THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT
THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT
France
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Ralph was born on May 14 1921 in Edson Alberta as the son of Charles and Mrs. Brydon (deceased), of White Rock, British Columbia. His aunt was Emma Viola Brydon and his foster mother after the death of his mother and she also was her sister.
He was the half-brother of Pte Harry Bowman Brydon, Princess Patricia`s Canadian Light Infantry, who was killed in action during the Korean War on Monday October 8 1951 and he was buried at the UN Cemetery in Busan South Korea grave 20-5-1173. Harry was the brother of Stanley Charles and Gladys Brydon. And he was the half-brother of Marie Fenmore.
He was a farmer and member of the United Church.
He enlisted on December 16 1942 in Winnipeg and he went overseas to the UK on December 3 1943.
He took part of the D-Day landing on June 6 1944 and Brydon was presumed killed in action on Saturday June 10 age 23 in the C Coy near Putot en Bessin during an attack at a railway bridge and he was missed after that.
His father and aunt have done then very much research work in Canada to find out if he was killed in action with a burial in a known grave in France or a prisoner of war but with unfortunately no result at all.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin Normandy.
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Walter was born on July 18 1910 in Sydney Nova Scotia as he son of Mr. Macleod (deceased) and Mrs. William Ackerman (both Scottish). He was married with Isabelle Beatrice MacLeod and she remarried after the war as Mrs. Bell. His sister was Mrs. Gordon MacDonald.
He was a checker at steel works and member of the United Church.
He enlisted on March 28 1941 in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. He served two years from November 1942 till January 1944 in Bermuda and he went overseas to the UK on May 7 1944 and he disembarked thereafter France on June 23.
Walter was killed in action in the B Coy on Tuesday August 15 1944 age 23 and he was missed after that near Falaise.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
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Sydney was born on February 13 1904 in Falkirk Scotland as the son of Joseph Edward and Alice Mary (deceased) Hill nee Regan. He was married on May 26 1936 with Olive Frances Hill, of Victoria, British Columbia.
He was a longshoreman and member of the Presbyterian Church.
He enlisted on September 7 1939 in Victoria and he went overseas to the UK on August 24 1941.
Sydney took part of the D-Day landing on June 6 1944 and he was after that wounded in the D Coy and presumed killed in action on Friday June 9 age 40 near Putot en Bessin.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is too at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
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John was born on January 6 1918 in Vancouver as the son of Theodore
(deceased in 1935) and Matilda Dames-Gonsalves ( Latvia), of Vancouver. He was the husband of Marjorie May Dames-Collinge, of Vancouver. They were married on June 30 1938 in Vancouver and they had one daughter Marjorie Louise Dames. Marjorie remarried as Mrs. Miller after the war. He had one sister: May Matilda Pierce.
His profession was a merchant seaman and he was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He played a Spanish guitar and he was fond of classical music. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, seeing movies and reading.
He enlisted on February 3 1942 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on September 1 1943.
John took part of the landing on June 6 1944 at the beaches of Normandy and he was seriously wounded thereafter on August 8 and he died therefore on Thursday August 17 1944 age 26 and he was buried on August 18 in Bayeux.
At his headstone: FONDLY LOVED AND DEEPLY MOURNED BY HIS WIFE AND FAMILY
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Albert was born on May 9 1921 in Nanaimo British Columbia as the son of Archibald Warren and Gertrude May Courtney, of Vancouver. His parents were married on November 25 1920 in Nanaimo. His brothers were George Warren and Archibald Stanley Courtney, his sister was Gertrude May Courtney and his uncle was Fred Hunter.
His profession was a miner and he was member of the Salvation Army.
He enlisted on June 24 1940 in Nanaimo and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he went thereafter on Tuesday June 6 1944 to France for the landing on D-Day.
Albert was killed in action on Thursday June 8 age 23 in the A Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried in Secqueville en Besser and thereafter reburied on March 8 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: NOT JUST TO-DAY BUT EVERY DAY IN SILENCE WE REMEMBER. EVER REMEMBERED BY FAMILY
And his medals were:1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
Donald was born on March 6 1921 in High River Alberta, the son of John Stephen and Margaret Mitchell (deceased in 1939) of Beaverdell British Columbia. His parents were married on November 19 1913 in High River. He was married on February 26 1944 in Levenshulme, Manchester England with Iris Mitchell nee Appleton of this town. His brothers were John Fowler and Allan Wylie Mitchell. His sisters were Mrs. Gladys Anne Hill, Mrs. Elsie May White, Jessie Sara and Shirley Joyce Mitchell. His uncle was C.R. Mitchell.
He was a labourer and member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on July 10 1940 in Vancouver and he went on June 12 1942 overseas to the UK and he went on June 6 1944 to France in the first assault wave during the D-day landing.
Donald was killed in action on Saturday July 8 age 23 in the C Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried there and he was reburied on February 7 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
On his headstone: TREASURED MEMORIES OF MY DARLING HUSBAND DONALD. LOVING WIFE IRIS
His medals were:1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Francis was born on November 30 1907 in Harrington England as the son of William (deceased) and Rachel Townsley of Workington England. He was married on May 26 1930 in Fernie British Columbia with Mary Townsley, of Coal Creek. British Columbia. They had two sons William Edward and Robert Harold and one daughter Ruth Adelaide Townsley. Mary remarried after the war as Mrs. Sorkie. His brothers were Robert, Charles and John Townsley and his sisters were Elizabeth and Rachel Townsley and another sister was Mrs. Robert Blair of Workington England.
He was a miner and member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on July 7 1940 in Courtenay British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 to France for the D-Day landing.
Francis died of wounds a day later on Wednesday June 7 age 36 and he was temporarily buried in Graye S/Mer and on December 12 1944 reburied in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: LOVED, REMEMBERED LONGED FOR ALWAYS BY HIS WIFE AND FAMILY
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
John was born on January 15, 1912 Darjeeling, India as the son of Major M’Donnell Parr (Irish and deceased in 1938) and Mary M’Donnell Parr (British and deceased in 1942). He was married on December 4 1937 with Calla Leslie Parr of Victoria British Columbia. And they had a daughter Moira McDonnell Parr. And Calla remarried after the war in England as Mrs. Proctor.
He had one brother in the Australian forces and one in the Canadian Navy and one sister living near Halifax Nova Scotia. Of one brother Alec M’Donnell is the name known and his mother in law was Mrs. Andios.
His profession was a service station manager and he was member of the Anglican Church.
He enlisted on February 21, 1940 in Victoria and he went overseas to the UK on May 23 1940 as reinforcement for the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry and he returned to Canada on December 2 1942. He went back to the UK on October 16 1943 and he went thereafter to France on Tuesday June 6 1944 and he was in the first assault wave in the C coy during the D-day landing.
John was killed in action on this day age 32 and he was temporarily buried in Graye S/Mer and reburied on December 13 1944 in Beny s/Mer.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Laurence was born on March 15 1919 in Vancouver as the son of Charles and Angeline Wentz nee Boucher (both already deceased), of Chemainus British Columbia. His parents were married in 1897 in Grafton North Dakota USA. His eldest brother George Joseph Wentz was his official executor and his other brothers were Leonard Albert and Achillé Ramon Wentz and his sister was Eliga Angeline Beall.
He was a mill hand and member of the Roman Catholic Church.
He enlisted on September 7 1939 in Nanaimo British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 in the first assault wave to France during the D-Day landing.
Laurence was killed in action on Saturday July 8 age 25 in the C Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried there and he was reburied on February 7 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
And his medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Lloyd was born on December 19 1912 in Calgary as the son of John (Irish) and Nellie Butlin nee Bowers (English and deceased), of Calgary. His parents were married there on April 14 1909. His brothers were Joseph Charles and John Elmer Butlin and his sister was Josephine Agness Angeliggna Butlin. His half-brother was Harold Dewitt Bowers and half-sister Edith Lillian Bowers.
His profession was a labourer and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on June 24 1940 in Calgary and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 to France for D-Day.
Lloyd was killed in action on Saturday July 8 age 31 in the C Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried there and he was reburied on February 7 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: THY TRIALS ENDED THY REST IS WON
And his medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; Defence Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Ralph was born on May 27 1924 in Edmonton as the son of Ralph Winston Hadley (in the army too) and Daisy Ayre Hadley, of Edmonton. Note he gave his first date of birth as December 27 1921 (at 16.5 years) when he enlisted. His parents were married on August 23 1923 in Edmonton. His brothers were Norman Ernest, Malcolm Roy, Allyn Gerald and Lawrence Benjamin Hadley. His sisters were Margaret Louise and Alvera Jane Hadley.
He was a student and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on September 16 1940 in Edmonton and he went overseas to the UK on October 7 1942 and he went thereafter on Tuesday June 6 1944 to France in the first assault wave on D-Day.
Ralph was killed in action on Saturday July 8 1944 age 20 in the C Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried there and he was reburied on February 7 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: AT REST
And his medals were:1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Stanley was born on May 7 1910 in Adanac Saskatchewan as the son of James (Irish) and Margaret Smith (English) and both deceased. His parents were married in 1907 in Emerson Manitoba. His brothers were Kenneth D. (also in the army), James Earl and Andrew Emerson Smith (also in the army) and his sister Mrs. Florence Mary Simmons was his executor.
He was a truck driver and member of the United Church.
He enlisted on May 22 1940 in Victoria British Columbia and he went on September 2 1941 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 to France for the D-Day landing.
Charles was killed in action on Saturday June 10 age 34 in the B Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried thereafter somewhere and reburied on May 3 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: A TRUE FRIEND A SON MOST DEAR A LOVING BROTHER LIETH HERE. GREAT IS OUR LOSS
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is ast the monument in Putot en Bessin.
William was born on February 12 1921 in Chatham Ontario as the son of Albert Edward and Elizabeth Garner of Chatham. He was married on July 19 1941 in Calgary with Winifred (Winnie) Garner and their daughter was Mary Eunice Garner. Winifred remarried after the war as Mrs. Fishwick.
His profession was a cabinet maker and he was member of the Nazarene Church.
He enlisted on June 25 1940 in Fairview Alberta and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he went thereafter on Tuesday June 6 1944 to France for the landing on D-Day.
William died of wounds due to a mine accident on Saturday July 1 1944 age 23 near Rots Le Hamel and he was temporarily buried in Le Hamel and he was reburied on February 5 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: WEEP NOT FOR ME THE STRIFE IS O’ER; THE BATTLE’S WON, O LAY ME DOWN TO REST
And his medals were:1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Rots, Normandy.
Beny-sur-Mer – Garner
William was born on December 26 1921 in Kelowna British Columbia as the son of Rae George (also in the army) and Ruby Beryl Ritchie of Kelowna. His parents were married on January 10 1923 in Kelowna. His brothers were Gordon Kenneth, John Llewellyn and David Edward Ritchie and his sisters were Ellen Alzena and Margaret Jaeneen Ritchie.
He was a student and member of the United Church of Canada.
He enlisted on February 21 1941 in Vernon British Columbia and he went on September 2 1941 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter to France in the first assault wave during the D-Day landing.
William was killed in action on this Tuesday June 6 1944 age 23 in the C Coy and he was temporarily buried in Graye S/Mer and reburied on December 13 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Arthur (Bud) was born on July 20 1921 in Vancouver as the son of Richard William (address unknwn) and Dorothy Lillian Harrison (both English), of New Westminster, British Columbia. His parents were married on February 26 1918 in London England. His brothers were William Frederick and Geoffrey Michael Harrison. And his other brother was Ernest David who died on Saturday January 27, 1945 age 21 during a patrol and he was then missed near the village of Leuth in Holland while serving the Canadian Scottish Regiment too. He is at the Groesbeek Memorial Panel 11.
His sisters were: Mrs. Beatrice May Messinger nee Harrison, Mrs. Lilie Eidet nee Harrison and Kathleen Harrison.
His profession was a sawmill worker and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on June 18 1940 in New Westminster British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on March 29 1942 and he went thereafter to France for the D-Day landing on June 6 1944.
Arthur was killed in action on Saturday June 10 age 22 in the B Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and on January 18 1945 reburied in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: OUR BELOVED “BUD” ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS TILL WE MEET AGAIN
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
Ernest was born on October 20 1916 in Calgary as the son of Charles Henry (Italian) and Mary Elizabeth Casorso (Irish), of Kelowna, British Columbia. His parents were married on June 16 1915 in Calgary. The address of his father is unknown. His brothers were: Victor Raymond, Martin, George Henry, Bernard, Francis, Michael and Donald Casorso. And his sisters were : Mary Josephine Davies and Eileen Casorso (RCAF).
His profession was a butcher and he was member of the Roman Catholic Church.
He enlisted on July 10 1940 in Kelowna and he went overseas to the UK on June 12 1942 and thereafter to France for the D-Day landing on June 6 1944.
Ernest was killed in action on Friday June 9 age 27 in the D Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and on January 18 1945 reburied in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: MAY HE REST IN PEACE
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
Herbert was born on August 27 1909 in London England as the son of Charles William and Sarah Murfitt (both English), of Bakersfield, California, U.S.A. His parents were married in March 1907 in Paris Church Mortlake Surrey England. His brother was Ernest Leonard Murfitt of London England and another brother William Murfitt died three weeks after his birth in 1907.
His profession was a saw mill worker and he was member of the Church of England. He liked to hunt, fishing and travelling.
He enlisted on February 22 1940 in Otter Point Camp British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he went thereafter to France on June 6 1944 for the D-Day landing.
Herbert was killed in action on Saturday June 9 age 34 in the D Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and he was on January 18 1945 reburied in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: WILLINGLY HE GAVE HIS LIFE HELPING OTHERS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF MANKIND
And his medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
Howard was born on January 7 1921 in North Portal Saskatchewan as the son of Walter Edward and Elsie A. Ford (English), of Vancouver. His parents were married on January 15 1920 in North Portal. His sisters were: Melba Avis, Elaine Joyce and Donelda Jean Ford. And an uncle was Edward Fountain.
He was a carpenter apprentice and he was a member of the United Church.
He enlisted on December 16 1939 in Victoria British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and thereafter to France for the D-Day landing on June 6 1944.
Kenneth was killed in action on Friday June 9 age 23 in the A Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and on January 18 1945 reburied in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: HE IS NOT DEAD, HE IS JUST AWAY. ALWAYS REMEMBERED
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
Joseph was born on July 30 1914 in Northfield British Columbia as the son of Robert (deceased in 1918) and Martha Potter of Nanaimo British Columbia. His parents were married in April 1906. His sisters were: Mary Isabella Baird and Mrs. Ellen Holland.
His profession was a miner and he was member of the United Church.
He enlisted on June 27 1940 in Courtenay British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and thereafter to France on D-day June 6 1944.
Joseph was killed in action on Friday June 9 1944 age 29 in the D Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried here and on January 18 1945 reburied in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: REST IN PEACE
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is ast the monument in Putot en Bessin.
Leslie was born on December 2 1920 in Perth Ontario as the son of Norman H. Tetlock (deceased), and Minnie A. Tetlock, of Perth. His parents were married on September 14 1910 in Perth. His brothers were Percy and Lindsay Tetlock (also in the army overseas and in Italy) and his sister was Mrs. Gladys Hill.
He was a shoe maker and member of the United Church. He played softball, hockey, rugby and other sports and was reading fiction. He went to movies, dancing and usual social evenings.
He enlisted on March 17 1942 in Perth and he went overseas to the UK on June 2 1944 and he went thereafter as reinforcement to France on July 30.
Leslie was killed in action on Tuesday August 15 age 23 in the A Coy near Falaise and he was temporarily buried 2 km’s East of Soulangy and reburied on May 17 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: JESUS SAID:- “AND WHOSOEVER LIVETH AND BELIEVETH IN ME SHALL NEVER DIE”
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Michael was born on September 29 1923 in Leipseiz Saskatchewan as the son of Michael and Theresa Lesmeister, of Kelowna, British Columbia. His parents were married on November 8 1921 in Leipseiz. His brother was Walter George Lesmeister and his two sisters were Mrs. Margaretha Cifton and Doris Mary Lesmeister.
He was a mill worker and member of the Roman Catholic Church. He liked baseball, softball, swimming and reading general, most fiction.
He volunteered first in general service and enlisted on April 10 1944 official in Vernon British Columbia and he went on June 2 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on July 30 to France.
Michael was killed in action on Tuesday August 15 age 20 in the A Coy near Falaise and he was temporarily buried at 2 km’s East of Soulangy and reburied on May 17 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: EVER REMEMBERED BY MOTHER AND DAD, SISTERS AND BROTHER
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Stanley was born on February 26 1920 in Arcola Saskatchewan as the son of Jack (Scottish) and Maude Seivewright (English). His parents were married on May 4 1915 in Arcola. He was married on March 18 1940 in Winnipeg with Marie Jeanne Seivewright, of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. Their children were Gail Louise Rose and Stanley Robert Paul Seivewright. He was the brother of Alexander (also in the army), Geoff (RCAF), Keith and Private John (Jack) Edward Seivewright, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry who was also killed on September 1 1944 in Italy and he was buried there at the Montecchio War Cemetery grave 3-F-5. And his sister was Doris May Seivewright and his other brother Earl already died earlier.
He was a labourer and member of the Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were fishing and hunting. His interests were hockey, softball, bowling, boxing, swimming and reading a little.
He enlisted on September 28 1939 in Winnipeg and he went overseas to the UK on December 22 1941 and he returned to Canada on May 1 1943. He disembarked as a corporal the UK again on April 2 1944 and he went thereafter as reinforcement to France on June 6 1944 for the D-Day landing.
Stanley was killed in action on Tuesday August 15 age 24 in the D Coy near Falaise and he was temporarily buried 2 km’s East of Soulangy and reburied on May 17 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND. YOUR LOVING WIFE, GAIL AND STAN.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
William was born on May 2 1921 in Moor Row Cumberland England as the son of William and Doris Graham of Nainamo British Columbia. His parents were married on January 15 1920 in Cumberland. His brother was John B. Graham and his sister Evelyn Graham.
His profession was a miner and he was member of the Church of England. His hobbies were baseball, softball, basketball and reading most fiction.
He enlisted on September 27 1941 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on March 29 1942 and thereafter to France for the D-Day landing on June 6 1944.
William was killed in action on Friday June 9 age 23 in the D Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried in Mondeville and reburied on February 25 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
William was born on August 17 1922 in Gibbons Alberta as the son of George (English) and Ella Kelly (Irish). They were divorced. His brother was Alvin Kelly and sister L. Ireen.
He was a mechanic and member of the Baptist Church. He liked sports.
He enlisted on August 4 1942 in Edmonton and he went on May 22 1943 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 to France for the D-Day landing.
William died of wounds on Tuesday August 15 age 21 in the A Coy near Falaise and he was temporarily buried at 2 km’s East of Soulangy and reburied on May 17 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Leonard was born on May 7 1921 in Lang Saskatchewan as the son of William John and Florence Ida Bailey (English). His mother died just after the war on September 19 1945. He received permission of the army to marry about on October 19 1944 with Margaret Whighton Earley of Glasgow Scotland. His brother was Reginald Thomas Bailey and his half-brother Alexander William Bailey. His sister was Mrs. Aimee Florence Hanny Prince and his other sister Muriel Eva Bailey already died in 1924.
He was a delivery boy and member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on September 12 1939 in Victoria British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on May 7 1944 and he went thereafter on June 9 as reinforcement to France.
Leonard was killed in action on Thursday September 28 age 23 in the C Coy near Calais and he was temporarily buried in Hardinghen and reburied on July 31 1945 in Calais Leurbringhen.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
He was posthumously awarded on July 12 1948 with the Belgian Croix de Guerre avec Palme for the liberation of Belgium.
Nicolas was born on May 19 1913 in Swift Current Saskatchewan as the son of John (deceased) and Vaslina Budnick (both Romanian). His parents were married in 1912 in Swift Current. His mother remarried with Peter Pawluk. He was married on January 24 1942 with Jean Louise Budnick, of Kitchener, Ontario. His brother was Michael Budnick (also in the army) and his half-brothers were Samuel, William and George Pawluk. His sisters were Mrs. Mary (Harry) Shygera, Mrs. Anna (Herbert) Longstreet, Mrs. Rose (John) Wasyluk and his half-sister was Joyce Pawluk.
He was a machinist and member of the United Church. He spoke Ukrainian and English and he was interested in mechanics and his hobby was photography.
He enlisted on April 10 1944 in Vernon British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on June 2 and he went thereafter as reinforcement on July 30 to France.
Nicholas was killed in action on Sunday August 27 age 31 in the B Coy near Touville/Elbeuf and he was temporarily buried at the church cemetery in Tourville and reburied on October 4 1945 in Calais Leurbringhen.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
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Edward was born on June 16 1917 in Strasbourg Saskatchewan as the son of Gustav August (German) and Mary Mathilda Schwandt nee Heck, of Strasbourg. They were married on February 23 1909 in Strasbourg. He was the brother of Henry Paul, Charles Fred, Walter John, Allan Earl and James Jacob Schwandt. His sisters were: Mrs. David Frasier, Mrs. Jacob Erhardt, Dorothy Jean and Emma Augusta Schwandt (deceased in 1916).
His profession was a high school teacher and he was member of the United Church.
His hobbies were baseball, softball, hockey and reading.
He has been for a short period in the RCAF too. He enlisted thereafter official into the army on July 21 1942 in Regina and he went overseas to the UK on May 7 1944 and he disembarked thereafter France on August 13 1944.
Edward was killed in action in the B Coy on Sunday August 27 1944 age 27 near Tourville and he was temporarily buried at the Tourville churchyard cemetery and he was reburied on October 4 1945 in Calais Leurbringhen.
Canada names natural features for its war dead, and so we have the Schwandt River in far northeastern Saskatchewan.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
James was born on March 9, 1912 in Bladworth, Saskatchewan as the son of Mr. (deceased) and Mary Agnes Ashley (both English). His parents were married in 1911 in Montreal. He was married on October 14 1932 with Veronica Cecilia Ashley of Kelowna, British Columbia. Their two daughters were Alice Joanne and Barbara Ann Ashley. His sister was Mrs. Orville Curts.
He was a carpenter and truck driver and member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on September 3 1940 in Kelowna and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he went thereafter as on June 6 1944 to France for the D-Day landing. He was wounded then and brought back to England and he went on September 3 back again to France.
James was killed in action on Saturday September 30 age 32 near Calais and he was temporarily buried in Hardinghen and reburied on July 31 1945 in Calais Leurbringhen.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Kenneth was born on October 21 1921 in Lauder Manitoba as the son of Harold M. and Ann Louise Couling (English) and already deceased, of Lauder. His parents were married on November 15 1916 in Winnipeg. His brother was John Leonard Couling and his younger sister was Audrey Louise Couling.
His profession was a farmer and he was member of the United Church and his hobbies were: softball, he liked parties and dancing and was not reading much but true stories.
He enlisted on November 10 1942 in Winnipeg and he went overseas to the UK on May 22 1943 and he went thereafter to France for the D-Day landing on June 6 1944.
Kenneth was wounded in action on August 15 and he was thereafter killed in action in the B Coy on Friday September 15 1944 age 22 near Calais. And he was temporarily buried in Hardinghen and reburied on July 31 1945 in Calais Leurbringhen.
At his headstone: UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Lionel was born on December 10 1924 in Gerald Saskatchewan as the son of Norris Thompson and Tillie Wheeler (both English), of Victoria British Columbia. His parents we married on March 27 1915. His brothers were Edward and Norris Wheeler and his sisters were Leona Wheeler and Nora Howard.
He was a sheet metal worker and member of the United Church. He liked hockey, baseball, fishing, swimming, shows and reading.
He enlisted on November 15 1943 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on June 2 1944 and he went thereafter on July 11 to France.
Lionel died of wounds on Friday September 22 age 19 in the C Coy near Calais and he was temporarily buried in Hardinghen and on July 31 1945 reburied in Calais Leurbringhen.
At his headstone: AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL THINK OF YOU
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
He was posthumously awarded on July 12 1948 the Belgian Croix de Guerre avec Palme for the liberation of Belgium.
Roy was born on January 4 1907 in Kamloops, British Columbia, the son of George Thomas and Hellen Beatrice Strange, of Kamloops. They were married on October 30 1895 in Kamloops and divorced in 1920. His brothers were George Frederick and Albert Edward Strange and his sisters were Mrs. W.A. Palin, Mrs. J. Webster and Mrs. E. Armstrong.
He was a garage owner and member of the Church of England. He liked to do fishing and hunting, playing cards and billiards, reading much, dancing and to go to shows.
He enlisted on October 17 1942 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on December 22 1943 and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 for the D-Day landing to France.
Roy was killed in action on Tuesday September 26 1944 age 37 in the D Coy near Calais and he was temporarily buried in Hardinghen and reburied on July 31 1945 in Calais Leurbringhen.
On his headstone; REST IN PEACE, DEAR SON. EVER REMEMBERED BY FATHER, MOTHER, SISTERS AND BROTHERS
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Roy was born on June 16 1915 in Lunenburg County Nova Scotia as the son of Heber and Elva Tufts, of Simpson Corner, Lunenburg Co. His parents were married on July 30 1911 in Bridgewater Nova Scotia. His brothers were Ernie William, Lee Ray, Ira Ray and Lyn Daulton Tufts. And his sisters were Mrs. Ola Saverny, Mrs. Langton Jisbert, Mrs. Muriel Whynot and Ola Jane Tufts.
He was a labourer and member of the United Church. He liked to skate and amateur mechanics, listened to radio, played piano and organ and read newspapers.
He enlisted on December 23 1942 in Halifax Nova Scotia and he went overseas to the UK on July 28 1943 and he went thereafter on July 11 1944 to France.
Roy died of wounds due a mine accident on Monday October 2 age 29 in the D Coy near Calais and he was temporarily buried in Longuenesse Souvenir cemetery Omer and later on Agust 7 1945 reburied in Calais Leurbringhen.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Wesley was born on May 29 1916 in Campbellford Ontario as the son of Robert and Mabel McArthur of Toronto. His parents were married on March 10 1915 here. He was married on June 4 1938 in Toronto with Eleanor Grace McArthur of Toronto. She remarried after the war as Mrs. Downing.
He was a barber and member of the United Church. He liked to play rugby, softball, hockey and basketball on the high school. And played lacrosse in a city Bantam League and did a little boxing with friends. In his spare time he was tinkering with the radio and his car and did woodwork.
He enlisted first the RCAF and after doing a test for pilot he failed and he was discharged on November 13 1943 and choose thereafter for the army.
He enlisted therefore on December 9 1943 in Toronto and he went overseas to the UK on July 4 1944 and he went thereafter on September 7 as reinforcement to France.
Wesley was killed in action on Friday September 22 age 28 in the C Coy near Calais and he was temporarily buried in Hardinghen and on July 31 1945 reburied in Calais Leurbringhen.
At his headstone: NONE KNEW HIM BUT TO LOVE HIM; NONE NAMED HIM BUT IN PRAISE
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Ora was born on August 9 1915 in Provost Alberta as the son of Ernest Alexander and Agnes Hall. His parents were married on November 11 1914 in Provost. He was the husband of Lorraine Margaret Hall and they were married on November 4 1940. His brothers were: Ernest Harold, Earl Norman, Donald Raymond and Ealoner Hall and his sisters were: Marcella M. Clarke, Cpl Mabel Lorena Hall, Mrs. Eleanor B. Stephens, Doris Carolyn Hall, Irene Alice, Lois Mal and Era Evelyn Hall. And his half-sister was Mrs. Helene Kirkegaard. And Ronald Clarke, Harold and Gerald Stephens, Maryanne and Martin Larry Kirkegaard and Paul James.
His profession was a labourer and he was member of the United Church.
He enlisted on June 29 1940 in Edmonton and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and he was thereafter at the D-Day landing on June 6 1944.
Ora died of wounds on Thursday September 7 1944 age 29 in the SP Coy Mortar near Calais and he was temporarily buried in Ramburelles and reburied on September 28 1945 in Calais Leurbringhen.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Murray was born on July 15 1919 in East Nissouri Ontario as the son of Mr. McGee and Mrs. McGee (both deceased). His parents were married on February 11 1913 in Kingtore Ontario.
His brother was David McGee and his half-brothers were: William T. and Lee McGee. His sisters were: Julia McCorquodale and Dorothy J. McGee and half-sisters: Eva and Helen Calder and Millie McAsh.
He was a farm labourer with his father and brother and he was member of the United Church. His hobbies were: to play ball sports, hunting, fishing, reading some time, he played a mouth organ, liked square dancing and went to shows and dances.
He enlisted on August 13 1943 in London Ontario and he went overseas to the UK on February 16 1944 and thereafter to France on July 6.
Murray died of wounds in the A Coy on Saturday July 8 1944 age 24 near Cussy and he was reburied on July 16 1944 in Hermanville.
He is commemorated on a bronze plaque on the Cenotaph located in St. Marys, Ontario.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Sherwin was born on September 18 1924 in Petersburg North Dakota USA as the son of Selmer and Alma Dokken, both Americans, of Rolla, British Columbia. His parents were married on October 12 1921 in Fordville USA. His brothers were Garston, Alvin and Thomas Dokken and his sisters: Harriett Torkelson and Jean Dokken.
He emigrated to Canada in 1928 and his father was naturalized in 1936.
His profession was a farmer and he was a member of the Lutheran Church. His hobbies were: playing some softball at school, hunting, swimming, skiing and reading.
He enlisted on October 14 1943 in Calgary and he went overseas to the UK on May 7 1944 and he went thereafter as reinforcement on June 13 1944 to France.
Sherwin was attached on July 4 1944 to the 1st para battalion and he was after that killed in action on Thursday August 17 1944 age 19 and he was temporarily buried in Troarn and on April 1 1946 reburied in Hottot les Bagues.
At his headstone: ASLEEP IN JESUS BLESSED SLEEP FROM WHICH NONE EVER WAKES TO WEEP
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
He served later first with the Canadian Scottish Regiment.
Arnt was born on July 6 1919 in Sorfalla Norway as the son of Mr. Olsen ( deceased in Norway in 1920) and Hilda Moan (remarried) of Sedgewick Alberta. His parents were married on June 13 1912 in Norway. His brother was Odd Olsen and his sisters were Mrs. Lilly Pedersen nee Olsen, Mrs. Ruth Bayer-nee Olsen and Ida Olsen. And his half-sisters were Mrs. Jorna Jacobsen nee Moan and Anna Moan.
He was a fisherman and member of the Lutheran Church. He spoke Norwegian and English and was interested in baseball, softball, skating, swimming and reading fiction.
He enlisted on May 15 1942 in Calgary and he went overseas to the UK on September 21 1943 and he went thereafter on June 13 1944 as reinforcement to France. He was on July 4 attached to the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion.
Arnt was killed in action on Thursday August 17 age 25 as part of these para’s and he was temporarily buried in Troarn and reburied on April 1 1946 in Hottot les Bagues.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
He also served with the Canadian Scottish Regiment.
Fred was born on February 14 1918 in Smoky Lake Alberta as the son of Wasyl A. and Annie Makowichuk, both Ukrainian, of Smoky Lake. His brothers were: Nick, John, James and Alex Makowichuk and his sister was: Stephania Wolansky.
His profession was a farmer with his father and he was member of the Greek Orthodox Church. He spoke English and Ukrainian fluently. His interests were: he played a little baseball and liked movies.
He enlisted on November 25 1942 in Edmonton and he went overseas to the UK on March 29 1943 and he went thereafter to France on June 6 1944 for the D-Day landing.
Fred died of wounds on Sunday July 9 age 26 in the B Coy near Cussy and he was reburied on November 10 in La Delivrande.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Harry was born on November 1 1915 in Victoria British Columbia as the son of Richard and Elizabeth Birch. His parents were married on April 11 1895 in Liverpool England. His father died of wounds of WW 1 in April 1940. He was married on June 5 1944 with Agnes Alexandra Birch. His brothers were: Richard T. (in the army overseas), Ben (also in the army in Canada ) and William Birch and his sisters: Mrs. Mary E. Bayliss, Mrs. Charlotte Webb, Mrs. Francis Smith and Mrs. Doris Mauro.
His profession was a fuel merchant and he was member of the Baptist Church.
He enlisted on June 30 1940 in Victoria and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1941 and thereafter to France on July 3.
Harry died of wounds in the SP Coy Mortar on Sunday July 9 1944 age 28 near Cussy and he was reburied on November 9 in La Delivrande.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
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Victor was born on May 8 1923 in Irvine Alberta as the son of Carl and Mary Paulson (deceased) and both Danish of Medicine Hat Alberta. His parents were married on June 3 1880 in Denmark. His brothers were Carl, Sven, Halmar, Edwin, John, Lawrence and Henry Paulson. His sisters were Ella Graham, Rose Demings, Helen Lavoie and Shirley Johnson.
He was a mill worker and member of the United Church. He played hockey, softball and volleyball.
He enlisted on December 2 1942 in Calgary and he went overseas to the UK on May 22 1943 and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 to France in the first assault wave for the D-Day landing.
Victor died of wounds on Sunday July 9 1944 age 21 in the C Coy near Cussy and he was reburied on November 10 1944 in La Delivrande.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Clayton was born on June 9 1919 in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan as the son of David William (Scottish) and Ella May Evans (Welsh), of Notikewin, Alberta. His brothers were: Charles, Archie, Floyd and Francis Evans.
He was a farm hand with his parents and he was member of the United Church of Canada.
He enlisted on June 28 1940 in Peace River, Alberta and he went overseas to the UK on August 24 1941.
Clayton was killed in action on Tuesday June 6 1944 age 24 in the first wave in the C Coy during the D-Day landing. He was temporarily buried in Vaux near Graye s/Mer and reburied on August 9 1945 in Ryes.
At his headstone: EVER REMEMBERED EVER LOVED
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Walter was born on January 29 1907 in Bern Switzerland as the son of Frederick Fahrni (place unknown) and of Marie Fahrni (nee Guller), of Bern. His best girlfriend was Barbara Langley and she was mentioned in his last will because he did not have any contact with his family in Switzerland.
His profession was a painter and he was member of the Lutheran Church (OD).
He enlisted on March 8 1943 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on September 1 1943.
Walter was thereafter killed in action on Tuesday June 6 1944 age 38 in the first wave C Coy during the D-Day landing. He was temporarily buried in Vaux near Graye s/Mer and on August 9 1944 reburied at Ryes.
At his headstone: ”I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE” II TIMOTHY IV.7
His Medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM& Clasp.
