on January 5th 1890; Enlisted: Galt on December 16th 1915 approved by Lt.
Col. Clarke on December 17th 1915; Remarks: none
Light Drive
Light, Bruce Galt RCAF WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: September 9, 1992 - age 78; service no. R263006; member of the Royal Canadian Legion Galt Branch #121
Obituary
D.O.D.: September 9, 1992 - 84th year; retired employee of Babcock & Wilcox; member of the Royal
Canadian Legion - Preston Branch #126; member of the Shrine Club and Probus Club; husband of
the late Gladys (Peggy) (1974); father of Dianne and husband Dan Myslik of Blenheim and stepfather of Douglas Alston of Hendersonville, North Carolina; brother of Elizabeth Artlett of Cambridge;
grandfather of nine children and seven great-grandchildren
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Light, Edward M AC2 Enlisted 1941 Galt RCAF WW II
vol 3 pg 33 Picture
AC2; son of Mr & Mrs F.G. Light 72 Blair Road, Galt; Service with the RCAF; Enlisted July 14, 1941;
Aircraftman; Born March 3, 1919 in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Attended Central School and GCI; Worked
as circulation clerk for the Pembroke Standard Observer; Former Reporter carrier; Religion - United First United
Obituary
D.O.D.: October 22, 1991 - 73rd year; husband of Marion MacKenzie Light; father of Kathy and
husband Tom Drew-Smith of Cambridge, Brenda and husband Rob Wagner of Waterloo and Ross
and wife Chris of Cambridge; brother of Jean Hanmer of Kitchener and Margaret Nix of Oshawa;
predeceased by brother Marshall - killed in France July 1944 and predeceased by sister Nora in
infancy; also predeceased by parents Frank G. Light and Margaret Moffatt Light; grandfather of Ted
and Carrie Drew-Smith, Johanna and Caleigh Wagner, Jennifer, David and Stephanie Light; longtime local business man who operated the F.G. Light Agency; retired in 1976; member of the Masonic
Lodge and life-member of Mocha Temple, Shriners Club
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Light, James M. Private Enlisted 1943 Galt Essex WW II KIA 29/07/44
Vol 1 pg 9 died; pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 3 pg 7 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Frank Light, 72 Blair Road, Galt; Private; serving with the Canadian Essex Scottish
Regiment; Believed to have been killed by a snipper's bullett; last letter received by parents July 27;
Trained with the HLI of C reserve army; Enlisted May 1943; Born 1924 in Galt; Attended Central &
GCI; Worked in the office of Babcock-Wilcox and Goldie McCulloch. North Works; Survived by
parents, two sisters - Jean (Mrs H.A. Hanmer, Hamilton), Wren Margaret (Peggy) serving with the
WRCNS at Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, brother Edward at home
Vol 1 pg 24 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Frank Light 72 Blair Road; private; with the Essex Scottish; joined a year ago in May;
born in Galt; Attended Central and GCI; Worked in the office of B.W. and G.Mc, north Works before
enlistment; with the 2nd (R) Battalion HLI of C before enlistment
Died July 29, 1944; Service #A/106973; Age - 20; Force - Army; Regiment - Essex Scottish
Regiment, RCIC; Son of Frank G and Margaret Moffat Light, Galt; Commemorated on page 366 of
the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian War
Cemetery, Calvados, France; grave Reference I.C.2
Light, Margaret “Peggy” Galt WRNCS WW II
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Vol 4 Pg 24 Picture
Daughter of Mr & Mrs F.G. Light, 72 Blair Road; Serving with the WRCNS; Joined in September of
last year; Born in Galt; attended Central and GCI; Worked in a Toronto office before enlistment
Lingard Road
Lingard, Ronald Private Enlisted 1943 Galt Queen’s Own WW II Korean War ?
Contact: Mrs.Grace Lingard, 807-95 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Ontario 623-0061. Daughter
Julia - 622-7628
Born January 7, 1926 London England; Enlisted when he was 17 yrs old; Served in WWII with the
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders; Served in Belgium, Holland, France & Germany; Married July
30, 1948 London, England - Grace McCarthy - married 51 years, Died November 22, 1999; Buried
Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge private
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: November 22, 1999 - age 73; rank - Private; service no. - 14499665; unit - Cameron
Highlanders of Ottawa; period of service - Korean War; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt
Branch #121
Obituary
D.O.D.: November 22, 1999 - 74th year; born in Stoke-Newington, London, England January 7, 1926;
son of Edgar and Alice Lingard; husband of Grace "Micky" Lingard (nee McCarthy); married July 30,
1948; father of Janice Lingard-Drinkwalter of Burlington, John of Paris, Joanne O'Brien, Julia Roy and
Jodi den Hartog all of Cambridge; father-in-law of: Allan Drinkwalter, Monique Lingard, Brian O'Brien,
Brian Roy and Hank den Hartog; grandfather of: Mark and Troy Drinkwalter, Bart Lingard, Brian and
Cody O'Brien, Rauchelle and Shaun Roy and Meagan and Matthew den Hartog; great-grandfather of:
Branden, Nicholas, Sierra and Cheyenne; brother of Bill, Joyce Harrison (Jim) and Jean Lead (Ernie)
all of England; predeceased by brother Cyril; served his country when he enlisted with the Queen's
own Cameron Highlanders of Scotland during WWII; retired from Franklin Manufacturing after 32
years of served; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch #121
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Livingston Road
Livingston, Hugh Lance Corporal Enlisted 1940 Galt Winnipeg Grenadiers (Enlisted Canadian
Engineers) WW II KIA 05/10/44
D.O.B.: January 16, 1897; son of Emma Woodley; worked as a shoe cutter; unmarried upon entering
the services; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730602
55A and55B:
Reg. No. 730602; Woodley Livingstone Edgar; AGe: 19 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 5
inches; Chest Measurements: 33/35 inches; Weight: 135 lbs; Complexion: Clear; Eyes: Hazel; Hair:
Dark; Distinctive Marks: " S" shaped scar over left cheek bone; Occupation: Shoe Cutter; Religion:
Presbyterian; Single; Place of Birth: Seaforth Huron Co. Ont. on January 16th 1897; Enlisted: Preston
on March 7th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on March 15th 1916; Remarks: none
Longhurst Crescent
Longhurst, Leonard Allen Private Enlisted February 1916 Galt 111th WW II KIA 09/08/18
Peace Souvenir
{under "T.A. Longhurst" - but same reg. no as L.A Longhurst}
pg 28 Private; Galt; Enlistment February 4, 1916; 111th battalion; Transferred to 4th; Killed in Action
August 9, 1918 at Amiens
D.O.B.: September 15, 1896 - Wimbledon Surrey England; lived at 49 Dumfries Street; son of Allen
James Longhurst; worked as a machinist; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; Reg. No.
730470
D.O.D.: August 9, 1918; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment ); unit 4th Bn; commemorated on page 451 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial
information: Bouchoir New British Cemetary, France; grave reference: II.A.25.
43A and 43B:
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Reg. No. 730470; Longhurst Leonard Allen; Age: 19 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 6 inches;
Chest Measurements: 34.5/36.5 inches; Weight: 140lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: Brown; Hair:
Brown; Distinctive marks: nil; Occupation: Marchinist; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of
Birth: Wimbledon Surrey on September 1st 1896; Enlisted; Galt on February 4th 1916 approved by
Lt. Col. Clarke; Remarks: none
Longhurst, Lionel W. Private Enlisted 1916 Galt WWII Wounded
Nominal Roll
Reg. No. 730481
D.O.D.: October 13, 1919 - age 27; service no. 730481; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Central Ontario Regiment); unit - 4th Bn; son of Allen James and Kate Longhurst of 74 Stanley
Street; commemorated on page 537 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial
information: Cambridge - Trinity Church- Cemetery, Ontario; grave reference: Lot 2. Sect.A.
44A and 44B:
Reg. No. 730481; Longhurst Lionel Walter; Age: 24 years; Height: 5 feet and 8.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 36/39.5 inches; Weight: 140lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive marks: Scar middle right forearm; Occupation: Machinist; Religion: Church of England;
Single; Place of Birth: Mirtlake Surrey Eng. on July 26th 1891; Enlisted: Galt on February 5th 1916
approved by Col. Clarke; Remarks: none
Longhurst, Ross HLI WW II
Vol ? pg ? Service #A/37872; Recruit HLI of C
Marston Crescent
Marston, Edward Albert Private Preston Argyle & Sutherland WW II KIA 27/08/44
Vol 1 pg 9 Died
Vol 1 pg 22 Letter "Once more I received a carton of cigarettes from the Legion. Just how welcome
they are is hard to say, but you must know how much they are appreciated. The country here has
changed for the best on account of a ten day tropical rain. The heat of course stays with us - if only
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the cigarettes would. Thanking you again and hoping to see you soon. Pte.Ted Marston, Kingston,
Jamaica.
Vol 1 pg 65 Preston enlistment
Vol 2 pg 29 Killed and buried at Igoville, near Rouen along with three other Canadian infantrymen
(see also Robert Marston)
Vol 3 pg 76 Letter "Dear Russ, Again I am in your debt for the cigarettes thankfully received. Things
are very quiet here as yet, hoping for some fun, I remain," Pte E. Marston.
Vol 3 pg 106 Letter from Edward " Dear friends, Your carton of cigarettes arrived O.K. and in fine
shape, for which I send you a million thanks. The 'weeds' manufactured down here remind us of the
ones we used to make out of bark, corn silk and other questionable ingredients, so you can see a
good Canadian Legion cigarette is a Godsend. We've been here quite a while now and are sort of
getting nativized. With the Canadian winter setting in would any of you care to trade place with me?
This will be my second tropical Christmas and believe me I miss the snow and all that goes with a
good Christmas. The main thing of course is not being home with loved ones and friends, but as the
native's say here; "Soon come, Man" Yours Sincerely, Pte E. Marston
Vol 3 pg 107 Killed in Action France August 27, 1944
Vol 4 pg 31 Picture
served 21 months in Jamaica, West Indies with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders; Son of Mr &
Mrs William Marston, North Street, Preston; on leave for 48 hrs and reported back to peninsula
encampment; dispersed from Niagara camp; Found weather absolutely cold in Ontario after time in
Jamaica; Suffered from 'Dingy Fever" on three occasions while in Jamaica (tropical disease bordering
on malaria) - affected many men from Ontario; Wife serving in Ottawa; Brother Robert is an aero
engine mechanic in the RCAF; Brother William Jr is a provost corporal with the 1st Battalion HLI
overseas.
Vol 4 pg 64 Picture
Married to Dorothy McPherson; fourth wedding anniversary this month although separated by many
miles; Serving with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders outside of Canada; Son of Mr & Mrs
William Marston North Street, Preston; Worked a Canada Last Co.; Two brothers Robert and William
also enlisted; One brother Alfred was not accepted into the army.
vol 4 pg 90 Marston, E.A. Private B46656 Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Y Forces Military Base
Post Office
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Private; Died August 27, 1944 Service #B/46656; Force - Army; Regiment - Argyle & Sutherland
Highlanders of Canada; Commemorated on page 379 of the Second World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial - Calais Canadian War Cemetery (Leubringhen) France; Grave Reference
2.B.8
Marston, Robert Lance Corporal Preston RAF WW II
Vol 1 pg 24 lastest recruits - living at 632 North Street, Preston
Vol 2 pg 29 Picture
on special leave from RCAF fighter reconnaissance wing in Holland; Lance Corporal; 432 North
Street, Preston; Visited grave of his brother, Private E.A. Marston; French boy helped him to find his
brother's grave; family of French boy had tended the graves, planted flowers and kept ground tidy
Vol 3 pg 58 Letter "Have received your cigarettes, which are very much appreciated. Boy did they
ever come in handy. It's not only the cigarettes that are welcomed, but the feeling that comes with
the package from your "home town" Bob Marston
Vol 3 pg 107 LAC, RCAF, serving in Germay
Vol 4 pg 64 see brother Edward
Vol 4 pg 31 see brother Edward - Robert is an aero engine mechanic in the RCAF; Son of Mr & Mrs
William Marston, North Street, Preston; Serving as an engine mechanic with the RCAF with the rank
of leading aircraftsman.
Vol 4 pg 90 Marston, R.D. AC2; R118986, RCAF, Calgary
Marston, William John Lance Corporal Preston HLI WW II
Eldest son of Mr & Mrs William Marston, 632 North Street, Preston; Private, one of the first district
servicemen to return home after VE Day; served on the flagship of a convoy that forced the surrender
of a German U-Boat in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland - did not see the capture; Married in
England in January to Miss Hilda Hobson of Stratford, Manchester, England; expects wife to join him
next month; sustained head wounds from shrapnel August 13 last year while serving in France;
brother of Robert D and Edward
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William Jr is provost Corporal with the 1st Battalion HLI of C overseas
Son of Mr & Mrs William Marston, North Street, Preston; Provost Corporal with the 1st battalion HLI of
C
Vol 4 pg 90 Marston, W.J., Lance Corporal; A37748 HLI of C
Vol 3 pg 70 thanks for cigarettes
Obituary
D.O.D.: July 10, 1991 - 77th year; husband of Hilda Hobson; father of Brian and David; grandfather of
Trisha and Jay; brother of Robert, Betty and husband Bill From and Isabel and husband Charles
Halberstadt; resided at 816 Dolph Street; born in Preston and lifelong resident of the area; retiree of
the maintenance staff of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital where he was employed for 19 years;
member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Preston Branch #126; served overseas with HLI
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37748; member of the 1st Bn; lived at 632 North Street, Preston
Masterson Crescent
Masterson, Ellen M Private Galt Canadian Women’s Army Corp WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: February 24, 1996 - age 70; service no. W23293; member of the Royal Canadian Legion Galt Branch #121
Obituary
D.O.D.: February 24, 1996 - 70th year; after lengthy illness; wife of Milton Paulitzki; mother of Sandra
of Brantford; grandmother of Julie Chard of Cambridge, Stephen and Sterling Rees of Brantford;
survived by sister Flo Bobbett, niece Florence Wadden and several other nieces and nephews;
predeceased by first husband Gordon Masterson and parents W.J. and Cassie Morgan, sister Clara
Brine and brothers John, Harold, George and Lloyd Morgan; member of the Royal Canadian Legion Galt Branch #121
Masterson, Ernest Galt HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 28 - 61 Birch Street, Galt accepted into the 2nd Battalion HLI of C
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Masterson, George J Private Enlisted 1943 Preston Princess Louise Dragoon Guards WW II
Private; Lives at 957 Queen Street., Preston; Enlistment September 1943; serving in Itlay for the past
year; Saw action in Italy with the Princess Dragoon Guards; Born October 19, 1924 in Galt; attended
Preston Public School and high school; Worked with Savage Shoe company; Brother of Ken who was
killed oversear; Three uncles are also serving; Member of St John's Anglican Church, Preston;
Member of the A.Y.P.A Booster club at church.
Cambridge Reporter (Obituary)
Address of 1989 - 451 Sherring Street, Cambridge; Died Sunday September 23, 1989 at the
Cambridge Memorial Hospital in his 65th year; Husband of Shirley Guthrie; Father of James of Milton
and Ken of Cambridge; granddaughter - Cheryl; brother of Irene (Mrs. Patrick Edwards of England);
predeceased by brother Kenneth, Born in Galt and in lived in Cambridge all his life; employee of
Dexter-Lawson; member of St John's Anglican Church; member of the Legion Branch 126; veteran of
WWII having served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (Obit Cambridge Reporter September
25, 1989)
Obituary
D.O.D.: September 23, ?? - 65th year; resided at 451 Sherring Street; husband of Shirley Guthrie;
father of James of Milton and Ken of Cambridge; grandfather of Cheryl; brother of Irene (Mrs. Patrick
Edwards) of England; predeceased by brother Kenneth; born in Galt; lived in Cambridge all of his life;
employed at Dexter-Lawson; member of St. John's Anglican Church; member of the Royal Canadian
Legion - Preston Branch #126; veteran of WWII; served overseas with the Princess Louise Dragoon
Guards
Masterson, J.H. AW2 Hespeler WW II
W315481 AW2 Masterson, J.H. No 4 B & G School, Fingal Ontario
Masterson, James Royal Artillery Galt WW I
Obituary
D.O.D.: December 3, 1977 - age 82; resided at 27 Grand Avenue; born in Glasgow, Scotland and
came to Cambridge in 1920; moulder by trade; retired from Babcock and Wilcox in 1962 after working
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there for more than 30 years; member of Central Presbyterian Church; veteran of WWI; served with
the Royal Artillery; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch #121; predeceased by wife,
Agnes Davidson in 1975; survived by two daughters, Florence (Mrs. Robert Grant) of Cambridge and
Jean (Mrs. Hugh Henderson) of Shallow Lake, Ontario; also survived by six grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; two sisters: Agnes in Scotland and Mrs. Donald Stevenson of Cambridge and a
brother, John, of Royal Oak Michigan
Masterson, Jean Enlisted 1943 Hespeler Air Force WW II
DW & W News Vol III No 4 Oct 1943
"Personalities"
Enlisted Air Force
DW & W News Vol III No 7 Jan 1944
AW2 Jean Masterson W315481 No 4 Wireless School, Guelph
Born 21 yrs ago Oct 25 in Hepworth - Hepworth Public School - moved to Southampton with family DW & W Jan 10, 1941 - Enlisted Sept 17, 1943 - Hiking Softball bicycling Skiing - RCAF - trained as a
cook at Rockcliffe - posted to Burtch and now Guelph
DW & W News Vol III No 12 Jun 1944
Home on Leave
DW & W News Nov IV No 7 Jan 1945
on leave
W315481 LAW Jean Masterson MPO 309 Mountain View, Ontario
Masterson, John H Enlisted January 1916 111th WW I
36A and 36B:
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Reg. No. 730397; Masterson John Hyatt; Age: 39 years and 10 months; Height: 5 feet and 7 inches;
Chest Measurements: 33/35 inches; Weight: 135lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: " Heart" Tattooed on middle of L. Forearm; Occupation: Labourer; Religion:
Methodist; Married; Place of Birth: Wiarton Ont on March 18th 1876; Enlisted: Galt on January 23rd
1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke; Remarks: 3 yrs 29th Regt. Trfd to 153rd BN to date 22.9.16
Masterson, Kenneth H WO2 Preston RCAF WW II KIA
Vol 1 pg 9 died
Vol 3 pg 70
Vol 3 pg 106 Letter "England November 26, 1942 Dear Friends, Within the past two weeks, I have
received two cartons of cigarettes, the second had Xmas seals on it and it was certainly grand to
have them. The first box came just before I left of a few days leaver. Boy they were sure swell, It
was a real treat to get some good Canadian cigarettes. These English one taste like straw or
something of that kind.
While in London I thought I'd drop in the Beaver club, hoping to see someone from home. There's a
story about that place - "Go there and you'll see someone from home". I have been in the club about
an hour, saw no one and walked out disappointed. Just outside and part way across the street I
bumped into "Ab" Loft, from Laurel Street. Right there in the street we had a darn good chat until I
had to go to Liverpool Street to catch a train. Thanks again for the smokes, I'll certainly make good
use of them all. Cheerio. Sincerely yours, Ken Masterson"
Vol 3 pg 108 See brother George - killed overseas with the RCAF
Vol 4 pg 73 Picture
Sergeant Wireless Air Gunner; Son of Mrs. Daisy Masterson 957 Queen Street, Preston; Enlistment
May 15, 1941; RCAF; Received his wings; Born October 13, 1922 in Galt. Attended public school in
Galt and High School in Tampa Florida; Worked at Canadian Office and School Furniture as a
woodworker; Member of the K-W Flying Club and the Brant Norfolk Aero Club; Flew solo before
enlistment; Three uncles served in the navy in WWI; Member of St.John's Anglican Church, Preston
and the AYPA
Vol 4 pg 90 Masterson, Kenneth; AC2; R90238 RCAF Camp Borden
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Warrant Officer Class II; Died May 24, 1943; Service #R/90238; Age - 20; Force - Air Force;
Regiment - RCAF; Unit - 426 Squadron (W.Op/Air Gnr); Son of L.H. and Daisey Masterson, Preston.
Commemorated on page 188 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Haaksbergen
General Cemetery, Netherlands; Grave Reference Plot 4 Row 2 Grave 12
McCormick Drive
McCormick, A (Alex?) Private Hespeler Army WW II
A108779 Pte A McCormick 3 Pl 1 Coy., A 29 CICTC Camp Ipperwash
Home on Leave
on leave
DW & W News Nov V No 5 Nov 1945
Discharged
McCormick, Jack Enlisted 1943 Hespeler Army WW II
DW & W News Vol III No 6 Dec 1943
McCormick, Robert J Lieutenant Galt HLI WW II Killed in Accident
Vol 1 pg 39 Picture
In Brockville taking Officer's training course; acting as assistant adjutant to the reserver battalion in
Galt; will report to the HLI of C at Debert on completion of course; son of Mr & Mrs G.H. McCormick,
Brand Road North, Galt
Vol 1 pg 50 at Camp Carling since Jul 15th - Qualified for rank of Lieutenant
Vol 2 pg 48 Played basketball at the YMCA / won 35-32
Vol 2 pg 90 Played softball for C company
Vol 4 pg 30 Picture
Regimental officer of the HLI of C 1st Battalion watching with other a unit training in England
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Lieutenant; Died July 8, 1944, Service #?, Age 29; Force - Army; Regiment - HLI of C
Commemorated on page 383 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Beny-SurMer Canadian War Cemetery, France; Grave Reference X.B.14
McCormick, William Cadet Officer Enlisted 1941 Galt HLI WW II
Vol 3 pg 29 Picture
Cadet Officer; Son of Mr & Mrs Walter McCormick, 33 Salisbury Avenue, Galt; Enlistment October 31,
1941; Active service as a reinforcement officer to the HLI of C; Attending Officer's Training School at
Brockville; Born May 9, 1940 in Galt; Attended Dickson school and GCI; Completed two years at the
Univeristy of Toronto; Two years C.O.T.C. training at university; Trained in the ranks of the 2nd
Battalion HLI of C (RF) this fall; At GCI he played rugby and basketball; Captain of the 1938 rugby
team; Cadet Major and School Captain for the 1938-39 school year; Played rugby at Trinity College in
the University League; Member of Central Presbyterian Church.
McFarlane Drive
McFarlane, Leslie R. Galt WW II
Vol 1 pg 11 Cenotaph – Galt
McFarlane, William Leslie Sergeant Enlisted 1940 Galt HLI WW II KIA 19/07/45
Vol 1 pg 58 90 Oak Street; Scheduled for medical
Vol 1 pg 71 Picture
Corporal - Active Service with the HLI of C since it was mobilized last June; Private McFarlane came
to Galt about three years ago; Worked as Service Manager at the Beatty Washer Store; Wife now
living in Fergus; Religion - Presbyterian
Vol 2 pg 42 promoted to Acting Lance Corporal - permanent if continues good work, Stratford July
19th
Vol 2 pg 50 received gift of money belt from St. Andrews Church for Sunday School attendance
Vol 2 pg 53 Picture
Died July 19, 194? "after the close of the war"; as a result of a truck accident; wife living in Fergus
with her parents; worked in Galt for three years as service manager of the Beatty Washer store;
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wounded twice last October in fighting on the Western Front; 35 years old; Born in Luther Township;
took a mechanical course in Toronto; Lived in Elmira, Fergus and Galt; Enlistment June 1940 with the
HLI of C; Went overseas with unit; returned later as an instructor; Went overseas again July 1944;
Fought with the RHLI of Hamilton; At the end of the war, he was re-posted to HLI and was expecting
to return with the next group; Working with the Salvation Army as wounds prevented him from
parading with unit; Married Jun 7, 1939; Wife lived in Stratford, Ontario & Truro, Nova Scotia while
training in Canada, She lived in Barrie when he was training at Camp Borden; Member of St Andrews
Presbyterian Church, Galt; Survived by wife and parents Mr. & Mrs. David McFarlane, Conn.
Vol 2 pg 96 acting Lance Corporal - promoted to Acting Corporal of 'D' Company
Vol 3 pg 19 Picture
former resident of Galt; enlisted with the HLI; wounded twice; served 8 months as an instructor;
served with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry in Belgium when wounded on October 3; wounded
again October 28 in Holland; Wounds include shrapnel in both thighs; left hand and both arm pits;
operation on right hand; wound on leg healing slowly; rank of corporal when he went overseas;
manager of the Beatty Washer Store before enlistment
Sergeant; Died July 19, 1945; Service #A/37543; Age - 35; Force -Army; Regiment - HLI of C; Son of
David and Elizabeth McFarlane, Fergus; husband of Myrtle McFarlane, Fergus; Commemorated of
page 542 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Holten Canadian War Cemetery,
Netherlands; Grave Reference - X.F.14
McLaughlin Street
McLaughlin, Alexander G. Gunner Enlisted 1940 Hespeler RCA WW II Wounded
Vol 1 pg 12 serving from Hespeler
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Vol 1 pg 67 gunner
son of Mr & Mrs John McLaughlin, Cooper Street, Hespeler; Enlistment - June 11, 1940 as a Gunner
with the RCA; Serving overseas; Occupation - worked at DW & W Ltd.; Born November 1914 at Long
Branch, Ontario; Attended school in Puslinch Township and Hespeler Separate School; Religion RC; St. Mary's CYO; Brother of Kenneth and Bruce McLaughlin
Vol 4 pg 14 Picture
Wounded in action in July while serving with the Canadian Forces; Gunner; Receiving treatment at
the Chorley Park Military Hospital, Toronto; Suffered compound fracture of right leg, flesh wounds
and nerve injury; Enlistment - June 1940 with RCA; Serving with the Artillery overseas since early
1941; Son of Mr & Mrs J. McLaughlin, Cooper Street, Hespeler; Parents learned about wounds July
25; Brother Gunner Bruce, killed in Action last month; Brother Kenneth Lance Corporal is serving with
the Canadian in Italy.
DW & W News Vol 11 No 3 Sept 1942
"Letters from the Boys" A35325 Gnr Alex McLaughlin 16th Batty. 12th Field Regiment RCA Canadian
Overseas Army
DW & W news Vol II No 8 Feb 1943
A35325 Gnr Alex McLaughlin 16th Batty., 12 Fd Reg. RCA Canadian Army Overseas
Photo of Father (John) and Mother with brother Alex, Bruce and Ken (all overseas) in background
DW & W News Vol II No 10 Apr 1943 (photo)
A35325 Gnr. Alec McLaughlin 16th Battery 12th Field Regt. RCA Canadian Overseas Army - Long
Branch, Ont 1914 - DW & W Feb 1935 - Enlisted Jun 1940 Guelph 16th/43rd Field Battery - Overseas
Aug 1941 - Brothers Kenneth and Bruce overseas
"Letters from the Boys"
B85416 Gnr Bruce McLaughlin 16th Field Bty., RCA 12 Regt. Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol IV No 2 Aug 1944
Wounded
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Wounded at Normandy - returned to Canada - Chorley Park Military Hospital Toronto - compound
fracture of right leg - Overseas with RCA since early 1941
DW & W News Vol IV No 8 Feb 1945
Discharged - still receiving treatment at the Christie Street Hospital - Toronto???
Obituary
D.O.D.: November 9, 2000 - 87th year; of Woodingford Lodge and formerly of Broadway Street,
Woodstock; husband of Eva Price; father of Dorothy Sharples and husband Robert, Woodstock;
Gordon Venables and wife Margaret of British Columbia; son of the late John and Theresa
McLaughlin of Hespeler; brother of Kenneth, Tom (Laurie), Mary, Ethel, Theresa and Sister Regis
(Gracey); predeceased by brothers Bruce (1944), Pat (1998) and sister Genevieve (1997); served in
WWII; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Hespeler Branch #272
McLaughlin, Bruce Gunner Enlisted 1941 Hespeler 12th Field Regiment RCA WW II KIA
14/08/44
Vol 1 pg 9 died pg 12 serving; from Hespeler
Vol 1 pg 67 serving as driver
Born October 1921 in Puslinch Township; Attended Hespeler Separate and continuation schools;
Religion - RC; Two uncles served in WWI; Son of Mr & Mrs John McLaughlin, Cooper Street,
Hespeler; Enlistment - May 1941 as a driver with the RCASC; Station - Camp Borden; Occupation DW & W, Hespeler; Brother of Alex and Kenneth
Gunner; Died August 14, 1944; Service #B/85416; Regiment - Royal Canadian Artillery; Unit - 12th
Field Regiment; Son of John and Mary McLaughlin, Hespeler; Commemorated on page 389 of the
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Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial Reference - Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian War
Cemetery, Calvados, France; Grave Reference - XIII.D.1
DW & W News Vol I No 8 Feb 1942
B85416 Dvr. Bruce McLaughlin RCASC Troop Carrying Section 5th CAD Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol II No 7 Jan 1943
B85416 Gunner Bruce McLaughlin 16th Field Baty RCA 12 Regt Canadian Overseas Army
B85416 Gnr Bruce McLaughlin 16th Battery 12th Field Regt. RCA Canadian Overseas Army - Born
Oct 24, 1921 in Puslinch - DW & W Mar 1939 - Enlisted May 1941 with RCASC at Hamilton Transferred to Artillery - Overseas Nov 1941
DW & W News Vol IV No 3 Sept 1944 (photo)
Gnr Bruce McLaughlin KIA Aug 14, 1944
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McLaughlin, J.K. “Ken” Lance Corporal Enlisted 1940 Hespeler RCAMC WW II
Vol 1 pg 12 serving, from Hespeler
Vol 1 pg 67 Private
Vol 2 pg 58 "Kenneth McLaughlin wrote from hospital and, in thanking the Legion for the parcel, said
"Gloves and xxxves are like hen's teeth around (here). As you will notice I'm not xxxny own unit but
am enjoying a little rest in hospital. I haven't seen many of the home town boys since coming over
but I hear about them. I;ve met them in some pretty weird places though. I ran across xxx lad in jail in
London, another party in Glasgow and I picked one out of a wrecked truck about two months ago."
Vol 2 pg 64 received packes sent by Cairngorn Club to replace those lost at sea by enemy.
Born April 1918 in Toronto; attended school in Puslinch township and Hespeler Separate school and
GCI; Member of Cadet Band at GCI; Son of Mr & Mrs John McLaughlin, Cooper Street, Hespeler;
Enlistment June 22, 1940 with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps; Serving overseas;
Occupation - DW & W, Hespeler; Religion - RC; Brother of Alex and Bruce McLaughlin
DW & W News Vol I No 5 Nov 1941
"Letter to the Editor"
A17013 Pte Kenneth McLaughlin RCAMC No 1 Neurological Hospital Canadian Army Overseas
Pte Kenneth McLaughlin A17013 RCAMC No 1 Neurological Hospital Canadian Army Overseas Born Toronto Apr 17, 1918 - DW & W Feb 1939 - Enlisted Jul 1940 with RCAMC London - Overseas
Dec 1940
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DW & W News Vol III No 1 Jul 1943
RCMC 5th Can Field Ambulance Canadian Army Overseas
Letter home states serving in Sicily August 1943
"Letter from Italy" A17013 L/Cpl Kenneth McLaughlin HQ Coy No 5 Cdn Field Amb. Central
Mediterranian Forces Canadian Army Overseas
Address as above
DW & W News Vol IV No 6 Dec 1944
A17013 Pte McLaughlin K A Coy., No 5 CFA CA CMF
DW & W News Vol V No 3 Sept 1945
A-17013 Pte(?) Ken McLaughlin No 8 Canadian Gen. Hospital Canadian Army Overseas
Marriage announcement - Bridie Smith of Larkhall, Lanarkshire.
DW & W News Vol V No 4 Oct 1945
Home after 4 yrs - Overseas RCAMC - Italy, France, Belgium, Holland - married shortly before sailing
for home
working at DW while awaiting discharge
McLaughlin, L Hespeler WW II
Vol 1 pg 12 serving, from Hespeler
McMeeken Drive
McMeeken, Robert W. Private Enlisted 1916 Preston 52nd (Enlisted 111th) WW I KIA 06/04/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 28 Private; Preston; Enlistment - April 17, 1916; 111th Battalion; transferred to 52nd Battalion,
Killed in Action April 6, 1917 Vimy Ridge
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Private; Died April 6, 1917; Service #730764; Age 35; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Manitoba Regiment) Unit - 52nd Battalion; Commemorated of page 287 of the First World War Book
of Remembrance; Burial - Vimy Memorial Cemetery, France
D.O.B.: August 10, 1882 - Galt; wife - Carrie; labourer; religion - Lutheran; Reg. no. 730764
Obituary
wife received word from Ottawa that he had lost his life in action on Good Friday; born in Galt 35
yeras prior to his death; his parents had moved to Durham; he lived in Durham for a number of years;
13 years prior to his death he moved to Preston; worked in several shoe shops here; enlisted with the
South Waterloo Bn; he enlisted exactly one year prior to his wife receiving the news of his death;
father of Clarence and Edwin
69A and 69B:
Reg. No. 730764; McMeekin Robert Walter; Age: 33 years and 8 months; Height: 5 feet and 10
inches; Chest Measurements: 33/37 inches; Weight: 150lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Grey; Hair:
Dark; Distinctive Marks: scar on left leg below kneecap; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Lutheran;
Married; Place of Birth: Galt ont on August 10th 1882; Enlisted: Preston on April 17th 1916 approved
by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 20th 1916; Remarks: none
McNichol Drive
McNichol, Alexander C. Private Enlisted February 1915 Galt 34th WW I KIA 21/06/16
D.O.B.: December 16, 1885 - Glasgow, Scotland; wife resided at 30 Edinbourgh Street, Guelph;
employed as a tailor; religion - Presbyterian; reg. no. 602070
Galt Reporter
news came to Mrs. A.C. McNicol of 24 Tait Street that her husband had died from a gunshot wound in
the leg at St. Bartolomew's Hospital at London on June 21st; he had not been previously reported
wounded and had been at the front only about a week; he enlisted at Guelph with the 34th Bn and
because he was a tailor by trade he became the battalion tailor; he was sent to the front on May 8th
with reinforcements and took part in the big June battle; was about 27 years of age and was born in
Glasgow, Scotland; had resided in Galt for about 5 years and had worked at his trade with
W.McSween and W.W. Wilkinson & Co.; member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and played
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football with the 34th Bn team which came to Galt last summer; at one time the family lived on Queen
Street - opposite of Dickson Park; was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Alex McNicol of 24 West Main
Street South; survived by widow and four children: Alex (5 yrs), Alice (4yrs), David (18mos) and a
month old infant; brothers and sisters that survive Alex: James (18th Bn in France), David and Harry
(at home), Mrs A McCrurer (Owen Sound), Mrs. J Brown and mrs. William Murray of Galt; two
brother-in-laws also on active service; John Brown enlisted with him at the 34th Bn and is in England;
William Murray now in France with the 4th Mounted Rifles - enlisted at Toronto
D.O.D.: June 21, 1916; service no. 602070; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Quebec
Regiment); unit - 13th Bn; husband of Alice S. McNicol of 140 Francis Street, Galt; commemorated on
page 130 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Kensal Green (All Souls')
Cemetery, London, United Kingdom; grave reference: 173.II.
McNichol, James Private Enlisted October 1914 Canadian Infantry WW I KIA 15/09/16
D.O.B.: March 2, 1894 - Glasgow, Scotland; son of Alex McNicol of 136 Samuelson Street, Galt;
employed as a car checker; unmarried; religion - Wesleyan; reg. no. 53945
D.O.D.: September 15, 1916 - age 22; service no. 53945; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Western Ontario Regiment); unit - 18th Bn; son of the late Alexander C. and Annie Kay McNicol; his
brother was also killed in action; commemorated on page 130 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; burial information: Vimy Memorial, France
McWilliams Court
McWilliams, D.N. Galt WW II
trained at No. 10 centre in Kitchener
McWilliams, Albert P Enlisted August 1943 Northern Ireland WW II
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Born in the town of Lisburn, Antrim County, Northern Ireland on March 16, 1923. Employed as a
fireman with a private fire brigade prior to enlistment on August 13, 1943. Served mainly in Burma
and with India Command until 1947 when he was discharged. Service number 1799356. Arrived in
Cambridge in 1965. Lived in Galt and Hespeler and died in 1982. (Source: Trevor McWilliams –
Mead Court
Mead, Henry Gunner Enlisted October 1915 Hespeler 4th WW I KIA 01/05/16
Peace Souvenir
pg 28 Gunner; from Hespeler; Enlistment October 1915; Killed in Action May 1, 1916 in France
pg 44 ???
Mead, Henry William, Private Enlisted April 1916 Preston 111th WW I
D.O.B.: February 16, 1881 - Birmondsey (??) England; husband of Ethel; labourer; religion - Anglican;
Reg. No. 730761
69A and 69B:
Reg. No. 730761; Mead Henry William; Age: 35 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 10.5 inches;
Chest Measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 145lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Dark;
Distinctive Marks: small birth mark over upper lumber vertebra; Occupation: Labourer; Religion:
church of England; Married; Place of Birth: Birmondsey England on February 16th 1881; Enlisted:
Preston on April 15th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 18th 1916; Remarks: none
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Middlemiss Crescent
Middlemiss, Loren “Laurie” AC2 Preston RCAF WW II
Vol 4 pg 90 AC2; R70272, RCAF; at Camp Borden
Middlemiss, Rupert H. Corporal Enlisted November 1916 Preston 3rd WW I KIA 03/05/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 28 Corporal; Preston; Enlistment 1916 with 95th Battalion; transferred to 3rd; Killed in Action May
3,1917 at Fresnoy
D.O.B.: November 5, 1887 - Galt; husband of Jean of Toronto; driver; religion - Methodist; reg. no.
201231
Died May 3, 1917; Service #201231; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario
Regiment); Unit - 3rd Battalion; (Digital Photo Collection) Burial - Orchard Dump Cemetery, France;
Grave Reference III.C.33.
Morel Drive
Morel, Henri Louis Corporal Enlisted December 1915 Hespeler 75th (enlisted 111th) WW I Died
of Wounds 07/03/17
Peace Souvenir
Pg 29 Corporal, from Hespeler; Enlisted June 12, 1915; 111th transferred to 75th; Died od Wounds
March 7, 1917 in France
Private; Died March 7, 1917; Service #730160; Age - 19; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Central Ontario Regiment) Unit - 75th Battalion; Son of Henri amd Louise Morel, Hespeler;
Commemorated on page 296 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Bruay
Communal Cemetery Extension, France; Grave Reference - D.1
Library and Archvies Canada
D.O.B.: August 29, 1896 - Long Island, U.S.A.; son of Henry Morel; labourer; unmarried upon
enlisting; religion - Methodist; Reg. No. 730160
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14A and 14B:
reg. no. 730160; Morel, Henry Louis; Age: 19 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet 11.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33.5/37.5; Weight: 165lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: brown: Hair: brown; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Methodist; Single; Place of Birth: Longisland USA on
August 29th 1896; Enlisted: Hespeler on December 7th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke: Remarks:
Corp. 30.5.16
Mortimer Drive
Mortimer, James L Rifleman Galt Royal Rifles WW II POW
Vol 1 pg 9 died, pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 2 pg 25 Picture
Died March 7, 19144 in Japanese Prisoner of War Camp; son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Mortimer 20
Grandview Avenue, Galt; reported by the International Red Cross; taken prisoner at the fall of Hong
Kong three years ago last Christmas
Rifleman; Died March 7, 1944; Service #B/41307; Age - 23; Force - Army; Regiment - Royal Rifles of
Canada, RCIC; Son of John Mortimer and Martha Mortimer, Elora, Ontario; Commemorated on page
399 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan;
Grave Reference SecA.D.14
Mosser Drive
Mosser, Andrew J Pilot Officer Preston RCAF WW II KIA 22/04/43
Vol 1 pg 9 died, Preston
Vol 3 pg 68 Poem by Clara Bernhardt, Toronto Daily Star
Vol 4 pg 3 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Andrew Mosser, Preston; commissioned as a pilot officer in the RCAF; received
wings London Ontario last Friday; among first 10 in his class in general proficiency; attended Preston
High School; left school last May to enlist; home of two weeks furlough before seeing active duty
Vol 4 pg 78 Picture
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son of Mr & Mrs A Mosser, 256 Argyle Street, Preston; enlisted as a pilot or observer with the RCAF
at Toronto; attended elementary school in Preston and Preston High School; left school to enlist - had
planned to attend university next fall; Brother Captain H.A. Mosser, M.D. is now serving with the
RCAMC in London, Ontario; played rugby, involved in church choir work, Boy Scouts and a Boy
Scout Band member; born July 25, 1923 Galt Hospital; lived all his life in Preston; member of high
school rugby team that won the WOSSA Championship in 1941; involved in many other school
affairs; Scout for eight years with the rank of King Scout; Assistant Scout Master; Member of St.Pauls
United Church, Preston; Sworn in at the Toronto recruiting depot of the RCAF on Bay Street; Became
members of the Dominion's junior fighting service; Given one day's pay and subsistence and
instructed to report May 12; next day he and other aircrew recruits marched to No 1 Manning Depot
to begin training for RCAF Career; Twin brother Robert Wm; "Identical as two peas in a pod";
remarkably similar - facial, characteristics, and natural attributes; has three brothers and on sister
Vol 4 pg 84 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Andrew Mosser, Preston; passed physical and is now an aircraftsman to be pilots or
observers; same class as Robert at Preston High School, ranked about the same; member of the
football team that won the WOSSA championship in 1941; planned to attend university; but enlisted;
Boy Scout for 8 years; now a King Scout; Member of the Boy Scout Bugle Band; Member of choir of
St Paul's United Church - Preston; lived in Preston all his life; Siblings three brothers and one sisters Captain H.A. Mosser with army medical corps; 18 years old; will not take advantage of similarity with
Robert - no extra rations, no fooling around
Pilot Officer; died April 22, 1943; Service #J/24718; Age 19; Force - Air Force; Regiment - RCAF; Son
of Andrew & Lillian Mosser, Preston; Commemorated on page 196 of the Second World War Books
of Remembrance; Burial - Ottawa Memorial, Ottawa Ontario; Grave Reference Panel 2 col. 4
Mosser, Robert W, Pilot Officer Preston RCAF WW II KIA 22/04/43
Vol 1 pg 9 died, Preston
Vol 3 pg 68 Poem by Clara Bernhardt, Toronto Daily Star
Vol 4 pg 3 Picture
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Son of Mr & Mrs Andrew Mosser, Preston; commissioned as a pilot officer in the RCAF; received
wings London Ontario last Friday; among first 10 in his class in general proficiency; attended Preston
High School; left school last May to enlist; home of two weeks furlough before seeing active duty
Vol 4 pg 78 Picture
son of Mr & Mrs A Mosser, 256 Argyle Street, Preston; enlisted as a pilot or observer with the RCAF
at Toronto; attended elementary school in Preston and Preston High School; left school to enlist - had
planned to attend university next fall; Brother Captain H.A. Mosser, M.D. is now serving with the
RCAMC in London, Ontario; played rugby, involved in church choir work, Boy Scouts and a Boy
Scout Band member; born July 25, 1923 Galt Hospital; lived all his life in Preston; member of high
school rugby team that won the WOSSA Championship in 1941; involved in many other school
affairs; Scout for eight years with the rank of King Scout; Assistant Scout Master; Member of St.Pauls
United Church, Preston; Sworn in at the Toronto recruiting depot of the RCAF on Bay Street; Became
members of the Dominion's junior fighting service; Given one day's pay and subsistence and
instructed to report May 12; next day he and other aircrew recruits marched to No 1 Manning Depot
to begin training for RCAF Career; Twin brother Andrew James; "Identical as two peas in a pod";
remarkably similar - facial, characteristics, and natural attributes; has three brothers and on sister
Vol 4 pg 84 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Andrew Mosser, Preston; passed physical and is now an aircraftsman to be pilots or
observers; same class as Robert at Preston High School, ranked about the same; member of the
football team that won the WOSSA championship in 1941; planned to attend university; but enlisted;
Boy Scout for 8 years; now a King Scout; Member of the Boy Scout Bugle Band; Member of choir of
St Paul's United Church - Preston; lived in Preston all his life; Siblings three brothers and one sisters Captain H.A. Mosser with army medical corps; 18 years old; will not take adavantage of similarity with
Robert - no extra rations, no fooling around
Pilot Officer; died April 22, 1943; Service #J/24716; Age 19; Force - Air Force; Regiment - RCAF; Son
of Andrew & Lillian Mosser, Preston; Commemorated on page 196 of the Second World War Books
of Remembrance; Burial - Ottawa Memorial, Ottawa
Murray Road
Murray, Andrew Private Enlisted November 1915 Galt 111thWW I
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D.O.B.: April 10, 1897 - Scotland; lived at 32 Oak Street; labourer; unmarried upon enlisting; religion Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730032
Nominal Roll: 111th (South Waterloo) Overseas Batillion C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). pg
3A and 3B:
reg. no. 730032; Murray, Andrew; Age: 18 years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 5 inches; Chest
measurements: 34.5-39 inches; Weight: 118; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Auburn;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Presbyterian; single; Place of Birth: Maybole,
Scotland on April 10th, 1897; Enlisted: Galt on November 13th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. J.D. Clarke
on November 10th 1915; Remarks: None
Murray, Donald R Private Enlisted June 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: October 19, 1872 - Edinburgh, Scotland; live on King Street, London; tailor; unmarried upon
enlisting; spent 12 years with the Royal Scots; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730808
74A and 74B:
Reg. No 730808; Murray Donald Robertson; Age: 43 years and 8 months; Height: 5 feet and 3.5
inches; Chest Measurements: 32/34.5 inches; Weight: 140lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Grey; Hair:
Grey; Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Tailor; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth:
Edinburgh Scotland on October 19th 1872; Enlisted: London on June 18th 1916 approved by lt. Col.
Clarke on June 19th 1916; Remarks: 12 years Royal Scots
Murray, H.H. WW II
Vol pg 84 intraining in Kitchener; No 10 militia training centre at Knollwood Park.
[Possible Obituary - Herbert Hammond Murray ??]
D.O.D.: September 18, 1993 - 79th year; lived at 6 Gerrard Street; husband of Hazel Cynthia
(Sweitzer) Murray; father of Norman and wife Susan of Stoney Creek, Andrew and wife Dianne of
Mississauga; grandfather of Beth, John, Andrew, Kelly and Andrea; survived by sister Olive (Mrs.
William Delgarno) of Kitchener
Murray, James Private Enlisted October 1915 Galt 71st WW I
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D.O.B.: November 27, 1890 - Surgan, Ireland; lived in Brantford; next-of-kin: Aunt Kellie Dunn of 175
George Street, Toronto; worked as a lineman; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; reg. no.
127065
Murray, James N. Sapper Hespeler Royal Canadian Engineers WW II
Vol 1 pg 24 latest recruits - Queen St., Hespeler
vol.3
stationed at Nova Scotia; wife lived on Maple Street, Hespeler; son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Murray of
Cooper Street in Hespeler; born at Markdale January 1904; schooled in Durham and in Hespeler;
worked in the electrical business in Hespeler; brother George served in WWI; brother Wallace served
in Navy in WWII; member of the 2nd Bn HLI of C; religion - Presbyterian
Obituary
D.O.D.: January 31, 1995 - 92nd year; husband of Mary Morrison Murray; predeceased by son
James in infancy; veteran of WWII - served with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment; member of the
Royal Canadian Legion - Hespeler Branch #272
Murray, James W. Galt FAA WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: November 15, 2002 - age 80; service no. FX98063; unit - FAA; member of the Royal
Canadian Legion - Galt Branch #121
Murray. John Hespeler HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 28 Hespeler, accepted into regiment (2nd Battalion - HLI of C
Murray, Joseph Hespeler WW II
Vol 2 pg 76 Hespeler; Registered for compulsory military training Kitchener
Murray, Ross W Galt WW II
Vol 1 pg 60 Richardson Street, Galt – recruitment
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Murray, Sam Galt RAF WWII
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: March 9, 1998 - age 76; service no. 2317866; unit - Royal Air Force; Period of Service Canadian Forces (?); member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch #121
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 8, 1998 - 77th year; retired employee of Sheldon's Engineering Co.; served in the
RAF; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch #121; husband of Isabel (Isa); father of
John and wife Nicole of Miami Beach, Florida, Maureen Ritza of Cranbrook, B.C., Lester Murray and
Alan and wife Brenda of Cambridge; grandfather of : Carol, Cathy, Colleen, Corinne, Murray, Alan Jr.,
Shannon, David; two great-grandchildren: Daniel and Joshua; brother of Mary Crosthewait of
Glasgow, Scotland;
Murray, Thomas R Flight Officer Galt RCAF WW II KIA 15/01/45 DFC
Vol 1 pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt (Thomas Robert)
Vol 1 pg 13 Picture
Flight Officer; Age - 22 years; Son youngest of Mr & Mrs T.P. Murray, 30 Victoria Avenue, Galt;
Reported missing in action over Europe
Flying Officer; Died January 15, 1945; Service #J/36314; Force - Air Force; Regiment - RCAF; Unit
626 (RAF) Squadron; Honours & Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross; Commemorated on page 549
of the Second World Ward Book of Remembrance; Burial - Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery,
Germany; Grave Reference - Joint Grave 6.J.26-27
Murray, Wallace ERA Hespeler RCNVR WW II KIA
Vol 1 pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt (Thomas Robert)
Vol 1 pg 13 Picture
Flight Officer; Age - 22 years; Son youngest of Mr & Mrs T.P. Murray, 30 Victoria Avenue, Galt;
Reported missing in action over Europe
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Flying Officer; Died January 15, 1945; Service #J/36314; Force - Air Force; Regiment - RCAF; Unit
626 (RAF) Squadron; Honours & Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross; Commemorated on page 549
of the Second World Ward Book of Remembrance; Burial - Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery,
Germany; Grave Reference - Joint Grave 6.J.26-27
Murray, William Hespeler HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 28 Hespeler; accepted into regiment (2nd Battalion, HLI of C)
Murray, William Corporal Galt Mounted Rifles WW I POW
Corporal; Reported missing in Action, but Mrs. Murray, wife, 26 Tait Street, Galt did not receive notice
which was sent to her previous address in Toronto; Served with the Mounted Rifles; received post
card from husband stating that he was a POW in Dulmer, Westphalia, Germay; Age 36; Enlistment
Toronto with the Mounted Rifles; Veteran of South Africa having served with the Imper----manry.
Previous residence Parliament Street, Toronto; Mrs. Murray's parents, Mr & Mrs Alex McNichol reside
at 24 Main Street (South?); Mrs Murray came to Galt with three children a year ago June; William is
the brother in law of Private Alex McNichol reported on June 26, as having died of wounds (Galt
Weekly Reporter July 6, 1916 pg 5)
Corporal; Letter received from prisoner of war camp Dulmer, Germany dated June 15 (1916) To wife
Mrs. Annie Murray, 26 Tait Street, Galt "I guess by this time you will know that I am a prisoner of war.
Don't worry; I am all right, thank God. We had an awful time, but I reckon you will know more about
the fight than I do. Don't forget to let all the Red Cross Societies in Canada know that we want
parcels consisting of tinned meats, cigarettes etc. Along with me are Herb Lillie and Harry Heidman
of my platoon. I don't know what became of Bill Jennion and Frank Forsdike. I relieved Corp.
Jennion on a bombing party with ten men and I know Bill was twice wounded. As for Frank Forsdike,
I hadn't seen him for a few days. I wish you could write to his wife to find out if he got out all right.
We are allowed to write letters twice a month and postcards every week, but we are going to use our
post cards for a week or two writing for parcels. You can write as often as you like, but don't mention
anything regarding the war, or I won't get it. We have to buy our own writing paper, etc. and are not
allowed to send any more than one sheet. Try and keep all papers you can relating to what
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happened on June 2, the day we were captured. I will tell you all about it when I come home. I can
picture you when you get word that I was missing, but fortunately everything has happened for the
best, and I have a pretty good chance of seeing Canada and home now. If you can get any of the
societies to send a parcel of tinned meats do so. Parcels are accepted up to 7 lbs. And are sent post
free to through the Red Cross to prisoners of war. Tell the kids their daddy won't be long before he
will be home. Send me a pair of socks, 1 tin of butter, salmon, cheese, jam, sardines, WITHOUT
FAIL." (Galt Weekly Reporter, August 3, 1916 pg 3)
Newlands Drive
Newland, Albert Sapper Enlisted August 1915 Preston 34th WW I
Peace Souvenir
pg 44 Private; enlistment - 1915, Preston 34th Battalion
D.O.B.: October 21, 1896 - London, England; son of Mary Newland of Duke Street, Preston;
employed as a brass polisher; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; reg. no. 603051
Newland, Cecil E. Corporal Enlisted June 1940 Preston HLI WW II
Vol 2 pg 38 930 King Street, Preston - enlistment
Vol 2 pg 42 promoted to acting Lance Corporal; permanent if continues good work
Vol 3 pg 53 Picture
Lance Corporal; born Plymouth England; Enlistment June 10, 1940 HLI of C (AA); Son of Mr & Mrs
J.D. Newland, 930 King Street, Preston; Occupation - Woodworker; father served with the Royal
Navy for 23 years and served in WWI; Four uncles and a cousin served in WWI; Religion - Anglican
Vol 4 pg 91 Corporal; A37318, HLI of C
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37318; rank - Sgt.; member of the 1st Bn; lived at 930 King Street, Preston
Newland, Edward Preston WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: July 16, 1986 - 79th year; brother of Mrs. Nora Lichty of Cambridge; predeceased by mother
and father: John and Flossie Newland; born in Plymouth England; moved to Cambridge 45 years
prior to his death; former employee of the Town of Preston; the Edward Newland Pool named after
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him for his long years of service to the community; served in the army in the Second World War;
member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Preston Branch #126
Newlands, Edward Roy Flying Officer Enlisted 1940 Branchton (Preston) RCAF WW II KIA
Vol 1 9 Died
Vol 1 pg 65 Corporal E.R. Newland enlisted in the army
Vol 1 pg 94 Letter sent from England Sept 15, 1942
"Dear Friends, I hope you will pardon this type-written letter, but now that my exams are over for the
present I have to catch up on one devil of a pile of letters. I'm sorry I can't give you the serial number
of the packages, but about five days ago I received another six hundred Canadian Legion Cigarettes
from you. Thanks very much, and my best regards and thanks to all who helped send them. In the
past ten weeks we sure have gone through alot of fas. Mostly because we've been doing alot of
tedious studying for this pilot's course. Never in all the time I was going to school back home did I
ever put in so much binding, as English lads call it. Now the worst is over, as far as the theoretical
part is concerned. Now all I have to do is to learn to fly. A week or so should see me started on that.
I never thought that then weeks could go so quickly and yet seem so long. Well guess I can't find any
more to say except thanks again and cheerio for now Ed Newland"
Flying Officer; reported missing on active service overseas December 18; Son of Mr & Mrs Alfred
Newland, 51 Elgin St., Pilot of a Lancaster Bomber; in the RCAF since 1940; the coming Christimas
would be his 5th overseas; graduated with the second class at the Galt Aircraft school; Went
overseas in December 1940; returned to Canada in 1943 to train as a pilot; returned to active duty
November last year; member of the HLI of C (NPAM prior to enlistment); member of the guard that
was posted to the Galt armory when war was declared; father served with the HLI of C (NPAM) for
many years; father now with the 2nd (R) Battalion HLI of C; father holds the Canadian Efficiency
Medal for long Service
Vol 2 pg 29 Picture
reported missing since December 18th now believed killed; son of Mr & Mrs. Alfred Newland; 51 Elgin
St, Galt; parents received official word from RCAF Headquarters; Flying Officer; International Red
Cross, quoting German information, revealed that he died in aerial operations over enemy territory;
parents first learned on December 22nd that he was missing in action; one of a crew of seven that
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were all missing following night operation December 17-18; at RCAF school in Aylmer, achieved
distinction for accurate bombing; returned overseas in November 1943; born June 30, 1920, Preston;
attended public schools in Galt, Little's Corners and five yrs at GCI; one of the youngest graduates of
the second class of the Galt Aircraft School; September 1940; went overseas that year; returned to
Canada to train as a pilot in February 1943; survived by his parents two sisters, Shirley and Geraldine
and brother Leonard all at home
Vol 3 pg 21 Branchton; radio operator course at Galt Aircraft School; group picture; joined RAF transferred to the RCAF;
Vol 3 pg 92 Picture
Stationed at Western Canada at an RCAF wireless school; rank of AC/2; born June 30, 1920 in
Preston; attended Galt schools and GCI; served on HLI of C guard at the armoury at the beginning of
the war; entered regiment as a boy; at age 16 held his certificate as a qualified sergeant; parents live
in Branchton; father overseas with the 34th in WWI; father has 16 years’ service with the HLI of C;
Religion - Anglican
Flying Officer; Died December 17, 1944; Service #J35848; Age 22; Force - Air Force; Regiment RCAF; Unit 61 (RAF) Squadron; son of Alfred and Beatrice Newland, Galt; Commemorated on page
404 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany;
Grave Reference - 9.C.2
Newland, Harry Private Enlisted January 1916 Preston 111th WW I KIA 20/08/17
Peace Souvenir
Pg 29 Private, Preston Enlisted February 1916; enlisted in the 111th transferred to the 4th; killed in
action on August 20, 1917 at Hill 70
D.O.B.: October 17, 1887- married; labourer; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730413
D.O.D.: August 20, 1917 - age 31; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario
Regiment); unit - 4th Bn; husband of Elizabeth of 192 Queen Street, Preston; commemorated on
page 301 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Mazingarbe Communal
Cemetary Extension, France; grave reference: II.F.3.
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37A and 37B:
Reg. No. 730413; Newland Harry; Age: 28 years and 3 months; Height: 5 feet and 2.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 32/35 inches; Weight: 100 lbs; Complexion: Light; Eyes: Lt. Brown; Hair: Light;
Distinctive marks: Small brown birthmark on R shoulder blade; Occupation: Labourer; Religion:
Church of Egland; Married; Place of Birth: London Eng. on October 27th 1887; Enlisted: Preston on
January 28th 1916 approved by January 29th 1916; Remarks: none
Newland, James R Private Enlisted May 1916 111th WW I
Peace Souvenir
Pg 44 Private; Enlistment - 1916, Preston 111th Battalion
D.O.B.: May 7, 1898 - London, England; son of Mary Newland; worked as a wood machinist;
unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730802
Obituary
D.O.D.: October 5, 1983 - age 85; born in England; resided in Cambridge most of his life; retired
employee of Eastern Steel Company; veteran of WWI serving with the 111th Bn; survived by wife:
Marion Ross, brother John of Cambridge and Albert of Waterloo, sisters Mrs. Florence Carry and
Mrs. Margaret Grimm of Cambridge and Connie Hogg of Guelph
73A and 73B:
Reg. No 730802; Newland, James Robert; Age: 18 years; Height: 5 feet and 4 inches; Chest
Measurements: 31/34 inches; Weight: 130lbs; Complexion: Light; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Lt. Brown;
Distinctive Marks: Scar on inner side of left thigh; Occupation: Wood Machinist; Religion: Church of
England; Single; Place of Birth: London England on May 7th 1916; Enlisted: Preston on May 20th
1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on May 22nd 1916; Remarks: none
Newland, R.J. Private Enlisted 1915 Preston 34th WW I
Peace Souvenir
Pg 44 Private; Enlistment - 1915, Preston 34th Battalion
Newlands, Albert J. HLI WW II
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Branchton
Newlands, Harold Enlisted March 1916 111th WW I
60A and 60B:
Reg. No. 730657; Newlands Harold; Age: 21 years and 8 months; Height: 6 feet and 1/4 inches;
Chest Measurements: 35/39 inches; Weight: 185lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Dark Bro.
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Mechanic; Single; Religion: Presbyterian; Place of Birth: Buffalo
N.Y U.S.A on July 7th 1894; Enlisted: Galt on March 23rd 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on March
24th 1916; Remarks: Discharged 4.7.16
Newlands, James Private Preston WW I
Peace Souvenir
Pg 44 Private, Preston
Nuttall Street
Nuttall, Edwin Private Enlisted April 1916 Hespeler 111th WW I
D.O.B.: September 7, 1898 - Bradford, Yorkshire, England; son of Mary Agnes Nuttall; labourer;
unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730774
70A and 70B:
Reg. No. 730774; Nuttall Edwin; Age: 17 years and 6 months; Height: 5 feet and 6 inches; Chest
measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 130lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: scar on inner side of left leg 2" below knee; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church
of England; Single; Place of Birth: Bradford Yorkshire Eng on September 7th 1898; Enlisted: Hespeler
on April 11th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 22nd 1916; Remarks: none
Nuttall, James Sergeant Enlisted February 1915 Hespeler 34th WW I KIA 26/09/16
Peace Souvenir
Pg XXI died WWI
Pg 29 Sergeant; Hespeler, Enlisted February 3, 1915, 34th Battalion; Killed in Action France
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D.O.B.: March 11, 1896 - Bradford Yorks, England; employed as a carpenter; unmarried upon
enlisting; religion - Anglican; reg. no. 402801
Lance Sergeant; Died September 26, 1916; Service #402801; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Alberta Regiment); Unit - 10th Battalion; Commemorated on page 142 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; Burial - Vimy Memorial Cemetery, France
Perkins Street
Perkins, Gordon P Trooper Enlisted 1941 Galt 1st Hussars WW II KIA
Trooper; son of Mr & Mrs R. Perkiins, 79 Elgin Street, Galt; Enllistment - May 1, 1941 with the 1st
Hussars (armoured); born in Canada; Attended Mill Creek School; Occupation - worked at StaufferDobbie; Father served in France with the 18th Battalion in WWI; Member of the Sons of England for
seven years; Relgion - Anglican; Trained with the 2nd Battalion HLI of C before active duty
Trooper; Age-22; Missing in action last August; Killed in Action; son of Edith Perkins, formerly of Galt,
now 353 Ellis Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario; Missing for two weeks after D-Day but made his way
back to his unit in Normandy; Youngest son of the late Ralph Perkins, well known mail carrier; Three
brothers surviving - Victor of the RCNVR stationed at Shelbourne; Nova Scotia; Fred employed by the
civilian naval post at Shelbourne, Nova Scotia; Stanley of Niagara Falls; worked at Stauffer-Dobbie;
Enlisted with the Armoured Corps, 1st Hussars at London May 1941; Religion - Anglican; Nephew of
Albert Barker, Elliott Street, Mrs. William Barker, Grantham Avenue, Mrs. William Morris, Norfolk
Avenue
Trooper; Died August 15, 1944; Service # A/619; Force - Amry; Regiment - 1st Hussars RCAC; Unit
6th Armoured Reg.; Burial - Bayeux Memorial Cemetery, France; Grave Reference - Panel 19.Col.2
Perkins, William Private Enlisted November 1914 Hespeler WW I KIA 29/03/16
Peace Souvenir
Pg 29 Private; Hespeler, Killed in Action Belgium March 29,1917
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born in Dublin, Ireland - 1895; unmarried; worked as a machinist; spent 1 yr with the 31st Regiment;
reg. no. 57475; religion - Presbyterian
D.O.D.: March 29, 1916; service no - 57475; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central
Ontario Regiment); unit - 2oth Bn; commemorated on page 147 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; burial information: Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Belgium; grave reference: II.C.2.
Pratt Place
Pratt, Cecil Lance Corporal Enlisted February 1916 Galt 111th WW I KIA 23/04/17
Peace Souvenir
Pg 29 Private; Hespeler; Killed in Action March 29, 1916 Vimy Ridge
D.O.B.: May 19, 1894 - Collingwood; lived on North Water Street; son of John Pratt; fireman;
unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Baptist; Reg. no. 730541
D.O.D.: April 23, 1917 - age 22; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario
Regiment); unit - 4th Bn; commemorated on page 311 of the First World War Book of Remembrance;
burial information: Bois-Carre British Cemetery, France; grave reference: I.C.27
49A and 49B:
Reg. No 730541; Pratt Cecil; Age: 21 years and 9 months; Height: 5 feet and 9 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/37 inches; Weight: 150 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Lt. Brown;
Distinctive marks: nil; Occupation: Fireman; Religion: Baptist; Single; Place of Birth: Collingwood Ont
on May 19th 1894; Enlisted: Galt on February 16th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on February
28th 1916; Remarks: Lance. Corp. 15.8.16
Pratt, John Wm. Captain Enlisted 1915 Galt 75th (Enlisted 34th) WW I Died of Wounds 10/06/17
Peace Souvenir
Captain; Galt, Enlisted 1915 34th tranferred 75th Died of Wounds June 10, 1917 at Villiers
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William John??; D.O.B.: August 26, 1890 - London, England; son of Thomas J. Pratt; employed as an
accountant; unmarried; member of the 29th Regt.; served 6 months with the 29th Regt, 2 years with
London...(?), 1 year with the 10 Grenadiers (?) of Toronto; religion -Anglican
Lieutenant; D.O.D.: June 10, 1917??; 75th Battalion; Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Son of Thomas John and Eliza Pratt, Willesden, London England; Age - 28 Commemorated of page
311 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Villiers Station Cemetery; Grave
Reference - X.C.5
Pratt, Philip J “Red” Private Enlisted 1938 Galt Royal Canadian Regiment WW II
Vol 1 pg 87 Picture
One of the first Galt men overseas; Married Miss Nora Brophy of Twickenham, England September 2;
went overseas with the Royal Canadian Regiment, no traveling with the Canadian Concert Party "Tin
Hats"
Vol 2 pg 37 Picture
Private; member of the R.C.R; son of Mrs Pratt and the late Stanley Pratt; selected to be the King's
Trumpeter for the day when the King & Queen visited London, Ontario this summer; sounded all the
bugle calls for that day; went overseas with the First Division; Born June 16, 1918; Joined R.C.R's at
London in the spring of 1938; Father and two uncles served in WWI; unmarried; former member of
the HLI of C; Younger brother Paul; Religion - Baptist; Service #P13256; Attended GCI - member of
the bugle band; Also played in several band and orchestras in Galt before enlistment; excerpts from a
letter written to his mother January 1, 1940 from England
Vol 2 pg 78 Galt War Parcel Association sends package
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Pratt, S. Leonard Private Enlisted 1940 Galt HLI WW II
Vol 3 pg 99 Picture
Private; Son of Mrs M.E. Pratt and the late Mr. Pratt; Enlisted June 26, 1940; born Lancashire,
England; attended school in Hamilton and Victoria in Galt; Occupation - Shoe Worked; two brothers
and several uncles served in WWI; Religion – Anglican
Pratt, William John Sergeant Galt 29th WW I KIA 15/06/15
Galt Daily Reporter
Sergeant; Galt; Killed in Action June 15, 1915 at Festubert; Served with the 29th Regiment; in his
39th year; Born Dalton-on-Furness, England; Lived in Galt for several years; Occupation - Sheldon's
then clerk at post office; Address - Dumfries Street, Galt; Married, wife living in Accrington, England;
Sgt-Major 29th Regiment HLI; Enlistment - first night the recruiting office was open; Veteran of war in
South Africa having been awarded a medal; previously had been a member of several British
regiments; Served as an instructor in England when he first arrived; Got to the front about the time
Captain R.R. Brown was sent into action (Galt Daily Reporter June 29, 1915 pg 1)
Sergeant; 43; Son of William & Mary Pratt; Husband of Emma 77 Drummond, Blackpool England;
Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Unit - 1st Battalion;
Commemorated on page 33 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Cabaret-Rouge
British Cemetery; Grave Reference XVII.F.3
NOTE: Because of place of death not postive the Memorial and newspaper article are of the same
soldier
Prentice Court
Prentice, George Sergeant Enlisted November 1914 Hespeler 20th WW I KIA 26/08/18
Peace Souvenir
Pg 17 Picture
Pg 29 Sergeant; Hespeler; Enlisted September 1914, 20th Battalion; Killed in Action August 26, 1918
at Cambrai
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D.O.B.: February 5, 1891 - Lanark, Scotland; next of kin is Helen Prentice; trained mechanic;
unmarried; religion - Presbyterian; reg. no. 57267
Sergeant; died August 26, 1918; Service #57267; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 20th Battalion; Commemorated on page 487 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; Burial - Windmill British Cemetery, France; Grave Reference - II.B.19
Remple Court
Rempel, Milton Trooper Galt RCAC WW II KIA 02/03/44
Vol 1 pg 9 died pg 11 cenotaph - Galt
Trooper; Died March 2, 1944; Tunisia; Service #B/13842, Force - Army; Regiment - Royal Canadian
Armoured Corps; Commemoration of page 425 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance;
Burial Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia; Grave Reference 18.B.15
Schroeder Drive
Schroeder, Harold J Private Galt Royal Canadian Regiment WW II KIA 17/09/44
Vol 1 pg 14 Picture
Private, Killed in Action Italy September 17; 19 yrs old; Serving with the Royal Canadian Regiment;
son of Mr & Mrs Fred Schroeder, Avenue Road, Galt; enlisted one year ago this month; went
overseas last May; in Italy only two months before death; born in Dashwood, Ontario; lived in
Preston; attended school for seven years; three years ago joined the merchant marine and served for
about two years on the Great Lakes; went into the army; Religion - Lutheran - St.Peter's, Preston;
Survived by parents; two brothers Carl at home and Morris of Kitchener; three sisters, Mrs. Lorne
Gruby, Kitchener; Lorn and Norma at home;
Vol 4 pg 9 Picture
Private; Son of Mr & Mrs Fred Schroeder, Avenue Road, Galt; Serving in Italy with the Royal
Canadian Regiment since last October; Born may 1925; Dashwood, Ontario; Attended Public School
in Preston, Ontario; was with the Merchant Marine when he joined army; Religion - Lutheran
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Private; Died September 17, 1944; Service #A/108720; Force - Army; Regiment - Royal Canadian
Regiment; Commemorated on page 438 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial Coriano Ridge War Cemetery; Italy; Grave Reference - I.D.1
Schroeder, Harry A AC1 Enlisted 1943 Preston RCAF WW II
Vol 3 pg 14 Picture
AC1; Son of Mrs M Schroeder, 828 Queen Street, Preston, Born December 11, 1924 in Preston;
Attended local public and high school; Enlisted RCAF as an armament mechanic in August 1943;
Worked in office of Savage Shoe Co., Preston; Religion Lutheran - St Peter's; Member of Chicopee
Ski Club
Sebastian Crescent
Sebastian, Adam C. Private Preston Arm WW II
Vol 1 pg 84 in training in Kitchener
Obituary
D.O.D.: July 19, 1995 - 80th year; lived on Lowther Street; brother of Helen McCullough, Josephine
Scherer and Olga Culham; predeceased by brother John and sister Eve; member of the Royal
Canadian Legion - Preston Branch #126
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: July 19, 1995; member of the Preston Legion
Sebastian, John J. Preston Navy WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 25, 1996 - 78th year; lived on Dolph Street; husband of Doreen; father of Roger,
Eugene, Terry and Denise; life long resident of Cambridge; member of the Royal Legion - Preston
Branch #126; member of the Navy Club of Cambridge
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: March 25, 1996; member of the Preston Legion
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Sebastian, John P. Private Preston Cameron Highlanders WW II KIA 06/06/44
Grace Russ Scrapbook
Vol 1 Died Pg 9 Cenotaph - Preston
Private; Died June 7, 1944; Service #A/61201; Age 28; Force - Army; Regiment - Cameron
Highlanders of Ottawa; Son of Pauline Sebastian, Preston; Commemorated on page 439 of the
Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, France;
Grave Reference - V.F.12
Sebastian, Kasimir AC2 Preston RCAF WW II
Vol 2 pg 35 Picture
Lives on Hamilton Street, Preston; attending Galt Aircraft School for a six month course; Able to enlist
in the RCAF; Studying in the aero engine division
Vol 4 pg 92 AC2; Service #R75786; RCAF; #6 Repair Depot, Trenton
Senior Crescent
Senior, Arthur Private Enlisted December 1915 Preston WW I
D.O.B.: October 10, 1891 - Yorkshire, England; son of Emma Senior; religion - Anglican; trade/calling:
cloth scouring; unmarried upon enlisting; Reg. No. 730261
24A and 24B:
reg. no. 730261; Senior, Arthur; Age: 24 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 6 inches; Chest
Measurements: 32.5/33.5; Weight: 137lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Hazel; Dark: Hair; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Cloth Scourer; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth: Batley,
Yorkshire Eng. on October 10th 1891; Enlisted: Preston on December 23rd 1915l approved by Lt.
Col. J.D. Clarke; Remarks: Trfd to 153rd BN 21.9.16, 8 yrs Church Lads Brigade
Senior, George Signalman Enlisted September 1942 Preston Army WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks vol.3 p.46
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D.O.B.: March 7, 1922 - Bately, Yorkshire; son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Senior of 804 William Street;
attended Preston Public School; employed as a tool and die maker at Butler Stampings and Machine
Screws Ltd.; member of St. John's Anglican Church; father served in WWI
Senior, May Private Enlisted April 1943 Preston CWAC WW II
D.O.B.: May 3, 1920 - Bately, Yorkshire; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Senior of 804 William Street;
attended Preston Public School; employed as a weaver at Pattinson's Woollen Mill; member of St.
John's Anglican Church; attended Army Trades School in Hamilton; father served in WWI
Senior, Thomas H Lieutenant October 1939 Preston HLI WW II
worked at S.J. Cherry and Son Flour Mill; educated at Upper Canada College; son of Mr. and Mrs. E.
H. Senior of Toronto; religion - Roman Catholic; 2 uncles served in the air force in WWI
vol.2 p.67
killed in a car accident at Belhaven on Lake Simcoe; was among the first to volunteer for active
service when the regiment was mobilized; member of Highlands Badminton Club; only son
D.O.D.: September 1, 1940 - age 21; force - army; regiment - Highland Light Infantry of Canada
R.C.I.C.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil M. Senior of Toronto; commemorated on page 18 of the Second
World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery; grave
reference: Sec.28 lot 173
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Sim Court
Sim, Gordon Hespeler WW II KIA 06/09/44
Vol 3 pg 102 Member of no 15 Platoon; social evening at the Windsor Hotel; Entertained people by
playing his accordion and led the men in a sing-son
(Sims)
Vol 1 pg 12 Hespeler Honour Roll???????
(Sim, G.D.)
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945" 32, 48, 49, 52, 54 KIA
Canadian Virtual War Memorial ??
Major, Killed in Action September 6, 1944
age 30; force - army; regiment - HLI of C; son of David and Cora Sim; husband of Mildred Elizabeth
of Kitchener; commemorated on page 443 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; burial
information: Calais Canadian War Cemetary - Leubringhen, France; grave reference: 8.B.6
Skipton Crescent
Skipton, Conolly G Private Enlisted April 1916 Preston WW I
D.O.B.: November 20, 1892 - Manitoba; son of George Skipton of Preston; religion - Anglican; worked
as a bank clerk; Reg. No. 634053
Skipton, Horace K Lance Corporal Enlisted May 1915 Preston 34th WW I Died of Wounds
06/10/06
Peace Souvenir p.30
transfered from 34th to the 2nd; died of wounds October 6, 1916 at Etaples
D.O.B.: September 9, 1896 - Guelph Wellington County; son of George Skipton; student; unmarried
upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 602481
D.O.D.: October 6, 1916 - age 19; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario
Regiment); unit - 2nd Bn; son of George A. and Mary Skipton of Preston; commemorated on page
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163 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Etaples Military Cemetary,
France; grave reference: XI.F.2
Small Court
Small, Freethy Private November 1915 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: April 2, 1887 - Collingwood; lived at 91 Shade Street; husband of Catherine; labourer; religion
- Salvation Army;
previously served with 29th Regiment; Reg. No. 730240
22A and 22B:
reg. no. 730240; Small, Freethy; Age: 28 years and 8 months; Height: 5 feet and 7.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 37/40 inches; Weight: 162 lbs; Complexion: Dark: Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive marks: nil; Occupaton: Labourer; Religion: Salvation Army; Married; Place of Birth:
Collingwood Ont. on April 2nd 1887; Enlisted: Galt on November 28th 1915 approved by Lt. Col.
Clarke on November 28th 1915; Remarks: 29th Regt. Galt. L.C. 28.4.16 Rvt. 29.3.16, Reverted to
Pte. own Request 14.9.16
Small, James Galt HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 56 recruit - Galt; 2nd Battalion , HLI of C
[Possible Obituary - James Small ??]
D.O.D.: January 7, 1992 - 91st year; former resident of Rich Avenue; husband of Dorothy Elliott;
father of Jean and step father of Earl and wife Janet, Edward and wife Diane and Eric and wife
Barbara; grandfather of seven; predeceased by brother Fred; retired from Sheldon's Engineering in
1968; member of Forward Baptist Church
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Small, Loren Sergeant Enlisted 1943 Hespeler RCAF WW II Died from Injuries 1944
Vol 1 pg 9 - killed in the war
Vol 1 pg 12 - Hespeler Honour Roll
R200870 Sgt Loren Small No 1 "Y" Dept Halifax
R200870 Sgt Loren Small RCAF Overseas
DW & W News Vol IV No 2 Aug 1944 (photo)
Died from injuries received in action June 16, 1944
DW & W News Vol IV No 1 Jul 1944
KIA June 16, 1944 Italy - Enlisted Feb 1943 - as a result of wounds - Sister Mrs Norman Peavoy
Small, Norman L. Private Preston HLI WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: May 15, 2001; service no. B143675; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Preston Branch
#126
Obituary
D.O.D.: May 16, 2001 - 77th year; husband of Ola; father of Bradley Rear, Ruth Parks, Doris Mead
and Audrey Gallon
Small, William T Preston Royal Canadian Engineers WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: January 18, 2002 - age 83; service no. B27542; member of the Royal Canadian Legion Preston Branch #126
Obituary
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D.O.D.: January 18, 2002 - 84th year; father of Ronald, Bill, Bob, Jim and Ken; predeceased by wife
Joan; served from 1941-1945 - serving in France and Germany
Spooner Crescent
Spooner, Arthur Private WW I Sergeant WW II 1916/1940 Galt 111th/HLI
Vol 1 pg 57 Picture
Sergeant; Enlistment June 2, 1940; HLI of C; Second time for service; Served 111th during WWI;
Father killed in WWI with the 18th Battalion (Joseph Spooner?); Native of London, England; came to
Galt at an early age; Attended Galt schools; Member of HLI since 1930; became a sergeant in 1931;
Married with two children; Religion - Anglican
Vol 2 pg 46 with others, went to Ottawa for special instruction; in courses at Connaught Ranges
Vol 2 pg 82 wrote letter from Ottawa; Sergeant; talking course in Ottawa with others in his regiment;
Studying and attending softball games - HLI defeated instructors 16-7 in semi-finals
D.O.B.: April 12, 1897 - London, England; lived at 14 Lowell Street, Galt; son of Alice Spooner;
labourer; unmarried upon enlisting in WWI; spent 5 month with 29th regiment; religion - Anglican;
Reg. No. 730496
Obituary
D.O.D.: October 1, 1985 - 86th year; lived at 95 Concession Street; husband of Clara; father of
Shirley and Robert; was a care taker with the Board of Education retiring in 1970; member of the
Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch #121
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37179; rank - Sgt; member of the 1st Bn HLI of C; lived at 1 Gilholm Lane, Galt
45A and 45B:
Reg. No. 730496; Spooner Arthur; Age: 18 years and 10 months; Height:5 feet and 5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 32-34.5 inches; weight: 125 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth:
London England on April 12th 1897; Enlisted: Galt on February 10th 1916 approved by Col. Clarke on
February 11th 1916; Remarks: 5 mths 29th HLI
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Spooner, James Private Galt Dufferin Rifles WW II
Vol 3 pg 47 Picture
Private; son of Mrs May Spooner, 78 Selkirk Street, Galt; Serving with the Dufferin-Haldimand Rifles;
Enlisted last July; Occupation - Shurly-Dietrich-Atkins; Training with the HLI of C before transferring
the D-H Rifles; Brother-in-Law Private James Keachie with the R.C.R No 1 Holding Unit
Spooner, James E. Galt RHLI WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: April 21, 1989 - 66th year; lived at 135 Francis Street; husband of Mildred; son of Ernest and
Edith Spooner; father of Donald, Pat, Bonnie and Margaret; predeceased by son Brian; D.O.B.:
August 27, 1923; retired from Dominion Consolidated Transport and was a member of the Royal
Canadian Legion - Galt Branch #121; overseas in WWII for 5 years
Spooner, Joseph E. Sergeant October 1914 Galt 18th WW I KIA 14/11/15
Peace Souvenir
Pg 22 Picture
Pg 30 Sergeant, Galt, Enlisted October 15, 1914, 18th Battalion Killed in Action November 14, 1915
in Belgium
Galt Daily Reporter
Cablegram received Sat. "Father died yesterday, letter following" from Son W.Spooner
Platoon Sergeant with the 18th Battalion, C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). somewhere in
Belgium; Previously had reported in excellent health in letters sent home; Mrs Spooner suspected her
husband died from pleurisy as he was prone to this disease, and the dampness of the trenches and
the rainy weather might have caused it; Cablegram came from Hagenbrouck, Belgium, November 20,
1915 at 8 a.m.; death must have occured last Friday; Son W. Spooner is serving with the 16th
Battery, Canadian Field Artillery; recently promoted to Platoon Sergeant; surprised he had maintained
good health (in a letter); in his 48th year; born in Bury Street, Edmunds, Cambridge, England;
enlistment with the 18th Battalion; belonged to the Royal Engineers in London (England), but never
served; left London, England 11 years ago this month (Nov) for Galt arriving on December 1;
Occupation - various lately real estate; Candidate for city council twice but defeated; Worshipful
Master of the Loyal Orange Lodge, 478; Member of the Loyal True Blue Lodge; Honorary member of
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the Sons of England Athletic organization; Member of the Galt Cricket Club being on the
championship team of 1913; Former member of Trinity (Anglican) church and the choir, became a
member of Knox (Presbyterian) church choir and received a wrist watch before his departure;
Survived by his widow and 11 of his family - Joseph, Lowrey Ave, George, Bond St, Mrs Miller,
Needham Heights, Massachusetts; William with the 16th Battery, CFA in Belgium, May, Margaret,
Florence, Arthur, Edward, James and Wilbert all at home; Family still waiting for official report and
details; one brother and one brother-in-law killed in action, Five brothers serving (Galt Daily Reporter
November 22, 1915 pg 1
Attestation Papers
Born May 22, 1870 - Brury Street, Edmunds, Suffolk, England; Next of Kin - Mrs Alice Spooner, 14
Lowell Street, Galt; Occupation - Real Estate; married; Previous service - 29th Regiment, 1 year;
driver field artillery, 7 years; Enlistment - October 27, 1914; Service #53878; Reference RG 150, Nox
9201-14; Assigned to the 18th Battalion; Physical; Age - 44; Height - 5'6"; Complexion - Fair, Eyes Blue; Hair - Gray; 5 vaccination marks on left arm; Religion - Presbyterian
Lance Sergeant; Died November 14, 1915; Service #53878; Age 47; Force - Army; Regiment Canadian Infantry (Wester Ontario Regiment); Unit - 18th Battalion; Son of Joseph Spooner, Brury St,
Edmunds, England; Husband of Alice Spooner; 4 Jarvis Street, Galt; Commemorated of 37 of the
First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Belgium; Grave
Reference - II.I.10
Spooner, Wilbert “Bert” QMS Galt CASF WW II
Vol 1 pg 35 Picture
Company Quartermaster Sergeant; Former member of the HLI of C; Joined the CASF; to be sergeant
instructor in the newly formed No 1 Holding Co. (R) Infantry Unit that is going overseas; Division
where reinforcements will be held and wounded men will be retained before being sent back to their
units; Born November 14, 1905 in Galt; son of Mrs Joseph Spooner and the late Joseph; attended
Central School; Occupation - Galt Art Metal; Next of Kin - Wife, Mrs. W.R. Spooner, 45 Birch St, Galt;
has four daughers; Father, Joseph Spooner; Sergeant in the 18th Battalion WWI; Killed in Action
November 14, 1915, Bert's 10th Birthday; Two Brothers in WWI - William - 16th Battery; Arthur - in
the 111th also a sergeant in the HLI of C; Served 12 1/2 years in the local regiment; Won three
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stripes in 1927; 1930 - Company QMS; 1934 Company Major; 1938 Regimental QMS; Religion Anglican; Service #A/34045
Cambridge Daily Reporter
Obit September 27, 1993
Died Satuday September 25, 1993 - Riverbend Place, Cambridge in his 88th yr; First wife the late
Annie (Fairclough), second wife the Jessie (McCarthy); Father of Bernice (Mrs Bert Carey, Guelph;
Marion (Mrs Jack McCarthy; Florida; Joan (Mrs JOhn Greenlee), Hamilton; Dorothy (Mrs Ron
Schnarr), Waterloo; Richard and wife Lynn in Cambridge; Grandfather of 22 grandchildren; grgrandfather of 36; Brother of James Spooner, Newmarket; Predeceased by son Joseph and two
Grandsons, Robert Greenlee and Joseph Schnarr and 11 siblings; Born in Galt; Past President an life
member Galt Legion 121; Member of HLI of C; Served overseas with the First Canadian Division
during WWII 1939-1945 (Cambridge Reporter Sept 27,1993)
Spooner, William S Corporal November 1914 Galt 16th WW I
D.O.B.: April 30, 1892 - London, England; lived with wife at 272 Main Street East; employed as a
machinist; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 84187
Stager Place
Stager, Frederick Private June 1918 Hespeler Western Ontario Regiment WW I
D.O.B.: August 7, 1895; single; religion - Methodist; farmer; son of Samuel Stager; Reg. No. 3138266
Stager, Frances 1945 Hespeler WRCN WWII
Enlisted
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Stager, Harry 1944 Hespeler Army WWII
DW & W News Vol IV No5 Nov 1944
Enlisted - Army - Stationed in Orillia
Stager, Harvey TPR Hespeler Army? WWII
A111592 Tpr Harvey Stager No 1 District Depot London
visitor to mill from Camp Borden
Stoneman Court
Stoneman, Horace H Private February 1916 Hespeler 1st (Enlisted 111th) KIA 24/04/18
Peace Souvenir
Pg 30 Private; Hespeler Enlistment Februay 21, 1916; 111th Battalion
transferred to 1st, Killed in Action April 25, 1918 at St Eloi
Attestation Papers
Born February 20, 1898, Rousseau, Muskoka, Ontario; Present address - Hespeler, Ontario; Next of
Kin Henry Stoneman, Father, Hespeler, Ontario; Occupation - Spinner; Single; Enlistment - February
21, 1916; Service #730526; Reference RG150 Box 9359-27; Physical - Age 18; Height 5'4";
Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Blue; Hair - Brown; Scar over right eyebrow; Religion Anglican
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Private; Died April 25, 1918; Service #730526; Age - 20; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Western Ontairo Regiment); Unit - 1st Battalion; Son of Mr & Mrs Henry Stoneman, 128 Dufferin
Street, St Catharines, Ontario; Commemorated of page 508 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial - Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France; Grave Reference - VI.C.2
48A and 48B:
Reg. No 730526; Stoneman Horace Henry; Age: 18 years; Height: 5 feet and 4 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/34 inches; Weight: 120 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: scar over R Eye brown; Occupation: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth:
Rosseau Muskoka Ont on February 20th 1898; Enlisted: Hespeler on February 21st 191 approved by
Lt. col. Clarke on February 23rd 1916; Remarks: none
Struck Court
Struck, Delmar H. Sergeant April 1938 Preston HLI WW II MC
Vol 1 pg 40 Letter home from Delmar: "Received your very welcome gift of 'fags' today. We are raring
to go and get this all over with. I imagine by now, that perhaps the fact that we fighting a "fighting
war" is hitting home. Sincerely Delmar Struck
Vol 1 pg 48 Letter from Delmar: "My sincerest thanks once again. Your interest gives us inspiration
and hope for the future. Cheerio D.H. Struck"
Vol 1 pg 60 part of a skit performed by men of the orderly room; scene centered around colonel's
office; Colonel played by D.Struck; plot - case involving a man who was AWOL - for 23 years
Vol 1 pg 65 Del Struck enlisted in the army; from Preston
Vol 1 pg 72 Preston High School - 53 former students in active service "Delmar & George Struck"
Vol 1 pg 78 Staff Sergeant viewing Quebec from roof of Chateau St.Louis, highest point in the city
Vol 1 pg 86 Sergeant Delmark Struck (part missing)
Vol 2 pg 34 Lieutenant; son of Mrs Idella Struck 440 Waterloo Street, Preston; Awarded the Military
Cross for bravery in action on September 26, 1944; Award presented by General Montgomery on
December 19, 1944
Official Statement: "On September 26, 1944, 'B' Company 10th Hamilton Light Infantry was clearing a
portion of the wood northwest of Don Derdoni when they came under machine-gun fire followed by
shell and mortar fire. The company was pined down and the flanking company suffered many
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casualities. Lieut. Struck who was platoon commander of the leading platoon to (missing words) work
his way. 'B' Company immediately started forward along with the nine other ranks to locate the
enemy fire. He crawled for a distance of 300 yds along a ditch under fire until he had located the
enemy position. He then discovered that he had been spotted by the enemy who were at both ends
of the ditch. With complete disregard for his own safety he attacked the main enemy position along
with four other men charging the position with fiexed bayonets and firing for the hip. Meanwhile the
remainder of the party dealy with the enemy in the ditch. This determined display resulted in not only
casualities being inflicted on the enemy but in addition Lieut. Struck took thirty-five prisioners without
loss. The dogged determination and personal courage shown the Lieut. Struck when surrounded by
the enemy enabled both his own company and the company on the flank to continue without suffering
further casualities. This action proved a great incentive to the rest of battalion who at that stage were
very tired. It encouraged them to continue action and aggressive patrolling as a result of which the
enemy were completely dominated and many more prisoners were captured during the next two
days"
Enlisted with the HLI of C June 3, 1940; Went overseas with the unit the following year; In 1943 he
returned to Canada for an officer's training course; served with a British Army unit for a while then he
returned overseas; Two brothers also serving William and George
Vol 2 pg 38 440 Waterloo Street, Preston enlistment
Vol 2 pg 49 Staff Sergeant; Enlistment June 3, 1940; Served with the HLI of C; Member of the NPAM
Unit for a year; Born May 6, 1940 (1918) in Toronto; Attended school in Preston and at GCI;
Occupation - Clerk; Parents deceased (error); Living with Mrs Adella Struck 440 Waterloo Street,
Preston; Religion - Lutheran
Vol 2 pg 62 Letter home from Delmar: "Please accept my sincere thanks for the smokes. Somehow
altho quite a few are lost coming over, the gifts from you always arrive. It must be the good spirit and
fellowship in which they are sent that helps them on their way Del H Struck"
Vol 2 pg 70 "Staff Sergeant D.H. Struck was strutting around through the barracks proudly displaying
several gift items. An engraved cigaretts lighter from his Preston sweetheart and an engraved
fountain pen from Mr & Mrs Harry Hartshorn, Preston were among the gift"
Vol 2 pg 74 "Among the Preston men enjoying a well-earned holiday Saturday was Staff Sergeant D.
Struck, one of the Preston men who has been going full speed since the HLI of C was ordered to
mobilize in June. It is understood that the sergeant visited Toronto"
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Vol 2 pg 84 - promoted to staff sergeant, Preston, in charge of clerical staff of the Battalion orderly
room; retroactive to July
Vol 2 pg 92 - acting Staff Sergeant
Vol 3 pg 12 Picture
Lieutenant; Son of Mrs Idella Struck, 440 Waterloo St., Preston; Received Military Cross - presented
by General Montgomery in Holland on December 10? (19), enlisted with the 1st Battalion HLI of C
and went overseas; returned to Canada in August of 1943 & took officer's course at Brockville,
returned overseas to Western Europe; Brother George serving on the Western Front, Brother
Sergeant William was the the RCAF & was on the "missing" list for a considerable time - escaped to
England
Vol 3 pg 34 Letter for Capt. Russ McLeod "missed seeing Sergeant's George and Delmar Struck who
are both doing well (understand Delmar is going to get an officer's training course) occurred on a visit
to to HLI on St Andrews night
Vol 3 pg 48 Letter sent home "Hello friends Cigarettes received with sincerest thanks to all. Hope
everything is humming and that soon we will be able to extend our personal thanks to all. Del Struck"
Vol 3 pg 50 Letter sent home "Dear Russ, This will acknowledge receipt of your very welcome gift of
cigarettes. As I have been transferred to a higher formation they took a little longer to reach me. I
hope everything is going fine at home. It is very quiet over here at present and don't think there will
be much doing until spring. Give my regards to the family and the boys at the Legion. Sgt Delmar
Struck"
Vol 3 pg 76 note under the title: "Echos From the Sergeant' Mess" "S/Sgt Delmar Struck has returned
to his duties after several days leave and we are once more winning the war"
Vol 3 pg 84 list of soldiers who have sent letters including Del
Vol 3 pg 92 part of a group taking an examination in Kitchener
Vol 3 pg 100 "Staff Sgt. Delmar Struck is all smiles. He has receive a letter from a Stratford young
lady complimenting hm on his good behavior a conclusion she has arrived at from the fact that he has
seldom been out of the barracks since coming to Stratford. The "Staff" has other interests, girlie,
down in Preston"
Vol 4 pg 69 Picture
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Son of Idella Struck, 440 Waterloo Street, Preston, Ontario; Age 25 - eldest son; with the 1st Battalion
HLI of C as a lieutenant; returned to Canada for an officer's training course and was commissioned
that year
Vol 4 pg 92 Sergeant A37176 HLI of C
Obituary
D.O.D.: May 1, 1996 - 78th year; Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the Highland Fusiliers of Canada;
lived at Lowrey Avenue; husband of Olive; son of the late Idella Pinke (Struck) and the late Edward
Struck; step-son of the late Milton Pinke; father of John and Lesley; grandfather of Jennifer Struck;
survived by brother Bill and wife Jo and two sisters: Miriam Babb and Alice Pelic; predeceased by
brother George; and sister Doris Dubeck; enlisted with the HLI in Preston on April 8, 1938 - by 1941
he was Staff Sergeant; he volunteered as a Canadian Officer on load to the British Army (Canloan);
served with the 10th HLI City of Glasgow Regiment; June prior to his death he was honoured to
receive The Officer of the Order of Merit of France - presented by the French Ambassador to Canada
at the Embassy in Ottawa; member of the Preston Probus Club
Col. Barrie's List
rank - Capt; member of the HLI of C 1st Bn; lived at 40 Waterloo Street, Preston
Struck, George F. Corporal / Signal Sergeant June 1940 Preston HLI WW II
Vol 1 pg 51 Picture
Enlisted June 4, 1940 HLI of C; Born May 19, 1920; in New Dundee; Attended Preston Public School
and GCI; Worked as a spinner at Pattinson's Preston; Son of Idella Struck, 440 Waterloo Street,
Preston Religion - Lutheran
Vol 1 pg 65 503 men from Preston serving
Vol 1 pg 69 Picture
Sergeant; Preston; Demonstrates the "Walkie-Talkie" used by combat troops; With the HLI of C since
1939 serving with the overseas battalion from time of mobilization until hospitalized in Belgium in the
fall of 1945; Later in charge of communications at No 1 Canadian Army Leave Centre
Vol 1 pg 72 Preston High School - 53 former students in active service - George and Del Struck
Vol 1 pg 74 promoted to Lance Corporal 'A' Company
Vol 1 pg 80 "Tuesday evening's edition of "The Trench Mortar Gazette' made its appearance in
typewritten form in Headquarters Co. Its hot scoop says "The first official changing of the
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Headquarters' Company Fire Piquet took place tonight at 1800 hours in the Informal Room of the
"Mad Mortars" situated on the third floor of the beautiful McLagan building on Trinity Drive. The
piquets, 'Millicent' Shantz, and 'Screwball' Simpson, immaculate in cleanly pressed fatigues, made a
splendid appearance as they accepted the symbol of their duties, the shovel and poler, from "I Was
Clean Once" (George) Struck, of the Signal Corps, who was in charge of the previous piquet.
Officials in charge of the ceremony..."
Vol 1 pg 86 on duty New Years Eve; Corporal of the Guard at Perth Barracks
Vol 2 pg 38 - 440 Waterloo Street, Preston, enlistment
Vol 3 pg 33 Picture
Corporal; Mother Mrs. Idella Struck, Waterloo Street, suffered a factured collar bone; thought to be
the first Preston Casualty; enlisted June 4, 1940
Vol 3 pg 34 Letter from Captain Russ McLeod 'missed seeing Sergeant George and Delmar Struck
who are both well'
Vol 3 pg 34 served with the HLI of C during the invasion of Normandy and may be with the unit in
Holland
Vol 3 pg 72 Letter - Thanks for smokes
Vol 3 pg 92 Address to newly engaged soldier
Vol 3 pg 94 Corporal/HQ Company - lost hockey equipment
Vol 4 pg 69 Picture
Son of Idella Struck, 440 Waterloo Street, Preston; Age 23; with the 1st Battalion HLI of C as a signal
sergeant
Vol 4 pg 88 promoted from Corporal to rank of Signal Sergeant; enlistment - June 4, 1940 with the
HLI of C; went overseas with the regiment last year; Occupation - spinner Pattinsons Preston; Two
brothers on active service - Delmar - HLI of C, William - Scots Fusiliers
Vol 4 pg 92 Corporal A37203 HLI of C
Obituary
D.O.D.: July 11, 1982 - 62; lived at 892 Rose Street; born in New Dundee; lived in Cambridge for 53
years; retired letter carrierand postal clerk; member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church; past president of
the Royal Canadian Legion in Preston; active in minor sports; husband of Francis; father of Paul,
Ken, Gerry, Michael and Paul Gingrich
Col. Barrie's List
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reg. no. A37203; rank - Cpl; member of the 1st Bn; lived at 440 Waterloo Street, Preston
Struck, William “Bill” Flight Sergeant / Gunner 1942 Preston RCAF WW II
Vol 1 pg 28 - enlistment
Vol.2 p.34 - shot down over enemy territory and that was when he was reported as missing
Vol 3 pg 12 Sergeant; was with the RCAF & was on the "missing" list for considerable time - escaped
to England
Vol 3 pg 34 Flight Sergeant serving with the RCAF; shot down over enemy territory; listed as 'Missing
in Action'; escaped to England; returned to Canada and was stationed at Manning Pool Toronto
Vol 4 pg 69 Picture
Son of Idella Struck, 440 Waterloo Street, Preston; Age - 20; With the RCAF; enlisted several times
1st at age 14 in 1937 with the HLI of C (NPAM); he volunteered for active service when it was
mobilized in June, 1940; sent home from the east coast when unit was sent overseas; he was not 18;
he transferred to the Perth Regiment - sent home again from east coast; he transferred to the
Fusiliers - sent home again; enlisted with the RCAF at age 19 and went overseas as a sergeant airgunner
Vol 4 pg 84 Picture
Private; son of Idella Struck, 440 Waterloo St., Preston; enlisted with the Scots Fusiliers of Canada at
Kitchener March 23, 1942; Born August 20, 1923 in New Dundee; Lived most of his life in Preston;
Attended Preston P.S.; Occupation - Textile Worker; Prior to enlistment with the HLI of C (R) for two
years; Religion - Lutheran; St Peter's; Brothers Staff Sergeant Demar Struck and Corporal George
Struck on Active service overseas
Vol 4 pg 92 - Private, A520056, HLI of C, AA Wing Kitchener
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: November 17, 1997 - age 72; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Preston Branch #126
Obituary
D.O.D.: November 17, 1997-age 72; husband of Josephine for 52 years; father of Pat and
predeceased by daughter Bonnie; served on City Council for 28 years; member of St. Clement's
Roman Catholic Church
Struck, William E. A-76103, A-56785, R-197206
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potential P.O.W. who was looking for compensation in 1975. Refered to in a letter from the Minister of
Veterans Affairs to M.P. Max Saltsman dated July 24th 1975.
Inducted to Hall of Fame
Sullivan Court
Sullivan, Henry J “Harry” Private 1916 Preston 1st WW I
Peace Souvenir
pg 47 Private, Preston
Attestation Papers
Service #3133349; Reference RG 150 Accession 1992-93/166 Box 9413-35; Current Address Preston; Military Service Act letter and number 756464 AC; Born August 18, 1888 Preston; Single;
Religion - Anglican; Occupation - Coach builder; Next of Kin Jeremiah Sullivan Father, Preston;
Enlistment - April 24, 1916, Galt, Ontario 1st Battalion
Obituary
D.O.D.: February 1971 - 83rd year; former resident of 456 Waterloo Street; stationary engineer for
many years at the Ontario Government School in Galt; member of St. John's Anglican Church
(Preston); active interest in sports-in his youth played both football and hockey; predeceased by his
wife: Ada (1965); father of Barry and Paula
Sullivan, Jacob Lieutenant Preston WW I
Peace Souvenir
pg 47 Lieutenant, Preston
[possible obituary: Jacob Jeremiah Sullivan]
D.O.D.: November 24, 1933; lived at 452 Wellington Street; husband of Lillian McLean; in his 38th
year; funeral held at St. John's Anglican Church
[2nd possiblt obit. notice: J. "Jake" Sullivan]
died at his home in Preston; in charge of the branch customs office when it was open here; word
received the morning of November 24, 1933 - about his death
Sullivan, John Private Infantry WW I KIA 09/04/17
Peace Souvenir
pg 30 Private, Galt (J.E.)
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D.O.D.: April 9, 1917; service no. A/398 (??); force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Western
Ontario Regiment); unit - 1st Bn; commemorated on page 334 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; burial information: Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France; grave reference: IV.F.50.
Sweeney Crescent
Sweeney, Frank J Private Enlisted January 1942 Peston Lincoln & Welland WW II KIA 22/04/45
killed in action April in Holland at age 21; youngest son of Mr.and Mrs. Hugh McIlvenny of 742 King
Street, Preston; 23rd Preston man to sacrifice his life in this war; 1 of 3 sons overseas; born in Ireland
and moved to Preston in his youth; attended St. Clement's School and Church; enlisted with the
Royal Canadian Artillery; employed at Kralinator Ltd in Preston; transferred to infantry and went
overseas in November; on the Western Front only a few months; was an athlete: played hockey right
up and through juvenille with the Preston Boys' Hockey Association; played junior hockey at Listowel
when he was training there; father served in WWI and for a bit of time during WWII; cemetery where
he is buried is in a small village called Friesothe, near Oldenburg (out of the way) - signs that there
was heavy fighting there, graves were tended by the German village girls, plans to have the graves
moved to a Canadian War Cemetery
vol.4
worked at Transportation Appliances Ltd.
D.O.D.: April 22, 1945 - age 20; service no. A/105825; force - army; regiment - Lincoln and Welland
Regiment, R.C.I.C.; son of Hugh Thomas and Sarah McIlvenny of Preston; commemorated on page
543 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Holten Canadian War
Cemetery, Netherlands; grave reference: X.A.12.
Sweeney, Harold Private Hespeler WW I KIA 02/06/16
Peace Souvenir
Pg 30 Private, Hespeler Killed in Action June 2(?), 1916 in France
[Unsure if the following information is the correct Harold Sweeney]
D.O.B.: March 4, 1893 - Cork, Ireland; employed as a printer; unmarried; religion - Anglican; reg.
no.65953; enlisted November 1914
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Died June 7, 1916; Service # 65953; Age - 24; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry (Quebec
Regiment) Unit 24 Battalion; son of Mrs. M.E. Sweeney, Montreal; Commemorated of page 170 of the
First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Belgium; Grave
Reference Panel 24-26-28-30
Unger Avenue
Unger, Edward Lieutenant Galt Royal Canadian Ord. Corp WW II
Vol 4 pg 15 Picture
Lieutenant; son of Mr & Mrs Adam Unger, 134 Concession St., Galt; Active service with the Royal
Canadian Ordance Corps; Stationed at Calgary Alberta; Born January 1, 1918 Galt; Attended St
Mary's School and GCI; Graduated from Notre Dame in June 1941 with a degree of Bachelor of
Science in Commerce and from Western University London in June 1942 with the degree of Bachelor
of Arts; Religion – RC
Unger, John Pilot Officer Hespeler RCAF WW II KIA 29/07/44
Vol 1 pg 9 Died pg 12 Hespeler Roll of Honour
Pilot Officer; Died July 29, 1944; Service #J/90308; Age - 23; Force - Air Force; Regiment - RCAF;
Unit 420 Squadron; Son of Peter and Elizabeth Unger; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario;
Commemorated of page 466 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Becklingen
War Cemetery, Germany; Grave Reference - 19.B.10???????
DW & W News Vol II No 11 May 1943
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R193145 LAC John Unger Entry 60-D Hut 13-B, No 2 W.S. Calgary??
R193145 Sgt Unger J. No 1 "Y" Depot Halifax
DW & W News Vol III No 10 Apr 1944
R193145 Sgt John Under RCAF Overseas
DW & W News Vol III No 11 May 1944 (photo)
R193145 Sgt John Unger RCAF Overseas - Enlisted Jun 1942 - - graduated as a wireless air gunner
- rank of sgt - now overseas
DW & W News Vol IV No 5 Nov 1944 (photo)
"In Memorium" Sgt John Unger KIA Aug 1944
Wade Green
Wade, Albert E. Private (WW I) Sapper (WW II) 1916 1941 Preston 111th Royal Canadian
Engineers
Peace Souvenir
Pg 48 Private; Enlistment - 1916; Preston, 111th Battalion
Vol 3 pg 53 Picture
Veteran of WWI; Sapper; Enlisted at London, Ontario with the Royal Canadian Engineers on
February 2, 1941; Served with the 111th Battalion in WWI; Born London England; Came to Preston
34 years ago; Wife and family live at 1328 Duke Street, Preston; Brother and seven cousins served in
WWI, Religion - Baptist
Vol 4 pg 92
Sapper; A20573, RCE, London Ontario
D.O.B.: October 12, 1897; plumber; unmarried upon entering WWI
46A and 46B:
Reg. No. 730502; Wade Albert; Age: 18 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 4 inches; Chest
Measurements: 29/26 inches; Weight: 110lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Lt. Blue; Hair: Lt. Brown;
Distinctive Makrs: blank; Occupation: Plumber; Religion: Baptist; Single; Place of Birth: London
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England on October 12th 1897; Enlisted: Galt on February 14th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke;
Remarks: none
Wade, Arthur H Private 1914 Preston 29th WW I MIA 26/03/18
Peace Souvenir
Pg 30 Private; Preston; Enlisted August 16, 1914 29th transferred to Royal Canadian Dragoons;
Missing in Action March 26, 1918 at Lagny
Private; Died March 26, 1918; Service #125; Age 20; Force - Amry; Regiment Royal Canadian
Dragoons; Son of William and Emma Wade 1328 Duke Street, Preston; Commemorated of page 517
of the First World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Vimy Memorial Cemetery, France
D.O.B.: June 3, 1896 - London, England; religion: Church of England
Wade, Bert 111th WW I WW II
Vol 1 pg 4 apprehended in France; spent time in England in WWI; 16 yrs old at the time?
Obituary
born in London, England; resided in Cambridge for 80 years; employed at The Grand River Railway;
plumber by trade; served overseas; D.O.D.: July 26, 1987 (in 89th year)
Wade, Bruce Corporal Preston WW II
Legion Magazine
service no. - R155676
Obituary
first wife Juliette Marchand; re-married Shirley Butcher; father of Barry and Rochelle; step-father to
Terry, Gail, Brian and Jackie; employee of General Motors, Scarborough; member of Royal Canadian
Legion; D.O.D.: December 29, 1995 - 83 years old
Wade, F. Private 1915 Galt 34th WW I
Peace Souvenir
pg 48 Private; Enlistment - 1915; Galt 34th Battalion
Wade, Frederick S. Galt 1st Battalion CEF WW I
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D.O.B.: November 30, 1888 in London, England; lived at 21 South St. (Galt); occupation - painter;
religion - Anglican;Reg. no. 402217; D.O.D.: April 3, 1922; buried in Toronto (Prospect) Cemetary;
commemorated on page 562 of the First World War Book of Rememberance
Wade, George F. Petty Officer Preston Navy WW II
Vol 1 pg 65 - PO George F.Wade; Navy; Preston
Wadsworth Crescent
Wadsworth, James Private March 1915 Galt 4th (Enlisted 111th) WW I Died of Wounds MM
Peace Souvenir
Pg 15 Picture
pg 30 (MM) Private; Enlisted - March 1915; 111th Battalion; Transferred to 4th; Died of Wounds
March 20, 1918 in France
Galt, English; married (Galt Weekly Reporter March 23, 1916 pg 3)
Private; Died March 20, 1918; Service #730632; Age - 38; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian
Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 4th Battalion; Honours & Awards; Military Medal; Son of
John and Margaret Wadsworth, Shevington, Lancashire, England; Husband of Ann Wadsworth 32
Stanley Street, Galt; Commemorated on page 517 of the First World War Book of Remembrance;
Burial - Barlin Communal Cemetery, France Grave Reference - II.E.33
D.O.B.: April 6, 1879; occupation - caretaker; religion - Anglican
57A and57B:
Reg. No. 730632; Wadsworth, James; Age: 36 years; Height: 5 feet and 7.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/34.5 inches; Weight: 125lbs; Complexion: Clear; Eyes: brown; Hair: Grey Black;
Distincitive Marks: nil; Occupation: Care Taker; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of Birth:
Bickershacs (Bickerstaffe?) Lancahire Eng. on April 6th 1879; Enlisted: Galt on March 20th 1916
approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on March 21st 1916; Remarks: none
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Waffler Crescent
Waffler, Thomas Private Hespeler WW I KIA
Peace Souvenir
pg 30 (Killed in Action, Hespeler, Private
Werstine Terrace
Werstine, Clarence E “Bud” Gunner Galt 6th Anti Tank WW II
Vol 1 pg 84 In training in Kitchener, No 10 Militia training centre at Knollwood Park
Vol 4 pg 61 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Earl Werstine, 135 Wellington Street, Galt; Gunner; Serving with the 33rd Battery of
the Sixth Anti-Tank Regiment; Born in Galt; Attended St.Mary's school & GCI; Age 24; Worked at
Franklin Lumber Co; Played baseball and softball on city teams; Played lacrosse and cricket; Religion
- RC; St Patrick's
Werstine, James E. LAC 1942 Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 1 pg 11 Cenotaph - Galt
Vol 2 pg 56 Picture
LAC; Died of injuries sustained in a road accident while on active service overseas, August 16, 1945 age 21; With the air force branch of the Canadian Occupation Force for several months; Son of Mr &
Mrs Earl Werstine, 135 Wellington Street, Galt; Born April 2, 1924 in Galt, Ontario; Attended St.Mary's
school and GCI; Occupation - worked as an office clerk at B.W. & G.McC; Enlistment in 1942 RCAF,
Just turned 18 before enlistment; Played - basketball, rugby at GCI; Instructor at the Galt Arena Roller
Skating Club; Relgion - RC; St Patrick's Church; Age 21 at the time of death; Youngest of three boys;
Jack, Sergeant in Holland with the Canadian Occupation Force; "Bud", oldest, Sergeant with the army
in British Columbia; survived by parents, brothers, sister Kathleen at home; grandmother Mrs. Philip
Werstine, Simcoe Street, Galt
Vol 4 pg 61 Picture
AC2; RCAF in training as a wireless air gunner
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Leading Aircraftsman; Died August 16, 1945; Service #R/168061; Commemorated on page 575 of
the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - Celle War Cemetery, Germany; Grave
Reference 2.E.6
Werstine, John E. Galt Lorne Scots WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: August 8, 1993 - 88th year; formerly resided on Second Ave.; husband of Mary; father of Rita
and Paul; former Trustee of the Galt R.C. Separate School Board; member of St. Gregory's R.C.
Parish; served on St. Gregory's building committeeand as head of the ushers;; Honourary Life
Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2184-served for 35 years as Financial Secretary; retired
from Canadian General Tower Ltd in 1973 after 32 years of service
Werstine, John T “Jack” Sergeant Galt Scots Fusiliers WW II
Vol 4 pg 61 Picture
Son of Mr & Mrs Earl Werstine, 135 Wellington Street, Galt; Serving with the Scot Fusiliers; Born in
Galt; Attended St Mary's & GCI; Age 22; Worked at Coca Cola Co., Ktichener; Played rugby, softball
and hockey at GCI; Religion - RC - St.Patrick's
Obituary
D.O.D.: August 22, 1995 -75th year; husband of Helene; father of Cheryl and Janice
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Werstine, R. Private Galt WW II
Vol 1 pg 96 lost knapsack while returning from Galt; pack to be returned to the signalling section at
the Perth Barracks
Wheeler Drive
Wheeler, A.E. Private Galt WW II
Grace Russ Srapbooks
Vol 1 pg 96 training in Kitchener; from Galt
Wheeler, Albert A Stoker 1943? Galt RCNVR WW II
Vol 3 pg 7 Picture
Stoker, 1st Class; Son of Mr & Mrs Fred Wheeler, Harris St.; Wife living in Nova Scotia; Serving with
the RCNVR Since January 1943; Born June 1918 in Galt; Attended Central School and GCI; Worked
at R.McDougall Co.; Religion - Anglican
Wheeler, Alfred J Private April 1917 Galt 122nd WW I
D.O.B.: December 27, 1899 in England; son of Mary Wheeler; worked as a labourer; unmarried upon
enlisting; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 763945
Wheeler, Ernest Private 1941 Galt Essex WW II KIA 28/07/44
Vol 1 pg 28 Recruit; 51 South Street, Galt
Vol 4 pg 28 Lives at 51 South Street, Galt 2nd Battalion
Vol 4 pg 80 Picture
Fusilier; wife lives at 7 River Street, Galt; on active service with the Scots Fusiliers; son of Mrs F.
Wheeler, 51 South Street, Galt; Born March 20, 1913 in Galt; Attended school in Galt; Occupation rubber worker; Religion - Anglican; Trained with the HLI of C (R)
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Private; Died July 28, 1944; Service #A/76167; Force - Army; Regiment - Essex Scottish Regiment RCIC; Commemorated on page 476 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; Burial - BenySur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, France; Grave Reference - XIV.E.14
Obituary
wife living at 5 Mill St. when notified; brother of Fred, Alfred and George and 2 sisters
Wheeler, Harold L Lance Corporal 1943 Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 4 pg 23 Lance Corporal; son of Mr & Mrs Leonard Wheeler, 74 Lincoln Avenue, Galt; joined
RCAF in September 1943; Stationed on the east coast; Born in Galt; attended Central & GCI; worked
in the office at B.W. & G.Mc.; member of the 1st Galt Boy Scouts; member of the Preston Scout
House Band; leader of 3rd Preston troop; member of Central Presbyterian Church; father served in
france with the Machine Gun Corps in WWI; was with the 2nd (R) Battalion HLI of C before joining the
air force
E-Mail August 14, 2005 (Catheryn Griffis - daughter)
Born May 6, 1925 - Galt - son of Leonard and Nellie Wheeler 74 Lincoln Avenue (moved to 76
Lincoln) - graduated GCI June 1943 - Enlisted September 1943 with RCAF - stationed Summerstown,
PEI until the end of the war - Married Annie Heipel Preston - 1945 - 194 BW & G Mc - January 1950
joined OPP stationed with Simcoe detachment - two daughters Margret Wheeler and Catheryn
Wheeler Griffis - involved in Scouting - Awarded Medal of Merit from Major General P Vanier for
Scouting
Wheeler, Leonard
D.O.B.: April 24, 1899 -Cosley, Staffordshire, England; son of Enoch Wheeler; resided at 23 Centre
St.; worked as a clerk; unmarried upon entering the services; religion - Baptist; Reg. No. 2002535
Whittaker Crescent
Whittaker, Herbert Lieutenant Galt WW I Died from Wounds
Galt Reporter
death from wounds received in action; enlisted with a Calgary unit with the first contingent; 10 years
ago lived in Galt; worked in the Bank of Commerce; his father was C.P.R. agent here for a number of
years; was first reported seriously wounded; two weeks later his death was reported; his only brother,
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Guy, is a major and also enlisted with a Calgary unit; his sister Marjorie is nursing sister in one of the
large military hospitals at Birmingham, England
Whittaker, William J Private 1915 Galt 15th (enlisted 34th) WW I KIA 27/09/18
Peace Souvenir
pg 24 Picture
pg 31 Private; Galt; enlisted January 11, 1915; 34th Battalion; transferred to 15th Battalion; Killed in
Action Mill Copse September 27, 1918
Canadian Virtual War Memorial <Photo included at this site>
Private; died September 27, 1918; Service #602090; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Infantry
(Central Ontario Regiment); Unit - 15th Battalion; Commemorated on page 522 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; Burial - Sains-Les-Marquion British Cemetery, France, Grave Reference
I.B.10
D.O.B.: October 19, 1888 - Guelph; lived at 12 Selkirk St.; employed as a wood worker; married;
religion - Anglican; prior to enlistment he served in the 29th Regiment of the HLI of C for 6 months
Wilkinson Avenue
Wilkinson, Harry Gunner Galt 43rd RCA WW II KIA 29/08/44
Gunner; 21 years old; son of Mr & Mrs George Wilkinson, 10 Brant Place, Galt;serving with the
16th/43rd Battery, RCA at Guelph; Attended Dickson and GCI; Father served in WWI; was stationed
at Petawawa with his battery
Gunner; Died August 29, 1944; Service #A/35317; Age - 25; Force - Army; Regiment - Royal
Canadian Artillery; Unit - 12 Field Regiment; Son of Mr George E and Mary Wilkinson, Galt; Husband
of Irene Wilkinson, Galt; Commemorated on page 478 of the Second World War Book of
Remembrance; Burial - Bayeux War Cemetery France; Grave Reference IV.D.9
Wilkinson, John W Private 1914 Galt 1st WW I
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D.O.B.: February 11, 1890; religion - Presbyterian; previously spent two years with the 16th Bn
(Guelph), two years with the 29th, and one year with the 36th; Reg. No. 43795
Wilkinson, Neil D. Private 1915 Galt Army Vet Corp WW I KIA 02/11/18
Peace Souvenir
pg 31 Private, Galt Killed in Action at Festubert
D.O.B.: January 14, 1892 - Galt; worked as a carpenter; unmarried; previoulsy belonged to 29th
Waterloo Regiment for a year; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 49530
D.O.D.: November 2, 1918; Age 25; Force - Army; Regiment - Canadian Army Veterinarian Corps;
unit - 1st Canadian Veterinary Hospital; Son of Neil & Mary Wilkinson, Galt; commemorated on page
523 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial - Bramshott (St Mary) Churchyard,
Hamshire England; grave reference: III.A.5.
Wilkinson, Stanley Private WW II
Vol 1 pg 83 Private
Wilkinson, William Bugler 1942 Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 1 pg 24 latest recruits; R.R. #3 Galt
Vol 4 pg 49 Picture
Bugler; son of Mr & Mrs John Wilkinson, Samuelson Street, Galt; enlistment May 1942; serving with
the 1st Battalion HLI of C; basic training in Stratford; born December 24, 1924 Galt; Attended Mill
Creek, Manchester and GCI; occupation - worked at McCaskeys; father served with the 1st Canadian
Contingent in WWI; two uncles served - one Harry Dingwall died at Vimy Ridge; trained with the 2nd
(R) Battalion HLI of C
Obituary
D.O.D.:June 17, 1997-73rd year; John, James, Robert and Bart; retired from Canada Machinery
Corp/Ingersoll Rand; member of the Galt Masonic lodge#257 (A.F. & A.M.)
Yeaman Drive
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Yeaman, James QMS Galt HLI WW II
with HLI of C for 14 years before enlisting for active when the regiment was mobilized; in 1939
received the Efficiency Medal; native of Scotland; born at Dundee; D.O.B.: October 12, 1905;
schooled in Scotland; employed as a textile worker; wife and child lived in Galt; 2 uncles served in
WWI; religion - Presbyterian
vol.4 p.65
four brothers were on active service as well; son of Mr. and Mrs. John Yeaman of 71 Glenmorris St.
Obituary
D.O.D.: January 7, 1995-90th year; father of Barbara; predeceased by wife Isabella; long time
employee of the Cambridge Public Utilities Commission; member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church; was in active service from 1940-45; landed on Juno Beach on D-Day; member of the Royal
Canadian Legion Galt Branch #121
Legion Magazine
Service No.A37243
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37243; lived at 71 Glenmorris Street, Galt
Yeaman, John R Corporal Galt Essex WW II
wife lives at 20 Ann St.; trained with 2nd Bn HLI of C; 2 uncles served in WWI; four brothers were in
active service during WWII; son of Mr. and Mrs. John Yeaman of 71 Glenmorris St.
vol.3 p.3
wounded in action; remained with his unit; served on the Western front with RECCE regiment;
husband of Doris
Obituary
D.O.D.: November 13, 1985-74th year; father of George and Jacqueline; resided in Cambridge since
1919; employed with Shavers until retirement in 1975; member of Knox Presbyterian Church
Yeaman, Robert “Bert” AC2 Galt RCAF WW II
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trained with the 2nd Bn HLI of C; 2 uncles served in WWI; four brothers in active service in WWII; son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Yeaman of 71 Glenmorris St.; religion - Presbyterian
Obituary
D.O.D.: June 10, 1987 -69th year; resided at 51 Rich Avenue; husband of Pearl; father of Craig;
member of Wesley United Church; retired employee and 25 year club member of Babcock and
Wilcox
Yeaman, T. Galt WW II
resided at 71 Glenmorris St.
Yeaman, Victor GunnerMay 1941 Galt Anti Aircraft Battery WW II
trained with the 2nd Bn HLI of C; 2 uncles served in WWI; four brothers also in active service during
WWII; religion - Presbyterian; son of Mr. and Mrs. John Yeaman of 71 Glenmorris St.
vol.3 p.67
wife and son reside with Mr. and Mrs. John (Sr) Yeaman at 71 Glenmorris St.; D.O.B.: October 16,
1920; attended St. Andrew's School and GCI; worked for Cedar Hill Dairy; member of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church
Yeaman, William Corporal 1940 Galt WW IIGrace Russ Scrapbooks vol.4 p.65
attached to training staff at Listowel; wife resided on Pollock Avenue; trained with the 2nd Bn HLI of
C; 2 uncles served in WWI; four brothers also in active service during WWII; religion - Presbyterian;
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Yeaman of 71 Glenmorris St.
Obituary
D.O.B.: May 8, 1914; D.O.D.: May 12, 2002; husband of Julia; Uncle Bill; resided at 47 South St.;
born in Dundee, Scotland; came to Canada at age 6; began delivering milk for Hutchinson/Cedar Hill
Dairy at age 12; married Julia on May 18, 1935 (married for 66 years); joined army in 1939 and was
with the Occupation Army until 1946; obtained his Stationary Engineer's Certificate; went to work as a
custodian at Lincoln Avenue School; also worked at Stewart Avenue School (there for 25 years);
retired in 1979; during retirement he volunteered with Capables; had several part time jobs including
at Little's Funeral Home; active in the church as an elder at Central Presbyterian
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Zieman Crescent
Zieman, Carl H 1943 Preston Artillery WW II KIA
killed in action on the Western front after serving for some time in Italy; died at the age of 20 years
old; lived at 222 Arlington St.; one of three children; went overseas in February 1944
vol.3 p.108
son of Clara
D.O.D.: April 26, 1945
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Streets That Share a Veterans Name
Alison Avenue
Alison, Denis John Corporal 1915 Galt WW I
Peace Souvenir p 36
WWI; corporal; Galt; enlisted 1915
Regimental No. 166119; D.O.B. Oct 10, 1896 at Galt; 131 Wellington St; telegraph operator; son of
Mrs. Hannah Alison, Wellington St. Galt; not married .; enlisted Oct 2, 1915; 18 years old; Roman
Catholic
Alison, Thomas J Private 1915 Galt 111th WW I Wounded
Peace Souvenir p 36
Private; Galt; enlisted 1915; 111th Bn; wounded in action
D.O.B.: January 20, 1895 - Galt; lived at 131 Wellington Street; employed as a butcher; unmarried
upon enlisting in the services; Roman Catholic; Reg. No. 730195
D.O.D.: April 18, 1926 - 31st year; had been attending work up until the last friday - two days prior to
his death; noted by friends that he was never in good health after returning from overseas; left Galt
with the 111th and in France served with the 13th machine gun company; he had been gassed and
slightly wounded at "Hill 70" in 1917 from the effects of which he suffered since; born in Galt and lived
here all his life; was married and was father to Darcy; brother of Dennis and Mrs. Calverley
18A and 18B:
reg no. 730195; Alison, Thomas Joseph; 20 years and 11 months; Height: 5 feet and 9.5 inches;
Chest Measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 142 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Butcher; Religion: Roman Catholic; Single; Place of Birth: Galt Ont.
on January 20th 1895; Enlisted: Galt on December 12th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke; Remarks:
none
Alison, Willima AC2 1942 Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 4 pg 76
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AC2; of North Dumfries; born Galt February 10, 1916; son of Reeve Wm. Alison of North Dumfries;
Enlisted March 27, 1942; RCAF; Attended Central School and GCI; Employed by E.D. Smith
Winona; Anglican, member of Waterloo Golf and Country Club and Highlands Badminton Club
Ball Avenue
Ball, Harold Corporal 1914 Sheffield 19th WW I
Reg. # 53855; D.O.B. Sept 16, 1893 at Coles Mills, Ont; son of Mr Richard Ball of Sheffield, Ont;
farmer; 18th Bn; enlisted Oct 26, 1914 at Galt; 21 years old; Presbyterian.
Ball, Herbert Corporal 1916 Hespeler 58th WW I
Peace Souvenir p 36
Corporal: Hespeler; enlisted 1916; 58th Bn.
Reg. # 322857; D.O.B. Jan 1, 1893 at Lethington, Cambridgeshire, England; present address
Hespeler, Ont; son of Amos Ball of Hespeler; shipper by trade; enlisted Feb 29, 1916 at Guelph;
Anglican.
Ball, James W 1916 111th WW I
48A and 48B:
Reg. No 730529; Ball James William; Age: 17 years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/35.5 inches; Weight: 120 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Hair; Brown;
Distinctive Marks: Scar on outer side left-leg from dogbite; Occupation: Wood Carver; Religion:
Church of England; Single; Place of Birth: Chatsworth Grey Co. Ontario on July 12th 1898; Enlisted:
February 22nd 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on February 23rd 1916; Remarks: Discharged
4.7.16
Ball, Robert G Sergeant 1943 Preston RCAF WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks Vol 3 p 16
Photograph; Sergeant Bombardier; son of Mr and Mrs A.R. Ball of 519 Waterloo St, Preston; enlisted
in the RCAF June 1945; serving overseas; born in Preston Dec 27, 1925; attended Preston Public
School and Preston High School; member of Preston Baptist Church.
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Ball, Ronald J Flight Officer 1942 Hespeler RCAF WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks Vol 1 p 12
Hespeler
R183763 AC2 Ball, R.J. No 1 Manning Depot RCAF Toronto
DW & W News Vol II No 10 Apr 1943
R183763 LAC Ronald Ball. No 10 EFTS RCAF Pendleton, Ontario
"Personalities"
member of grad. class of Pilots at No SFTS Uplands Nov 26 1943 received wings and commissioned
as Pilot Officer
DW & W News Vol IV No 3 Sept 1944
promoted to Flying Officer
J38842 F/O R.J.Ball RCAF Overseas
DW & W News Vol IV No 8 Feb 1945 (photo)
"F/O Ron Ball Takes Part in Annual Shakespeare Birthday Celebration"
Home - year and half overseas with the RCAF - enlisted August 1942
Ball, Samuel Private 1916 Galt 111th WW 1 KIA 08/06/17
D.O.B.: October 9, 1893 - London, England; lived with wife Alice at 37 West Main Street; worked as a
cabinet maker; Reg. No. 730712
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Canadian Virtual War Memorial ??
D.O.D.: June 8, 1917 - age 24; Reg. No. 730712; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central
Ontario Regiment); unit - "A" Coy 75th Bn; son of Mr. W. Ball of 27 Florence Road, Upper Edmonton,
London, England; husband of Alice of 4581 of John Street, South Vancouver, B.C.; commemorated
on page 195 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Vimy Memorial,
France
65A and 65B:
Reg. No. 730712; Ball Samuel; Age: 22 years and 6 months; Height: 5 feet and 6.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 32/35 inches; Weight: 125 inches; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Dk. Brown;
Distinctive Marks: Linear Scar on Left cheek just below eye; Occupation: Cabinet Maker; Religion:
Church of England; Married; Place of Birth: London England on October 9th 1893; Enlisted: Galt on
April 3rd 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 4th 1916; Remarks: none
Brown Street
Brown, Albert T. Major November 1939 Galt HLI WW II MiD
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945 pg 120 (Mentioned in Despatches)
Vol 2 p 45
Photo; Captain; Galt; being transferred this week from London to the Royal Military College at
Kingston where he will join the instructional staff with the rank of Major; left Galt last November to go
to London as a general staff officer Grade 3 at HQ of military district No. 1; when he left Galt he was
adjutant of the 1st Bn. HLI of C and secretary for the Galt Board of Education; returned to London this
week after completing a 6 week refresher course at RMC; as G.S.O. 3 for M.D.I. he has been the
officer in charge of cadet and small arms training since last November; duties took him to every Cadet
Corps in the Military District; inspected the Galt corps this spring; successor as G.S.O. 3 has not been
named but his duties for the present will be carried on by Major R.A. Breithaupt who was posted at
London from the Scots Fusiliers, Kitchener as G.S.O. 3 a few weeks ago.
Vol 2 p 55
Photo; Major; of Blenheim Road; among 618 officers and other ranks in the Canadian Army who have
been decorated in recognition for gallant and distinguished service overseas with awards of Mentions
in Dispatches; has been on active service almost 6 years and served overseas in the United Kingdom
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and Italy; when war was declared in 1939 Major Brown was adjutant of the HLI of C (NPAM); in
November 1939 he went on active service and became General Staff Officer Grade 3 for Military
District No. 1; in June 1940, was posted from Military District No. 1 to the Royal Military College and
in December 1940 he proceeded overseas to take the first war staff officers course conducted in
England; on completing the course he was a company commander with the Royal Canadian
Regiment for about 8 months and then went to Canadian Corps Headquarters; from corps HQ he
returned to Canada to serve on the directional staff at RMC for 8 or 9 months and then in 1943 he
proceeded to the United Kingdom again from where he went to Italy in May 1944 and served there
until May 1945 as General Staff Officer G2 with the Allied HQ.
Vol 1 p 88
Photo; with the Canadian Army in Italy; Major; General Staff officer with a Canadian HQ formation in
Italy; although the major has only been in Italy for 5 months, he has seen most of the country and has
recently spent a leave in Rome; his wife, Mary Brown, resides in Preston.
Cambridge Reporter June 18, 1991
81 year old owner of F.J. Brown and Son Jewelers died at CMH on Monday June 17, 1991; was a
graduate of GCI and worked at the Galt Evening Reporter before becoming chairman of the Galt
Board of Education; during WWII he served overseas as a Major with the Highland Light Infantry
attached to the Royal Canadian Regiment; when he returned from the war, he joined the family
business; his son, Tom Brown, said his father was a very private man and was respected by his
peers; was a member of Legion Branch 121; past chairman of the Galt Hydro Commission and
treasurer of the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital Board; past president of the Canadian Jewelers
Association and the 24 Karat Club; was a member of the Industrial Commission of Galt; on the board
of managers at Central Presbyterian Church.
Obituary
Albert "Brownie" Brown of 20 Berkley Road; D.O.D. June 17, 1991 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in
his 82nd year; husband of Mary Casswell; father of Thomas of Cambridge and David of Toronto;
following graduation from GCI, he worked for the Galt Reporter and then as the administrator of th
Galt Board of Education; during WWII he served overseas with the HLI attached to the R.C.R.; left
military service with the rank of Major to join the family business F.J. Brown and Son Jewelers; was a
member of the HLI of C, Royal Canadian Legion branch 121 and the Royal Canadian Regiment; past
chairman of the Galt Hydro Commision and the South Waterloo Hospital Board; member of the
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Industrial Commission of Galt and Central Presbyterian Church where he formerly served on the
Board of Managers for many years; internment at Mount View Cemetary.
Legion Magazine Online - Last Post
D.O.D. 1991; Major; Galt Legion branch.
Brown, Archibald M 1941 Galt Medical Corp WW II
Vol 2 p 8
One of 5 brothers in the service: George, RCAF; Stewart, RCAF at Trenton; Jim, RCAF at
Hagarsville; Dave, RCAF at Hagarsvill; son of Mr and Mrs J.G. Brown of 141 Francis Street; stationed
in Europe with the Canadian Army.
Vol 4 p 83
Photo; Army Medical Corps; enlisted July 1941; oldest of all his brothers on active service; 32 years
old; born in Scotland; before enlisting was employed as a salesman by Reid-Rowland, Toronto; his
father served with the 34th Bn. in WWI; 3 uncles served in WWI; 2 were killed and 1 was taken
prisoner of war; Presbyterian.
Obituary
Of 56 Water Street, N. Galt; died suddenly at his home on Sunday May 14, 1967 in his 58th year;
born in Scotland; son of Mr and Mrs J.G. Brown; resident of Galt since 1914; watchmaker by trade
and in later years was a jewelery and china salesman; retired some years ago; survived by 5
brothers, John, David, George and Stewart of Galt and James of Brighton, Ont. and one sister, Mrs.
Ann Weber of Kingston; interment at Mount View Cemetary.
Brown, Arthur Private 1915 Galt 111th WW I KIA 04/04/17 (may be another # 730371)
D.O.B.: August 29, 1896 - Galt; lived at 24 West Main Street; son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown;
worked as a saw cutter; unmarried upon enlisting; Reg. No. 730185
17A and 17B:
reg no. 730185; Brown, Arthur; Age: 19 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 7 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 125.5 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: blue; Hair: Fair; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Saw Cutter; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth: Galt Ont. on
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August 29th 1896; Enlisted: Galt on December 10th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke December 10th
1915; Remarks: Killed in Action: 4-4-17
82A: Lived at 17 Kerr St. Guelph -- (Not listed here as killed in action)
Brown, Arthur Corporal Preston RCAF WW II
Vol 1 p 78
Corporal; RCAF; physical training instructor at Quebec City; has returned to his duties after spending
a 14 day leave at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs George Brown of Eagle Street; prior to leaving
Quebec City, he had the honour of chatting with the Duke of Kent who visited the RCAF quarters in
Quebec.
Vol 3 p 51
Photo; son of Mr and Mrs George H. Brown of 156 Eagle St, Preston; one of 2 brothers on active
service; his brother, Private Stanley Brown is with the HLI of C; attached to the RCAF; disciplinarian
with the Air Force; born in England at St. Leonards, Sussex; went to school in England and later in
Preston; became affiliated with the Reserve Army Highlanders in Galt where he was acting CSM of
"D" Coy until January 15 (no year) when he went into the air force; before enlisting, was employed
with the Savage Shoe Company; was a member of the AYPA and past president of the AYPA.
Vol 4 p 89
Preston; Corporal; service # R84278; RCAF; stationed in Quebec City.
Brown, Arthur Sr Sapper 1916 Galt 111th WW I KIA 04/04/17 (may be another # 730185)
D.O.B.: May 26, 1871 - England; resided at 24 West Main Street, Galt; husband of Mary Minerva;
employed as a shoemaker; spent 2 years with the 4th West York Volunteers; religion - Anglican; Reg.
No. 730371
D.O.D.: April 4, 1917; service no. 730371; force - army; regiment - Canadian Railway Troops;
husband of the late Mary M. Sutherland Brown of Galt; commemorated on page 208 of the First
World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Highland Cemetery, Rolincourt, France; grave
reference: II.C.54.
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Obituary
D.O.D.: April 1917; Reg. no. 730371; news of his death was received by a step-daughter of
Samuelson Street
34A and 34B:
Reg. No. 730371; Brown, Arthur; Age: 44 years and 8 months; Height: 5 feet and 2 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34/36 inches; Weight: 115 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Gray; Distinctive
marks: nil; Occupation: Shoemaker; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of Birth: Salary Eng.
on May 26th 1871; Enlisted: Galt on January 14th 1916 approved by Lt. Col Clarke on January 15th
1916; Remarks: 2 yrs with 4th West York Volunteers
82A: Killed in Action: 4 April 1917
Brown, Charles B Flight Sergeant Galt RCAF WW II
Grace Russ Vol 2 p 99
Photo; RCAF; enlisted Sept 14 (no year) at London; attended public school in Galt and graduated
from GCI; before enlisting was a mechanic; his wife resides in St. Thomas; Presbyterian; reg #
A18098.
Legion Magazine Online - Last Post
D.O.D. April 26, 1999; age 83; Flight Sergeant; service # A18098; RCAF; R.E. Pooley Legion branch,
Exeter Ont.
Brown, D.R. Lieutenant (A/Cpt) HLI WW II MID
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945 pg 120 (Mentioned in Despatches)
Brown, Dave Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 2 p 8
Son of Mr and Mrs J.G. Brown, 141 Francis Street; one of 5 brothers in the service: George, Stewart,
Jim and Archie; RCAF; stationed at Hagarsville.
Brown, Edward
Obituary
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D.O.D.: July 5??, 1982 - aged 66; lived at 28-34 Underhill Cres., Kitchener; resident of Kitchener for 6
yeras prior to his death; born in England before moving to Cambridge; retired foreman of DayonWalther Canada Ltd. of Guelph; served with the British Army for 11 years in active service in Burma,
China and India; husband of Irene; father of Christopher, Angela and Carol; 2 sisters in England
survived him
Brown, Edward S Lt Colonel 1916 Galt 111th WW I Wounded
D.O.B.: December 27, 1894 - Galt; lived at 24 West Main Street, Galt; son of Mary Brown; labourer;
spent 1 year with the 29th regt.; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730469
43A and 43B:
Reg. No. 730469; Brown Edward Sutherland; Age: 21 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 6
inches; Chest Measurements: 33.5/37.5 inches; Weight: 155 lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: Brown;
Hair: Brown; Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place
of Birth: Galt W.loo on December 27th 1894; Enlisted: Galt on February 4th 1916 approved by Lt. Col.
Clarke; Remarks: 1 yr 29th Regt.
Brown, Ernest F Private 1916 Preston 216th WW I
Peace Souvenir p. 37
Private; enlisted 1916; Preston; 216th Bn.
Libary and Archives Canada - Attestation Papers
Reg # 273650; born 27/01/1876; 216th Bn; present address Preston, Ont; born in Bedfordshire,
England; married to Mary Ann Brown, Preston, Ont; enlisted June 14, 1916 at Toronto; 40 years old;
Anglican.
Brown, Fred RCAF WW II
Vol 2 p 43
Photo; husband of Mrs Fred Brown, 251 Main St. E.; son of Mr and Mrs Fred Brown of Oshawa;
RCAF; stationed at St. Thomas; enlisted the first week in May; native of Sheffield, England and
attended school there; was a cabinet maker at P.W. Gardiner and son before enlisting; Anglican.
Obituary
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D.O.D. Thursday August 6, 1992 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital; of RR#5 Cambridge; in his 87th
year; husband of Lillian (Turner) Brown; father of John and David Brown of Cambridge, Barbara
MacDonald of St. George, Joyce Scott of Spokane, Washington and Judith Frise of Richmond Hill;
predeceased by a son, Fred, in 1937.
Brown, George Warrant Officer 1941 Galt RCAF WW II
Vol 2 p 8
Photo; Warrant Officer; son of Mr and Mrs J.G. Brown of 141 Francis Street; well-known Galt baseball
player; arrived home Sunday after flying to Canada with a Lancaster Squadron; has been overseas
for 2 1/2 years and had 34 operational flights with the Pathfinders which led the way to spot targets;
during his tour his ship caught fire once over a target; the crew got it back to the U. K. for a crash
landing but came out basically unharmed; was hospitalized with an injury from a baseball game and
while in the hospital it was struck with a bomb druing an enemy air raid; he suffered further injuries
from this and altogether it was five and a half months before he was released; he was able, however,
to go back to operations and is again "first rate"; he is one of 5 brothers on active service, including
Stewart, RCAF at Trenton, Jim, RCAF at Hagarsville, Archie in Europe with the Canadian Army and
Dave who is with the RCAF at Hagarsville; he is now on a 30 day leave at the end of which he will
report back to Greenwood, N.S.
Vol 4 p 83
Photo; son of Mr and Mrs. J.G. Brown, 114 Francis Street; on active service in the RCAF; enlisted
August 1941; born in Galt; 26 years old; played junior, intermediate and senior hockey as well as
basketball and softball for Galt; was employed at Ridsdale electric shop before enlisting; his father
served with the 34th Bn. HLI of C during WWI as well as 3 uncles, 2 of whom were killed in action and
1 was prisoner of war; Presbyterian.
Brown, Glen R 1939 Hespeler RCASC WW II
Vol 2 p 78
Galt; stationed overseas; was sent a package from the Galt War Parcels Association.
Vol 2 p 113
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Photo; son of Mrs. Elmot Brown, 37 Queen Street W.; RCASC; enlisted September 26, 1939; born in
Toronto, attended school in Preston and Hespeler; 2 uncles and 2 cousins served in WWI;
Presbyterian; regimental # A9445.
Vol 3 p 25
His brother, Ray Alexander Brown is with the Canadian Forestry Corps; his brother Glen is overseas
with the 1st Division Supply Column; son of Mrs. Edna Brown.
Vol 4 p 42
Photo; one of 4 brothers serving overseas: Ronald, Murray and Ray; son of Mrs Elmot Brown, 37
Queen St. W and the late Mr Brown; 26 years old; stationed overseas with the Forestry Corps; born in
Toronto, schooled in Hespeler and Preston; employed at Galt Metal Industries before enlisting;
enlisted Sept 23, 1939; Presbyterian.
Brown, Hugh H Private Preston HLI WW II
Vol 1 p 65
Preston; stationed overseas; army; private.
Vol 1 p 93
HLI of C, 3rd Canadian Division; among the latest contingent of Canadian Troops to arrive safely in
England; Preston; Private; chatted with the Canadian Press reporters as he disembarked; the
crossover was reported as uneventful and speedy, they slipped through a danger zone without
incident.
Vol 3 p 81
Photo; resided at Brown's Corners on the Hespeler-Preston Highway; enlisted February 12 this year;
HLI of C; born in Glasgow, Scotland December 6, 1904; came to Preston with his parents, Mr and
Mrs David Brown in 1912; currently stationed at Woolesley Barracks, Depot No. 1 London; went to
Preston Public School; before enlisting he was employed as an operator of novelty machines; played
softball with a number of teams in the Preston town league and service station league; married with 3
children; his family lives at Brown's Corners; his brother, Robert Brown, enlisted with the 111th Bn. in
WWI and was killed in action at 18 years of age.
Vol 4 p 89
Preston; stationed overseas; private; reg # A37914; HLI of C.
Obituary
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D.O.D. Friday July 19, 1974 at Westminster Hospital in his 70th year; born in Scotland and was a
member of Knox Presbyterian Church; member of Preston Legion Branch 126; served overseas
during WWII; retired 8 years ago from Kralinator Filters due to illness; predeceased by his wife, the
former Ethel Lewis Sept 2, 1972; survived by 2 sons, Robert of Tuscon, Arizona and Ronald of
Prescott, Arizona, one daughter, Mrs Florence Clark of Preston; also survived by a brother, David, of
Kitchener and 4 sisters, Mrs. Sarah Marie Boos of Detroit, Mrs. Lil Taggert of Cambridge, Mrs. Irene
Remnant of Preston.
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37914; lived at RR#1 Preston
Brown, J.N. Hespeler
Grace Russ Vol 1 p 12
Hespeler
Brown, James A Private 1942 Galt Argyle & Sutherland WW II MIA Died 1945
Vol 2 p 20
Reported missing and believed drowned; message was received by his parents Mr and Mrs Jim
Brown, RR#7 Galt, Cedar Creek Road; no further information is available; his wife and daughter
reside at Lang, Saskatchewan; was serving in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; enlisted
October 1942; trained with the 2nd Bn. HLI of C; born in Galt, March 7 1910; attended GCI; was
driving a truck for A. E. Willard and Son when he enlisted; Presbyterian.
Vol 4 p 1
Photo; Signalman; son of Mr and Mrs Jim Brown of Cedar Creek Road; his wife and daughter live on
the Alps Road; serving with the RCCS on the east coast; born in Galt March 1910; attended GCI;
before enlisting was driving for Willards Furniture Store; Presbyterian; was with the 2nd Bn. HLI of C
before going on active service.
D.O.D. April 17, 1945; service # A115699; age 35; Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada
(Princess Louise's); son of Mr and Mrs Jim Brown of Galt, Ont; husband of Helen Evelyn Brown of
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; commemorated on p. 499 of the Second World War book of
Rememberance; buried at Holten Canadian War Cemetary, Netherlands; grave reference 11.A.15.
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Brown, Jim WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks vol. 2 pg 8, RCAF, Stationed at Hagersville, one of 5 brothers in the service,
George, RCAF, Archie, Canadian Army, Stewart, RCAF, Dave, RCAF, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Brown,
141 Francis Street.
Brown, John G Private 1915 Galt 34 th WW I
Peace Souvenir p 37
Private; Galt; enlisted 1915; 34th Bn.
Reg # 302017; Gunner; born 24/11/1879; 34th Bn; born in Glasgow, Scotland; husband of Elizabeth
Brown, 128 Francis St. Galt; labourer by trade; enlisted Feruary 16, 1915 at Guelph; 36 years old;
Methodist.
Brown, L.E. Sergeant HLI WW II MID
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945 pg 120 (Mentioned in Despatches) A37682
Brown, Lawrence Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: March 15, 1888 - Mitchell, Ontario; lived at 71 Harris Street; son of Fanny Brown; worked as
a cook; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Methodist; Reg. no. 730791
72A and 72B:
Reg. No 730791; Brown Lawrence Richard; Age: 28 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 3 inches;
Chest Measurements: 35.75/38.5 inches; Weight: 165lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Lt.
Brown; Distinctive Marks: wine coloured birth mark on right loin; Occupation: Cook; Religion:
Methodist; Single; Place of Birth: Mitchell Ont on March 15th 1888; Enlisted: Galt on May 5th 1916
approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on May 6th 1916; Remarks: none
82 A: Lived at 22 Ainslie St. S. Galt
Brown, Leonard H Private Hespeler HLI WW II
A-520691 Pte Len Brown No 3 CITR Canadian Army Overseas
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Home
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A520691; lived on Queen Street, Hespeler
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol, 1 pg 12, vol 3, pg 44, vol 1, pg 12 Hespeler, vol 3, pg 44, Hespeler, Obit
Jan 29, 1941, pg. 4, Galt Reporter
Brown, Majorie Major 1942 RCAF AW2 WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 4, pg 74, image, Daughter of Mrs. G. Brown of Brant Road S., and the
late Mr. Brown, Enlisted as a general clerk and is stationed in Quebec, before enlisting, was
employed at the office of Scroggins Shoe Co. Ltd, native of Galt and received her education here,
member of South Water Street Baptist Church
Brown, Murray Private 1942 Ordinance Corp WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 3, pg 44, vol 4, pg. 42, image, vol 3, pg 44, Son of Mrs. Elmot Brown, 37
Queen St. W. and the late Mr. Brown, one of 4 sons serving overseas, Ronald, Ray, Glen, 27 years
old, born in Toronto, went to schools in Preston and Galt, was driving for Roos Coal Yard when he
enlisted in January 1942, Presbyterian, Cambridge Reporter, pg. 15, passed away at Victoria
Hospital, London, on Saturday Nov. 16, 1985, resided at 97 Hiawatha St., St. Thomas after ailing
health in his 76th year, husband of Mrs. Edna (Mansell) Brown and father of Daniel Murray Brown,
Mrs. Lynn Fleming, St. Thomas, Mrs. Joan Floyd of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, brother of Ray Brown
of Lions Head, Ronald of Vancouver and Glen Robert Brown of London.
Brown, Phillip Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I KIA 17/08/17
Nominal Roll
Reg. no. 730666
D.O.B.: February 24, 1886 - Belfast, Ireland; brother of Teressa Brown of 47 Cooper Street, Belfast,
Ireland; resided at 44 Haddington Street, Galt; employed as a boilermaker; unmarried; religion Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730666
D.O.D.: August 17, 1917 - age 39; service no. 730666; force - army; regiment - Canadian Labour
Corps; Unit - 1st Bn; son of Peter and Anne Brown; commemorated on page 208 of the First World
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War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium; grave
reference: II.F.31.
61A and 61B:
Reg. No. 730666; Brown Phillip; Age: 30 years and 1 months; Height: 5 feet and 3 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/35.5 inches; Weight: 138lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Dark;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Boiler Maker; Religion: Presbyterian; Single; Place of Birth: Belfast
Ireland on February 24th 1886; Enlisted: Galt on March 24th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. J.D. Clarke on
March 25th 1916; Remarks: none
82A: Missing 18 N
Brown, Ray A Major 1940 Canadian Forestry Corp WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 3, pg. 25, vol 4, pg. 42, we 3, pt 25, image, son of Mrs. Edna Brown, 37
Queen St. W., married to Marjorie Brown, 2 sons, brother Glen went overseas with the 1st division
supply comumn, born in Guelph, went to school in Hespeler and Toronto, Machinist by trade,
employed in Sudbury before enlisting, Presbyterian, stationed at Valcartier Corp, one of 4 brothers,
Ronald, Murray, Glen, serving overseas, son of Mrs. Elmot Brown, 37 Queen St. W., Private, 34
years old, wife and 2 sons, reside on Glenmorris Street, Obit Cambridge Reporter, April 24, 1989
Brown, Robert C Private 1916 Preston 4th (enlisted 111th) WW I KIA 31/04/17
D.O.B.: May 25 1898 - Glasgow, Scotland; son of David Brown; lived on Hespeler Road, Preston;
worked as a carpenter; single upon enlisting; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730800
D.O.D.: July 31, 1917 - age 19; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry ( Central Ontario
Regiment); unit - 4th Bn; son of David and Sarah; commemorated on page 208 of the First World War
Book of Remembrance; burial information: Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetary, British Extension,
France; grave reference: III.D.5
73A and 73B:
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Reg. No 730800; Brown Robert Canning; Age: 18 years; Height: 5 feet and 8 inches; Chest
Measurements: 32/35 inches; Weight: 140lbs; Complexion: Light; Eyes: Blue; hair: Red; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Carpenter; Religion: Presbyterian; Single; Place of Birth: Glasgow Sctoaldn
on May 25th 1898; Enlisted: Preston on May 18th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on May 20th
1916; Remarks: none
82A:
Killed in Action April 31st 1917
Brown, Robert R “Bobby” Lieutenant 1914 Galt WW I Capt Brown was reported as KIA but was
in fact wounded
See Cambridge Archives collection Mg 49 - R.R. Brown Collection
D.O.B.: February 27, 1887 - Scotland; son of Helen Brown of Scotland; worked as a banker;
unmarried; previously spent 3 years with 2nd Volunteer Bn, 3 years with the 48th Highlanders
military, 2 yeras with the 38th Dufferin Rifles, 2 years with the 29th HLI of C; religion - Presbyterian;
Reg. No.
Galt Reporter
last of the three Galt officers with the First Battalion; battle of Festubert; first intimation of this news
came in the casualty lists appearing in the Toronto evening papers; was 27 years of age; born in High
Blantyre, Scotland where his parents still reside; in Scotland had been connected with the Royal Bank
of Scotland; came to Canada seven years previous and obtained a position with the Imperial Bank;
first located in Toronto and later moved to Brantford to be transferred back to Toronto; moved to Galt
three years previous and had position of accountant at the local branch; gained considerable military
experience with the Territorials and when in Brantford was a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles;
when call for volunteers came he offered hs services as an officer and was accepted; arriving in
England there was a surplus of officers and Lieutenant Brown was placed on the supernumerary list;
before leaving England he and Cptn Lockhart spent a week visiting Bobby's home in High Blantyre,
after the first contingent went to France, Brown remained in England at Shorncliffe; was sent to the
front of the battle of Langemarck and put in charge of the platoon including the remaining Galt men;
member of the Waterloo Golf and Country Club
Letter Received at Home from "Bobby" (within the Galt Reporter)
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My dear old Mac - Just received your letter dated march 28. It was insufficiently addressed and
appears to have been all over the U.K. I think I wrote you some days ago - so if I should repeat some
of the "dope" just overlook it - will you?
We are at present bivouaced in an orchard near Bethune - and have been here since June 1st. We
never know when we've got to move, but remor has it that we go out today again. We always keep
our stuff ready packed - so that we can move off at a moment's notice. Last night there was a heavy
artillery bombardment - and it was great watching the flash of the guns in the distance. The Germans
had two serach lights going - and evidently suspected something. Some of our boys saw prisoners
pass here this morning. Artillery orderly said he saw 200 prisoners this morning - but we hear so
many rumours like this that we don't just know what to believe. Capt'n Pick and I sleep up in a hay loft
while the other company officers sleep in their bags out in the open. I lost all my kit and just have to
do the best I can. So you are now in your own house on Ball Avenue? Isn't that fine? Im looking
forward to spending many happy times with you, Mac, old boy, and the sooner the better. I don't mind
the summer but the winter must be terrible. Yesterday they dropped a few shells in Bethune and
several men were wounded. We are having glorious weather - and I must say I never felt better. With
kindest regards to Mrs. Mac, yourself and all my other friends, Bob.
Brown, Ronald Ordinary Seaman WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 4, pg. 42, image, One of 4 brothers serving overseas, brothers Murray,
Ray and Glen, son of Mrs. Elmot Brown, 37 Queen St. W., RCNVR, born in Hespeler, went to school
in Preston and Galt, worked for Sheldon's Ltd. when he enlisted last July a few months before his
18th birthday, Presbyterian
Brown, S.M. WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 3, pg. 36.60.62, vol 3, pg. 36, Preston, Stationed overseas
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Brown, Stanley Private Army WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 1, pg. 30, 40, 65, 72, vol 2, pg. 38, vol 3, pg. 40, 50, 51, 62, 76, vol 4,
pg. 89, vol 1, pg. 65, Preston, active service overseas, Army, Private, vol 1, pg. 72, former Preston
high school student, vol 2, pg. 38, enlisted with Highland Light Infantry of Camada, 156 Eagle Street,
vol 3, pg 51, image, son of Mr. & Mrs George H. Brown, one of 2 sons on active service, brother
Arthur, RCAF, on active servicde with HLI of C (AA), signaller with the Highlanders, born in England
at Leonards, Sussex, went to school in England and later in Preston, had been with the HLI of C
Militia Regiment and when it was mobilized he volunteered immediately for active duty, before
enlisting was an apprentice to H.W. McDonald at Preston, member of the A.Y.P.A., member of the
Booster Class
Brown, Stanley N Private Preston HLI WW II
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37206; lived at 464 Margaret Street, Preston
Brown, Stewart 1941 RCAF WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 2, pg 8, vol 4, pg. 83, son of Mr. & Mrs J.G. Brown, 141 Francis Street,
one of 5 brothers in the service, George, Archie, Jim and Dave, stationed in Europe with the
Canadian Army, vol 4, pg. 83, image, on active service, RCAF, enlisted July 1941, 21 years old, born
in Galt, played juvenile, junior and intermediate hockey for Galt and for the 1939-1940 season, he
was with the Galt Junior "A" Club, this past winter he played hockey for the RCAF when he was
stationed in Winnipeg, before enlisting was employed at a desk in Cant's Drug Store, Ainslie Street,
father served in the 34th bn in WWI, 3 uncles in WWI, 2 killed in action and 1 prisioner of war,
Presbyterian, Legion Last Post, date deceased February 16, 1999, age 79, R118881, RCAF, Galt
Legion Branch, Obit, Brown, Stewart Greig, died at CMH Tuesday February 16, 1999 in his 79th year,
husband of the late Ann Elizabeth Brown, nee Lengyell (1993), father of Laurie Wilbur of Brantford,
David of Kanata and Robert of Cambridge, survived by his brother George Brown of Glem Morris,
predeceased by one sister and seven borthers, Stewart was born in Galt in 1920, enlisted in the
RCAF in 1941 and served for 4 years, for many years was employed by Organ's Drugstore, served as
a Public Health Inspector in the North York Health unit and the Waterloo Regional Health Unit for 20
years, retired in 1984, attended Lincoln Avenue United Church as was a member of the RCL branch
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#121, Funeral Friday February 19, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home, internment at Mount View
Cemetery
Brown, Sydney C “Dick” Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B: January 12, 1894 - Mitchell, Ontario; son of Fanny Brown; lived at 71 Harris Street; unmarried
upon enlisting; religion - Methodist; Reg. No. 730569
Obituary
D.O.D.: September 14, 1981 - aged 87; lived at 180 Grand Avenue South; born in Mitchell; lived in
Cambridge most of his life; worked at Joy Manufacturing until he retired in 1961; member of St.
Thomas Anglican Church; member of the Amity Club; member of the Canadian Order of Foresters;
member of the Ashlar Lodge 601 AF/AM, Grand Lodge AF/AM; belonged to the 111th South
Waterloo Overseas Bn Association; husband of Gladys; two brothers and two sisters predeceased
him
52A and 52B:
Reg. No 730569; Brown Sydney Clarance; Age: 22 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 3 inches;
Chest Measurements: 30/33.5 inches; Weight: 124 lbs; Complexion: Clear; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Lt.
Brown; Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Laster; Religion: Methodist; Single; Place of Bith: Mitchell
Ont. on January 12th 1894; Enlisted: Galt on March 2nd 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on March
3rd 1916; Remakrs: none
Brown, Victor Private RCA WW II
Vol 4, pg. 20, image, Private, Royal Canadian Artillery, wife resides at 3 Cambridge Street, son of Mr.
& Mrs. John Brown, has been in the service since last November, born in Montreal August 2, 1923,
went to school in Glat, worked at the Savage Shoe Company before enlisting, United, had been a
member of the 2nd (R), Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Obit, died at the KW Hospital on
Wednesday June 14, 1989 in his 84th year, beloved husband of Norman Brown (nee Malcolm) of St.
Luke's Place, brother of Ernest Brown of Cambridge, predeceased by one brother Reginald Brown,
former employee of Canada Life
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Bruce Street / Bruce Park Court
Bruce, Arthur WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 4, pg. 18, image, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bruce who reside on the Galt
Hamilton Hwy near Sheffield, 22 years old, serving with the Scots Fusiliers, wife & son live in
Hespeler, born in Galt, attended school in Sheffield and in Galt, working on a farm before enlisting,
Presbyterian, was a member of the 2nd (R) Bn Highland Light Infantry of Canada, brother Ronald
died in Germany of wounds received at Dieppe, other brother Harold is on active service within an
artillery unit, Obit, Bruce Arthur Edward July 19, 1986, pg. 23
Bruce, Donald (Ronald?) Tpr Hespeler WW II Wounded
B63269 Tpr Ronald Bruce B Squ. Hut T-63- C A8 - CAC (A) TC Camp Borden, Ontario
B63269 Tpr Donald? Bruce 8 Princess Louise's (N.B.) Hussars
6th Canadian Amoured Regt. C Squadron Canadian Army Overseas
B63269 Tpr Donald Bruce Princess Louise's (NB) Hussars 6th Canadian Armoured Regt C Sqdn
Canadian Army Overseas
Visited at mil after two yrs overseas - wounded in Italy
Returned home
Bruce, F. Corporal 1915 Galt 34th WW I
No data
Bruce, Harold Artillery WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 3, pg. 44, Image, son of Mr & Mrs Fred Bruce who reside near Sheffield
on the Galt Hamilton highway, one of 2 sons serving with the active forces, brother Arthur, also one
brother who died of wounds suffered at Dieppe, Ronald, 18 years old with an artillery unit, born in
Galt, went to school in Sheffield, worked on a farm before enlisting in the army, Presbyterian. Obit
April 5, 1974, lifelong resident of Cambridge, 52 years old, died Sunday at South Waterloo Memorial
Hospital, born in Galt Aug 11, 1924, lived at 76 Brook Street at the time of his death, was a foreman
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at Galt Mallable Iron where he worked for the past 30 years, member of Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #121, Member of the South Waterloo Navy Veterans Association, survived by his wife Irene
Thorpe, 2 daughters Liz Squanie, Nancy and one son Ronald all of Cambridge, Funeral April 7, 1976
at Coutts & Son Funeral Home, Internment at Mount View Cemetery
Bruce, J. Corporal 1915 Hespeler 34th WW I
No data
Bruce, Lloyd WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 3, pg. 44
Bruce, Maurice Private Hespeler CIRU WW II Wounded 1944
Enlisted Army
A105841 Pte Maurice Bruce No 1 VCoy. No 3 Pl Camp Ipperwash Forest, Ontario
A105841 Pte Maurice Bruce No 3 CIRY Gen List Canadian Army Overseas
A105841 Pte Maurice Bruce "C" Coy., Peth Regt. (CA) CMF
"In the Letter Box"
A105841 L/Cpl Bruce M.R. "C" Coy., Perth Regt Canadian Army CMF
A105841 Pte Maurice Bruce "C" Coy., Perth Regt Canadian Army CMF
"Here There and Everywhere"
Severely wounded in France
"In the Letter Box"
A105841 Pte Maurice Bruce Provost Coy., No 1 CGRU Canadian Army Overseas
Home
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Bruce, Ronald Private 1940 Galt Infantry WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks, vol 4, pg 18, image, son of Mr. & Mrs Fred Bruce who reside on the Galt
Hamilton Highway near Sheffield. 2 brothers in active service, Arthur and Harold, died in Germany of
wounds received in Dieppe, 19 years old, recently Mr. & Mrs. Bruce received a Memorial Cross in
recognition of Ronald's sacrafice, "This Memorial Cross is forwarded to you by the minister of
National Defense on behalf of the government of Canada in memory of one who died in service for
his country", said a message that accompanied the cross, Presbyterian, vol 1, pg. 9, vol 3, pg. 93, vol
1, pg. 4, "Members of the Armed Forces who have paid the supreme sacrafice, R.R. No. 1, Galt, vol
3, pg. 93, image, private, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bruce, RR #1 Galt, with the Royal Hamilton Light
Infantry, enlisted June 24, 1940, born in Galt, attended school in Sheffield, before enlisting was
employed at the Bibby Foundry, his father and uncles served in WWI, father was in the 34 bn,
Presbyterian, Virtnal war Memorial, died August 28, 1942, service #B37846, age 20, armyRoyal
Hamilton Light Infantry, RCIC, son of Frederick and Lillian Bruce of Galt, Ontario, commerated on pg.
61 of the second world war book of Rememberance, buried at Holten Canadian War Cemetery,
Netherlands, Grave reference IV.B.12
Bruce. Roy B. Private 1916 Hespeler 111th WW I MM
52A and52B:
Reg. No 730577; Bruce Roy Berton; Age: 20 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 7 inches; Chest
Measurements: 35/37 inches; Weight: 137 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Black; Distinctive
Marks: scar on palmer side of R. thumb.; Occupation: Trim Sawyer; Religion: Presbyterian; Single;
Place of Birth: Hespeler Waterloo Co. Ont. on October 4th 1895; Enlisted: Hespeler on February 29th
1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on March 5th 1916; Remarks: none
Bruce, Sonny Army Korean
No Data
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Bruce, William WW II
No Data
Chapman Court
Chapman, Albert W Sergeant 1915 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: December 24, 1893 - North Flut, Kent, England; lived at 10 St. Andrew's Street; son of Ada
Chapman; labourer; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730013
Nominal Roll: 111th (South Waterloo) Overseas Batillion C.E.F (Canadian Expeditionary Force). pg
1A and 1B:
reg. no. 730013; Chapman, Albert William Henry; Age: 21 years and 11 months; Height: 5 feet 10.25
inches; Chest measurement:39-42.5; Weight: 151; Complexion Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Fair; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Curch of England; single; Place of Birth: Northfleet, Kent,
England on December 24th 1893; Enlisted: Galt on November 10th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke
on November 10th 1915; Remarks: Corp. 11-1-16, Serjt. 1.4.16 Co Sergt. Major 15.6.16 Segt.
20.9.16
84A: Lived at 68 Victoria Ave Galt
Chapman, Charles W Private 1915 34th WW I
Private; enlisted 1915; galt; 34th bn.;
Reg. # 602820; Charles William Chapman; born in Manchester, England, May 17, 1883; husband of
Mrs. Charles Chapman of 33 North Water St., Galt, On; labourer by trade; previously served 5 years
in the 19th yorks; enlisted July 31, 1915 at galt, 32 years old; Anglican;
Chapman, Edward B Sergeant Galt HLI WW II
Grace Russ scrapbooks, vol. 1, pg. 27
Image; private; attached to hq company of the hli of c; born in Calgary, july 31, 1914; formerly employed at Galt
Art Metal plant; son of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Chapman, Toronto; educated at Gravenhurst, Ontario; had no
military training prior to his enlistment on June 14th; several relatives served in wwi;
HlI of C; 156 Beverley St., Galt;
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Chapman, Harley C Corporal Galt 11th Field Ambulance Corp WW I WW II
Sent a package from the Galt War Parcels Association; Galt; overseas active service;
Image; enlisted in the 11th Field Ambulance Corps at Guelph on September 11th; holds the rank of
Corporal; born at Baldwin, Ontario on October 12, 1898; attended school at Victoria Mines and
Sudbury; before enlisted was employed as a salesman; once belonged to 3rd Canadian Railway
Troops; wife, son and daughter reside at 32 Grand Ave N.; Anglican; reg. # a27090;
Reg. # 2497620; Harley Mcleod Chapman; 23rd reinforcing draft c.r.t.; present address - Northington,
On; son of Donald Mcleod Chapman of Coniston, On; born October 12, 1898; mining engineer; not
married; enlisted july 5, 1917 at Sudbury 18 years old; Presbyterian;
Chapman, Jack Ordinary Seaman Hespeler RCNVR
WW II
DW & W News Vol II No 6 Dec 1942
V-38366 Ord.Smn. Jack Chapman HMCS Star, Hamilton Ontario
V-38366 O/D Jack Chapman, (A) Block C.21 HMCS Corwallis, CFMO Halifax
V38366 A/B Jack Chapman HMCS Prince Henry GPO London England
address as above
DW & W News Vol IV No 10 Apr 1945 (photo)
Discharged
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Legion magazine online - last post
Date deceased - January 22, 1998; age 75; rank - able seaman; service # v28226; Royal Canadian
Naval Volunteer Reserves; WWII ; Hespeler branch;
Chapman, James R Gunner 1916 Galt 49th WW I Died of Wounds 31/10/17
D.O.B.: October 30, 1894 - Galt; son of Louis of Front Street, Sault Ste. Marie; James resided at 329
Bloor Street West, Toronto; student; unmarried; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 318008
D.O.D.: October 31, 1917; service no. 318008; force - Army; regiment - Canadian Field Artillery; unit 3rd Bde; commemorated on page 215 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial
information: Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium; grave reference: VIII.D.19.
Chapman, John J Air Frame Mechanic/ Sergeant 1940 Galt RCAF WW II
Image; enlisted with the RCAF, May 17, 1940 as an air frame mechanic; born in galt, September 6,
1909; attended Central School and GCI. before enlisting; his daughters and parents Mr. And Mrs. Z.
Chapman reside at 21 Lowrey ave.; an uncle served in WWI; aircraftsman; played industrial and
church league softball in Galt; attended the United church;
John j. Chapman; died December 30, 1998; age 89; rank - sergeant; service # r64149; Royal
Canadian Air Force;WWII; Preston branch;
Cox Street
Cox, Arthur Hespeler WW I KIA
Hespeler; killed in action;
GraceRruss scrapbooks, vol. 1, pg. 12
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Cox, G.T. Gunner 1916 63rd Battery WW I
Gunner; Galt; enlisted 1916; 63rd Battery;
Cox, P. Hespeler WW II
Hespeler;
Cox, Reginald Sapper 1941 Galt Royal Canadian Enginners Wounded
Image; husband of Mrs. R. Cox of 52 Pollock Ave.; wounded while serving in Italy with the Royal
Canadian Engineers; in hospital in Italy; sapper; enlisted January 1941; has been overseas since
October 1941; has been serving in Italy for the past year; came to Galt from Barrie; before enlisting
was employed at the Galt British Forge Company on Beverly Street;
Serving overseas; Galt;
Grace russ scrapbooks, vol. 4, pg. 59
Image; sapper; has been overseas for a year with the Royal Canadian Engineers; wife resides at 28
Lowrey ave. In Galt; born in Ccollingwood, August 4, 1918; attended school in Barrie and came to
Galt 7 years ago; before enlisting was working for the Galt British Forge Company; member of the
Bretheren;
Cox, William James Private 1942 Hespeler PPCLI WW II KIA 1944
Enlisted Army
A105806 Pte Wm Cox CSTC MPO 312 Kingston Ontario
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DW & W News Vol III No 8 Feb 1944
A105806 Pte Wm Cox No 1 CSRU Canadian Army Overseas
A105806 Pte Cox W.J. HQ Coy PPCLI Canadian Army CMF
DW & W News Vol IV No 4 Sept 1944 (photo)
A105806 Pte William Cox 15 Can. Gen Hospital Canadian Army CMF
Saw action in Italy - Wounded Aug 28, 1944
Wounded
KIA Dec 15 Italy Enlisted 1942
"In Memorium"
Killed in Action Dec 15, 1944
Hespeler; killed in action;
Hespeler;
William James Cox; private; d.o.d. December 15, 1944; service # a105806; age 21; army; Princess
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry son of James and Martha Cox of Hespeler; commemorated on pg.
281 of the Second World War Book of Rememberance; buried at Ravenna War Cemetery, Italy,
grave reference vi.f.18.;
Dalgleish Street
Dalgleish, Arthur Sergeant 1915 Hespeler 1st Canadian Pioneers WW I
Sergeant; Hespeler; enisted 1915; 1st c.p.;
Library and Archives Aanada - attestation papers
Arthur Duncan Dalgleish; reg. # 154118; 1st Canadian Pioneer bn. CEF (Canadian Expeditionary
Force).; present address - Victoria, BC.; born in Mount Forest on August 13, 1876; married to Maude
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Dalgleish of Vancouver,BC.; electrician; previously served in the special service bn. and the 29th
RCR infantry; enlisted September 17, 1915 at Victoria b.c., 39 years old; Anglican;
Dalgleish, Gordon WO2 1941 Hespeler RCAF WW II
DW & W News vol I no 5 Nov 1941
R122999 ac Dalgleish g.l. no 1 manning depot toronto
DW & W news Vol I no 8 Feb 1942
R122999 ac2 Dalgleish g.l. no 1 squadron c flight no 6 its Church Street, Toronto
DW & W News Vol I no 9 Mar 1942
R122999 lac Dalgleish g.l. no 10 efts box 73 Hamilton
DW & W news vol i no 11 may 1942
R122999 Dalgleish g.l. no 6 sfts Ddunnville
DW & W news Vol 11 no 3 Sept 1942
Born in Appleton Ontario Sept 25, 1919 - moved to Hespeler at 6 months - attended Hespeler Public
and GCI - joined DWW Nov 1936 - interested in hockey, baseball and lacrosse - enlisted with the
RCAF Aug 23, 1941 and posted to Manning Pool, Toronto for training, also trained at Trenton, Mount
Hope and Dunnville (wings), stationed at Rivers, Manitoba taking a navigation course.
DW & W News Vol II no 6 dec 1942
R122999 Sgt.Pilot Dalgleish g. No 9 sfts Exeter, Ontario
DW & W News Vol iii no 2 aug 1943
"Personalities"
Marriage to Mildred Featherston - residence Exeter
DW & W News Vol IV no 4 Oct 1944
R122999 wo2 Dalgleish g.l. no 9 sfts Centralia Ontario
DW & W News Vol iv no 8 Feb 1945
Notice of birth of daughter - wife Mildred Featherstone - Dec 21 - Donna Marie Dalgleish
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DW & W News Vol V no 4 Oct 1945
Working at DW while awaiting discharge
Hespeler;
Stationed at toronto;
Hespeler;
Davidson Street
Davidson, Howard Sergeant/Pilot Preston RCAF 114th Sq. WW II
Preston; Sgt. / Plt.; reg. # r64491; RCAF; 114th squadron; stationed overseas at West Raynham;
Davidson, Hugh Private Galt HLI WW II Wounded
Col. Barrie's list
Reg. No. A38386; lived at rr#6, galt
Legion Magazine
D.o.d.: January 8, 1993 - age 70; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt branch #121
Image; one of six members of the Davidson family on active service; private; 21 years old; wounded
in action; in hospital but no information available on the extent of his wounds; son of Mr. And mrs.
Robert Davidson,Rr. R. # 6, Galt; was serving on the western front with a Canadian Infantry bn.; has
been overseas for 3 years; a brother, John, was wounded last July and is not back on the front with
the HLI; a brother, James, has been serving in Italy; the youngest of the 4 brothers, Robert, is in
training camp at Ipperwash; 2 sisters in service, Martha with the RCAF and Margaret with the CWAC;
Image; son of Mr. And Mrs. R. Davidson of R. R. # 6, galt; one of 4 children on active service,
including Hugh, John, James and Martha; private; HLI 1st bn.; stationed overseas; born in Galt and
went to St. Andrew's School; was employed by the Savage Shoe co.; Presbyterian;
Obituary
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D.o.d. Friday, January 8, 1993 at Hamilton General Hospital in his 71st year; of Glenview Ave.,
Cambridge; husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" Nairn; father of William, Margaret Walsh, Marilyn
Butcher and Judy Davidson all of Cambridge and Debrah Burry of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan;
survived by his brothers, Robert of Port Stanley, Douglas of Toronto, Alex of BC., James of England,
sisters, Georgina George and Jean Norman of Cambridge and Margaret Borthwick of Sarnia;
predeceased by his daughter, Elizabeth Klassen, brothers John and Matt and sisters Jessie Quinton
and Martha Patrick; was a member of legion Galt branch # 121, the Navy club; veteran of WW IIi
serving with the HLI; funeral, Wednesday, January 13, 1993 at Corbett Funeral Home;
D.o.d. January 8, 1993; age 70; private; service # a38386; HLI
Davidson, James Galt RCRS WW II
Image; 1 of 4 children of Mr. And Mrs. R. Davidson of R. R. # 6, Galt on active service-John, Martha,
James and Hugh; eldest of the four; stationed overseas with the RCRS; born in Scotland; attended
Mill Creek school; Presbyterian
Davidson, John Lance Corporal 1940 Preston Dufferin Rifles WW II
Image; Lance Corporal; on active service with the Dufferin - Haldemand Rifles; enlisted July 4, 1940
and is attached to HQ company; his parents ar Mr. And Mrs. J. Davidson of 14 James St., Preston; a
brother, Montgomery Davidson, is overseas with the 1st division; born at Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland
and received his schooling there; father and 6 uncles served in WWI; Presbyterian; had been a bugler
with the HLI in Galt for 9 years
Davidson, John Private WW II
Image; private; son of Mrs. Elimar Hannusch; seen in this photo writing home from a rest camp
behind the western front battle lines; he is now in line again with the Scout Platoon of an Infantry
Battalion in Holland;
Davidson, John B. Sergeant Galt HLI WW II
Col. Barrie's list
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Reg.No. A37524; lived at RR#6, Galt
Image; private; HLI "D" company; enlisted July 20th; was previously employed at Canadian General
Rubber Company; born June 23, 1921 in Galt and attended school in the area; son of Mr. And Mrs.
R. Davidson of 182 Forest Rd.; Presbyterian;
Davidson, K. Preston WW II
Preston; stationed overseas;
Davidson, Martha Galt RCAF WW II
Image; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Davidson of R. R. # 6, galt; 1 of 4 siblings on active service- John,
Hugh, James, and Martha; youngest of the 4; RCAF women's division; stationed at Hagersville; born
in Galt; attended St. Andrew's school; was employed as a domestic before enlisting; Presbyterian;
Davidson, Matthew Galt HLI
Grace Russ scrapbooks vol 2 pg 88
Davidson, Maurice E Sergeant Galt RCAF WW II KIA
Killed in action; Galt;
To be commemorated on the war memorial in the Garden of Rememberance in Galt;
Sergeant Maurice Edward Davidson; DOD. May 2, 1941; service # r64231; age 29; Royal Canadian
Air Force; son of Walter and Florence Davidson of Regina and husband of Florence E. Davidson of
Regina; commemorated on pg. 27 of the Second World War Book of Rememberance; buried at
Regina Cemetery, Saskatchewan, Canada, grave reference - block d, plot 2, grave 23;
Davidson, Montgomery B “Gummy” 1939 Galt RCASC WW II
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Image; 28 years old; Montgomery Bryden Davidson; enlisted with the RCASC at London, Ontario on
October 11; born at Killgrammie, Scotland; was a moulder before joining the service; his wife and 2
children reside at 17 Oxford street; Presbyterian; was with the HLI for 3 years; his father and 6 uncles
served in WWI;
Photo; returned to Canada after 5 years and 5 months overseas; expected to arrive in Galt tonight
from London; enlisted shortly after war was declared in 1939 and went overseas with the 1st
Canadian Division; had considerable service in Italy;
Davidson, Norman Sapper 1942 Galt Royal Canadian Engineers WW II
Image; sapper; on active service with the Royal Canadian Engineers; enlisted August 4, 1942 and is
training in Canada; born in Aberdeen, Scotland, June 27, 1904 and received his education there; was
a machine painter at the Rr. Mcdougall Co. Ltd. Before enlisting; former member of the Galt Comedy
Players, the YMCA staff, and the Comedy Club; member of the United Church; wife lives in Galt on
George St. North; two brothers served in WWI;
Obituary - Cambridge reporter, jJly 17, 1987, pg. 13
Died Thursday at his home; born in Scotland but was a resident of Cambridge for most of his life; was
predeceased by his wife, the former Bessie Thomson in January 1981; entombment at Mountview
Mausoleum;
Davdison, R.S. Corporal Hespeler RCAF WW II
R117000 R.S. Davidson No 1 Manning Depot Toronto
R117000 AC1 Davidson R.S. 447 Jarvis Street Toronto, Ontario
R117000 Cpl Davidson, R.S. RCAF Station Tofino BC
Hespeler;
Davidson, Robert M AC/2nd class 1943 Preston WW II
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Image; Aircraftman 2nd class; son of Mr. And Mrs. E. R. Davidson of 1227 Duke st., Preston; Radio
Technician in the RCAF; enlisted August 1943; stationed at St. Hubert's Quebec; born in Hespeler on
September 4, 1924; attended Preston Public School and GCI.; before his enlistment was a ticket clerk
on the Grand River Railway; 3 uncles served in II!; 1 uncle, Private Phillip Marshall of Guelph is
serving overseas; member of the Church of the Nazarene;
Davidson, William H Sergeant 1940 Preston RCAF WW II KIA
William Howard Davidson; Preston; killed in action;
Image; sergeant pilot; believed to be first Preston boy to receives his wings in the RCAF; reported
missing in overseas air operations; son of Mr. And Mrs. F. B. Davidson, 432 Moore st.; first member
of the armed forces from Preston to be reported missing in action in the present conflict; enlisted in
Hamilton on July 22, 1940; received his wings in February of this year at graduation excercises of the
RCAF at Camp Borden; born in Simcoe on February 19, 1919 and received his education at Preston
Public School and high school and GCI.; prior to enlisting was employed as a clerk with the Grand
River Railway; had been in England for 3 months before reported missing;
Former Preston high school student;
Image; sergeant pilot; first Preston boy to receive his wings in the RCAF; son of mmr. And Mrs. F. B.
Davidson; enlisted in Hamilton, July 1940; received his wings in February at Camp Borden; born in
Simcoe in 1919; received his education at Ppreston and Galt Schools; prior to enlisting was employed
as a clerk with the Grand River Rilway;
Letter to the Legion; sergeant pilot; stationed overseas, billeted out at a county estate take over by
the air force; during training overseas they had no activity from German aircraft and so far its been
very little different
Sergeant pilot; first Peston boy to receive his wings in the RCAF; elder son of Mr. And Mrs. F. B.
Davidson of 432 Moore st., Preston; enlisted at Hamilton, July 22, 1940 and received his wings in
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February at Camp Borden; born at Simcoe, Norfolk County on February 19, 1919; received his
education at Preston Public and high schools and GCI.; was employed as a clerk with the Grand
River; this month he reported to a station in Nova Scotia for duty; attends the United Church;
Image; pilot officer; previously reported missing and is now for official reasons presumed dead
according to the casualty list of the war released by the Royal Canadian Air Force; believed to have
been in England for about 3 months when on October 17 last year he was reported missing as a
result of air operations; while in England he received his promotion to pilot officer; first member of the
armed forces from Preston to be reported missing;
Pilot officer William Howard Davidson; DOD. October 15, 1941; service # j15032; age 22; Air Force;
RCAF; 114th Sqdn.; son of Frank Bertram and Sarah Davidson of Preston; commemorated on pg. 27
of the Second World War Book of Rememberance; remembered at Runnymeade Memorial, Surrey,
United Kingdom, panel 59
Davidson, Florence E (Nee Haas) Corporal 1942 Galt RCAF WW II
Image; L.A.W. .; enlisted in the RCAF, Women's Division in February 1942; serving overseas;
daughter of Mrs. J. H. Haas, 214 Blair Road; born in Galt and attended school in the area; was
teaching at Central School prior to enlisting; member of Central Presbyterian Cchurch;
Image; Corporal; former Galt school teacher; home on a 30 day furlough after more than 2 years
service with the RCAF Women's Division overseas; left Canada in March 1943; spent most of her
time as a cook at an RCAF bomber group Headquarters in Yorkshire, England; at the time she
enlisted in the RCAF the trades open to women were somewhat limited; the station to which she was
attached was on RAF rations; it was the only station where all of the cooks were "W.D.S."; the women
live in tin huts which were warmed by small stoves; about 15 girls were quartered in one hut and the
ones farthest from the stove were not too warm; received her basic training at Guelph Cookery
School under Flt. Lt. Dr. Branion; found the lack of eggs, the different flour and the quality of baking
powder quite a handicap in preparing meals in England; however a recent survey declared the RCAF
station's mess to be the best; spent time at an operational station in England where the tenseness of
operations was reflect in every part of the station; she is to report to the RCAF station at Trenton after
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her leave, which she is spending with her mother at 214 Blair Road; expects she will be stationed
somewhere in Canada for the remainder of her service;
Obituary
Florence Evelyn Davidson (nee Haas); DOD Wednesday, September 25, 1996; in her 90th year; wife
of the late Mmaurice Davidson (KIA1941); predeceased by 1 brother, Edwars Haas, 1 sister, Lilla
Tillson and her parents, John and Alice Haas
Davies Street
Davies, A.T.E. Private 1914 Ga;t 18th WW I Wounded
Private; Galt; enlisted 1914; 18th Bn.; wounded in action twice;
Davies, Arthur E Signaller Galt 1st Canadian Army Corps of Signals WW II
Image; signaller; son of Mr. and Mrs. David Davies of Little's Corners, R. R. # 1, Galt; stationed
overseas with the 1st Canadian Army Corps of Signals; born at Maencholog, Wales, April 12, 1920;
went to Bruce's school and then high school at St. George; worked on his father's farm before
enlisting; member of Sheffield United Church;
Obituary
D.o.d. Saturday, August 18, 2001 at Norvilla Nursing Home, Norwich in his 82nd year; formerly of
Otterville; husband of Gladys; father of Neil of Ottawa; survived by his sisters Eleanor Weaver of
Kitchener, Phyllis Bibby of Galt; Eirwen Letson of Hespeler and Georgina Williams of Brantford;
predeceased by his sisters, Sally, Betty, Rachel and Hettie and brother, Owen; veteran of WWII,
Signal Corps; member of St. John's Anglican Church; funeral Ttuesday, August 21 at St. John's
Anglican Church, Otterville; interment at Otterville Cemetery;
Davies, D.P. Private Hespeler WW I
Peace souvenir, pg. 39
Private; Hespeler;
Davies, Ernest E Galt RCNVR
Image; son of Mr. And Mrs. James Davies; Royal Canadian Cavy; reported this week to Halifax; his
brother Frank E. Davies has been with the Navy since early in the War; born in Hamilton; was 21
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years old as of last February; received his schooling in Hamilton; before enlisting was working at the
Stauffer - Dobbie plant in Galt;
Davies, Frank E. Able Seaman Galt RCNVR WW II
Grace Russ scrapbooks, vol. 2, pg. 78, 85
Image; Frank E. Davies; on active service with the Royal Canadian Navy; son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Davies of 586 Dundas St., Galt; born at Three Rivers, Quebec on August 16, 1916; Able Seaman;
lived in Hamilton as a boy where he attended public school and went through Central High School;
first entered the Navy six years ago and then in 1928 he got his discharge and went with the R.
Duncan Co. Lithographers at Hamilton; last month he went back to the Navy for the duration of the
war; 5 uncles served in WWI ; Anglican;
Davies, Robert Private 1939 Beaverdale 11th Field Ambulance WW II
Image; private; stationed overseas with the 11th Field Ambulance Corps, RCAMC; made his home
with Mr. and Mrs. George Bloomfield of Beaverdale near Hesepeler, who's son is also overseas;
before enlisting he had been working on the farm of William Ross of Puslinch Township; born in
Guelph on August 3, 1921 and received his schooling there; has 2 cousins who are now in the army
in England; Aanglican; enlisted the day after war was declared in 1939;
Davies, William Galt HLI WW II
2nd bn. HlI of C; 15 Mckenzie st., Galt;
Day Street
Day, Charles Sergeant Preston RCAF WW II
Preston; sergeant; RCAF; stationed overseas;
Day, Charles Galt HLI WW II
2nd Bn. HlI of C; 53 McNaughton St., Galt;
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Day, F.A. Sergeant 1941 Hespeler WW II
A58085 Cpl F.A. Day A8 CAC (A) T.C. Wireless Wing, Camp Borden, Ontario
DW & W News Vol II No 4 Oct 1942 (photo)
Cpl Fred Day A58085 A8 CAC (A) T.C. Wireless Wing, Camp Borden - Born Hespeler 23 yrs ago Public and High School Education in Hespeler - DW & W Jul 1935 - Courses in electro-Technician,
radio mechanics - Called for service Jun 1941 - enlisted 2 months later Armoured Div. Signallers Stationed Camp Borden as a radio instrument mechanic - attached to the wireless wing
A-58085 S/Sgt Fred Day A8 CAC (A) TC Wireless Wing Camp Borden Ontario
A58085 S/Sgt F.A. Day A8 CAC (A) T.C. Wireless Wing Camp Borden
visits DW
Discharged
Hespeler;
Day, Frank Air Gunner 1941 Preston RCAF WW II KIA
Killed in action; Preston;
Pilot officer; Preston; stationed overseas; RCAF;
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Image; son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Day, Hedley Street, Preston; one of 3 brothers serving with the
forces (Robert, Gerald and Frank); enlisted February 10, 1941 with the Royal Canadian Air Force;
Pilot Officer; graduated as an air gunner at no. 5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe,
Saskatchewan on October 12, 1941 at which time he received his wings and commission as pilot
officer; born in Preston on March 11, 1917; attended Preston Public and High School and GCIi.; while
at high school he played on the rugby and basketball teams; an adherent of the United Church;
Image; was part of raid on Duisburg, Germany; 4 Canadian squadrons participated in the raid in
which 13 bombers were lost; it followed the heels of an early evening attack by firefighters against the
coast of occupied France and Belgium; day's crew completed their mission and returned their plane
to base undamaged;
Pilot officer; RCAF; stationed at Debert, Nova Scotia;
Day, Gerald Able Seaman 1941 RCNVR WW II
Image; son of Mr. and Mmrs. John h. Day, Hedley St., Preston; - one of 3 brothers serving with the
forces (Robert, Gerald and Frank); Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve; enlisted September 1,
1941; training as a steward at the Hamilton Training School; born in Preston, March 1, 1924; received
his education at Preston Public and High Schools; was a member of St. Paul's United Young People's
Society;
Able seaman; RCNVR; reg. # v9000; stationed at Hamilton
Day, John C. Pilot Officer 1941 Galt RCAF WW II
Grace Russ scrapbooks, vol. 4, pg 77
Image; pilot offier; now taking operational training in Britain with the RCAF after navigating a bomber
across the Atlantic in April; born in Peel County in July 1910; came to Galt with his family in 1922;
attended GCIi. and Galt Business College; was employed at Newlawnds and Company before
enrolling at the University of Toronto; graduated with a degree in Forestry; secured a position with the
Woods department, Spruce Falls Power and Paper Company at Kapuskasing, On; continued with
that company until he enlisted in May 1941; received his observer's wings at Jarvis in February and
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was granted his commission after completing training at Pennfield Ridge,New Brunswick; son of Mrs.
Mary Day of 5 Lowrey Ave. South;
Day, Robert C. Sergeant 1941 Preston RAF/RCAF WW II
Image; Preston; RCAF; has returned safely to Canada and will likely reach home in Preston by this
week's end; pilot officer; son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Day, Hedley Street; enlisted with his brother
Frank on February 10, 1941; graduated as a Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner at no. 5
Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe, Saskatchewan on October 12; has had more than 3 years of
active service overseas, serving in India for the past 2 years and previously served in England and
Egypt; in August last year he received his commission as Pilot Officer from the rank of Warrant
Officer, the commission being retroactive to july 1943; another brother, Gerald is serving with the
RCAF
Grace Russ scrapbooks, vol. 3, pg. 36, 58
Image; son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Day, Hedley Street, Preston; - one of 3 brothers serving with the
forces (Robert, Gerald and Frank); RCAF enlisted, February 10, 1941; Sergeant Wireless Operator
Air Gunner; graduated as Air Gunner at no. 5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe, Saskatchewan
on October 12; born in Preston, April 12, 1915; received his education at the Preston Public School
and GCI.; was employed as a clerk at a. Kreig's grocery store; was a member of the First Preston
Scout Troop for 8 years; religious denomination is United;
Preston; Sergeant; reg. # r90224; RCAF; stationed at Fairview, Nova Scotia;
Obituary
Robert C. Day; of 14 Spruce st., Cambridge; DOD., Sunday, February 26, 1989 at Cambridge
Memorial Hospital; husband of Mary Peart; father of Ted of Cayuga, Frank of Millgrove, Ruth Bark of
Barrie and Marian Day of Mississauga; survived by a brother, Rev. Gerald Day of Windsor, 2 sisters,
Verna Day and Gladys Hahn of Cambridge; predeceased by on brother, Frank and one sister, Rena
Langston; born in Damascus, On; lived most of his life in Cambridge; retired from Canada Manpower
of Kitchener; veteran of WWII, RAF and RCAF, serving 4 years in India with the 31st Squadron;
member of Preston Legion branch # 126; member of Masonic Lodge # 297; interment at Oarklawn
Cemetery;
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Day, W.M. Hespeler WW II
Hespeler;
Day, Wilfred Private Hespeler WW I
Hespeler; private;
Elliott Street
Elliott, Chester Martin Lance Corporal 1944 Galt RCR WW II Wounded
wife and two sons lived in Blair; son of Mrs. Esther Elliott of RR#6 Clyde Road; served overseas with
the Royal Canadian Regiment; born July 1921 - Preston; attended Galt Collegiate; farming .; religion Presbyterian; member of the 2nd Bn HLI of C
vol.3
Wounded in action at age 23; wounded on the Western Front
Obituary
D.O.D.: August 6, 1992 - 72nd year; husband of Virginia Gillow; father of Donald and wife Judy,
Robert and wife Sandra, Harold and wife Donna and Wayne, Gloria (Mrs. Robert Wilson), Linda and
Heather (Mrs. Pete Periversoff); brother of John of Cambridge and Irene (Mrs. Steve McKay) of
Cambridge; survived by 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; predeceased by son Bruce;
lived all of his life in Cambridge; was a retiree of Joy Manufacturing; veteran of WWII - served
overseas in the army
Elliott, Eva Ellen AWI 1942 Preston RCAF WW II
daughter of Mr.a nd Mrs. W.G. Elliott of Dodson of Preston; brother Walter Dodson also in service;
D.O.B.: May 23, 1913 - Barrie; attended local public school; worked at Savage Shoe Company in
Preston for 13 years; on June 26th graduated from Guelph School of Cookery; enlisted in the RCAF
as a cook on April 6, 1942; stationed at Paulsen, Manitoba; member of St. John's Anglican Church;
member of the Church Choir, dramatic soceity and the AYPA; member of Kitchener - Waterloo
Philharmonic Choir
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Elliott, George Galt HLI WW II
lived at 99 Norfolk Avenue, Galt
Elliott, Harold W Private Galt Canadian Infantry WW II
lived at York Place; member of the 2nd Bn HLI of C
vol.3
son of Mrs. Maud Elliott; served overseas with the Canadian Infantry Battalion; born in Galt; attended
Victoria School and Galt Collegiate; worked at Canadian Brass Plant; played cornet in the Lions Club
band and the regiment band of the 2nd Bn; member Wesley United Church Choir; on active service in
May
Obituary
D.O.D.: January 3, 2002 - age 86; husband of Edna Elliott (nee Feather); father of Bill, Bonnie
Duggan and husband Mike; grandfather of two grandchildren - all of Cambridge; predeceased by
parents George and Maude Elliott and sisters
Elliott, Hugh C. Sapper 1918 Western Ontario Regiment WW I
D.O.B.: February 7, 1899 - Galt; lived at RR#7 Galt; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Presbyterian;
farmer; son of William Elliott Reg. no. 3134572
Obituary
D.O.D.: March 17, 1995 - 97th year; predeceased by first wife Jean Barrie and infant daughter Mary;
survived by wife Irene Fink; father of Janet and husband Edward Buckley of Ithaca, New York and
Helen and husband Kenneth Hollidge of Kitchener; survived by stepdaughter Patricia and husband
Reynold Scharf of Cayley, Alberta; survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
Elliott, John Dixon Private Preston 48th Highlanders WW II KIA
service no. B73762; attached to "D" Company
D.O.D.: January 21, 1944 - age 37; service no. B/73762; force - army; regiment - 48th Highlanders of
Canada; son of Robert Riddell Elliott and Emma M. Elliott of Dutton, Ontario; commemorated on page
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299 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Bari War Cemetery, Italy;
grave refernce: III.C.37
Elliott, Ralph R Private June Preston HLI WW II
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37610; address: Box 217, Preston
twin of Robert Elliott; attached to headquarters company; schooled in Galt; worked as a welder in
Preston; wife lived at 148 Wellington Street, Preston; uncle served in WWI; religion - Roman Catholic
Elliott, Robert Private Preston HQ CO. Toronto Scottish WW II
service no. B75595; Scottish CASF, stationed in England
(possibly a different Robert Elliott??? - Grace Russ Vol.3 )
rank - Aircraftman; Robert G. Elliott; son of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Elliott of 273 Main Street East; force RCAF; enlisted on December 1942; served overseas; D.O.B.: January 4, 1924; attended Central
School and Galt Collegiate; worked at the Bank of Toronto; father served in WWI; religion –
Presbyterian
Elliott, Robert George Private Preston HLI WW II
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37450; rank - Cpl; address: P.O. Box 117, Kress Hill, Preston
twin of Ralph Elliott; attached to Headquarters Company; schooled in Galt; worked as a weaver in
Galt; wife lived at 3 Imperial Lane - Galt; uncle served in WWI; religion - Baptist
vol.4
service no A37450; member of the HLI of C
[Possible Obituary - Robert G. Elliott?]
D.O.D.: November 17, 1979 - 69th year; lived at 94 Barrie Street; husband of Florence Benedict and
father of Joyce (Mrs. Martin Curzon) of Kingston; Robert of Cambridge, Donald of Ayr; brother of Eric
of Guelph, Edward of Cambridge, Earl of Monrpvia, Liberia; Mrs. Mayme Slee of Cambridge, Lily
(Mrs. James Sprung) of Kitchener; survived by seven grandchildren; predeceased by brother, Ralph
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Elliott, Robert Gordon Captain Galt WW I
[Possible Library and Archives - Robert Gordon Elliott??]
D.O.B.: May 13, 1897 - Arthur, Ontario; single; anglican; farmer; lived in Palmerston (?); son of
Robert Elliott of Drayton; member of the Western Ontario Regiment; reg. no. 3132229
Elliott, Samuel Private 1917 Galt 122nd WW I
D.O.B.: March 29, 1898 - Belfast, Ireland; son of James Elliott of Ireland; lived at Burks Falls, Ontario;
farmer; unmarried upon enlisting; enlisted at Galt; religion - Presbyterian; reg. no. 763959
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Ellis Road
Ellis, Bruce J Corporal Hespeler 3rd Canadian Reinforcement WW II
A37884 Pte Ellis, B.J. HLI of C "A" Co. Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News No 11 Vol 2 Aug 1942
A37994 Pte B.J. Ellis 3 Cnd. Div Reinforcement Unit Cdn Overseas Army
DW & W News Vol II No 7 Jan 1943
A37994 Pte Ellis B.J. No 7 Co. 3rd Cdn Div Inf. Reinf. Unit Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol II No 12 Jun 1943
A37994 Pte Bruce Ellis "E" Company 3 Cnd Inf Reinf Unit Canadian Overseas Army
A37994 Pte Bruce Ellis "E" Coy. 3rd Cdn Inf. Reinf. Unit Canadian Army Overseas
"In the Letter Box"
A37994 Cpl Ellis B.J. Cdn Section GHQ 2nd Echelon AAI Canadian Army CMF
A37994 Cpl Ellis B.J. Cdn Section GHO 2nd Ech AA1 Canadian Army CMF
home after 4 yrs overseas
DW & W News Vol V No 6 Dec 1945
Home and back at the mill
Ellis, Herbert 1940 Galt Argyle & Sutherland WW II
enlisted on July 2, 1940; D.O.B.: November 13, 1902 - Portland, England; schooled in Galt and
Simcoe; worked at C.M.C.; father and two uncles served in WWI; wife and three children lived at 5
William Street
Ellis, John 1940 Galt Argyle & Sutherland WW II
enlisted on July 15, 1940; D.O.B.: October 20, 1915 - Simcoe; attended Central School; worked at a
bakery as a salesman; father and two uncles served in WWI; wife and son lived at 5 William Street
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Ellis, Kathleen AW1 1942 Galt RCAF WW II
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Ellis of 170 Water Street South; enlisted on February 4, 1942 as a cook
with the RCAF; stationed at Rockcliffe, Ottawa; native of Galt; schooled in Galt; worked in the
finishing room at C. Turnbull Company; 7 uncles served in WWI
Henry Street
Henry, Jim Acting Petty Officer Galt RCN WW II
officer steward; based at East coast port; son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guylee of Grand Avenue South;
D.O.B.: July 21,1914 - Georgetown; schooled in Guelph; worked at C.Turnbull and Galt Transport;
religion - Roman Catholic; member of Paris Company of Dufferin-Haldimand Rifles and later with the
2nd Bn HLI of C
Henry, John Private 1915 111th W I
D.O.B.: February 21, 1896 - Ireland; lived in Doon, Ontario; son of Agnes Henry; unmarried upon
enlisting; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730204
18A and 18B:
reg. no. 730204; Henry John; Age: 19 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 3 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 116 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Fair; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Twine Weaver; Religion: Presbyterian; Single; Place of Birth: Dungammon
Ireland in February 1896; Enlisted: Galt on December 11th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke;
Remarks: none
Henry, R.L. Hespeler Navy WW II
V58193 E.A. 5/c Henry, R.L. HMCA Avalon L & C No 3 C/O FMO St.John's NFL
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Henry, Robert Stocker 1943 Hespeler RCNVR WW II
V58193 Sto. 2 Robert Henry - "Bob" Born Hespeler Mar 27, 1924 - Hespeler Public and Preston High
- DW & W Jul 29, 1940 - Interested in Rugby and hockey - member of Ontario Secondary School
Championship team 1940-41 - Enlisted Apr 28, 1943 RCVR Hamilton - Electrical Engineering course
at University of Alberta - Stationed HMCS Hunter II at Windsor
Hipel Avenue
Hipel, George G Captain Preston HLI WW II
Obituary DOD - January 2005
Captain HLI - Quarter Master on D-Day & through Europe to VE Day 1945 - After war returned to
Preston - President of N.I. Hipel Ltd - authored the first Ontario Building Code in 1965 - son of The
Hon N.O. Hipel
Obituary
D.O.D.: December 21, 2004 - 22 days before his 91st birthday; after a brief illness; D.O.B.: January
12, 1914; predeceased by wife Mabel MacIntosh in 1975, by his parents: The Hon. N.O. Hipel and
Olive Victoria Hibel (Eby) and by sister Ruth Hipel; survived by sister, Norma Jacques of Calgary,
Alberta, by nine nieces and nephews including: Bob Richardson and Mary Murphy and by a multitude
of good friends here and in Arizona; was a captain in the HLI during WWII and was the HLI's
Quartermaster on D-Day and through Europe to VE Day in 1945; after the war George returned to
Preston where he took up the helm of N.O. Hipel Ltd.; as President of the company he led the
company through post-war growth including the building of hundreds of new homes, barns and
municipal arenas in Ontario; as a home builder he was honoured to co-author the original Canada
Building Code in 1965; was a great chef, thinker, sportsman and historian; after his retirement spent
many winters in Arizona
Col. Barrie's List
member of the 1st Bn; lived at 601 William Street, Preston
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Homuth Avenue
Homuth, Bob Preston Army WW II
DW & W News Vol III No 5 Nov 1943 (Photo)
"The Champs" in uniform
"Personalities"
Active Service
DW & W News Vol IV No 1 Jul 1944
Birth - girl Jun 6 at Stratford
A107445 Pte Homuth, R.J. 60 Frank Street Ottawa
Homuth, Herbert OttoDvr 1918 Preston Western Ontario Reg.WW I
D.O.B.: February 27, 1892 - Preston; unmarried upon enlisting; bookeeper; religion - Lutheran; son of
Otto Homuth of Preston; reg. no. 3132242
Galt Reporter - January 12, 1920 (p.8 col.1)
"Sudden Death of Herb Homuth"
news of his death came as a shock as many people did not know he was ill; men who were in the
arena when they received word of his death stopped playing, took off their skates and went home; he
always had great interest in sport; had been a member of the executive of the Preston Hockey Club
for years; for several years he was the manager of the intermediate and senior teams; known
throughout Ontario; will be missed by the management of the Jr. O.H.A. team and the fans; it was
through his efforts that Preston had a junior team; he had not looked well for some time - since he
had returned from overseas; a few days before his death he complained of not being well and missed
work for a couple of days; began to feel better saturday afternoon but passed away at 7pm; had been
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an employee of George Pattinson & Co. for many years and he held the position of stock accountant;
served with the Canadian forces overseas and upon his return went back to his job at the mill which
had been kept for him; member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church; eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Homuth; member of the Canadian Order of Foresters; only four months ago his brother Robert - who
served overseas - passed away at his home here after a lingering illness which he contracted while
overseas; Herb is survived by parents and brothers and sisters: Mrs. William Galloway of Milton, Karl
of Preston, Harold, Ruth, George, Clara and Howard all at home
Homuth, Robert J. Private 1918 Preston WW I
D.O.B.: March 27, 1896 - Preston; lived in Georgetown; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Lutherna;
worked as a bank clerk; son of Otto Homuth of Preston; reg. no. 3233597
D.O.D.: September 22, 1919 - age 23; service no. 3233597; force - army; regiment - Canadian Field
Artillery; unit - 70th Btty; son of Otto Homuth of 479 William Street, Preston and the late Charlotte
Jane Homuth; commemorated on page 536 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial
information: Cambridge (Preston Public) Cemetery, Ontario; grave reference: family
Obituary
D.O.D.: September 1919; son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Homuth of William Street; passed away in his 24th
year after a lingering illness contracted while serving with the Canadian army overseas; change of
climate to England caused lung trouble which resulted in his death; on the staff of the local branch of
the Merchants Bank - he filled important positions in a number of teh branches of this bank; had a
great interest in sports and was one of the best players on the local juvenille lacross team the year
they won the C.L.A. championship
King Street
King, Albert William Private 1941 Galt Perth WW II
son of Cpl John King stationed at No. 10 BTC, Kitchener as a permanent training staff and Mrs. King
of 37 State Street, Galt; served overseas with the Canadian Army; joined the HLI of C in March 1940
and in April 1941 he enlisted for active service with the Perth Regiment; born at Centreville July 3,
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1923; attended St. Andrew's School; worked at Scroggins Shoe Company; father served three years
during WWI; religion - Presbyterian
Obituary
D.O.D.: October 28, 1988 - 66th year; retired steward from the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch
#121; son of Violet Deacy of Cambridge and the late John King; husband of Catherine; father of
Caroline (Mrs. William Fitzpatrick) and Catherine (Mrs. Arthur Pynn) both of Cambridge; brother of
John and Robert of Cambridge and Frank of Kitchener and Violet McLeod of Cambridge and Elsie
Taylor of London; grandfather of Tracey, Blair, Steven , Christine, and Michael; predeceased by sister
Lillian Sage
King, Bernhert Private Hespeler WW II
DW & W News Vol II No 2 Aug 1942
A56874 Pte B. (Bernhert?) King Priory Club Woolwich Street, Guelph
DW & W News Vol II No 5 Nov 1942
A65874 Pte B. King No 12 Basic Training Centre Chatham, Ontario
A56874 Pte as above
as above
King, C.P. Private Hespeler Perth WW II
DW & W News Vol II No 4 Oct 1942
A11167 Pte Chas P King "A" Coy., Perth Regt. (Motors) CA Canadian Army Overseas
King, Charles Joseph Private 1916 Preston WW I
Library and Archives
D.O.B.: September 19, 1895 - Guelph; son of Belle King of Preston; lived at 90 St. George Street,
Toronto; employed as a bank clerk; unmarried upon enlisting; previously served 3 months with the
29th Regt.; religion - Anglican; reg. no. 337950
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King, George C Galt RCN WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: November 5, 1995 - age 71; service no. 52815; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch
#121
Obituary
D.O.D.: November 5, 1995 - 71st year; lived on Radford Avenue; husband of Mary (French) King; brother of
John L King and wife Stella, Edward V. King and wife Josephine of Florence, N.S., David F. King and wife
Phyllis of Sydney Mines, N.S., James King and wife Anna of Florida, Anne McLean and husband Daniel of St.
Catharines and Madonna Bishop and husband Ken of Cox Heath, Sydney, N.S.; predeceased by brother
Robert G. King and sister Catherine R. King; long time resident of Cambridge; member of the Royal Canadian
Legion - Galt Branch #121; served with the Royal Canadian Navy Merchant Marines during WWII
King, J.C. Major HLI WW II DSO
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945" pg 32 Capt., pg 69 Major, 99 (DS0), 105, 119
King, James Private 1915 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: February 3, 1886 - Balton, England; lived at 21 Lowell Street with wife; labourer; religion Anglican; Reg. No. 730233
21A and 21B:
reg. no. 730233; King, James; Age: 29 years and 10 months; Height: 5 feet and 5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 37/36 inches; Weight: 117lbs; Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of Birth:
Bolton Eng. on February 3rd 1886; Enlisted: Galt on December 14th 1915 approved by Lt. Col.
Clarke; Remarks: none.
King, John Private 1917 Galt 122nd WW I
D.O.B.: September 29, 1898 - London, England; son of Edna Chapple of RR#2, Galt; farmer;
unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; reg. no. 763837
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King, John Henry Private Galt HLI WW II POW
lived at 37 State Street; member of the 2nd Bn
vol.2
POW in Germany since October 1944; arrived safely in England on May 11th; son of Mr. and Mrs.
J.H. King of 41 State Street; served on the Italian Front when he was first reported missing; later
reported to have been taken prisoner
King, Leonard G Gunner 1917 Preston 67th WW I
D.O.B.: September 26, 1893 - Guelph; son of Esther Isabel(?) King; employed as a clerk; unmarried;
previously been rejected to serve in any forces because of eyesight; religion - Anglican; reg. no.
338280
D.O.D.: January 14, 1918 - age 24; service no. 338280; force - army; regiment - Canadian Field
Artillery; unit - 67th Btty; son of Joseph A. and Hester Isobel(?) King of Preston; commemorated on
page 442 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Bramshott (St. Mary)
Churchyard, Hampshire, United Kingdom; grave reference: I.D.14.
King, Oliver J Private 1942 Preston Rocky Mt. Rangers Infantry WW II
lived on William Street in Preston; member of the 2nd Bn
vol.4
husband of Edna May King of 165B King Street, Preston; enlisted with the Canadian Army June 26,
1942; 48th Btty LAA RCA before transferred to Rocky Mt. Rangers Infantry; born in Toronto August
17, 1914; attended Elementary School in Toronto and Weston Technical School; was a sprayer at
Clare Brothers; member of Preston Baptist Church; spent two years with the 2nd Bn; member of the
industrial league softball for Clare Brothers; father was in the merchant marines
Obituary
D.O.D.: January 18th, 1992 - 78th year; lived at 1241 Whitley Str.; husband of the late Edna Hilborn;
father-in-law of Mrs Anna McCoy of Kitchener; grandfather of Terry and wife Connie, Beverly and
husband Randy Wittig of Kitchener, Maureen McCoy of Toronto; great-grandfather of 5: Beckie and
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Jamie McCoy, Katie and Jessica Wittig of Kitchener, Kristin Froehlich of Toronto; survived by sister
Violet, Mrs. Griffith Morgan of Guelph; born in Toronto; resided in Cambridge for over 50 years;
retired custodian for the Board of Education; veteran of WWII - served overseas with the Canadian
Army; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Preston Branch #126
King, Percy “George” 1939 Hespeler Royal Navy WW II
D.O.D.: June 18, 1993 - 76th year; lived on Jamieson Parkway; husband of Margaret Jane-Smith
King (Pearl); father of Clive and wife Linda of Milton and Christopher King; grandfather of: Aaron,
Matthew, Joshua, Barrett and Tennile; served with the Royal Navy from 1939-1945; member of the
New Hope Masonic Lodge #279, Royal Arch Preceptory, Shriner and Kryptic Rite
King, Robert F Private 1916 Preston 111th WW I
D.O.B.: June 6, 1897 - Guelph; son of Isobel King; worked as a clerk; unmarried upon enlisting;
61A and 61B:
Reg. No. 730673; King Robert Forrest; AGe: 18 years and 9 months; Height: 6 feet and 1 inch; Chest
Measurement: 35/38.5 inches; Weight: 150lbs; Complexion: Clear; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Dark; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Clerk; Religion: church of England; Single; Place of Birth: Guelph Well. Co.
Ont on June 6 1897; Enlisted: Preston on March 24th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on March
27th 1916; Remarks: none
Kribs Street
Kribs, L.V. LAC 1943 Hespeler RCAF WW II
"Personalities"
Enlisted with the RCAF
R263161 LAC Kribs L.V. RCAF Overseas
Home after a year’s service with the Medical Corps RCAF
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Kribs, W.R. WW II
DW & W News Vol I No 12 June 1942
"Personalities"
Called for training
trained at Kitchener
[Possible Obituary - William Robert Kribs??]
D.O.D.: March 1, 1979 - age 63; lived at 31 Centre Street; D.O.B.: September 20, 1915 - Hespeler;
resident of Hespeler all of his life; son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kribs; employee of XYZ Paint;
survived by wife Mary Heise; father of Robert of Cambridge and Marilyn (Mrs. Michael) Trodd of
Owen Sound; grandfather of Jason
MacIntosh Court
McIntosh, Duncan Lance Corporal 1915 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: April 22, 1876 - Edinbourgh, Scotland; lived at 43 Chapman Street; husband of Rebecca;
boot finisher; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730187
17A and 17B:
reg. no. 730187; McIntosh, Duncan; Age: 39 years and 8 months; Height: 5 feet and 2.25 inches;
Chest Measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 116lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Boot Finisher; Religion: Presbyterian; Married; Place of Birth:
Edingburgh Scotland on April 24th 1876; Enlisted: Galt on December 10th 1915 approved by Lt. Col.
Clarke; Remarks: Lce. Corpl. 3.6.16
McIntosh, Gordon AC2 Hespeler RCAF WW II
R197281 AC2 Gordon McIntosh No 1 AGGTS Quebec City
Home on leave
McIntosh, James G Private Galt HLI WW II
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son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McIntosh of 43 Chapman Street, Galt; born November 29, 1908 Glasgow, Scotland; schooled in Galt; enlisted with the HLI of C on June 6, ??; employed as a pipe
fitter; attached to H.Q. Company; father and three uncles served in WWI with the 111th Regt.; religion
- Presbyterian
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37342; member of the 1st Bn; lived at 43 Chapman Street, Galt
McIntosh, John A “Black Jack” Major 1914 Galt 18th / HLI WW I WW II Wounded DSO
Peace Souvenir p. 34 and p.43
Awarded D.S.O. , wounded twice
D.O.B.: December 10, 1885 - Galt; next-of-kin was Donald McIntosh of RR#2 Puslinch Township;
worked as an accountant; unmarried upon enlisting; previously served 2 years with the 29th Regt.
First Battalion HLI of C 1940-1945 " 13, 15
long and distinguished career as an officer in WWI; lead the HLI of C on active service in the 3rd
division in WWII; born in Galt; educated in Puslinch Township, at Galt Public Schools and at the Galt
Business College; married Nellie Irwin (daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Irwin of Galt); father of
Nancy and Donald; with the HLI of C of the Perth Barracks
Obituary
D.O.D.: September 7th (??), 1970; served to mould the 1940-45 wartime Highland Light Infantry of
Canada into one of Canada's finest fighting units; passed away at Westminster Hospital, London;
lived at 26 Wentworth Avenue; former resident of Lansdowne Avenue; died in his 85th year; former
postmaster of the City of Galt; best known for his career as a soldier - spanned two wars; service held
at Trinity Anglican Church followed by burial at Mount View Cemetery; Reverand Tony Conyard will
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officiate the services with Major J.Y.Fraser (early wartime unit Padre); native Galtonian; born
December 10, 1885; son of the late Donald McIntosh and former Mary Wilkinson; lived in Galt all of
his life; well-known Postmaster of the Galt Post Office; retired in 1951 after 30 years of service
(broken by service in the war years); educated in Puslinch Township and Galt area; former member
of the Board of Managers and Rector's Warden of Trinity Anglican Church; former city alderman;
member of Alma Masonic Lodge No. 72. A.F. and A.M. for over 50 years; charter member of the old
Waterloo Country Club; member of the HLI of C Association; lieutenant in the old 29th Regt in 1912;
joined the 18th Bn in November 1914 with that rank; became captain in 1916 and a major later in the
same year; became second in command of the noted regiment for the last two war years, serving
under Lt. Col. L.E.Jones; the two men took turns leading the battalion into the front lines; during
Arras-Cambrai Battles he was wounded with shrapnel August 27, 1918; he had previously been
lightly wounded with shrapnel in 1916; awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry in WWI;
he was mentioned two times in the despatches and brought the regiment home later; after the war he
was active in non-permanent militia - taking part in the re-organization of the HLI of C; he dropped out
for a time and then became active again with the militia in 1935 - when he joined as a major and
second in command under Lt. Col. (now Col.) A.R. Oliver; in April 1937 he took over command of the
HLI of C; when the HLI of C was ordered to mobilize at the start of June 1940 he took command of
1,100 men who had signed on in the mere three weeks and was in charge of their training; while in
Britain after continued training with the unit he was promoted to the rank of Colonel prior to his
retirement from the regiment - returned to Canada in 1944; survived by wife Nellie Irwin, and daughter
Miss Nancy McIntosh of Toronto and son Donald of Thornbury; grandfather of Kent and Lindsay
McIntosh; predeceased by one sister and one brother
Col. Barrie's List
rank - Col.; member of the HLI of C 1st Bn; lived at 37 Lansdowne North, Galt
McIntosh, John Macky Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: July 16, 1878 - Edinbourgh, Scotland; lived at 160 Wellington Street; wife - Margaret;
shoemaker; religion - Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730447
41A and 41B:
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Reg. No. 730447; McIntosh, John Macky; Age: 37 years and 6 months; Height: 5 feet and 4 inches;
Chest Measurements: 32.5/35 inches; Weight: 130 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Gray; Hair: DK
brown; Distinctive marks: nil; Occupation: Shoe Maker; Religion: Presbyterian; Married; Place of
Birth: Edingboro Scotland on July 16th 1878; Enlisted: Galt on January 31st 1916 approved by Lt.
Col. Clarke on February 3rd 1916; Remarks: none
McIntosh, L (Leslie) Gunner Hespeler WW II
A105242 Pte Leslie McInstosh "B" Company, Bennett Barracks, Listowel Ontario
"Personalities"
Engagement notice - Rosalie Highton - now stationed at Woodstock
A105242 Gnr Leslie McInstosh No 2 CARU C.A. Overseas
A105242 Gnr McIntosh J.L. 20 WTSFF Main HQ 21 Army Group BLA No 1 APDC London W 1
Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol IV No 5 Nov 1944
"In the Letter Box"
A105242 L/Bdr McIntosh J.L. 29 WTSFF Main HQ 21 Army group BLA Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol V No 7 Jan 1946
'Welcome Home Boys"
Home in time for New Years - listed as passengers on the Queen Elizabeth
Home
McIntosh, Matthew Corporal 1916 Preston 111th KIA
D.O.B.: March 13, 1883 - Galt; husband of Mabel; worked as a book keeper; religion - Presbyterian;
Reg. No. 730767
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D.O.D.: May 3, 1917 - age 34; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment);
unit - 4th Bn; son of Duncan and Mary; commemorated on page 283 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; burial information: Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetary, France; grave reference:
XXXI.D.17
70A and 70B:
Reg. No. 730767; McIntosh Robert Gladstone; Age: 33 years and 1 month; Height: 6 feet and 1 inch;
Chest Measurements: 35/39 inches; Weight: 180lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Book Keeper; Religion: Presbyterain; Married; Place of Birth: Galt
ont. on March 13th 1883; Enlisted: April 17th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 20th 1916;
Remarks: Lance Corpl. 21.6.16, Corpl 26.7.16
Munch Avenue
Munch, George Wesley Warrant Officer 1st Class Galt RCAF WW II KIA
killed in action; went overseas in 1939 with the 1st Canadian Division as a private in the army service
corps; returned to Galt as a leading Naval Airman - was the city's only representative in the Fleet Air
Arm of the Royal Navy; after about 14 months with the Canadian Army in Britain he got a transfer to
the Royal Navy and trained with Fleet Air Arm; after 6 months of training in England he was sent to
Canada for more training
vol.2
native of Hespeler?? enlisted with the RCASC at London September 11, ??; wife lived at 9 Davidson
Street, Galt; son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Munch of Hespeler; religion - Baptist
vol.3
Galt??; received flying badge at Kingston through the No. 31 service flying training school; although
he enlisted with the RCASC at London he later transfered to the flying corps; wife lived at 9 Davidson
Street
D.O.D.: September 12, 1943 - age 26; service no. R/225115; force - air force; regiment - Royal
Canadian Air Force; unit - 407 Sqdn; husband of Mabel Lilla Munch of Galt; commemorated on page
197 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Heanton Punchardon (St.
Augustine) Churchyard, Devon, United Kingdom; grave reference: row R grave 8
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Munch, Lloyd A/B Hespeler Navy WW II
Lloyd Munch Ord. Seaman Naval Barracks 2462 Howard Ave, Windsor - first DW employee to join
the Navy since the outbreak - Born Hespeler 22 yrs ago - Hespeler Public - DW & W July 1935 Called up for Army Service - transferred to Navy - Studied the Violin
DW & W News Vol I No 12 June 1942
V19660 Lloyd Munch Ord.Seaman O.N. A Block C13 C/O Fleet Mail Office Halifax
DW & W News Vol 11 No 2 Aug 1942
O/D Lloyd Munch V19660 HMCS Napanee C/O Fleet Mail Office Halifax
V19660 A/B Lloyd Munch HMCS Napanee C/O FMO Halifax
V19660 A/B L Munch HMCS Eastview C/O FMO Halifax
working at DW while awaiting discharge
DW & W News Vol V No 6 Dec 1945
Home and back at the mill
Obituary
D.O.D.: August 24, 1982 - age 62; born in Hespeler; employee of Canadian General Electric, Guelph;
veteran of WWII serving with the RCN; member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in
Galt; son of Mrs. Harriet Munch; husband of Maxine Fields; father of David, Mrs. Carl (Bonnie)
Sorensen, Cambridge, Mrs. Peter (Susan) Van Sickle of Lucknow and Mrs. Ken (Brenda) Elligson of
Cambridge; survived by sister Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Couling of Guelph and 10 grandchildren
Oliver Avenue
Oliver, A.J. Lt. Colonel 1915 Galt 34th WW I
No data
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Oliver, A.R. Colonel HLI WW II
First Battalion HLI of C 1940 - 1945" 118th
Oliver, A. Reid “Speedy” Lt Colonel AA II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks vol. 3
he commanded the Highlanders NPAM Battalion from 1933 -37 and then returned to command in
November of 1942
Oliver, Albert “Ab” WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: August 19, 2000 - 76th year; survived by mother, Georgina Oliver of Cambridge;
predeceased by father Louis Oliver; father of Donald, Diane, Albert, Robbie and Dennis; grandfather,
great-grandfather and uncle to many nieces and nephews; brother of Ernie and wife Betty, Louie and
wife Eileen, Alfred, Margaret, Gladys and husband Everett, Donald and wife Pearl, Joseph and Olga
Oliver, Alexander S Private 1916 Galt 55th WW I KIA
D.O.B.: March 15, 1895 - Galt; son of Andrew Oliver of 24 Bond Street; trained as a pattern maker;
unmarried; spent time in 2 camps with the 29th Regt. (signalling); religion - Presbyterian; reg. no.
323977
D.O.D.: October 29, 1918 - age 23; service no. 323977; force - army; regiment - Canadian Field
Artillery; unit - 5th Bde; son of Andrew and Linda Oliver of 24 Bond Street of Galt; commemorated on
page 480 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Auberchincourt British
Cemetery, France; grave reference: II.E.10
Oliver, Allan Reid Lieutenant 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B: March 25, 1896 - Galt; son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Oliver of 45 James Street; worked as a
mechanic; religion - Presbyterian; member of the 29th HLI of C
Obituary
D.O.D.: February 5, 1988 - 92nd year; lived on James Street; predeceased by wife, Marion; father of
Dorothy; predeceased by sisters: Mary and Elise; member of Knox Galt Presbyterian Church;
member of the Alma Lodge A.F. and A.M.; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch
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#121; served overseas; in England with the 111th and was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps; he
commanded the Highland Light Infantry from 1934-1938 and the Second Infantry Brigade from 1938 1942; active for many years in local baseball and hockey; former Alderman and served on the Galt
School Board of Education; employed by R. McDougall Company as an executive - retired in 1960
after 47
Oliver, Arthur Stanley Private Infantry WW I KIA
D.O.D.: April 25, 1919 - age 24; service no. 171933(??) 171993(??); force - army; regiment Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment); unit - 83rd Bn; son of William Charles and Frances Oliver of
143 Lawton Boulevard Toronto, Ontario; commemorated on page 540 of the First World War Book of
Remembrance; burial information: Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Ontario; grave reference: J21-4
Oliver, D.R.H. Galt WW II
trained at Kitchener, no. 10
Oliver, Ernest Private 1941 Galt Dufferin Rifles WW II MIA POW
reported Missing in Action following a battle on October 9th on the Western Front; enlisted April 29,
1941; D.O.B.: August 12, 1920 - Galt; attended St. Mary's School; employed as a Press Operator at
Galt Metal Industries; brother also serving in the army; father served in the Navy in WWI
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Oliver, George Lance Corporal 1915 HEspeler 34th WW I MM
Peace Souvenir p.34
Awarded Military Medal
Library and Archvies Canada
D.O.B.: March 30, 1896 - Selkirk, Scotland; son of W.R. Oliver; employed as a finisher; unmarried
upon enlisting; previously served 1 year with the 29th; religion - Baptist; reg. no. 602072
Oliver, George Jr. Bombadier 1940 HEspeler 12th Field Reg. WW II
Vol 1 12, 67, 94 - Vol 2 64 - Vol 4 2, 25
DW & W News Vol 1 No 10 Apr 1942
A35344 Bdr. George Oliver Jr 16th Field Batt 12 Field Reg RCA
Address as above
"Letters from the Boys" as above
A35344 Bdr George Oliver 16th Field Batty., 12th Field Regt. RCA Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol II No 9 Mar 1943 (photo)
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A35344 Bdr. George Oliver 16th Field Battery 12th Field Regt. RCA Canadian Army Overseas - Born
Hespeler May 4, 1921 - DW & W Oct 1935 - Enlisted Jun 7, 1940 16th 43rd Field Battery Guelph Overseas July 1940
Notice of Marriage to Olive Humphreys of Sussex England
"Letters from Home"
A35344 Bdr George Oliver 16th Field Bty 12th Field Reg. RCA Canadian Army Overseas
Spending furlough with parents - overseas with artillery unit for two eight months - Married Sept 18,
1942 - returned for ear operation before returning to duties in England - helping out in the Woollen
Card room for a couple of weeks
grandson of Mrs. Mary J. Chinn of 83 Elmwood Avenue; served overseas with the Canadian Infantry;
was employed at B.W& G.M.; returned to Galt after 6 months of serving in the Merchant Marines;
born in Galt; attended St. Mary's School; was a member of St. Patrick's Parish; grandfather, father
and 3 uncles served overseas in WWI with the CEF; 4 cousins and one uncle served in WWII; son of
Mr.and Mrs. George W. Oliver of Hespeler; attended Hespeler Public School; worked at Dominion
Woolens and Worsted; 1 cousin was killed in an air raid on Ramsgate, England; religion –
Presbyterian
Oliver, John Robert Stoker 1942 Galt RCNVR WW II
son of Mrs. Marshall S. Oliver; D.O.B.: April 5, 1924 - Galt; attended Little's Corners School and Galt
Collegiate; employed at Bell Telephone; uncle served in WWI; member of the First United Church
Obituary
D.O.D.: December 3(??), 1976 - age 52; resided at 80 Brentwood Road - South, Toronto; lived in
Sudbury and moved to Toronto 12 years ago; associate engineer with Bell Telephone and worked for
the company for 35 years; member of St. Andrew's Islington Presbyterian Church; member of the Bell
Telephone Pioneers; served 4 years with the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII; surviving is wife,
Isabel (Taylor), daughter - Mary and son - Charles all at home; mother, Marjorie (Oliver) Humphrey of
St. George and one sister Isobel (Mrs. Gordon Lorimer) of Montreal
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Oliver, Robert Corporal 1916 Hespeler 111th WW I
D.O.B.: December 2, 1895 - Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; son of Mrs. W.R. Oliver; book keeper;
unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Baptist; Reg. No. 730381
Obituary
D.O.D.: May 2, 1985 - 90th year; lived at 172 Queen Street East; husband of Margaret; brother of
Marion; predeceased by son Robert (1984); retired office manager of the Unemployment Insurance
Commission in Galt; had worked at Dominion Woollens and Worsteds; served overseas with
Company C 111th Bn; member of the New Hope Masonic Lodge; past District Deputy of the I.O.O.F.
Lodge; past master of Hespeler I.O.O.F.; served the town of Hespeler as a member of Council and on
the Hespeler Library Board
35A and 35B:
Reg. No. 730381; Oliver Robert; Age: 20 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34/36 inches; Weight: 135lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Red; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Bookkeeper; Religion: Baptist; Single; Place of Birth: Selkirk Scotland on
December 2nd 1895; Enlisted: Hespeler on January 15th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on
January 19th 1916; Remarks: CORP 14.4.16
Oliver, Robert “Bert” Corporal Hespeler RCAF WW II
DW & W News Vol III No 4 (photo)
R89844 Corp. Robert Oliver No 31 Radio School RAF Clinton Ontario - "Bert" Born Hespeler Sept 23,
1922 - DW & W Jul 1938 - Enlisted May 16, 1941 RCAF - Radio Technician at No 31 Radio School
Clinton
"In the Letter Box"
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R89844 Cpt R Oliver RCAF Overseas
R89844 Corp R.E. Oliver RCAF Overseas
Home - aboard the Queen Elizabeth - Overseas RCAF yr and ½
Oliver, William R. Private 1916 Hespeler 111th WW I
D.O.B.: December 26, 1871 - Galashiels, Shelkershire, Scotland; husband of Isabella Grace; grinder;
served 7 years with 1st Beron Tweed Scotland and 5 years with 1st class Yorkshire?? Scotland;
religion - Baptist/Congregationalist; Reg. No. 730578
53A and53B:
Reg. No 730578; Oliver William Robert; Age: 44 years and 3 months; Height: 5 feet and 7 inches;
Chest Measurements: 35/37inches; Weight: 160lbs; Complexion: Clear; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks; Nil; Occupation: Grinder; Religion: Baptist; Married; Place of Birth: Galashiels
Silkshire Scotland on December 26th 1871; Enlisted: Galt on March 3rd 1916 approved by Lt. Col.
Clarke; on March 5th 1916; Remarks: 7 yrs 1st Class Berwick on Tweed, 5 years 1st class reserve
Galashiels Scotland, CORPL 30.5.16. Reverted to Private 21.9.16
Parker Drive
Parker, Archer Private 1916 Preston 111th WW I
D.O.B.: December 31, 1888 - Doncaster, Yorkshire, England; son of Aleatha (?) Parker; painter;
unmarried upon enlisting; spent 7 years with the imperial service 5th K.O.Y.L.I Doncaster; religion Anglican; Reg. no. 730404
37A and 37B:
Reg. No. 730404; Parker Archer; Age: 27 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 7.5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 33/36 inches; Weight: 135 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Light; Distinctive
mark: Slight scar about 1/2 inch long on left side lower lip; Occupation: Painter; Religion: Church of
England; Single; Place of Birth: Doncaster Yorkshire Eng. on December 31st 1888; Enlisted: Preston
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on January 25th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on January 27th 1916; Remarks: 5th K.O.Y.L.I
(Doncaster) 7 yrs Imp. Service
Parker, Carl C. Private Hespeler 1st WW II
born at Everton, Ontario December 25, 1920; schooled in Hespeler; truck driver; religion - Protestant;
not married upon enlisting; served 3 yrs with 1st Bn before enlisting
Parker, Douglas L Private Galt Army Service Corp WW II
D.O.B.: March 13, 1920 - Brantford; attended Central School in Galt; welder at Art Metal Plant;
religion - Anglican; wife lived at 200 Dundas Street; parents lived at 199 Dundas Street; known for his
speed skating - won 5 medals; served overseas; father and 2 uncles served in WWI
Parker, Gladys Corporal 1941 Women’s Aux. Air Force WW II
DW & W News Vol 1 No 7 January 1942
Daughter of Sydney Parker - reported for duty Dec 29 in Toronto - First Girl in Hespeler and DW & W
to enter the service - hospital work with the unit
DW & W News Vol I No 11 May 1942 (photo)
W300860 AW2 Gladys Parker No 6 SFTS Dunnville, Ontario
First girl from DW & W & Hespeler to enlist - Born Hespeler 23 yrs ago - Guelph School & Maple
Grove and Preston High - DW & W Oct 1932 - Girl Guide work in Preston and Hespeler - Lt with Girl
Guides - Feb 1941 joined the Red Cross at Galt - Enlisted Dec 1941 RCAF Women's Division at
Hamilton as a Hospital sister - Sent to Manning Pool Toronto for training - now at No 6 SFTS
Dunnville
W300860 Sgt. Gladys Parker No 6 SFTS Dunnville
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"Here, There and Everwhere" Cpl Gladys Parker home from Dunnville on leave
W300860 Corp. Parker G.A. No 6 SFTS Dunnville
Discharged
4 uncles served in WWI; sister of Jack Parker
Parker, Jack Signalman Hespeler RCCS WW II
son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Parker; born in 1923 at Guelph; schooled in Hespeler; worked at Artex
Woollens; 4 uncles served in WWI; brother of Gladys, also serving in WWII
Parker, Leon E. Private 1915 Galt 111th WW I KIA
D.O.B.: July 5, 1897 - St. Thomas, Ontario; lived at 92 Rose Street, Galt; son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark
Parker; machininst; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Methodist; Reg. No. 730028
D.O.D.: September 16, 1917 - age 20; force - army; regiment - Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario
Regiment); unit - 4th Bn; son of Mrs. Lottie Parker of Avenue Road; commemorated on page 305 of
the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetary
Extension, France; grave reference: I.R.21.
2A and 2B:
reg. no. 730028; Parker, Leon Evert; Age: 18 Years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 7 inches; Chest
Measurements: 36-41 inches; Weight: 130 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Fair; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: machinist; Religion: Methodist; Single; Place of Birth: St. Thomas, Ontario on
July 5th 1897; Enlisted: Galt on November 12 1915 approved by Lieut-Col. Clarke on November 12th
1915; Remarks: none
Parker, Roy Private Hespeler RCA WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: August 1993 - age 82; member of the Hespeler Legion
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Parker, William 34th WW 1
Obituary
D.O.D.: April 25, 1923; died in 44th year; born in England; employed at Messrs. Scott and Bennett on
Dickson Street for 25 years; served overseas for three years; survived by father
Parker, William John Private 1916 Preston 111th WW I KIA
D.O.B.: December 21, 1895 - Wellington County; son of Margaret Parker; bookkeeper; unmarried
upon enlisting; religion - Methodist; Reg No. 730723
Peace Souvenir
transferred to the 10th
Canadian Virtual War Memorials
D.O.D.: August 15, 1917 - age 23; force - army; regiment-Canadian Infantry; Canadian Infantry; 10th
Bn; son of Thomas J. and Margaret A. Parker; commemorated on page 305 of the First World War
Remembrance; burial information: Loos British Cemetary; grave ref.: III.B.17
66A and 66B:
Reg. No. 730723; Parker William John; Age: 20 years and 4 months; Height: 5 feet and 10.5 inches;
Chest Measurements: 32/35 inches; Weight: 140 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue Grey; Hair: Light;
Distinctive marks: small patch of hair on back of head-white; Occupation: Book-keeper; Religion:
Methodist; Single; Place of Birth: Fergus Wellington Ont. on December 21st 1895; Enlisted: Preston
on April 5th 1916; approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 6th 1916; Remarks: none
Richardson Street
Richardson, Charles E. Commander 1924 Galt RCN WW II Korean
eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Richardson of 21 Bruce Street; born at Leicester, England in 1907;
came to Galt as a boy and attended school at Dickson and St. Andrew's; wife and 2 children lived in
Halifax; father and 7 uncles served in WWI; father was with the 111th Bn and then transferred to the
4th Bn; religion - Anglican; ex-member of the HLI of C; served as a patrolman in the navy
Obituary
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D.O.D.: September 30, 1984 - age 76; son of Edward and May; entered the RCN as a boy seaman in
1924 and retired as commander in 1959; was in the gunnery branch and qualified as a specialist at
Whale Island in 1928; in WWII he served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres and also served in
Korea - commanding the H.M.C.S. Nootka; also commanded the H.M.C.S. Athabaskan; before he
retired he served at Command Headquarters in Ottawa; member of the Eastern Star Lodge #51,
Renown Chp. #19 R.A.M., Chebucto Council #3, Antiquity Preceptory #5, 32 Degree Scottish Rite,
Most Puissant Grand Master of the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada
Royal and Select Masters; President of the Atlantic Division of the H.M.C.S. Uganda/Quebec
Veterans Association for the last 11 years; actively participated in and chaired the events of the 8th
Biennial Reunion of the Association in Halifax during the last August; served as Secretary Treasurer
of the Dartmouth Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society; member of the Emmanuel Anglican Church in
Dartmouth; father of Chardell, Beverley and Charles Jr.; predeceased by wife: Elizabeth and
daughter: Kathleen
Richardson, Edward Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: July 20, 1880 - Leicester England; lived at 91 Park Avenue; husband of May; shoe hand;
42A and 42B:
Reg. No. 730460; Richardson Edward; Age: 35 years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 6 inches;
Chest Measurements: 34.25/37.5; Weight: 148 lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: hazel; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: Nil; Occupation: Shoe Hand; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of Birth:
Leicester Eng on July 20th 1880; Enlisted: Galt on February 2nd 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on
February 4th 1916; Remarks: none
Richardson, Franklin N Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I
48A and 48B:
Reg. No 730530; Richardson Franklin Norman; Age: 22 years and 10 months; Height: 5 feet and 6
inches; Chest Measurements: 31.5/34 inches; Weight: 145 lbs; Complexion: Negro; Eyes: Brown;
Hair: Black; Distinctive marks: nil; Occupation: Barber; Religion: Methodist; Married; Place of Birth:
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Toronto Ontario on April 4th 1893; Enlisted: Galt on February 21st 1916 approved by Lt. col. Clarke
on February 23rd 1916; Remarks: Discharged 10.5.16
Richardson, L.G.
attended training camp no. 10 in Kitchener
[Possible Obituary - Lloyd G. Richardson]
D.O.D.: December 11, 1986 - 72nd year; lived on Lakeshore Blvd, Toronto; formerly of Galt; husband
of Dorothy and father of Jane, Donna and Judi; brother of Ken; predeceased by brother Charles and
sisters Betty and Gertrude
Richardson, Richard M “Monk” Sergeant 1940 Preston HLI WW II
was with the HLI of C for 15 years prior to enlisting for active service; native of Port Credit; moved to
Galt as a young child; attended public school in Galt and GCI; father was with the 87th Battery in
WWI and died of war wounds in 1920; married and father of one son
vol.4 p.6
served in England; posted in Canada after his overseas time-served as an instructor; formerly of Galt
- moved to 353 Guelph Street in Preston
vol.4 p.91
service no. A37180
Obituary - Richard Munroe Richardson
D.O.D.: January 4, 1987 - 78th year; lived at 74 Wilmot Street, Drumbo; husband of Violet; father of
Richard and Sandra; born in Port Credit; resided in Drumbo for 20 years after living in Preston; retired
from CPR; member of St. John's Anglican Church; also member of St. Peter's Anglican Church,
Drumbo; served overseas; lifetime member of the Sergeant Mess of the HLI
Col. Barrie's List
reg. no. A37180; rank - CSM (WO11); member of the 1st Bn; lived at 353 Guelph Street, Preston
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Richardson, Thomas P Gunner 1940 Hespeler Artillery WW II
Grace Russ Scrapbooks vol.????
honoured for "gallant and distinguished service"; son of Mr.and Mrs. Thomas Richardson of Queen
Street West; enlisted with the RCASC and transferred to artillery; was with the Canadian Forces in
Italy; wife was with the female division of the Royal Artillery in England; they wed in the old country
while he was serving there
B83470 Gnr Richardson T.P. 81 Battery HQ 14th Field Regt. RCA Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol II No 1 July 1942
R83470 Gnr Richardson T.P., 81st Battery HQ 14th Field Regt. RCA Canadian Army Oversers
DW & W News Vol 11 No 2 Aug 1942
B83470 Gnr Richardson T.P. 29th Battery RCA 11th Army Field Regiment Canadian Army Overseas
DW & W News Vol II No 4 Oct 1942
Marriage Annoucement - Pte Margaret Robson of Scotland to Gnr Tommy Richardson who is serving
overseas with RCA
DW & W News Vol II No 6 Dec 1942
B83470 Gnr. Tom Richardson 29th Battery RCA 11th Army Field Regt. Canadian Overseas Army born Hespeler Oct 31, 1921 - Hespeler Public and Continuation Schools - enlisted June 1940 Royal
Canadian Services Corps - transferred to Artillery at Petawawa - Signallers course at Kingston Overseas July 1941- Wireless Course in England - Sportsman - Married September 29, 1942 to
Peggy Robson of Hawick Scotland - Wife member of the Heavy Anti-Aircraft Unit. Royal Artillery
England (Photo)
B83470 Gnr Richardson T.P. 29th Battery RCA 11th Army Field Regt. Canadian Army Overseas
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B83470 Gnr Tommy Richardson, 29th Bty 11th Army Field Regt. Canadian Army Overseas
B83470 Gnr Richardson T.P. 29th Bty., HQ 11th Field Regt. RCA Canadian Army CMF
Home aboard the Samaria Aug 28 - Enlisted June 1940 - overseas a yr later - Sept 1942 while
stationed in England married Peggy Robson a native of Hawick Scotland - wife will join him shortly
Richardson, William Coporal 1916 Galt WW I Wounded
D.O.B.: May 28, 1897 - Yorkshire England; lived at 113 Sekirk Street; son of Elizabeth Richardson;
labourer; unmarried upon enlisting; served with the 71st Bn for 1/2 a year and the 29th for 1 1/2
years; religion - Methodist; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair; Reg Nos. - 126439, 669343, 730182
16A and 16B:
reg no. 730182; Richardson William; Age: 18 years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 2.5 inches;
Chest measurements; 33/35 inches; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Fair; Distinctive Marks: nil;
Occupation: labourer; Religion: methodist; single; Place of Birth: Bradford Eng. on May 28th 1897;
Enlisted: Galt on December 8th 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on December 9th 1915; Remarks:
Discharged Jan 5 1916
Scott Road
Scott, Arthur D. AC1 1940 Galt Royal Canadina Engineers WW II
born at Kirkdale, Liverpool; D.O.B.: April 24, 1907; educated in Liverpool; wife and daughter lived at 6
McNaughton Street; 1939 was a gold medalist as a bass soloist at the Stratford Musical Festival;
member of the Anglican Church Choir in Woodstock; well-known as an entertainer; served overseas;
brother William served with the Imperials in WWI
Scott, Cecil Albert Private 1917 Galt 47th WW I Died of Wounds
D.O.B.: August 13, 1887 - Palmerston, Ontario; lived at 79 Rose Street - Galt; single; religion Methodist; employed as a salesman; son of Henry Scott; Reg. No. 3130327
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D.O.D.: September 28, 1918 - age 31; Canadian Infantry-Western Ontario Regiment; commemorated
on page 497 of the First World War Book of Rememberance; burial information: Bucquoy Road
Cemetary, France; grave reference: IV.A.23.
Scott, Charles Robert “Bob” Hespeler Dental Corps WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: August 1, 1986 - 74th year; lived at 134 St. Andrew's Street; husband of Audrey; operated
IGA Grocery Store in Hespeler for many years; he retired in 1977; past master of the New Hope
Masonic Lodge; member of the Hespeler Branch #272 of the Royal Canadian Legion
Scott, George A Privaste 1916 Hespeler 111th WW I
D.O.B.: August 21, 1888 - Harwick, Scotland; husband of Margaret; worked as a knitter; religion Presbyterian; Reg. No. 730335
30A and 30B:
Reg. No. 730335; Scott George Alexander; Age: 27 years and 5 months; Height: 5 feet and 9 inches;
chest measurements: 34/36 inches; Weight: 150 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive Marks: Tattoo "anchor" on left arm Flags on R arm; Occupation: Knitter; Religion:
Presbyterian; Married; Place of Birth: Hawick Scotland on August 21st 1888; Enlisted: Hespeler on
January 8th 1916 approved by Lt. Col Clarke; Remarks: none
Scott, George Tait Hespeler RCNVR WW II
son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred I Scott of Roos Hill; received medal in the King's New Year's Honours List awarded the British Empire Medal
Obituary
D.O.D.: May 27, 1995 - 78th year; former resident of Limpert Avenue; predeceased by wife Patricia;
father of Barbara Ann, Patti and Wilma; former employee of Artex Woollens (Hespeler); former
Hespeler Town Councillor
Scott, George T Private 1915 Hespeler 34th WW I
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D.O.B.: May 4, 1892; worked as a merchant; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Presbyterian; Reg.
No. 602482
Scott, Gordon C Corporal 1942 RCASC WW II Wounded
son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Scott of Branchton; wounded in action in France August 29th (year??) at
the age of 24; sent overseas with RCASC - transfered to the infantry battalion - in France with
regiment from Saskatchewan (his native province)
vol.4 p.41
farmer; member of the Branchton United Church; active in Sunday School and the Young People's
Union
Scott, Harry I Cook Hespeler Royal Canadian Infantry WW II KIA
cook
vol.1 p.9
Killed in action
Killed in Action France. Commemorated on the Hespeler cenotaph.
Virtual Cemetery
Son of Fred Ingles Scott and Bella Scott; husband of Violet Mildred Scott. Service Number: B/114323.
Was 32 at the time of his death on July 26, 1944. Buried Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery,
Calvados France. Grave Reference: XIV. E. 11.
Scott, Herbert W. Galt WW II
attended training at camp no.10 in Kitchener
Obituary
D.O.D: June 5, 1971 - 56th year; lifelong resident of Galt; local businessman; lived at 30 Oxford
Street; owned and operated Scott Television and Repair on Oxford Street; born in Galt; son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Scott; religion - Presbyterian; member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Galt Branch
#121; husband of Margaret
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Scott, J.C. Wing Commander Galt RCAF WW II
led attack in air warfare in Indian Ocean with Catalina; made 1st Catalina flight from Ceylon to
Australia; son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Scott of 45 Lansdowne Road North
Scott, James Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: January 26, 1886 - Scotland; lived at 52 Berkley Road with wife, Sarah; worked as a spinner;
religion - Baptist; Reg. No. 730461
Obituary
D.O.D.: May 29, 1981 - age 95; resided in Cambridge for 69 years; predeceased by wife Sarah and
son Reid; member of the First Delta Baptist Church
42A and 42B:
Reg. No. 730461; Scott James; Age: 30 years and 7 months; Height: 5 feet and 5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34/37 inches; Weight: 148 lbs; Complexion: Fresh; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: Brown;
Distinctive marks: nil; Occupation: Spinner; Religion: Baptist; Married; Place of Birth: Galashille
Scotland on January 26th 1886; Enlisted: Galt on February 1st 1916 approved by Col. Clarke;
Remarks: nil
Scott, Norman F/O Hespeler RCAF WW II POW
Home - POW Germany for 20 months
Scott, Walter Lieutenant Preston 4th LAA Regiment WW II
stationed in Petawawa
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Scott, Walter A. Sergeant 1917 Galt Canadian Rail Troops WW I MM
D.O.B.: August 8, 1885; son of William Scott; lived at 36 Chapman Street; worked as a surveyor;
single; religion - Methodist; Reg. No. 1100093
Peace Souvenir p.35
received a Military Medal
Obituary
youngest son of Mr. William Scott of 36 Chapman Street; civil engineer by profession; enlisted with
the Canadian Engineers; served in France; worked on railway construction; awarded the Military
Medal for his services; while overseas he suffered from an attack of peritonitis and hospitalized in
England; after returning to Canada he took up his profession, joining a Government surveying party
going West; telegram was sent to inform his parents that he was seriously ill and by the end of the
same day another telegram came informing them of his death caused by peritonitis; born in Galt;
attended public school in Galt and GCI; attended the School of Practical Science-Toronto University
(graduated 1906)
D.O.D.: August 12, 1919 - age 34; received Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal;
predeceased by his mother; brother of Elizabeth Scott of Galt; commemorated on page 601 of the
First World War Book of Rememberance
Scott, William J Trooper Galt Sherbrooke Fusiliers WW II
Legion Magazine
D.O.D.: February 11, 2000 - age 80; service no. F30280; member of the Royal Canadian Legion: Galt
Branch #121
Walker Street
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Walker, Alexander Private 1915 71st WW I
born in Scotland on April 4, 1888; wife Margaret; lived at 274 Water St. N.; occupation - shoe cutter;
religion - Presbyterian; Reg. no. 126426
Walker, Arthur 1915 111th WW I
9A and 9B:
reg. no. 730104; Walker, Arthur; Age: 18 years and 6 months; Height: 5 feet and 6 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34-37 inches; Weight; 132 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Fair; Distinctive
Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Presbyterian; single; Place of Birth: Qu'Appelle Sask.
Can. on May 18th 1897; Enlisted: Galt: on November 23rd 1915 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke;
Remarks: Discharged 4.7.16
Walker, Bob “Squeak” Galt 29th WW II
believed to be one of the first Galt men to enlist in active service; son of Mr.&Mrs. Alex Walker of
Portland St.
Walker, Clarence WW II
born in Melfort Saskatchewan February 1925; son of Mr and Mrs. George Walker of Elmwood;
attended Manchester School (Galt); worked at Rutherford Coal Co.; served in the army; religion –
Lutheran
Walker, Clinton T Private 1916 111th WW I KIA
D.O.B.: October 21, 1887 - Haysville, Waterloo; son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walker of RR#2 New
Hamburg; farmer; unmarried upon enlisting; religion - Anglican; Reg. No. 730777
D.O.D.: April 9, 1917; force - army; regiment - Canadian Machine Gun Corps; Unit - 7th bn;
commemorated on page 344 of the First World War Book of Remembrance; burial information: BoisCarre British Cememtary, France; grave reference: V.A.16
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71A and 71B:
Reg. No. 730777; Walker Clinton Tye; Age: 28 years and 6 months; Height: 5 feet and 7.5 inches;
Chest Measurements: 36.5/39.25 inches; Weight: 183 lbs; Complexion: Ruddy, Eyes: Brown; Hair:
Dk. Brown; Distinctive marks: mole 1.5 inches below left nipple; Occupation: Farmer; Religion:
Church of England; Single; Place of Birth: Haysville Waterloo Co. Ont on October 21st 1887; Enlisted:
Galt on April 22nd 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke on April 25th 1916; Remarks: none
Walker, Donald Wm Private 1941 Galt HLI WW II KIA
D.O.B.: January 23, 1924; lived on RR#5 (Galt); attended GCI; played rugby at school; worked as an
office clerk at Newlands and Co.; member of Welsley United Church; was in active service and sent
overseas within 22 days of enlistment
vol.2 p.14
killed in action; aged 21; killed on the western front; trained with 2nd battalion; in active service at the
age of 17; 2nd oldest of 8 children
D.O.D.: April 4, 1945 - age 21; force - army; regiment - Highland Light Infantry of Canada; son of
Orley and Jessie Walker; commemorated on page 573 of the Second World War Book of
Remembrance; burial information: Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetary, Netherlands; grave
reference: XXII.S.6
Walker, Douglas S Preston WW II
Obituary
D.O.D.: May 27, 1990; 71 years old; husband of Mary and father of Jeff, Andrew, Craig and Joy;
worked at Progress Printing; was also self-employed ; member of St. John's Anglican Church;
Walker, Frank T Private 1916 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: November 6, 1891 in Lincolnshire, England; husband of Ethel; lived at 68 Chalmers St.;
religion - Anglican; Reg.No. 730355
32A and 32B:
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Reg. No. 730355; Walker Frank; Age: 24 years and 2 months; Height: 5 feet and 5 inches; Chest
Measurements: 34.5/37.5 inches; Weight: 130 lbs; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Married; Place of Birth:
Lincolnshire Eng. on November 6th 1891; Enlisted: November 10th 1916 approved by Lt. Col. Clarke;
Remarks: none
Walker, George D. Galt RCAF WW II
only son of Mr. & Mrs. George Walker- 19 Melville St.; attended Dickson, St. Andrew's and GCI;
worked as a machinist at B.W. and G.M.; had pilot's license before entering the air force; was vice
president of the Kitchener-Waterloo flying club; August 1939 he earned his civilian flying license;
member of the Hespeler Rifle club and Brantford Gun and Revolver Club; member of Wesley United
Church; stationed at Thunder Bay as a flying instructor
Walker, Jack Flight Sergeant Galt RCAF WW II
son of Mr. & Mrs. O. Walker; brother of Donald; air gunner; on anit-submarine patrol in Sunderlands
Walker, Jonathan Wm Private 1915 Galt 1st (Enlisted 111th) WW I KIA
D.O.B.: September 23, 1897 - England; son of Helen Walker of 42 Aberdeen Road; labourer;
unmarried; belonged to the 29th HLI; religion - Anglican; reg. no. 730243
Born at West Hartlepool, England; lived at 102 Aberdeen Rd; son of David and Helen;
commemorated on page 517 of the First World War Book of Rememberance; killed in action at Arras;
buried at Upton Wood Cemetary, France
22A and 22B:
reg. no. 730243; Walker John William; Age: 18 years and 3 months; Height: 5 feet and 2.75 inches;
Chest Measurements: 33/35.75 inches; Weight: 113lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Fair;
Distinctive Marks: nil; Occupation: Labourer; Religion: Church of England; Single; Place of Birth: West
Hartlepool Eng. on September 23rd 1897; Enlisted: Galt on December 19th 1915 approved by Lt. Col.
Clarke; Remarks: 29th HLI Galt, Red. 30.3.16
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Walker, Lorne R. Private 1941 Preston Royal Canadian Ord. WW II
D.O.B.:June 11, 1920 in Melfort, Saskatchewan; son of Mr. & Mrs. George Walker of 41 Hopeton St.
(Galt); schooled in Galt at Central School; married upon enlisting; lived on King St. (Preston); worked
at P.W. Gardiner & Son; religion – United
Walker, Stanley Able Seaman 1939 Galt RCN WW II
lived on Aberdeen Rd. S.; attended Dickson school; lived in London, ON for 6 years enlisted in the
Royal Canadian Navy; brother served in WWI and was killed in action
vol.3 p.83
son of Mr and Mrs. David Walker; spent 11 months on destroyer; transferred from U.S. destroyer to
British and Canadian navies; was in ports in England, Scotland and Iceland; ship got 1 (possibly 2)
Nazi submarines; he called his ship a lucky ship for several reasons- in particular for the time they left
Plymouth, which was there after blitzed
Walker, W.J. “Bill” Galt RCOC WW II
son of Mr. and Mrs. WIlliam Walker; lived at 3 Dumfries St.; attended St. Andrew's school and G.C.I.;
member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian and played on the church softball league; worked at Knowles
Printing Co.; was in active service; attended tank school at Fort Knox, Kentucky; unmarried upon
entering the war
228
Walker, William Gunner 1940 Hespeler RCA WW II
in active service
vol.3 p.37
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Walker of 8 Millyard St.; worked at Dominion Woollens & Worsted Ltd.;
served over seas as a gunner; religion - Anglican
DW & W News Vol I No 2 Aug 1941
A35338 Gnr. W Walker 43rd Batty., 12 th Field Regt., Royal Canadian Artillery Camp Sussex N.B.
A35338 Gnr W Walker 43rd Batty., 12th Field Regt. Royal Canadian Artillery Canadian Army
Overseas
DW & W News Vol II No 7 Jan 1943 (photo)
A35338 43rd Batty., 12 th Field REgt. Royal Canadian Artillery Canadian Overseas Army - Born
Hespeler Sept 13, 1919 - DW & W September 1935 - Enlisted June 7, 1940 16th/43rd Field Battery
At Guelph - Overseas July 1941
A35338 Gnr W Walker 43rd Battery 12th Field Regt. Royal Canadian Artillery Canadian Army
Overseas
A35338 Gnr W.Walker 43rd Batty 12 Field Regt Royal Canadian Artillery Canadian Overseas Army
Home after 4 yrs of service overseas - enlisted June 7, 1940 - married the former Jessie Neale Leeds
England November 1942 - Son Neale and wife will join him soon
DW & W News Nov V No 5 Nov 1945
Discharged
229
Walker, William J. Private 1915 Galt 111th WW I
D.O.B.: November 21, 1897; lived at 10 Pollock Ave.; apprentice telegraph operator; unmarried upon
entering the forces; religion - Presbyterian
Nominal Roll
Reg. No. 730227
21A and 21B:
reg. no. 733227; Walker, William James; Age: 18 years and 1 month; Height: 5 feet and 4 inches;
chest measurements; 34/38 inches; Weight: 118 lbs; Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Hazel; Hair: Fair;
Distinctive Marks; nil; Occupation: App. Telegraph Operator; Religion: Presbyterian; Single; Place of
Birth: Galt Waterloo Ont. on November 21st 1897; Enlisted: Galt on December 13th 1915 approved
by Lt. Col. J.D. Clarke; Remarks: L.C. 1-2-16 SIGNALLERS Dischgd 21.9.16, ammended to read Trfd
to no. 1 Special Serv. Company
230
A
Alexander Jack Lance Corporal ........................................................................................................ 1
Alexander, Clement Lance Corporal ................................................................................................. 1
Alexander, H. ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Alexander, James Corporal................................................................................................................ 2
Alexander, Thomas W. Private ........................................................................................................... 5
Alison, Denis John Corporal .......................................................................................................... 150
Alison, Thomas J Private ............................................................................................................... 150
Alison, Willima AC2 ........................................................................................................................ 150
B
Bailey, Albert V. Private ...................................................................................................................... 6
Bailey, Donald R. Private .................................................................................................................... 7
Bailey, Frederick J. Ord. Seaman ...................................................................................................... 8
Bailey, George D. Private ................................................................................................................... 9
Bailey, Harold B. Private .................................................................................................................... 9
Bailey, Lawrence Galt ....................................................................................................................... 10
Bailey, Leslie Private ........................................................................................................................ 10
Bailey, R.C. Private ........................................................................................................................... 10
Bailey, Robert G. Private .................................................................................................................. 11
Bailey, Stephen M. Private ............................................................................................................... 11
Bailey, Wilfred ................................................................................................................................... 12
Bailey, Wilfred Wm. Private .............................................................................................................. 12
Bailey, William R. Sergeant .............................................................................................................. 12
Ball, Harold Corporal ...................................................................................................................... 151
Ball, Herbert Corporal ..................................................................................................................... 151
Ball, James ...................................................................................................................................... 151
Ball, Robert G Sergeant .................................................................................................................. 151
Ball, Ronald J Flight Officer ........................................................................................................... 152
Ball, Samuel Private ........................................................................................................................ 152
Barnes, George Albert Private ......................................................................................................... 13
Barnes, R.J., Private ......................................................................................................................... 15
Barnes, Richard George, Corporal .................................................................................................. 13
Bartleman, David Knox, Major ......................................................................................................... 15
Bartleman, Scott Sergeant ............................................................................................................... 16
Bird, Edward Sergeant...................................................................................................................... 17
Bird, Hector W. Corporal .................................................................................................................. 17
Bird, Lindley ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Bowie, Charles .................................................................................................................................. 18
Bowie, Donald ................................................................................................................................... 18
Bowie, James L ................................................................................................................................. 19
Bowie, James Private ....................................................................................................................... 19
Bowie, John Campbell Private ......................................................................................................... 19
Bowie, William Private ...................................................................................................................... 19
Brown, Albert T. Major .................................................................................................................... 153
Brown, Archibald M ........................................................................................................................ 155
Brown, Arthur Corporal .................................................................................................................. 156
Brown, Arthur Private ..................................................................................................................... 155
Brown, Arthur Sr Sapper ................................................................................................................ 156
Brown, Charles B Flight Sergeant ................................................................................................. 157
Brown, D.R. Lieutenant (A/Cpt ....................................................................................................... 157
Brown, Dave .................................................................................................................................... 157
Brown, Edward ................................................................................................................................ 158
Brown, Edward S Lt Colonel .......................................................................................................... 158
Brown, Ernest F Private ................................................................................................................. 158
Brown, Fred ..................................................................................................................................... 158
Brown, George Warrant Officer ..................................................................................................... 159
Brown, Glen ..................................................................................................................................... 159
Brown, Hugh H Private ................................................................................................................... 160
Brown, J.N. ...................................................................................................................................... 161
Brown, James A Private ................................................................................................................. 161
Brown, Jim....................................................................................................................................... 162
Brown, John G Private ................................................................................................................... 162
Brown, L.E. Sergeant ...................................................................................................................... 162
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Brown, Lawrence Private ............................................................................................................... 162
Brown, Leonard H Private .............................................................................................................. 163
Brown, Majorie Major ...................................................................................................................... 163
Brown, Murray Private .................................................................................................................... 163
Brown, Phillip Private ..................................................................................................................... 163
Brown, Ray A Major ........................................................................................................................ 164
Brown, Robert C Private ................................................................................................................. 164
Brown, Robert R “Bobby” Lieutenant ........................................................................................... 165
Brown, Ronald Ordinary Seaman .................................................................................................. 166
Brown, S.M. ..................................................................................................................................... 166
Brown, Stanley N Private................................................................................................................ 167
Brown, Stanley Private ................................................................................................................... 167
Brown, Stewart ................................................................................................................................ 167
Brown, Sydney C “Dick” Private ................................................................................................... 168
Brown, Victor Private ...................................................................................................................... 168
Bruce, Arthur ................................................................................................................................... 169
Bruce, Donald (Ronald?) Tpr ......................................................................................................... 169
Bruce, F. Corporal ........................................................................................................................... 169
Bruce, J. ........................................................................................................................................... 170
Bruce, Lloyd .................................................................................................................................... 170
Bruce, Maurice Private ................................................................................................................... 170
Bruce, Ronald Private ..................................................................................................................... 171
Bruce, Sonny ................................................................................................................................... 171
Bruce, William ................................................................................................................................. 172
Bruce. Roy B. Private ..................................................................................................................... 171
Bushnell, Archie Wm. Private .......................................................................................................... 20
C
Canning, Robert Wm Private............................................................................................................ 21
Canning, William G. Sergeant .......................................................................................................... 21
Carpenter, Clyde Rigger’s Mate ....................................................................................................... 22
3
Carpenter, Jonathan Lance Corporal .............................................................................................. 22
Cassidy, Daniel J. Private................................................................................................................. 23
Cassidy, George................................................................................................................................ 23
Cassidy, James Qtr Master Sergeant .............................................................................................. 24
Cassidy, John.................................................................................................................................... 24
Chalk, Jonathan, Corporal ............................................................................................................... 24
Chapman, Albert W Sergeant......................................................................................................... 172
Chapman, Charles W Private ......................................................................................................... 172
Chapman, Edward B Sergeant ....................................................................................................... 172
Chapman, Harley C Corporal ......................................................................................................... 173
Chapman, Jack Ordinary Seaman ................................................................................................. 173
Chapman, James R Gunner ........................................................................................................... 174
Chapman, John J Air Frame Mechanic/ Sergeant ........................................................................ 174
Chester, Ernest Richard ................................................................................................................... 25
Chester, William Roy Warrant Officer ............................................................................................. 25
Chipchase, Earnest Private .............................................................................................................. 26
Chrysler, Jack Lieutenant ................................................................................................................ 26
Cooper, Alfred ................................................................................................................................... 27
Cooper, Charles E. Private ............................................................................................................... 27
Cooper, Francis H. Private ............................................................................................................... 27
Cooper, Frank A. Private .................................................................................................................. 28
Cooper, Harry A. Junior Fireman ..................................................................................................... 29
Cooper, Herman H.C. Private ........................................................................................................... 29
Cooper, Kenneth E. Flight Lieutenant ............................................................................................. 29
Cooper, Lloyd G. Sergeant ............................................................................................................... 30
Cooper, Lorne A. Private .................................................................................................................. 30
Cooper, Robert Donald Private ........................................................................................................ 30
Corbett, Henry Sapper ...................................................................................................................... 31
Corbett, Thomas B. Private .............................................................................................................. 32
Coulthard, William B. Private ........................................................................................................... 32
Cox, Arthur ...................................................................................................................................... 174
4
Cox, G.T. Gunner ............................................................................................................................ 175
Cox, P. .............................................................................................................................................. 175
Cox, Reginald Sapper ..................................................................................................................... 175
Cox, William James Private............................................................................................................ 175
Crawford, Archibald M. Private ........................................................................................................ 33
Crawford, Edmond F. Corporal ........................................................................................................ 33
Crawford, Jack A. Corporal .............................................................................................................. 34
Crawford, John D. Signal Man ......................................................................................................... 35
Crawford, Lawrence H. Corporal ..................................................................................................... 35
Crawford, Reid Stocker .................................................................................................................... 35
Crawford, William N .......................................................................................................................... 36
Critcher, Fred T. Lance Corporal ..................................................................................................... 36
Critcher, Percy L. Driver ................................................................................................................... 37
D
Dalgleish, Arthur Sergeant ............................................................................................................. 176
Dalgleish, Gordon WO2 .................................................................................................................. 177
Davdison, R.S. Corporal ................................................................................................................. 181
Davidson, Florence E (Nee Haas) Corporal .................................................................................. 183
Davidson, Howard Sergeant/Pilot.................................................................................................. 178
Davidson, Hugh Private .................................................................................................................. 178
Davidson, James............................................................................................................................. 179
Davidson, John B. Sergeant .......................................................................................................... 180
Davidson, John Lance Corporal .................................................................................................... 179
Davidson, John Private .................................................................................................................. 179
Davidson, K. .................................................................................................................................... 180
Davidson, Matthew Galt.................................................................................................................. 180
Davidson, Maurice E Sergeant....................................................................................................... 180
Davidson, Montgomery B “Gummy” ............................................................................................. 181
Davidson, Norman Sapper ............................................................................................................. 181
Davidson, Robert M AC/2nd class .................................................................................................. 182
5
Davidson, William H Sergeant ....................................................................................................... 182
Davies, A.T.E. Private ..................................................................................................................... 184
Davies, Arthur E Signaller .............................................................................................................. 184
Davies, D.P. Private ........................................................................................................................ 185
Davies, Ernest E .............................................................................................................................. 185
Davies, Frank E. Able Seaman ....................................................................................................... 185
Davies, Robert Private .................................................................................................................... 185
Davies, William ................................................................................................................................ 186
Day, Charles .................................................................................................................................... 186
Day, Charles Sergeant .................................................................................................................... 186
Day, F.A. Sergeant .......................................................................................................................... 186
Day, Frank Air Gunner .................................................................................................................... 187
Day, Gerald Able Seaman............................................................................................................... 187
Day, John C. Pilot Officer ............................................................................................................... 188
Day, Robert C. Sergeant ................................................................................................................. 188
Day, W.M. ......................................................................................................................................... 189
Day, Wilfred Private ........................................................................................................................ 189
Decaro, Guy Gunner ......................................................................................................................... 37
Decaro, Sam Gunner ........................................................................................................................ 38
Decaro, William E. “Willie” Gunner ................................................................................................. 38
Doherty, Clifford J Private ................................................................................................................ 38
Doherty, Cornelius P. Private ........................................................................................................... 39
Doherty, Patrick C Flight Sergeant .................................................................................................. 39
Drinkwater, Andrew Private ............................................................................................................. 40
Drinkwater, Harry Private ................................................................................................................. 40
Drinkwater, William J. Gunner ......................................................................................................... 42
E
Elliott, Chester Martin Lance Corporal .......................................................................................... 189
Elliott, Eva Ellen AWI ...................................................................................................................... 190
Elliott, George ................................................................................................................................. 190
6
Elliott, Harold W Private ................................................................................................................. 190
Elliott, Hugh C. Sapper ................................................................................................................... 191
Elliott, John Dixon Private.............................................................................................................. 191
Elliott, Ralph R Private ................................................................................................................... 191
Elliott, Robert George Private ........................................................................................................ 192
Elliott, Robert Gordon Captain ...................................................................................................... 192
Elliott, Robert Private ..................................................................................................................... 191
Elliott, Samuel Private .................................................................................................................... 192
Ellis, Bruce J Corporal.................................................................................................................... 193
Ellis, Herbert .................................................................................................................................... 193
Ellis, John ........................................................................................................................................ 193
Ellis, Kathleen AW1 ........................................................................................................................ 194
F
Fabian, Frank..................................................................................................................................... 42
Fabian, Horace A Private .................................................................................................................. 43
Fabian, Walter ................................................................................................................................... 43
Fabian, William .................................................................................................................................. 44
Fach Arthur Edward, Private .............................................................................................................. 6
Flockhart, W.L. (Walter) Private ....................................................................................................... 44
Foot (Foote), Albert Private .............................................................................................................. 44
Foot, Albert W. Private ..................................................................................................................... 45
Foot, Harold Private .......................................................................................................................... 45
Foot, Ronald C. Private..................................................................................................................... 45
Foot, Walter J. Private ...................................................................................................................... 46
G
Gaskin, Frank Private ....................................................................................................................... 47
Gaskin, Harold E. Lieutenant ........................................................................................................... 48
Gatehouse, Ernest Private ............................................................................................................... 48
Gatehouse, Lawrence Pilot Officer .................................................................................................. 49
7
Gatehouse, Lorna ............................................................................................................................. 49
Gatehouse, R.O. (Richard?) Private ................................................................................................ 49
Gatehouse, Walter H. QMS ............................................................................................................... 49
Gibb, David Lance Sargeant ............................................................................................................ 50
Gibb, Jonathan M Private ................................................................................................................. 50
Gibb, William A. LAC ........................................................................................................................ 51
H
Haddaway, Henry G Private ............................................................................................................. 51
Hadfield, Austin J. Sgt Major ........................................................................................................... 52
Hadfield, Frederick W Private .......................................................................................................... 53
Hadfield, George V. Lance Corporal ................................................................................................ 53
Hadfield, S.H. Private ........................................................................................................................ 54
Hale, Edward Private ........................................................................................................................ 54
Hale, Roy Lance Corporal ................................................................................................................ 55
Hamer, Arthur Lance Corporal ......................................................................................................... 56
Hamer, Ernest Private ....................................................................................................................... 56
Hamer, Jonathan Private .................................................................................................................. 56
Hartley, Granville Corporal............................................................................................................... 57
Hartley, Samuel Sapper .................................................................................................................... 58
Hartley, William H. Private ................................................................................................................ 58
Haskell, Charles Lance Corporal ..................................................................................................... 59
Haskell, Louis Sapper ....................................................................................................................... 59
Hawkins, Alfred Private .................................................................................................................... 59
Hawkins, William B. Private ............................................................................................................. 60
Hedges, Frederick Corporal ............................................................................................................. 61
Hedges, Harold V AC2 ...................................................................................................................... 61
Hedges, R. Henry Private ................................................................................................................. 62
Hedges, Richard H “Dick” Corporal ................................................................................................ 63
Hedges, Thomas Private .................................................................................................................. 63
Henry, Jim Acting Petty Officer ..................................................................................................... 194
8
Henry, John Private ........................................................................................................................ 194
Henry, R.L. ....................................................................................................................................... 194
Henry, Robert Stocker .................................................................................................................... 195
Hipel, George G Captain ................................................................................................................. 195
Hobson, Frederick Sgt. Major .......................................................................................................... 64
Hobson, Herbert G. Private .............................................................................................................. 65
Hobson, John Signalman ................................................................................................................. 66
Holbrook, Archibald W “Archie” Private ......................................................................................... 66
Holbrook, George.............................................................................................................................. 67
Homuth, Bob ................................................................................................................................... 196
Homuth, Herbert Otto ..................................................................................................................... 196
Homuth, Robert J. Private .............................................................................................................. 197
Honey, Samuel Lewis Lieutenant .................................................................................................... 67
Houghton, Albert Sergeant .............................................................................................................. 68
Houghton, Donald Private ................................................................................................................ 69
Houghton, Eric .................................................................................................................................. 69
Houghton, Peter W. Sergeant .......................................................................................................... 70
I
Isherwood, Dorothy Captain ............................................................................................................ 71
J
Jenner, Percy H. Second Lieutenant ............................................................................................... 71
K
Keith, Herbert .................................................................................................................................... 71
Kerr, George Francis “Shorty” Private ........................................................................................... 72
Kerr, George Fraser Captain ............................................................................................................ 72
Kerr, Helen “Hyla” Lieutenant .......................................................................................................... 73
Kerr, James Private .......................................................................................................................... 73
Kerr, James W Sergeant ................................................................................................................... 74
King, Albert William Private ........................................................................................................... 197
9
King, Bernhert Private .................................................................................................................... 198
King, C.P. Private ............................................................................................................................ 198
King, Charles Joseph Private ........................................................................................................ 198
King, George ................................................................................................................................... 199
King, J.C. Major ............................................................................................................................... 199
King, James Private ........................................................................................................................ 199
King, John Private .......................................................................................................................... 199
King, Oliver J Private ...................................................................................................................... 200
King, Percy “George ....................................................................................................................... 201
King, Robert F Private .................................................................................................................... 201
Kribs, L.V. LAC ................................................................................................................................ 201
Kribs, W.R. ....................................................................................................................................... 202
L
Lardner, Sidney C Private ................................................................................................................ 74
Lardner, Victor A Private .................................................................................................................. 75
Lavender, Albert “Bert” Private ....................................................................................................... 75
Lavender, C. John Private ................................................................................................................ 77
Lavender, Charles J Private ............................................................................................................. 77
Light, Bruce ....................................................................................................................................... 77
Light, Edward M AC2 ........................................................................................................................ 78
Light, James M. Private .................................................................................................................... 79
Light, Margaret “Peggy” ................................................................................................................... 79
Lingard, Ronald Private .................................................................................................................... 80
Livingston, Hugh Lance Corporal ................................................................................................... 81
Longhurst, Leonard Allen Private ................................................................................................... 81
Longhurst, Lionel W. Private ........................................................................................................... 82
Longhurst, Ross ............................................................................................................................... 82
Lynn Griggs ......................................................................................................................................... ii
10
M
Marston, Edward Albert Private ....................................................................................................... 82
Marston, Robert Lance Corporal ..................................................................................................... 84
Marston, William John Lance Corporal ........................................................................................... 84
Massey, Garth F. ............................................................................................................................... 46
Masterson, Ellen M Private............................................................................................................... 85
Masterson, Ernest ............................................................................................................................. 86
Masterson, George J Private ............................................................................................................ 86
Masterson, J.H. AW2 ........................................................................................................................ 87
Masterson, James ............................................................................................................................. 87
Masterson, Jean ................................................................................................................................ 87
Masterson, John H ............................................................................................................................ 88
Masterson, Kenneth .......................................................................................................................... 88
McCormick, A (Alex?) Private .......................................................................................................... 89
McCormick, Jack ............................................................................................................................... 89
McCormick, Robert J Lieutenant ..................................................................................................... 89
McCormick, William Cadet Officer ................................................................................................... 90
McFarlane, Leslie .............................................................................................................................. 90
McFarlane, William Leslie Sergeant ................................................................................................ 90
McIntosh, Duncan Lance Corporal ................................................................................................ 202
McIntosh, Gordon AC2 ................................................................................................................... 202
McIntosh, James G Private ............................................................................................................ 203
McIntosh, John A “Black Jack” Major .......................................................................................... 203
McIntosh, John Macky Private ....................................................................................................... 204
McIntosh, L (Leslie) Gunner ........................................................................................................... 205
McIntosh, Matthew Corporal .......................................................................................................... 205
McLaughlin, Alexander G. Gunner .................................................................................................. 92
McLaughlin, Bruce Gunner .............................................................................................................. 93
McLaughlin, J.K. “Ken” Lance Corporal ......................................................................................... 95
McLaughlin, L .................................................................................................................................... 96
McMeeken, Robert W. Private .......................................................................................................... 96
11
McNichol, Alexander C. Private ....................................................................................................... 97
McNichol, James Private .................................................................................................................. 98
McWilliams, Albert P ......................................................................................................................... 99
McWilliams, D.N. ............................................................................................................................... 98
Mead, Henry Gunner ......................................................................................................................... 99
Mead, Henry William, Private ........................................................................................................... 99
Middlemiss, Loren “Laurie” AC2 ................................................................................................... 100
Middlemiss, Rupert H. Corporal .................................................................................................... 100
Morel, Henri Louis Corporal ........................................................................................................... 100
Mortimer, James L Rifleman .......................................................................................................... 101
Mosser, Andrew J Pilot Officer ...................................................................................................... 101
Mosser, Robert W, Pilot Officer ..................................................................................................... 102
Munch, George Wesley Warrant Officer 1st Class ........................................................................ 206
Munch, Lloyd A/B ............................................................................................................................ 207
Murray, Andrew Private .................................................................................................................. 103
Murray, Donald R Private ............................................................................................................... 104
Murray, H.H. ..................................................................................................................................... 104
Murray, James N. Sapper ............................................................................................................... 105
Murray, James Private .................................................................................................................... 104
Murray, James W. ........................................................................................................................... 105
Murray, Joseph ............................................................................................................................... 105
Murray, Ross ................................................................................................................................... 105
Murray, Sam .................................................................................................................................... 106
Murray, Thomas R Flight Officer ................................................................................................... 106
Murray, Wallace ............................................................................................................................... 106
Murray, William ............................................................................................................................... 107
Murray, William Corporal................................................................................................................ 107
Murray. John ................................................................................................................................... 105
N
Nancy Olwen Morrey ..................................................................................................................... iii, v
12
Newland, Albert Sapper .................................................................................................................. 108
Newland, Cecil E. Corporal ............................................................................................................ 108
Newland, Edward ............................................................................................................................ 108
Newland, Harry Private ................................................................................................................... 110
Newland, James R Private.............................................................................................................. 111
Newland, R.J. Private ...................................................................................................................... 111
Newlands, Albert ............................................................................................................................. 112
Newlands, Edward Roy Flying Officer .......................................................................................... 109
Newlands, Harold ............................................................................................................................ 112
Newlands, James Private ............................................................................................................... 112
Nuttall, Edwin Private ..................................................................................................................... 112
Nuttall, James Sergeant ................................................................................................................. 112
O
Oliver, A. Reid “Speedy” Lt Colonel .............................................................................................. 208
Oliver, A.J. Lt. Colonel .................................................................................................................... 208
Oliver, A.R. Colonel ........................................................................................................................ 208
Oliver, Albert “Ab” .......................................................................................................................... 208
Oliver, Alexander S Private ............................................................................................................ 208
Oliver, Allan Reid Lieutenant ......................................................................................................... 208
Oliver, Arthur Stanley Private ........................................................................................................ 209
Oliver, D.R.H. ................................................................................................................................... 209
Oliver, Ernest Private ...................................................................................................................... 209
Oliver, George Jr. Bombadier ........................................................................................................ 210
Oliver, George Lance Corporal ...................................................................................................... 210
Oliver, John Robert Stoker............................................................................................................. 211
Oliver, Robert “Bert” Corporal ....................................................................................................... 212
Oliver, Robert Corporal .................................................................................................................. 212
Oliver, William R. Private ................................................................................................................ 213
13
P
Parker, Archer Private .................................................................................................................... 213
Parker, Carl C. Private .................................................................................................................... 214
Parker, Douglas L Private............................................................................................................... 214
Parker, Gladys Corporal ................................................................................................................. 214
Parker, Jack Signalman .................................................................................................................. 215
Parker, Leon E. Private ................................................................................................................... 215
Parker, Roy Private ......................................................................................................................... 215
Parker, William ................................................................................................................................ 216
Parker, William John Private .......................................................................................................... 216
Perkins, Gordon P Trooper ............................................................................................................ 113
Pratt, Cecil Lance Corporal ............................................................................................................ 114
Pratt, John Wm. Captain................................................................................................................. 115
Pratt, Philip J “Red” Private ........................................................................................................... 115
Pratt, S. Leonard Private ................................................................................................................ 116
Prentice, George Sergeant ............................................................................................................. 116
R
Rempel, Milton Trooper .................................................................................................................. 117
Richardson, Charles E. Commander ............................................................................................. 216
Richardson, Edward Private .......................................................................................................... 217
Richardson, Franklin N Private ...................................................................................................... 217
Richardson, L.G. ............................................................................................................................. 218
Richardson, Richard M “Monk” Sergeant ..................................................................................... 218
Richardson, Thomas P Gunner ..................................................................................................... 219
Richardson, William Coporal ......................................................................................................... 220
S
Schroeder, Harold J Private ........................................................................................................... 117
Schroeder, Harry A AC1 ................................................................................................................. 118
Scott, Arthur D. AC1 ....................................................................................................................... 220
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Scott, Cecil Albert Private .............................................................................................................. 220
Scott, Charles Robert “Bob” .......................................................................................................... 221
Scott, George A Privaste ................................................................................................................ 221
Scott, George T Private .................................................................................................................. 222
Scott, George Tait ........................................................................................................................... 221
Scott, Gordon C Corporal............................................................................................................... 222
Scott, Harry I Cook .......................................................................................................................... 222
Scott, Herbert W. ............................................................................................................................. 222
Scott, J.C. Wing Commander ......................................................................................................... 223
Scott, James Private ....................................................................................................................... 223
Scott, Norman F/O .......................................................................................................................... 223
Scott, Walter A. Sergeant ............................................................................................................... 224
Scott, Walter Lieutenant ................................................................................................................. 223
Scott, William J Trooper ................................................................................................................. 224
Sebastian, Adam C. Private ............................................................................................................ 118
Sebastian, John J. .......................................................................................................................... 118
Sebastian, John P. .......................................................................................................................... 119
Senior, Arthur Private ..................................................................................................................... 119
Senior, George Signalman ............................................................................................................. 120
Senior, May Private ......................................................................................................................... 120
Senior, Thomas H Lieutenant ........................................................................................................ 120
Sim, Gordon .................................................................................................................................... 121
Skipton, Conolly G Private ............................................................................................................. 121
Skipton, Horace K Lance Corporal ................................................................................................ 121
Small, Freethy Private .................................................................................................................... 122
Small, James ................................................................................................................................... 122
Small, Loren Sergeant .................................................................................................................... 123
Small, Norman L. Private ................................................................................................................ 123
Small, William T............................................................................................................................... 123
Spooner, Arthur Private ................................................................................................................. 124
Spooner, James E. .......................................................................................................................... 125
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Spooner, James Private ................................................................................................................. 125
Spooner, Joseph E. ........................................................................................................................ 125
Spooner, Wilbert “Bert” QMS ........................................................................................................ 126
Spooner, William S Corporal.......................................................................................................... 127
Stager, Frances ............................................................................................................................... 127
Stager, Frederick ............................................................................................................................. 127
Stager, Harry ................................................................................................................................... 128
Stager, Harvey ................................................................................................................................. 128
Stoneman, Horace H Private .......................................................................................................... 128
Struck, Delmar H. Sergeant ............................................................................................................ 129
Struck, George F. Corporal ............................................................................................................ 132
Struck, William “Bill” Flight Sergeant / Gunner ........................................................................... 134
Sullivan, Henry J “Harry” Private .................................................................................................. 135
Sullivan, Jacob Lieutenant ............................................................................................................. 135
Sullivan, John Private ..................................................................................................................... 136
Sweeney, Frank J Private ............................................................................................................... 136
Sweeney, Harold Private ................................................................................................................ 137
U
Unger, Edward Lieutenant.............................................................................................................. 137
Unger, John Pilot Officer ................................................................................................................ 137
W
Wade, Albert E. Private ................................................................................................................... 138
Wade, Arthur H Private ................................................................................................................... 139
Wade, Bert ....................................................................................................................................... 139
Wade, Bruce Corporal .................................................................................................................... 139
Wade, F. Private .............................................................................................................................. 140
Wade, Frederick S. .......................................................................................................................... 140
Wade, George F. Petty Officer ....................................................................................................... 140
Wadsworth, James Private ............................................................................................................. 140
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Waffler, Thomas Private ................................................................................................................. 141
Walker, Alexander Private .............................................................................................................. 225
Walker, Arthur ................................................................................................................................. 225
Walker, Bob “Squeak” .................................................................................................................... 225
Walker, Clarence ............................................................................................................................. 225
Walker, Clinton T Private ................................................................................................................ 225
Walker, Donald Wm Private ............................................................................................................ 226
Walker, Douglas .............................................................................................................................. 226
Walker, Frank T Private .................................................................................................................. 226
Walker, George D. ........................................................................................................................... 227
Walker, Jack Flight Sergeant ......................................................................................................... 227
Walker, Jonathan Wm Private ........................................................................................................ 227
Walker, Lorne R. Private ................................................................................................................. 228
Walker, Stanley Able Seaman ........................................................................................................ 228
Walker, W.J. “Bill” ........................................................................................................................... 228
Walker, William Gunner .................................................................................................................. 229
Walker, William J. Private ............................................................................................................... 230
Werstine, Clarence E “Bud” Gunner ............................................................................................. 141
Werstine, James E. LAC ................................................................................................................. 141
Werstine, John E. ............................................................................................................................ 142
Werstine, John T “Jack” Sergeant ................................................................................................ 142
Werstine, R. Private ........................................................................................................................ 143
Wheeler, A.E. Private ...................................................................................................................... 143
Wheeler, Albert A Stoker ................................................................................................................ 143
Wheeler, Alfred J Private ................................................................................................................ 143
Wheeler, Ernest Private .................................................................................................................. 143
Wheeler, Harold L Lance Corporal ................................................................................................ 144
Wheeler, Leonard ............................................................................................................................ 144
Whittaker, Herbert Lieutenant ........................................................................................................ 144
Whittaker, William J Private ........................................................................................................... 145
Wilkinson, Harry Gunner ................................................................................................................ 145
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Wilkinson, John W Private ............................................................................................................. 146
Wilkinson, Neil D. Private ............................................................................................................... 146
Wilkinson, Stanley Private ............................................................................................................. 146
Wilkinson, William Bugler .............................................................................................................. 146
Y
Yeaman, James QMS ...................................................................................................................... 147
Yeaman, John R Corporal .............................................................................................................. 147
Yeaman, Robert “Bert” AC2 ........................................................................................................... 148
Yeaman, T. ....................................................................................................................................... 148
Yeaman, Victor Gunner .................................................................................................................. 148
Yeaman, William Corporal .............................................................................................................. 148
Z
Zieman, Carl H ................................................................................................................................. 149
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