THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT
THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT
France
Wilfred was born on June 22, 1923 in Tilley, Alberta as the son of Frank (Irish and deceased) and Grace David (Scottish) of Calgary. His mother was remarried as Mrs. La Rocke. His brothers were Wilbert W., Willard Arthur, George L., Wilson and William David. His half-brother was Stanley La Rocke. His sisters were Mrs. Ireen Kerby, Mrs. Katherine Neelson and Mrs. Betty Choker.
His profession was a labourer and he was member of the United Church
He enlisted on February 18, 1943 in Calgary and he went overseas to the UK on September 1 1943 and he went thereafter on Tuesday June 6 1944 to France for the landing on D-Day.
Wilfred died of wounds on Friday June 9 age 21 and he was temporarily buried in Graye S/Mer and he was reburied on December 13 1944 in Beny S/Mer. Note at the CWGC list is he is killed in action on June 6.
At his headstone: EVER REMEMBERED BY MOTHER, BROTHERS AND SISTERS
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.
Wilfred was born on May 17 1911 in Williams Lake British Columbia as the son of John Jack and Lily (deceased) Hutch, of Williams Lake. He was married on June 29 1938 in Abbotsford British Columbia with Rosalie Annie Hutch of Williams Lake. And their sons were Weslie Jack and Wilfred Wayne Hutch. And two sisters Chrissie and Ada Hutch were already deceased.
His profession was a labourer/horseman and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on February 26 1941 in Williams Lake and he went overseas to the UK on June 25 1942 and he went thereafter on Tuesday June 6 1944 to France for the landing on D-Day.
Wilfred died of wounds on Friday June 9 age 33 in the A Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and he was reburied on January 31 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: EVER REMEMBERED BY HIS WIFE AND SONS
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.
Wilfred was born on December 8 1919 in Edmonton as the son of William Herbert and Mary Alice Petherbridge, of Edmonton. His parents were married on December 6 1910 in London England. His brothers were William, Frank, Stanley, John and James Petherbridge.
His function was a hospital orderly and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on October 1 1940 in Edmonton and he went overseas to the UK on June 18 1943 and he went thereafter to France on June 6 1944 for the D-day landing.
Wilfred was killed in action on Saturday July 8 age 24 in the B Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried in Beny S/Mer and he was also reburied on April 16 1945 there.
At his headstone: THOUGH YOU ARE LOST TO SIGHT IN MEMORY YOU ARE EVER DEAR
And his medals were:1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Willford was born on April 10 1912 in Botha Alberta as the son of Charles Westly (Irish) and Nellie Irene McLaughlin (English). He was the husband of Helen Margaret McLaughlin, of Ranch, Alberta. He was married on August 11 1942 in Athabasca Alberta. His brothers was George Abner Mc Laughlin (in the army in France too) and his sisters: Eleanore Ruth Wise and Mary Eva Blake.
His profession was a farmer and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on January 7 1943 in Grande Prairie Alberta and he went overseas to the UK on April 4 1943 and he went thereafter on Tuesday June 6 1944 in the A Coy to France on D-Day.
Willford died of wounds on the same day age 32 and he was temporarily buried in Graye S/Mer and on December 12 1944 reburied in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: THO’ ON EARTH YOU ARE NO MORE IN MEMORY YOU ARE WITH US. WIFE, DAD, MOTHER, SISTERS AND BROTHER
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
William was born on September 7 1918 in Bruce Mines Ontario as the son of William Mansfield and Ida Lewis (deceased), of Detroit, Michigan U.S.A. His parents were divorced. His brothers were: Gerald Fred in the Canadian Army too and Grant Lewis (deceased) and sister Katherine Lewis (deceased). His grandmother where he lived was Kate Lewis. His friend was Stanley Dunseath. He acknowledged official his daughter Ida Gail Roberts born on October 1 1939 in a letter from the Department of Welfare Children’s Aid Branch in Toronto. And the name of the mother was Blanche Ida Roberts.
His profession was a carpenter and he was a member of the United Church.
He enlisted on July 30 1940 in Sault Ste Marie Ontario and he went overseas tot the UK on September 2 1941.
William was killed in action on Tuesday June 6 1944 age 25 during the landing in the C Coy in the first wave at the beaches of Normandy. He was temporarily buried in St Croix Graye s/Mer and reburied on February 16 1945 in Beny.
At his headstone: NOT JUST TODAY BUT EVERY DAY IN SILENCE WE REMEMBER
His Medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
William was born on October 6 1920 in Nanton Alberta as the son of William McKay and Jennie Edith Smith (American), of Brantford, Ontario. His parents were married on February 20 1913 in Nanton. His brother was Harry McKay Smith and his sisters were Mrs. Margaret Jean Cole, Roberta Luella Smith and Kathryn Smith.
He was a sampler at an assay office and member of the United Church. He liked baseball, softball, hockey and hunting and he read fiction and various subjects.
He enlisted on August 27 1942 in Prince Rupert British Columbia and he went on September 2 1943 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 to France for the D-Day landing.
William died of wounds due to an accident with mines on Saturday July 1 age 23 in the D Coy near Rots Le Hamel and he was temporarily buried in Le Hamel and reburied on February 5 1945 in Beny S/Mer.
At his headstone: 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 Rots, Normandy.
William was born on October 12 1909 in Edmonton as the son of William Henry (deceased in 1933) and Priscilla Bell, of Edmonton. His sisters were Mrs. Elizabeth Pearl Scott, Mrs. E. McClosky, Alberta Margaret Bell and Ruth Priscila Sleeves. Sister Jane died without issue.
He was a butcher and member of the Presbyterian Church. He build his own house in Edmonton and was interested in forestry and farming work after the war
He enlisted on June 25 1943 in Calgary and he went overseas to the UK on April 12 1944 and he went thereafter as reinforcement on June 9 to France.
William was killed in action on Saturday July 8 age 34 in the A Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried in Beny S/Mer and reburied on January 11 1945 there.
At his headstone: HOW SLEEP THE BRAVE WHO SINK TO REST BY ALL THEIR COUNTRY’S WISHES BLEST!
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
William was born on February 28 1921 in Leslie Saskatchewan as the son of William George and Mary Holness (both English). His parents were married on April 23 1918 in Winnipeg. He was married on October 1 1940 with Doris Margaret Holness of Victoria British Columbia. His brothers were David E. and Kenneth C. Holness and his sisters were Olive, Marjory and Edna Holness.
He was a sign painter and member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on July 2 1940 in Vancouver 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.
William died of wounds on Saturday July 8 age 23 in the B Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried in Beny S/Mer and reburied on April 16 1945 there.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
William was born on December 23 1914 in Langley Park Durham, England as the son of Mr. T. (name unknown and deceased in 1916) and Margaret Bousfield, of Oliver, British Columbia. His parents were married on June 29 1907 in Durham, England. His stepfather was Wilfred Bousfield.
His brother was Thomas Wilfred Bousfield who also was a soldier of his regiment and his half-brothers were John and Frank Bousfield. His sister was Elsie Lindsay and half-sisters were Annie Neid, Gladys Caughlin and Margaret Bousfield.
His profession was a logger and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on March 30 1942 in Vernon British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on September 1 1943 and he went thereafter to France on June 6 1944 for the D-Day landing.
William was killed in action on Saturday July 8 age 29 in the B Coy near Cussy and he was temporarily buried in Beny S/Mer and was reburied on April 16 1945 there.
At his headstone: WHO COULD DIE A BETTER DEATH FOR HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR ONE AND ALL. MOTHER
And his medals were:1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Walter was born on May 15 1915 in Trail British Columbia as the son of William and Catherine Morrice. His parents were married on February 5 1908 in Aberdeen Scotland. Walter was married on August 1 1940 in Winnipeg with Anne Morrice, of Winnipeg. His brother Gnr William Morrice was serving overseas in Italy and his sister was Mrs. E. Coutiere.
His profession was a machinist and he was member of the Roman Catholic Church.
He enlisted on May 25 1940 in Victoria British Columbia and he went overseas to the UK on September 2 1943 and he went thereafter to France as reinforcement on June 9 1944.
Walter was killed in action on Saturday July 15 age 29 in the D Coy near Caen and he was temporarily buried there and he was on September 13 1945 reburied in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: I THINK OF HIM IN SILENCE NO EYES SEE ME WEEP, IN MY HEART A MEMORY I KEEP. HIS WIFE ANNE
And his medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Walter was born on July 12 1913 in Kisby Saskatchewan as the son of Frank Edward (English) and Katherine (Irish) Cullum of Calgary. His parents were married on July 20 1905 in Heward Saskatchewan.
His brothers were: Albert Henry, Frank Edward and Allen Cullum. And his sisters were Myrtle, Isabel, Cecil, Evelyn May Rosary and Helen Jean Cullum and Louise vanderVeen.
His profession was a shipper of meat and he was member of the United Church.
He enlisted on June 23 1942 in Calgary and he went overseas to the UK on February 13 1943 and thereafter to France for the D-Day landing on June 6 1944.
Walter was killed in action on Saturday June 10 age 30 in the B Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and on January 18 1945 reburied 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.
Wilfred was born on December 3 1921 in Merritt British Columbia as the son of Alexander (deceased) and Cecelia McIvor (both Scottish), of Merritt. His parents were married on May 17 1902 in Kamloops British Columbia. His brothers were: Archibald Theodore, Albert, Louis, James Angus, Alexander and Ernest Mc Ivor and his sister was Mrs. Elizabeth King. His mother had already lost her two sons who were killed in action overseas and the 3rd one was still in Holland in June 1945.
His profession was a farm hand and he was member of the Roman Catholic Church.
He enlisted on January 30 1941 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on September 2.
Wilfred was at the D-Day landing on June 6 1944 and he was thereafter killed in action on Friday June 9 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: 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.
William was born on August 3, 1909 in Kingston, Surrey, England as the son of William James Moore (Irish) and Lily Moore (English). His parents were married on August 17 1895 in Brighton England. He was married on November 30 1940 with Barbara Elizabeth Moore, of Edmonton. He was the brother of Mrs. Margaret Walters, Mrs. Violet Scott, Mrs. Daryl Goad, Mrs. Alice Trevelyan and Mrs. Nell Gillard. And his deceased sister Lois Moore in 1934.
His profession was a store manager and he was member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on February 2 1943 in Edmonton and he went overseas to the UK on July 23 1943 and he went thereafter to France on June 6 1944 for the D-Day landing.
William was killed in action on Saturday June 9 age 34 in the A Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and he was on January 18 1945 reburied in Bretteville S/Laize.
And his medals were: 1939-45 Star: France Germany Star; DefenceMedal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.
William was born on January 13 1922 in Saanichton British Columbia as the son of Donald Gunn (Scottish and deceased), and of Gwendoline Gunn (English), of Saanichton. His parents were married on December 11 1912 in Winnipeg.
His brothers were Thomas Alexander Carr and Donald Victor Gunn (overseas in the army too). And his brother John Robert Gunn was deceased at four.
He was a truck driver and member of the United Church. He played basketball, football and softball.
He enlisted on August 24 1942 in Victoria British Columbia and he went on July 3 1944 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on July 18 to France.
William was killed in action on Tuesday August 15 age 22 in the D 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: WITH A CHEERY SMILE A WAVE OF THE HAND HE HAS WANDERED INTO AN UNKNOWN LAND
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Willis was born on February 19 1925 in Truro Nova Scotia as the son of Albert Michael and Mildred Alice Neil. His brothers were Charles Albert, Sylvias Elgin (overseas in the army), Sylvias Graham (overseas in the army), James Garfield, Milton Addison, Robert Borden, Douglas Grant, Gordon Winston and Allen Loran Neil. His sisters were Lucilla Adelaide, Annie Catherine and Audrey Isabel Neil. And Wilfred Laurie and Mosher Alwin Neil died already in the infancy.
He was a labourer and member of the United Church.
He enlisted on October 14 1943 in Halifax Nova Scotia and he went on May 7 1944 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on June 23 to France.
Willis was killed in action on Sunday August 13 age 19 in the A Coy near Falaise and he was temporarily buried in Soignolles and reburied on May 14 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Roy was born on April 7 1923 in Duncan British Columbia as the son of George (English) and Sarah Parlee (Scottish) of Victoria British Columbia. His parents were already divorced and his mother remarried as Mrs. Sarah Green. His brothers were George (RCAF) and Frederick C. Parlee (RCAF) and his sisters were Irene and Eva Parlee. And his half-brother was W.J Green and his half-sisters were Dorothea and Shirley V. Green.
He was an electrician’s helper and member of the Church of England. In his spare time he liked shows, snooker, listen to the radio and reading.
He enlisted on February 3 1943 in Victoria and he went on September 1 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 to France for the D-Day landing.
Roy was killed in action on Tuesday August 15 age 21 in the B Coy near Falaise and he was temporarily buried 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.
Albert was born on September 9 1916 in Nanaimo British Columbia as the son of John and Mary Ann Patterson, of Nanaimo. He was the husband of Elsie May Patterson nee Brown (English). His parents were married on August 14 1897 in England. His brother John Graham Patterson was in the RCAF and his three sisters were Mary Edna, Evan and Hannah Robina Patterson.
His profession was a mechanic and he was member of the Presbyterian Church. He liked all team games and a little reading.
He enlisted on July 25 1940 in Nanaimo and he went overseas to the UK on March 30 1943 and he went thereafter to France on June 13 1944 as reinforcement.
Albert was killed in action on Friday July 7 age 27 at Neuf Mer near Vieux Cairon and he was temporarily buried there and he was reburied on October 13 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: SLEEP ON, DEAR SON, IN GOD’S KEEPING. EVER REMEMBERED BY WIFE, MOTHER, DAD AND FAMILY
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.
George was born on April 4 1918 in Calgary as the son of William Keith and Isobelle Lorimer (both Scottish). His parents were married on March 6 1916 in Calgary. He was married on August 23 1940 with Alberta Agnes Lorimer nee Gardner, of Youbou, British Columbia. And their son was Bruce Aitken Lorimer. His brothers were Malcolm Keith, John Duncan and James Gibson Lorimer (all three overseas in the army). And his sister was Margaret Lorimer and his aunt Ms. Margaret Lorimer.
He was a student and member of the Presbyterian Church.
He enlisted on September 20 1939 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.
George died of wounds on Tuesday August 15 age 26 in the A Coy near Falaise and he was temporarily buried in Mondeville and reburied on April 25 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; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Gerald was born on April 4 1913 in Toronto and the names of his parents are unknown and they were already deceased when he enlisted.
His sister was Mrs. Bruce Bryan and his foster parents were Mr. and Mrs. George F. Hobart of Cedar, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
His profession was a rock driller and he was member of the Presbyterian Church.
He enlisted on September 13 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 in the B Coy on June 6 1944.
Gerald was killed in action on Friday June 9 age 31 in the B Coy near Putot en Bessin and he was temporarily buried there and on January 18 1945 reburied 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.