MILITARY HISTORY Private Thomas Henry Maxwell Johnson – 292107 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On January 15, 1916 Thomas Henry Maxwell Johnson completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army (CA), Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 21 years, 7 months and 21days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration […]
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Northey, Wellington Robert WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Private Wellington Robert Northey – 3060419 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On October 18, 1917 Wellington Robert Northey signed the Declaration of Recruit in Peterborough, Ontario upon being drafted under the Military Service Act of 1917. He was 20 years, 9 months and 13 days old when, as a single man, he […]
Edwards, Leslie George WW2
MILITARY HISTORY Private Leslie George Edwards — C 120195 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) On November 3, 1942 Leslie George Edwards completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Active Force (AF) in Kingston, Ontario. He was 20 years, 4 months old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration of the […]
Fraser, John Rodger WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Captain John Rodger Fraser — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On September 12, 1917 John Roger Fraser completed the Officer’s Declaration Paper for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force (CEF) in Montréal Québec. He was 28 years, 1 month and 19 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration of […]
Quinn, Wellington WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Private Wellington Quinn – 195192 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On September 11, 1915 Wellington Quinn completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in Peterborough, Ontario. He was 20 years, 4 months old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration of the War. Wellington […]
Podger, George Victor WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Corporal George Victor Podger – 736297 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On January 10, 1916 George Victor Podger completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was 21 years, 23 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the […]
Morrison, Harry WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Private Harry Morrison – 236297 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On March 14, 1917 Harry Morrison completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 37 years, 9 months and 11 day when, as a widower, he enlisted for the duration of the War. Harry was born […]
Phillips, William Barnett WW2
MILITARY HISTORY Corporal William Barnett Phillips – C 5680 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) On March 21, 1940 William Barnett Phillips completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF) in Peterborough, Ontario. He was 27 years, 11 months and 5 days old, when as a married man with 3 children, he […]
Holmes, Douglas John WW2
MILITARY HISTORY Private Douglas John Holmes – C 5672 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) On March 20, 1940 Douglas John Holmes completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF). He was 19 years, 4 months and 19 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for […]
Strickland, George Roper WW1 KIA
MILITARY HISTORY Private George Roper Strickland – 130072 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On November 8, 1915, George Roper Strickland completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 27 years, 11 months old when, as a married man, he enlisted for the duration of the War. George Roper […]