Chappell, George Arthur WW2

MILITARY HISTORY Bombardier George Arthur Chappell – C 50118 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) On July 9, 1940 George Arthur Chappell completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF) at Peterborough, Ontario. He was 24 years, 6 months and 21 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted in Peterborough […]

Kidd, Roland Napier WW1

MILITARY HISTORY Private Roland Napier Kidd — 246504 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) Roland Napier Kidd was 33 years, 11 months and 3 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted with the 207th (Ottawa – Carleton) Canadian Infantry Overseas Battalion (CI O/S Bn), Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) at Ottawa, Ontario on June […]

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Kingdon, John Arthur WW2

MILITARY HISTORY On July 16, 1940 notes from an Interview Report stated that John Arthur Kingdon’s suitability for the Service was excellent based on his “good build; healthy mature appearance; intelligent; determined and deliberateness. His clothes were clean and neat”. Pilot Officer John Arthur Kingdon    –    J 96325    –    ACTIVE SERVICE (World […]

Knott, Muriland Oliver WW2

MILITARY HISTORY Private Muriland Oliver Knott – C 123087 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) Muriland Oliver was 19 years, 4 days old when, as a single man, he completed the Attestation Paper for the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (RCIC) December 1, 1943 at No 3A District Depot, Kingston Ontario for the duration of the […]

Harvey, Hugh Charles WW2

MILITARY HISTORY Bombardier Hugh Charles Harvey – B 85384 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) On May 17, 1941 Hugh Charles Harvey completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF) at Toronto, Ontario. He was 24 years, 1 month and 17 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the […]

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Wilford, Harold James Deacon WW2

MILITARY HISTORY Captain Harold James Deacon Wilford — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) Harold James Deacon Wilford was 42 years, 2 months old when, as a married man, he enlisted in Lindsay, Ontario on April 21, 1942 at the Military Depot (MD). He was taken on strength at his current Rank* of 2nd Lieutenant (2nd […]

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Halliday, James S. WW1

MILITARY HISTORY Private James Halliday – 195427 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On December 15, 1915 James Halliday completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in Peterborough, Ontario. He was 30 years and 10 months old when, as a single man he enlisted for the duration of the War. […]

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Dunford, Everett Wesley WW1

MILITARY HISTORY Private Everett Wesley Dunford — 3060245 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On November 15, 1917, Everett Wesley Dunford completed the Particulars Of Recruit, Drafted Under Military Service Act, 1917 (Letter and Service No. P.C. 922392) to enlist in the Canadian Army (CA) Active [A], Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 22 years, […]

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Balsdon, Frederick Samuel WW1

MILITARY HISTORY Sergeant Frederick Samuel Balsdon – 59035 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On January 5, 1915 Frederick Samuel Balsdon completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) at Kingston, Ontario. He was 21 years, 8 months old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration of the […]

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Snelgrove, Ira Thomas Pye WW1 KIA

MILITARY HISTORY Private Ira Thomas Pye Snelgrove – 760169 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On December 1, 1915 Ira Thomas Pye Snelgrove completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in New Westminster, British Columbia (BC). He was 37 years, 8 months and 23 days old when, as a single […]