TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL
OLD BOYS AT WAR
TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL
OLD BOYS AT WAR
1899 - 1902 1914 - 1918
1939 - 1945
PUBLISHED BY THE OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION
Trinity College School, Port Hope, Ontario.
June, 1948
ANIMI MAXIMI
This is the story of T.C.S. boys at war, and more particularly of those who served in the Second World War of 1939-1945.
Trinity College School is of no great age; it marked its seventy-fifth birthday on May 1st, 1940, when a memorable celebration was held at Port Hope. Yet three times its boys have heard the call to war, and three times they have responded in full measure. A number of those who served in the First World War or in the Second World War were only fourteen years of age when war broke out; many of those on active service in the Second World War had already seen service in the First World War. Over a third of all the boys who have entered the School in eighty-three years have enlisted in time of war.
T.C.S. people have often regretted the absence of any com- plete record of the part played by Old Boys in the South African War and the First World War. A paper-covered booklet was issued in 1919 but the information was far from complete. Only the summaries of such service can now be given, but it will be noticed how the whole-hearted and full response of 1914-1918 was reflected in 1939-1945. Those killed in action were most happily much fewer in number in the Second World War, owing, of course, to the different character of the fighting.
In the brief stories about T.C.S. Old Boys in the Second World War there are bound to be many omissions. Despite our every effort to obtain all the important details, it has been found impossible in many cases to give more than the naked outline of the service rendered.
The record speaks for itself. No verbal embellishment can add to this story of simple gallantry and service by a com- paratively small group of men who had attended the same School. But we who knew them well can never forget them and their bravery in defence of the ideals of democracy.
"Beati Mundo Corde"
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
Those who enlisted 54
Those who were killed 4
Awards won for gallantry or
distinguished service 13
THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914 - 1918
Until 1924 when the new Junior School was opened, the maximum number of boys in the School in any one year was one hundred and forty.
Those who enlisted 596
(Including nine former Masters)
Those who were killed 123
Awards won for gallantry or
distinguished service 180
The number of Old Boys who enlisted was equal to 90% of all the boys who left the School during the twenty years before the war.
THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Those who enlisted 855
(Including twenty former Masters)
In the Army 453
In the Navy 188
In the Air Force 214
Those who were killed 60
Awards won for gallantry
or distinguished service 184
Those who had served in the First
World War 60
The number of T.C.S. boys on active service in the Second World War was equal to over 98 r/c of all the boys who left the School during the twenty years before the war.
The number of awards won by T.C.S. boys is quite exceptional. It is equal to twenty-one per cent of the total enlistment and probably over thirty per cent of those who took part in the actual fighting.
Over fourteen hundred T.C.S. boys served in three wars or 41% of all boys who entered the School hi the seventy-four years before the beginning of the Second World War.
ROLL OF HONOUR
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
J. Davis E. Evatt
J. H. C. Ogilvy J. W. Osborne
THE FIRST WORLD WAR
A. H. Aglionby T. W. E. Allen C. L. E. Ambery G. E. F. Ambery J. G. C. Ambrose
C. K. Aylen
G. H. S. Aylen A. R. Ball H. C. Becher P. J. Belcher
D. P. Bell-Irving H. E. Bethune T. H. H. Bevan P. H. Bigwood M. H. Bird
W. L. R. Bossange T. B. Boyd M. B. H. Boyd W. T. Bridges D. Broughall D. E. Cameron H. C. Cameron
D. F. Campbell W. V. Carey W. H. Cooper W. N. Conyers
E. H. Cox
L. E. Clarke
A. M. Cleghorn
C. L. H. T. Darling
O. G. Darling
H. B. Daw
F. P. Daw
J. D. Deacon C. H. DeFallot J. R. Dennistoun
G. M. Dick W. R. Dibb
V. S. Dickinson K. S. Drummond L. H. Eliot
J. M. Elliott K. G. O. Evans
B. E. Gammell A. Gray
D. A. Hay A. D. Harvey H. J. Helliwell
E. B. Henderson L. W. Hogg
H. S. Holcroft J. C. Hough H. E. M. Ince W. C. Ince G. L. Ingles
C. E. Kidd R. H. Labatt G. I. Langmuir
E. J. Leishman H. V. LeMesurier H. Lindsay
F. T. Lucas
A. H. Macdonald
C. C. Macdonald N. M. Macdonald H. V. Macdougall J. Machaffie
D. S. Maclnnes
G. K. MacKendrick
B. B. McConkey F. G. McLaren R. J. McLaren H. R. Mallory F. J. S. Martin M. J. Mason
W. M. Matthews J. R. W. Meredith R. A. Mitchell H. E. Moore
F. W. Morris
C. G. Mortimer
G. W. Nation
N. C. Nelles R. F. L. Osier
D. W. Patterson W. K. Pearce
S. J. Pepler C. H. Perry
E. F. J. V. Pinkham G. M. Pirie
J. L. Potter J. A. Proctor G. A. Reid G. A. Renfrew
F. W. Robinson A. S. C. Rogers
G. C. Rogers J. A. Ross E. Ryrie
T. B. Saunders
E. S. H. Smith W. H. Snyder
F. S. Strathy
A. M. Sutherland H. B. Symonds J. H. Symons E. B. Thompson H. Thompson R. E. Thompson S. M. Thorne
G. C. Tucker G. S. Tucker A. E. Tucker
C. O. H. Usborne K. M. Van Allen I. Van Goltra A. D. Walker J. C. Waller T. Warren W. J. Watts L. A. Welsh M. F. Wilkes M. C. deB. Young
ROLL OF HONOUR
THE SECOND WORLD WAR
T. L. Alexander M. G. Johnston
A. P. Ardagh H. J. Kirkpatrick
J. W. Atkin S. A. W. Lea
G. E. Bedore R. P. Lyon
J. D. Bilkey G. A. Markham
W. A. Black H K. McAvity
J. D. Butler F. G. McLaren
A. G. Byers R. D. McLaren
L. I. Carling J. E. T. McMullen
G. S. Cartwright G. G. Monro
C. L. Cleland A. B. Moore
J. O. Combe II. J. S. O'Brien
E. M. Cowperthwaite J. W. Osborne
L. Cowperthwaite R. F. Osier
I. B. Croll W. D. Page
J. A. C. Duncan J. W. F. Peacock
H. F. G. Ede J. G. Redpath
A. M. Ferguson R. M. Reid
M. W. Gibson E. B. Rogers
H. L. Gordon H. D. S. Russel
J. R. Grant H. Russel
W. M. Hees G. P. Scholfield
E. N. Heighington A. L. Smith
F. B. Kingston G. H. K. Strathy J. C. W. Hope W. G. M. Strong R. N. Hewlett J. A. C. Taylor C. H. Hunter F. A. Yokes
G. G. Hyde W. L. C. White F. T. Hyndman F. E. Wigle
J. D. Jackson A. B. Wilkes
THE MEMORIAL CROSS
ROLL OF HONOUR
THE WAR OF 1939-1945
"Yet can I not persuade me thou art dead, Oh no! for something in thy face did shine Above mortality that showed thou wast divine.'
John Milton
ALEXANDER, T. L.
Alexander, Thomas Laird, C36-'39), was born November 27, 1920, at Toronto, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. in September 1936 and in his final year was a member of the Fifth Form, played on Bigside football and won his second team colours. He continued his studies for a year at high school in Toronto prior to enlisting in the Armed Forces.
He received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant with the Algonquin Regiment in 1940 and was promoted Lieutenant on completion of his training at Camp Borden in October 1940. He served with his regiment in Newfoundland during 1942-43 and was created a Member of the Order of the British Empire in His Majesty's Birthday Honours in June 1943 for "bravery and presence of mind in a difficult situation". Later it was learned that he had conducted himself heroically during a critical fire.
He proceeded overseas in this year and was promoted to the rank of Captain. He landed in France shortly after D-Day, and was reported missing on September 17, 1944. Wounded in action, he was taken prisoner and removed to Oflag 79, Germany, where he was freed in April 1945. He returned to Canada but died on August 26, 1945, while undergoing an operation to remove two German machine gun bullets.
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ARDAGH. A. P.
Ardagh, Ainslie Power C22-'27), was born March 30, 1908, at Orillia, Ontario. In his final year at T.C.S. he was a member of the Sixth Form and distinguished himself particularly as a gymnast, being on the famous team which won every event except one in an inter-school competition in Toronto. He was fond of all sports, however, won second team colours in football, and played Middleside cricket. He entered the Royal Military College of Canada and successfully completed his four years' course.
He received his commission with the Royal Canadian Dragoons prior to the outbreak of war, and in April 1940 was posted overseas as Captain and Camp Commandant to Major-General Victor Odium, G.O.C., 2 Canadian Infantry Division. In November 1940, he was posted to the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, returned to Canada in April 1942 for a staff course at R.M.C., and was reposted overseas in September. He served first as a Brigade Major and then as second-in-command of the British Columbia Dragoons. Recalled to Ottawa for staff duty as GSO 1 in July 1943, he returned overseas at the end of June 1944 and was reposted to the B.C.D.'s in Italy. He was killed in action at Foggia, Italy, on August 31, 1944, while commanding the regiment.
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ATKIN, J. W.
Atkin, James Welberne C33-'35), was born June 3, 1918, at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. in September 1933, and left in June 1935, at the end of his Third Form year. After leaving school, he was engaged in outdoor occupations in the north country, and at the out- break of war entered the Algoma Steel Company to make munitions.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940, and received his wings in October 1941, when he was posted overseas to Bomber Command as a Pilot Officer. He was given command of a bomber and made many successful flights with his crew composed of an Australian, a New Zealander, and a South African. He was killed on active service on October 25, 1941.
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BEDORE, G. E.
Bedore, Glen Emerson C42-'43), was born October 8, 1924, at Ren frew, Ontario. He spent only one year at T.C.S. but in that short time he proved himself an invaluable member of the first football team, being awarded a Distinction Cap. He left the School from the Sixth Form to enlist in the R.N.F.A.A. in May 1943, and was posted to Lee-on-Splent in June, later to H.M.C.S. Argus and St. Vincent for initial training. In December 1943, he began to fly at St. Eugene, Ontario, and in March
1944 he went to Kingston where he received his wings in June.
Proceeding to the United Kingdom in July, he was stationed in Cumberland and promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant. In January
1945 he underwent instruction in flying from aircraft carriers, and at the end of this month he was appointed to H.M.S. Implacable and pro- ceeded to the Pacific. While engaged in bombing Truk in the Carolinas he was reported missing, and is believed to have been shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft fire at the airfield of Kure.
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BILKEY, J. D.
Bilkey, James Dalton C29-'34), was born March 29, 1916, at Ottawa, Ontario. In his final year at T.C.S., he was a member of the Fourth Form and one of the best gymnasts in the School, being a star performer on the first Gym. eight. He also played quarterback on the Middleside football team, was a member of the Middleside hockey team, and obtained his second team cricket colours. Because of his all-round proficiency in the work of the Cadet Corps, he won the Instructor's Cup for the best cadet.
After leaving the School, he spent a year at Lower Canada College and then entered the University of Bishop's College where he played on most of the first teams and distinguished himself as a quarterback on the football team. Later he took a position with the Montreal Daily Star but left to enlist in the R.C.A.F. in November 1939. He was making a training flight near Dunnville on December 14, 1940, when his machine went out of control and crashed, killing him instantly.
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BLACK, W. A.
Black, William A. C31-'37), was born September 23, 1919, at Halifax, Nova Scotia. During his six years at T.C.S. he played on numerous School teams and distinguished himself particularly by his fine sportsmanship. In his final year he became a School Prefect; played on the first football team, starring as a kicker and broken field runner; captained the hockey team; was a member of the first Gym. eight; and in the summer term, became runner-up in the tennis finals and played Middleside cricket. He completed the School Leaving Course and entered the Royal Bank in Halifax. Later he transferred to the shipping firm of Pickford and Black, and continued his athletic interests by playing rugby and hockey on city teams.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1939, became a Sergeant in 1940, and received his wings and commission as Pilot Officer in 1942. He served as flying instructor for twenty months at Moncton, N.B. and Bagot- ville, P.Q., and in January 1943 was awarded the A.F.C. "for efficient and devoted service to the R.C.A.F." Following his promotion to Flight Lieutenant, he was posted overseas in the spring of 1943. On June 27, 1944, he was killed in action leading his flight of Mustangs on photo reconnaissance duty over Normandy, France. His wing was hit with flak and the plane burst into flames, crashing in a wood.
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BUTLER, J. D.
Butler, John Denis C40-'43), was born May 17, 1924, at St. Joseph D'Alma, Quebec. He spent three years at T.C.S., becoming a member of the Sixth Form and a House Officer in his final year. He played for two years on Bigside football, winning Middleside colours, and in hockey was a member of the Middleside team.
He enlisted in the Armoured Corps shortly after leaving school and completed training as a trooper and wireless operator (C.A.C.). He then proceeded to Italy where he joined the Royal Canadian Dragoons shortly after they came out of action. In March 1945 the regiment was transferred to the Northwest European theatre and he was killed in action in Holland on May 4, 1945.
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BYERS, A. G.
Byers, Alan Gordon C28-'31), was born December 12, 1915, at Montreal. He spent three years at T.C.S. and in his final year was d member of the Fifth McGill Form, won his Littleside Gym. colours and played on the Littleside hockey team. In 1931 he left for Switzer- land, spending a year at the Institute Sillig. On his return to Canada, he entered McGill University as a Commerce student, graduating with high standing. He then studied to become a Chartered Accountant and on qualifying in the examinations, joined the firm of Haskell, Elderkin and Company in Montreal.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1939 and received his wings and commission as Pilot Officer in 1940. He was posted to a fighter group on the Pacific coast where he served for some time. He later served on coastal patrol duty on the Atlantic seaboard, being promoted to Flying Officer in 1941 and to Flight Lieutenant in 1942. In May 1944 he was reported missing with his crew of twelve in a bomber while on duty breaking up icebergs. Early in 1945 he was officially presumed dead.
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CABLING, L. I.
Carling, Leonard Innes C30-'32), was born December 23, 1915, at Ottawa, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. from London Central Collegiate Institute and during his two years at the School became a member of the Remove Form, playing Littleside football in his first year. In September 1934 he entered the service of the Bank of Montreal and was attached to the Market Square, London, and 'Meaford Branches.
He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Regi- ment in January 1940. Proceeding overseas early in 1942, he served with his regiment in England, Sicily and Italy. He was promoted to Captain in the field in July 1943, and in October he was killed in Italy while leading "C" Company of the R.C.R.'s during a night engagement.
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CARTWRIGHT, G. S.
Cartwright, George Stevenson C20-'26), was born June 5, 1908, in London, England. During his six years at T.C.S. he created an enviable record, applying himself whole-heartedly to all the activities of school life. He played on the first. football team in 1924 and 1925, being captain of the team in the latter year. He also played on the cricket eleven for two years, proving to be a steady bat and an excellent fielder. He was a School Prefect in 1924-1925 and Head Prefect during his last year. An outstanding student, in his final year he won the Jubilee Exhibition for Mathematics, the Governor General's Medal for Mathematics, was Head Boy and Chancellor's Prize Man, and by vote of the masters, was awarded the Bronze Medal for "steady perseverance in courtesy, industry, and integrity".
He entered Trinity College, Toronto, and there continued his brilliant record. In 1928, he was a member of the Championship O.R.F.U. Varsity football team, rowed in the Varsity eight, and took a leading part in many student organizations. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. In 1929, he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for Ontario and entered Christ Church, Oxford, in the autumn of that year. At Oxford he won a half blue for lacrosse and again distinguished him- self in his studies, taking his Bachelor's degree and a postgraduate degree of Bachelor of Literature during his three years there. After his return to Canada, he was Secretary to the Right Hon. Vincent Massey and then became editor of the Canadian Forum. Later he was appointed Managing Editor of Current History, New York. He contributed articles to many publications, and often conducted broadcasts over the radio.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in June 1941 as AC 2, after refusing a post as a commissioned officer at Headquarters in Ottawa. He won his wings in February 1942, heading his Observers' Class, and was promoted to Sergeant Observer. At the end of March, he was commissioned Pilot Officer. He went overseas in May; in England, he again headed his class in an advanced navigation course. He was promoted to Flying Officer in October and was in command of his crew. On November 8,
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when his pilot was unable to fly, he volunteered as navigator with another crew. Over Hamburg, his Wellington ran into very heavy anti- aircraft fire and the plane was badly hit. The pilot gave orders to bail out and two of the crew jumped. With the lighter load, the rest of the crew decided to try to get home. They reached the East Anglian coast safely and the pilot tried to make an emergency landing. The crash killed both the pilot and Steven Cartwright; the rear gunner, who lived a short time, related the details. Cartwright was the first Rhodes Scholar to be killed in the Second World War and was posthumously awarded the Operational Wings of the R.C.A.F. in 1946.
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CLELAND, C. L.
Cleland, Calder Leiper C35-'38), was born July 14, 1922, at Hamilton, Ontario. In both the Junior School and the Senior School he was a most capable athlete and in his final year he played on all Littleside teams and also won his Littleside Gym. colours.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 at the age of seventeen. He was on active service overseas, for two and a half years, first with the R.A.F. and then for nearly a year on attachment to the South African Air Force in North Africa as a Wireless Gunner, serving with the Eighth Army in its historic advance. He was commissioned Pilot Officer on March 31, 1943, and on July 8th was reported missing on operations over Sicily. He was later officially declared missing, presumed killed in action.
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COMBE, J. O.
Combe, James Owen C26-'32), was born October 24, 1914, at Clin- ton, Ontario. During his six years at T.C.S. he established an enviable record as a runner. In 1930 and 1931 he ran in the Oxford Cup race and his record of twenty-two minutes thirty seconds made in 1930 has never been beaten. He played on the first football team during his last two years and won second team colours in hockey. He left T.C.S. in his Fifth Form year to enter business.
Early in the war he joined the reserve army and was taken on strength the Active Service Force in 1942 as Captain. He commanded a company at Kitchener, Listowel and Stratford, later going to the advanced infantry training centre at Ipperwash. He was stationed there as instructor but reverted to the rank of Lieutenant in order to go overseas. He arrived in the United Kingdom in February 1944 and later served in action with the Essex Scottish at Caen and Falaise. He was killed at Rouen while crossing the Seine on August 27, 1944.
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COWPERTHWAITE, E. M.
Cowperthwaite, Edward Morris C24-'30), was born November 12, 1912, in London, England. He came to the Junior School in April 1924, and on leaving in 1930 had completed his Junior Matriculation and some subjects of his Honour Matriculation. His chief interest in sports was cricket and in his final year he was a member of Bigside. He entered University College, Toronto, in September 1930 and remained there a year before joining his father in business. In 1936 he went to England in his own business.
He enlisted in the R.A.F. at the outbreak of war and as a Flying Officer became a key pilot-instructor at the R.A.F. College, Cranwell, training many notable pilots including a number of the most successful night fighters. While on an operational flight in November 1941 he was caught in a sleet storm, his controls jammed, and he was killed in the crash.
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COWPERTHWAITE, L.
Cowperthwaite, Lonsdale C24-'32), was born January 9, 1914, in London, England. In his final year at T.C.S., he was a member of the Fifth Form, played on the first football team and was on Bigside cricket, winning second team colours. Because of his general standing in the School he was made a School Prefect.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. soon after the outbreak of war, won his commission as Pilot Officer in 1941, and was promoted Flying Officer and Flight Lieutenant in 1942. He served as a bomber pilot in Coastal Command for many months, raiding German shipping. On one occasion he showed exceptional skill in bringing his plane back to base after his machine had been badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire and one of the crew had been wounded. On February 12, 1942, he was killed in action while attacking the German warships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau in the English Channel.
The Air Ministry reported the action as follows: "He was acting Flight Commander for 407 (Demon) Squadron. He led the charge into a hail of anti-aircraft fire and the last seen of him he was straddling the ships with his load of bombs with nearly a dozen Nazi fighter planes after him". He was mentioned in despatches for gallantry.
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CROLL, |. B.
Croll, Ian Bruce C21-'27), was born March 17, 1910, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He remained at T.C.S. for six years and in his final year was in the top set of the Sixth Form. He played all games with enthusiasm and won Middleside colours in football and cricket and second team colours in hockey. He continued his studies at the Royal Military College of Canada and after graduating became associated with the Manu- facturers Life Insurance Company in Winnipeg; later he was appointed branch manager of the Monarch Life, becoming one of the leading in- surance men in the city.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. early in 1940 and after receiving his commission as a Pilot Officer served as an instructor at the Central Flying School in Trenton where he was promoted to Flying Officer. During this period he was frequently assigned the duty of testing in- structors at the various flying schools across Canada. He went overseas in October 1943, being promoted to Flight Lieutenant in December while attached to the R.A.F. He flew Mosquito bombers. In June 1944, he was reported missing, presumed dead, after a raid over enemy territory dur- ing the invasion of Europe. He was posthumously awarded the Opera- tional Wings of the R.C.A.F. in recognition of his gallant services.
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DUNCAN, J. A. C.
Duncan, John Andrew Cardew C40-'42), was born November 30, 1924, at Rawalpindi, India. He came to T.C.S. from England where he had been at Eton. With his winning personality, he entered into all phases of school life with enthusiasm and during his final year was in the Fifth Form, a member of the Choir, a Sacristan, and a brilliant soccer player. Though only seventeen years of age, he felt he must return to England at the earliest possible moment. He re-entered Eton in October 1942, after flying to England, and in February 1943 was nominated for an Officer Cadet Training Unit.
Following his course of training, he received a commission in the Grenadier Guards early in 1943 and was stationed for a time at Windsor Barracks, training recruits. He was posted to the King's Com- pany and early in 1944 was promoted to Lieutenant. In September 1944 he joined his regiment on the Continent and served in action as a platoon commander.
On Good Friday, March 30, his battalion had crossed the Rhine at 2 a.m. and by first light had pushed well ahead. At Aalten, in Holland, they met stiff opposition; his company was sent around the town to engage the enemy from the flank, and with his platoon leading, began an attack in strength. In the midst of heavy German shell-fire, he moved forward to draw back a machine gunner who was in an exposed position. On his return, he was hit by a mortar shell and badly wounded. He was rushed to the advanced dressing station but lived only twelve hours.
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EDE, H. F. G.
Ede, Herman Francis Grant C30-'34), was born February 17, 1917, in Bermuda. In his final year at T.C.S. he was a member of the Sixth Form and a Senior. He played Bigside football and cricket, winning second team colours in both these sports. He was, in addition, a skilful swimmer and also obtained his second Gym. eight colours.
He entered McGill University in the autumn of 1934 but left to join the Royal Air Force. While serving at Narvik as a Flying Officer, in May 1940, he was awarded the D.F.C. for conspicuous gallantry in action, being the first T.C.S. Old Boy to be decorated in the Second World War.
His citation states that on May 23, he attacked and shot down a Heinkel 111. During this action his aircraft was badly damaged but by skilful handling, he was able to fly it back to base. On May 24, single- handed, he courageously diverted an attack by four Messerschmitt 110's causing the enemy to abandon their attack on Bardu Foss aerodrome. The next day he attacked single-handed two Junkers 90's and after causing one to retreat and jettison its bombs in the sea, he attacked the second aircraft and shot it down in flames. On June 9, 1940, while he and his companions were being evacuated aboard the aircraft carrier "Glorious", German pocket battleships surprised the convoy and sank all the ships. As no messages were received and no survivors found, the Air Ministry declared him officially killed in action, presumably on June 9, 1940.
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FERGUSON, A. M.
Ferguson, Alastair McDowell C27-'35), was born March 19, 1918, in London, England, and came to the Junior School in September 1927 at the age of ten. During his eight years at T.C.S. he became a highly successful student and because of his keen sense of responsibility and leadership he was made a Senior in his final year. As Editor of the Record, he pioneered its expansion from three to six numbers a year. A brilliant history student, he won the Rigby History Prize as well as the Saunders prize for reading in Chapel.
He continued his good academic work at the University of Western Ontario which he entered in October 1935. There he became Director of Publications on the Student Commission and was a frequent con- tributor to the undergraduate paper. Following graduation, he joined the British American Oil Company where he remained until the out- break of war.
In August 1940 he received his commission in the Royal Canadian Regiment. He served in Canada until March 1944, for some time as Aide-de-Camp to Major General Constantine, reverting from Captain to Lieutenant in order to proceed overseas to rejoin his regiment. He arrived in the Italian theatre in May 1944 and was killed in action during the battle for Rimini on October 17, 1944.
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GIBSON, M. W.
Gibson, Maurice Weir C25-'30), was born December 17, 1915, at Winnipeg, Manitoba. He spent five years at T.C.S., being a popular member of the School. He left in 1930 to complete his education and enter business. Before the war he was in the employ of the National Steel Car Company at Malton.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1939 and received his commission as Pilot Officer in 1940. He served as instructor for three years in Canada and went overseas in 1943 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He became a pilot of bombers and won promotion to Squadron Leader. On February 8, 1944, he was reported missing after being forced down at sea twenty-six miles from the English coast. Rescue craft failed to find any trace of the Wellington he was flying.
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GORDON, H. L.
Gordon, Hugh Lockhart C22-'25), was born September 27, 1907, at Toronto, Ontario. He entered the Senior School in September 1922 and in his final year became a member of the top set of the Fifth Form. In football, he proved to be a highly competent and dependable outside wing, winning his first team colours. On leaving T.C.S. he was admitted to the Royal Military College of Canada and after a successful career there went on to Trinity College, Toronto. At the end of his first year he left to study Chartered Accountancy, passing his examinations success- fully. For some years he was a member of the firm of Clarkson, Gordon, Dilworth and Nash in Montreal.
He was commissioned in the R.C.A.F. at the outbreak of war and won promotion to Flying Officer. He was posted to British Columbia and on August 14, 1940, while being flown to Patricia Bay as Equipment Officer, he was killed when his plane crashed into the sea near Courtney, British Columbia.
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GRANT, J. R.
Grant, John Ritchie C30-'32), was born January 13, 1915, at Halifax, Nova Scotia. He came to T.C.S. in September 1930 and during his last year was a member of the Remove Form. He played on the first foot- ball and the first hockey teams, and left to continue his schooling before entering business.
He enlisted in the R.A.F. in September 1936, and at the outbreak of war he was serving as a Flying Officer. He served in France from September 1939 until May 1940, when he returned to England. In June 1941, he was sent to Canada as an instructor and was stationed at Kingston until June 1943, being promoted Squadron Leader in July 1942. He returned to England in June 1943 and took part in air operations as a bomber pilot. On May 12, 1944, he was officially listed as missing, presumed killed in action over Louvain, Belgium. He was Mentioned in Despatches for his skill and daring.
HEES, W. M.
Hees, William MacLeod (1934), was born October 14, 1918, at New York. He came to T.C.S. in January 1934 and left to continue his studies in the United States in December of the same year. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in the early days of the war, received his commission as Pilot Officer and won promotion successively to Flying Officer and to Flight Lieutenant. On November 28, 1942, he was instantly killed in a flying accident in British Columbia.
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HEIGHINGTON, E. N.
Heighington, Edward Nesbitt C28-'32), was born January 21, 1915, at Toronto, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. at the age of thirteen and pro- gressed steadily through the School. He played football, hockey and cricket, making teams in all these sports. In cricket he played on the First Eleven, being awarded the Old Boys' Challenge Cup and Ball as the best fielder. He stood fourth in the Sixth Form in the Honour Matriculation examinations, and went on to an Arts course at the Univer- sity of Toronto, later entering Osgcode Hall. He was in his final year of law at the outbreak of war.
Receiving his commission in the 48th Highlanders of Canada in 1939, he went overseas in 1940 and served as Captain on the instruc- tional staff of the Canadian Training School. Later he was promoted to Major on Headquarters Staff but reverted to Captain in order to accompany the regiment to the Mediterranean theatre. He was killed in action in Italy on January 19, 1944.
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HINGSTON, F. B.
Hingston Fayette Brown C34-'35), was born May 6, 1918, at Montreal, Quebec. He came to T.C.S. from Selwyn House, completing his Junior Matriculation from the Fifth McGill Form in one year. Leaving in 1935, he spent a year in Switzerland, then entered the Arts course at McGill University. He graduated in 1940 and took a position with the Aluminum Company of Canada.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in September 1941 and went overseas as Sergeant Pilot a year later. After a period of training, he flew Wellington and Halifax bombers on many operational flights, winning his commission as Pilot Officer in November 1943. On December 4, 1943, he was reported missing over Leipzig and later it was confirmed from Germany that he had been killed. He had been able to drop most of his crew to safety.
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HOPE, J. C. W.
Hope, John Charles William C37-'41), was born March 15, 1924, at Montreal, Quebec. He came to the Junior School from Selwyn House, having received his earlier education at Bilton Grange School, Rugby, England, where he played on all first teams and had been a leader in the life of the school. In the Junior School he made all first teams, won the tennis championship, the Esmonde Clarke Cup for Athletic sports, the Entrance Scholarship to the Senior School, and the Hamilton Bronze Medal for character and leadership.
In the Senior School, he completed his Junior Matriculation when just sixteen years of age, played on the first football team of 1940, and was a member of the Gym. team. Because of his leadership ability and general standing he was made a Senior. He left at Easter in 1940 to work on a farm and the following year entered the Commerce course at McGill University, becoming a member of the University Gym. squad and the Air Training Corps.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in July 1942, was commissioned as Pilot Officer in 1943, and received his wings from his father at St. Hubert's on June 11. He served in the Alaska area on Coastal Command from July to October of that year when he was posted overseas. He was killed on January 14, 1944, while on active service in Scotland.
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HUNTER, C. H.
Hunter, Calvert Hamilton C29-'31), was born April 19, 1912, at Ottawa, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. from Lisgar Collegiate, Ottawa, and left the School with high standing from the Fifth Form two years later. After attending the University of Toronto, he took a position with the Associated Screen News and was with this firm at the outbreak of war.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in November 1940 and went overseas in October 1941 as Sergeant Pilot. He served as a Spitfire pilot attached to the R.A.F. for some months and was promoted to Warrant Officer in 1942 when he became a bomber pilot. He was killed on active service February 20, 1943, during flying operations. He was buried in Brook- wood Cemetery, Brookwood, Woking, Surrey.
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HYDE, G. G.
Hyde, George Gordon C31-'32), was born February 11, 1914, at Montreal, Quebec. He was educated at public school in Westmount, then attended Westmount High School, coming to T.C.S. in September 1931. In his last year at school he was a member of the Fifth McGill Form and played on the Bigside rugby squad, winning second team colours. He was also fond of hockey and played on the Middleside team. After graduation he entered the firm of A. E. Ames & Company and remained with that firm until the outbreak of war.
Being in the reserve, he was called out on active service with the R.C.A.F. at the outbreak of war, holding the rank of Flying Officer. He went overseas during the summer of 1940 with the 115th Fighter Squadron and served in England with No. 1 Fighter Squadron. He was wounded in aerial combat in the Battle of Britain in August 1940 but recovered satisfactorily from serious leg injuries and facial burns: he won promotion to Flight Lieutenant. In May 1941 he was killed in a Hying accident while serving with No. 2 Fighter Squadron.
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HYNDMAN, F. T.
Hyndman, Frederick Thomas C36-'39), was born January 7, 1922, at Edmonton, Alberta. During his three years at T.C.S., he proved to be- an excellent student as well as a keen athlete. In his Honour Matricula- tion he obtained a large proportion of first and second class honours, at the same time playing on Bigside football, winning second team colours, as well as being a member of the first Gym. team.
In October 1939 he entered Trinity College, Toronto, but left to join the R.C.A.F. in 1941. He won his wings at Uplands in July 1942, and went overseas as a Sergeant Pilot in August 1942. In October, he was reported missing, later confirmed killed in action.
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JACKSON, J. D.
Jackson, John Denison (1939), was born July 8, 1922, at Toronto, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. from Haileybury College, England, and at the end of his first term it was found possible for him to return to Eng- land. During that brief period, however, he showed that he possessed a keen, alert mind and very attractive personality. He was fond of sports, playing soccer well. After completing his course at Haileybury he entered the University of Toronto.
He enlisted in January 1942 in the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada and went overseas in December 1943 as Lieutenant. Posted to his regi ment early in 1944, he took part in the invasion of the Continent on D-Day. He was killed in action in Normandy on July 9, 1944.
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JOHNSTON, M. G.
Johnston, Malcolm Grant C30-'37), was born August 16, 1919, at Montreal, Quebec. During his seven years at T.C.S. he took a keen interest in all games, and won his third team colours in football and second team colours in hockey, cricket and gym. In his final year he was made a Senior because of his sound character and dependability. He passed his McGill entrance examinations creditably and went on to the University to take a Commerce course, graduating as Bachelor of Com- merce in May 1942.
He was commissioned Lieutenant in the Black Watch (R.H.R.) of Canada in April of that year and from November 1942 until May 1943 served as Aide-de-Camp to Major General LeClerc. He went overseas in February 1944 and was posted to his regiment in France on August 9. He was killed in action at St. Leonard, Belgium, on September 29, 1944, when he and his men were seizing a vital bridge over the canal.
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KIRKPATRICK, H. J.
Kirkpatrick, Herbert Joseph C33-'39), was born July 5, 1921, at Toronto, Ontario. In his six years at T.C.S. he progressed steadily through the School winning many friends. In his final year, he was a member of the Fifth McGill Form and passed his examinations with good stand- ing. He played on Bigside football, winning second team colours, ran third in the Oxford Cup race, and played on the Middleside hockey team. Because of his general standing and sound character he was made a School Prefect. He entered the Faculty of Commerce at McGill Univer- sity in September 1939 and completed his academic year successfully, participating in track and field sports as well as basketball.
He "enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in the summer of 1940 and graduated as an Observer in August 1941, being promoted to Flight Sergeant. He went overseas the following month and was attached to a Wellington squadron of the Canadian Bomber Group. After many trips over enemy territory, he was reported missing on June 6, 1942, and in December of that year was presumed killed in action.
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LEA, S. A. W.
Lea, Stephen Alfred William C24-'29), was born June 24, 1911, at Toronto, Ontario. He came to the School in September 1924, but left temporarily in December of the following year. He returned for a final year and became a member of the Fifth Form, playing on Middleside teams in football, hockey and cricket.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 and received his wings in October 1941 when he was posted overseas as a Sergeant Pilot, serving in Scotland. He was reported missing September 30, 1942, while making his last trip before being posted to another base as Flight Sergeant. He was officially presumed dead in July 1943.
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LYON, R. P.
Lyon. Robert Plummer C22-'26), was born August 4, 1908, at Toronto, Ontario. While at T.C.S. he took a keen interest in all activities and became a member of the Fifth Form. He played on Bigside football. Before the war he was active in the brokerage business in Toronto.
He enlisted in the 48th Highlanders of Canada in 1939 and was commissioned in January 1940. He went overseas in the same year, winning promotion to Captain and later to Major. He took part in the Sicilian and Italian campaigns, was wounded twice in Sicily and for a third time at Ortona in December 1943 while commanding a company of his regiment. He played a leading part in the capture of Agiera. After recovering from his wounds, he took part in manoeuvres in Eng- land and was killed on active service July 8, 1944.
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MARKHAM, G. A.
Markham, Gerald Arthur C30-'32), was born November 15, 1918, at Montreal, Quebec. He spent two years in the Junior School where he won many friends. On leaving the School, he attended Westmount High School for four years and then took a science course at McGill University, becoming a member of the D.K.E. Fraternity. After leaving McGill he joined the Federated Press Company where he remained until the early days of the war.
He was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1940 and appointed to H.M.C.S. Spikenard, a corvette, on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. On February 10, 1942, he was killed in action when the Spikenard was sunk by torpedo not far from Ireland with the loss of all but eight members of her crew.
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McAVITY, H. K.
McAvity, Hugh Kaye C37-'40), was born March 13, 1920, at St. John, New Brunswick. He entered T.C.S. in September 1937 and in his final year at the School was a member of the Remove Form. He won his first team football colours, was captain of the first hockey team, and a member of the swimming team. Because of his influence and ability he was appointed a School Prefect.
Shortly after leaving school in 1940, he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and received his commission as Pilot Officer in March 1941. Following a two months' course at Trenton, he was posted to Jarvis as an instructor where he was stationed from June to October 1941, being promoted to Flying Officer in September. He was then posted to Eastern Air Com- mand and later served with No. 1 Coastal Artillery Co-op Squadron, No 2 C.A.C. and No. 5 C.A.C. at Torbay, Newfoundland. Promoted to Flight Lieutenant in July 1942, he commanded No. 2 C.A.C. where he served until October 1943. Following two months at No. 123 Army Co-op Squadron, he went overseas in December 1943, and was posted to 439 Squadron. He was Acting Senior Flight Commander of this Squadron on February 10, 1944, when he was reported missing after air operations. His plane crashed into the sea and sank almost immediately. An air- sea patrol could find no trace of survivors nor of the plane. He was later officially listed as missing, presumed killed in action.
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MCLAREN, F. G.
McLaren, Frederick George C28-'37), was born July 21, 1918, at Witley, Surrey, England. He came to the Junior School in 1928 and spent nine years at T.C.S., being a member of the Sixth Form in his final year. In sports he won third team colours in football and cricket, and second gym. eight colours.. In recognition of his general standing in the School he was appointed a Prefect.
He passed his Honour Matriculation well and entered the Royal Military College of Canada where he became Quartermaster-Sergeant. Interrupting his course to enlist, he received his commission in the 48th Highlanders of Canada in October 1939. He went overseas early in 1940 and served with his regiment in France during the same year. He was promoted to Captain in 1942 and took part in the Sicilian campaign after being torpedoed en route to the Mediterranean. He commanded Headquarters Company of the 48th Highlanders from September 1943 and was promoted to Major in November. He was wounded in December 1943, and after a period of hospitalization rejoined his regiment in the line. A year later he received serious leg injuries when a shell burst near him and he died of wounds on December 5, 1944.
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MCLAREN, R. D.
McLaren, Robert Duncan C28-'34), was born August 28, 1917, at Toronto, Ontario. He entered the Junior School at the age of eleven and by his final year in 1933-34 had become a member of the Fifth Form, captain of the Middleside football team and of the Middleside cricket team, as well as being a valuable player on the Middleside hockey team. Leaving the School in June 1934, he later went to England to study aeronautical engineering with the DeHaviland Aircraft Com- pany.
He enlisted in the R.A.F. in September 1939 and received his com- mission as Pilot Officer in 1940 while stationed at Prestwick in Scotland. He served as an instructor in Canada from 1941 to June 1943, receiving promotion to Flying Officer and Flight Lieutenant during this period. He returned to England in June 1943, attached to the Meteorological Flight, where he flew Mosquitoes, and was promoted Squadron Leader in 1944. He was awarded an immediate D.F.C. in November of that year for distinguished and gallant service in the vital part he played in the sinking of the Tirpitz. He was killed in action on February 27, 1945, while on reconnaissance over Germany.
His work at that time was secret but it was later learned that he was a leading member of a small group of picked experts who explored the actual weather conditions over Germany before every attack by Bomber Command. Details of his death were later revealed by his navigator who was liberated during the Allied advance into Germany. They had been sent on reconnaissance over Germany on February 27; over Mayence, they were suddenly attacked by fighters and one engine was put out of action. The navigator thought they should jump but Bob climbed above the clouds and tried to get home with his informa- tion. Losing their course, they came down beneath the clouds into a heavy concentration of anti-aircraft fire. The plane crashed and Bob was killed instantly, though his navigator was miraculously thrown clear.
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McMULLEN, J. E. T.
McMullen, James Edward Temple C25-'30), was born July 11, 1912, at Vancouver, British Columbia. Coming to T.C.S. in September 1925. he soon won many friends and in his final year held many important posts. He stood high in his form academically and was a star half-back on the football team, being awarded a Distinction Cap for his valuable services to the team. He was a platoon commander in the Cadet Corps; won many events on Sports Day, excelling in the broad jump; captained the cricket team, and was one of the best squash and tennis players the School has ever had. Because of his general standing and leadership; he was appointed a Prefect, and was awarded the Bronze Medal for "steady perseverance in courtesy, industry and integrity". In 1930, he went on to Trinity College, Toronto, taking an honour course in Law and becoming a star half-back on Trinity's first championship football team in many years. On graduating, he returned to British Columbia and took up the practice of Law. He continued his interest in squash and became British Columbia champion.
He received his commission in the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada early in 1940 and went overseas in 1941 in the rank of Lieutenant. He passed first in a staff course, was made liaison officer, and promoted to Captain on being attached to Brigade Headquarters. Reposted to his regiment, he took part in the invasion of Sicily and later of Italy. He was killed in action on October 6, 1943, while leading his men in an engagement with a powerful force of enemy tanks. A report of the action by a brother officer stated that "he was at the head of his com- pany when they were suddenly caught in a murderous cross fire, and Jim performed magnificiently in his efforts to extricate his boys, until a direct hit from a shell killed him instantly. He had made no effort to spare or shield himself and his unselfishness cost him his life".
The Colonel of his regiment, later Major-General B. M. Hoff- meister, D.S.O., wrote as follows: "We all feel that Jim was one of the finest officers in every way ever to serve in this Brigade; he distinguished himself on staff and particularly with the regiment. His leadership and courage are an example to all of us and were reflected throughout the company down to the last man. Few officers have had the respect and confidence of the men to the extent that Jim enjoyed".
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MONRO, G. G.
Monro, George Gooderham C37-'40), was born April 23, 1924, at Toronto, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. from Crescent School, Toronto, in September 1937, and left in December 1940. He finished his Senior Matriculation at Oakwood Collegiate in Toronto in 1942.
Enlisting in the Perth Regiment (M.G.) in July of the same year, he went overseas as a private in April of the following year. He was posted to the Mediterranean theatre in November 1943 and was killed in action while serving with his regiment in Italy on January 17, 1944.
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MOORE, A. B.
Moore, Arthur Bryson ('31-' 42), was born November 15, 1922, at Ottawa, Ontario. He attended T.C.S. for five years, becoming a House Officer and member of the Sixth Form in his final year. Fond of sports, he obtained his second team colours in basketball, and played Middleside cricket. He became deeply interested in drama and the development of the screen play while at School, and hoped to become a dramatic critic or play producer.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in August 1942 shortly after leaving school, and graduated as an Air Gunner a year later. He went overseas in the rank of Sergeant Wireless Air Gunner, and served with R.A.F. Bomber Command. In May 1944, he was reported missing in air opera- tions, and later was presumed killed in action.
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O'BRIEN, H. J. S.
O'Brien, Henry James Stuart C30-'33), was born July 8, 1916, at Outremont, Quebec. He came to T.C.S. in September 1930 and in his final year was a member of the Fifth McGill Form. Always a capable student, he won the general proficiency prize for his form. He took a keen interest in all sports and was a very able squash player, being awarded the Bullen Challenge Cup in his final year. He also played foot- ball and hockey, being a member of Middleside teams in both these sports
He was commissioned in the R.C.A.F. in 1940, went overseas in 1941, and served two and a half years with the 1st Survey Regiment in the rank of Lieutenant. He returned to Canada in 1943, transferred to the R.C.A.F., won his wings, and was commissioned Pilot Officer in January 1944. He went overseas in the same month and won promo- tion to Flying Officer in July 1944. He was reported missing after air operations over Duren, Germany, early in December 1944, and was later officially presumed killed in action.
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OSBORNE, J. W.
Osborne, John Woodburn C28-'32), was born August 7, 1916, at Beamsville, Ontario. While at T.C.S. he took a special interest in the work of the Cadet Corps and when he left he qualified for a commission with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. He entered the employ of the Imperial Oil Company and was sent to study crude oil production with the Tropical Oil Company of Barranca, Colombia.
Immediately his regiment was mobilized, he returned to Canada. He was called out on active service with the Argylls in 1940, holding the rank of Lieutenant. While training with his regiment at Chippawa Barracks, he was killed on active service in an accident which occurred on December 22, 1940.
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OSLER, R. F.
Osier, Robert Free C21-'29), was born December 26, 1910, at Toronto, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. at the age oi eleven and took an enthusiastic part in all the activities of the School, becoming especially proficient at cricket. For two years he was a member of the first cricket team and also played on Bigside football and hockey, winning second team colours in both these sports. He left the School from the Fifth Form, entering the firm of Osier and Hammond, Investment Brokers, Toronto. After a serious illness he decided to practice farming and attended O.A.C. in Guelph. He later returned to the business world and after gaining experience in New York and London, joined a firm in Montreal.
He received his commission in the 48th Highlanders of Canada at the outbreak of war and went overseas with his regiment in 1940. He trained in England until 1943 when he took part in the invasion of Sicily. While serving as a platoon commander in "D" Company of his regiment, he was killed in action on July 25, 1943, when his men came under heavy machine gun fire during an attack.
The action is described by one of his men as follows: "All the way up the coast his Company, with "B" Company, had been taking the major part of the fighting for the battalion, being the leading Companies in most of the attacks and especially when the objective appeared to promise tough going and hard fighting. In the action on the night of Sunday, July 25, "B" Company attacked a ridge and "D" Company a high hill overlooking the ridge. They both came under enemy fire and when they got to the top they came up against very heavy machine gun cross fire. Bobs' Company suffered many casualties and Bobs himself got a blast from a machine gun which killed him instantly". In the press report of the action it was stated that he deliberately drew the fire of the enemy in order to protect another party of his men.
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PAGE, W. D.
Page, Walter David (Master, '38-'40), was born March 7, 1918, in London, England. He attended Lake Lodge School, Grimsby, later going on to Bishop's College School at Lennoxville. A brilliant student, he graduated from Bishop's University in 1936 with an honours degree in mathematics at the age of eighteen. He was also a fine athlete, and represented his school and college in rugby, hockey and cricket. After graduation, he was in business for two years and in September 1938 joined the staff of the Junior School. He instituted the Junior School Press and encouraged acting among the small boys by writing and directing several short plays. He was also very fond of music and sang in the Choir both as a boy at school and as a Master at T.C.S.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in July 1940 and received his wings in March 1941. Going overseas in July of the same year, he was attached to a bomber training squadron in Scotland, and later to 214 (R.A.F.) Squadron, Bomber Command, being promoted to Flight Sergeant in March 1942 and to Warrant Officer at the beginning of the following month. He made many raids over Germany and occupied France as second pilot and became commander of his crew in March 1942 on pro- motion to Flight Sergeant. During the historic raid on Lubeck his plane was first over the target. On April 1 he was promoted to Warrant Officer. On the 15th he was reported killed in air operations over the Continent
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PEACOCK, J. W. F.
Peacock, John William Frederick C35-'38), was born March 9, 1920, at Montreal, Quebec. At T.C.S. he was a good student and showed much skill at games, in his final year winning first team colours in football, hockey and cricket. He was also a member of the first squash team. Because of his sound character and leadership ability he was made a Senior in 1937 and soon afterwards was appointed a Prefect. From T.C.S. he entered McGill University and was a member of the C.O.T.C., and a reserve officer in the Black Watch (R.H.R.) of Canada.
He was commissioned Pilot Officer in the radio branch of the R.C.A.F. in September 1941 and went overseas in October of the same year. He qualified for his Navigator wing while attached to the R.C.A.F., and late in 1942 began flying operationally with 409 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron, making sorties over the Continent in Boulton-Paul Defiants, Beaufighters and later Mosquitoes. He was promoted Flight Lieutenant early the following summer and began a navigation leaders course, at the con- clusion of which he returned to his squadron. He was Mentioned in Despatches in the 1944 New Year's Honours List and continued on operations until his aircraft was shot down on August 7, 1944. While patrolling over the Normandy beachhead about ten miles southeast of Bayeux, his aircraft was attacked by German fighters and he could not get clear before he crashed. At the time of his death, he was officially credited with destroying five enemy planes and with damaging a sixth.
Wing Commander Beveridge, his Commanding Officer, wrote of his death as follows: "I cannot express in full the deep regret that my entire Squadron feel at this moment. I speak with particular feeling since I was with John until the last moment and it was he who saved my life by pushing me free from the aircraft, as we came down out of control. We were on patrol over the Beach Head during the early hours of August 7 when we were suddenly attacked by fighters. John gave me the warning as they attacked; but before I could take avoiding action, we had been hit and were out of control — our tail had been cut off. We immediately set about getting clear of the aircraft in the conventional
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manner which is out of the side. Apparently John was having difficulty, for when I asked him what was wrong, he only replied that he couldn't jettison the door. Accordingly I immediately jettisoned the hatch in the roof directly over my head and tried to get clear; however, I found my- self stuck half-in, half-out at the last minute, not being able to clear myself through my own efforts. I suddenly came clear. The only ex- planation I can give is that John, unable to get his hatch open, decided that one of us at least should get out and came to my rescue, unselfishly abandoning hope for himself, and pushed me from behind. My parachute opened just in time, as I hit the ground a minute later. Thus John had no time to follow me, and was killed instantly when the aircraft crashed about fifteen yards from me."
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REDPATH, J. G.
Redpath, John George C37-'39), was born February 28, 1923, in Montreal, Quebec. He attended T.C.S. for two years and during that period took an active part in the life of the School. In his last year he was a member of the Fourth Form and played on the Littleside football and cricket teams, and the Middleside hockey team. After he left T.C.S., he attended Westmount High School and then entered McGill University where he did well.
In 1942, during his second year, he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and was commissioned Pilot Officer in the autumn of 1943. He was selected as an instructor and posted to Uplands. He remained there on attach- ment for six months and had logged 700 flying hours instructing pupils, when on August 5, 1944, his plane collided with another one and crashed, killing him instantly.
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REID, R. M.
Reid, Robert Maxwell CS-l-'S?), was born August 25, 1918, in Lon- don, England. He came to T.C.S. from Vancouver and took an active part in school life. In his last year he was a member of the Fifth Form and played on Bigside football and cricket, winning his second team colours in both sports. He also played on the basketball team of 1937. After he left School, he took a course in aeronautics at the Boeing Aircraft Plant in California.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 and went overseas in October 1941 as a Sergeant Pilot. Winning promotion to Pilot Officer, he took part in many bomber operations, and on February 25, 1943, was reported missing. He was flying a Wellington to India and presumably crashed over occupied France or in the Bay of Biscay. He was later officially presumed killed.
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ROGERS, E. B.
Rogers, Edward Britton C22-'25), was born September 9, 1908, at Hamilton, Ontario. In his three years at T.C.S. he won many friends and in his last year he was a member of the Fifth Form and played on Bigside football, being awarded second team colours. He was also a member of the Middleside cricket team.
He went on to the Royal Military College of Canada and upon graduating, attended the University of Toronto. He then joined the St. Lawrence Steel and Wire Company in Gananoque and rose rapidly to become Vice-President of the Company. He took an active part in the affairs of his community, was a member of the Gananoque Town Council and a president of the Golf and Country Club.
He was commissioned in the R.C.A. in 1941 and went overseas in the rank of Major. He took part in the invasion of the Continent while commanding the 102nd Anti-Tank Battery, 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment, R.C.A. He was killed in action at Caen, France, on July 23, 1944.
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RUSSEL. H.
Russel, Hugh C33-;39), was born October 13, 1921, at Montreal, Quebec. He came to the Junior School in September 1933 and remained at T.C.S. for six years. In his final year he was a member of the Fifth McGill Form, played on the first football team obtaining second team colours, and was Captain of the hockey team. Because of his leadership ability and influence in the School, he was made a School Prefect.
Shortly after leaving T.C.S., he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and was commissioned Pilot Officer in 1941, being posted overseas the same year. He took part in the Dover Straits battle against the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, and later engaged in many sweeps over the Continent with a Canadian fighter squadron. Promoted to Flight Lieutenant, he returned to Canada for leave in 1943, during which he visited the School and spoke to the boys in an unforgettable way about his first experiences as a fighter pilot. After a period of duty in Quebec he was posted overseas for a second tour of operations. He was serving in a fighter squadron providing protection for the invasion of the Con- tinent when he was reported missing over the Caen-Falaise-Argentan area of Normandy. He was later officially presumed killed in action on June 16, 1944.
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RUSSEL, H. D. S.
Russel, Hugh Dunbar Sutherland C31-'34), was born March 11, 1916, at Montreal, Quebec. He came to T.C.S. from Selwyn House in 1931 and became a member of the Fifth McGill Form in his final year. He played on Bigside football and hockey, winning second team colours in both sports, and also played on the third cricket team. He distinguished himself particularly, however, as a boxer and won the Bradburn Cup for being judged the best boxer in the School. He entered the faculty of Engineering at McGill University in 1935 and in 1938 left to obtain a year's practical experience in the Sullivan Mines at Kimberley, B.C.
Returning to McGill for a year in 1940, he joined the R.C.N.V.R. in September of that year and was called out on active service in January 1941. He received his commission as Sub-Lieutenant the same year and was promoted Lieutenant in 1942 on graduating from H.M.C.S. Royal Roads. After se-rving for six months in a corvette on the Atlantic, in May 1942 he volunteered for submarine duty and after a course in England was attached to the Royal Navy in the Middle East serving in H.M. Submarine Traveller. On December 12, his ship was reported missing after operations in the Mediterranean, and nothing further was heard of either the ship or her crew.
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SMITH, A. L.
Smith, Anthony Larratt C17-'25), was born February 22, 1908, at Toronto, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. in September 1917, remaining for eight years. In his final year he was a member of the Fifth Form and a House Captain. An enthusiastic athlete, he won his first team colours in both football and hockey. After leaving the School, he went into business, becoming a partner in the insurance firm of Tomenson, Saunders, Smith and Garfat. A skilful horseman, he was one of the best polo players in Canada and often rode as a jockey in races.
He enlisted in the R.C.A. as a gunner at the outbreak of war and went overseas in 1941 after winning his commission. He was promoted to Captain and later took part in the invasion of the Continent. On his way to Normandy with the invasion forces, his ship was torpedoed and he swam in full equipment over a mile to shore. While serving as a Forward Observation Officer directing the fire of his guns, he was killed by German mortar fire on July 27, 1944.
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SCHOLFIELD, G. P.
Scholfield, George Percival C17-'24), was born October 9, 1906, at Toronto, Ontario. Entering T.C.S. in 1917, he was one of the first members of the Junior School. Throughout his seven years at the School, he showed himself to be a keen student and a good athlete. His chief sports interest was football and for two years he was a member of the first team, being awarded a Distinction Cap in his final year. He was also a Gymnast, winning his colours on the first Gym. eight. For several years he was a dependable member of the Choir. In his final year he was a most capable Head Prefect and he won the coveted Bronze Medal for showing "steady perseverance in courtesy, industry and integrity". He entered University College, Toronto, where he graduated four years later. Going into business he became a partner in the firm of Traviss, Scholfield and Company.
He was called out on active service at the beginning of the war with the Royal Regiment of Canada and went overseas shortly after- wards. He became second-in-command of his regiment and conducted himself most courageously in the attack on Dieppe. He was in command of the first wave of the battalion when it attacked at Puits at dawn on the 19th of August, 1942. Casualties in the infantry were very heavy as a result of the withering fire at close range from well prepared positions behind fixed barbed wire defences. From the initial landing until toward the close of the action, the German defences kept up a heavy concentrated fire on all beaches, consisting of artillery, mortars, light and heavy machine guns down to snipers, all of which was made far more effective by the shingle beach acting as shrapnel when hit. Major Scholfield led his troops gallantly from the landing crafts across the bullet-riddled beach to the enemy's first line of defence. In the initial stages of the battle he was mortally wounded, but still continued to encourage and direct his men until he lost consciousness.
He was reported missing and on October 22, a letter from a brother officer, held prisoner-of-war, stated that he had died of wounds in a German hospital at Morancez, France, early in September of that year.
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His Colonel wrote of him as follows: "I think you know what wr thought of George as a soldier and as a man. He was a fine example at all times. He was conscientious to the last degree and never was there a more loyal officer. He was adored by his men and quite rightly so as there was nothing he would not do for them if it was within his power. He did a magnificent job at all times ?nd went about his work with determination and a keen sense of duty. The more difficult the task, the more determined he was to win through — he never quit. I am proud indeed that I hao. the privilege of being associated with such a perfect gentleman and good soldier".
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STRATHY, G. H. K.
Strathy, George Henry Kirkpatrick C29-'34), was born February 13, 1918, at Sopington, England. He came to the Junior School from Toronto in September 1929 and immediately began to distinguish himself in his studies, passing six papers of his Junior Matriculation with high honours even before entering the Senior School. His brilliant academic record, however, did not prevent him from taking an active part in games and he obtained his colours for Middleside cricket where he excelled as a bowler. In his leisure moments, he conceived, edited and printed a School Sheet, the Trinity Tatler, which evoked widespread interest. In 1934, he obtained his Honour Matriculation with first class honours in four mathematics and two science papers. He was Head Boy and Chan- cellor's Prize Man, won the Jubilee Exhibition and the Governor General's Medal for Mathematics, and was also awarded the Professor William Jones Scholarship in Mathematics at Trinity College.
As he had barely reached his sixteenth year, and was considered too young for university, he was sent to an English Public School and at Charterhouse he continued to show brilliant promise of scholarship. In 1933, in the Ontario Upper School examinations, he won the First Edward Blake Scholarship and the Second Edward Blake Scholarship at the University of Toronto, as well as the Wellington Scholarship in Mathematics at Trinity College, three of the most coveted Scholarships at the University. He entered Trinity College in September 1936 and throughout his University career he won distinction after distinction; he regularly headed his first class honour group in the Mathematics and Physics course winning some five scholarships; he was honoured in his final year for distinguished service to the University; and he was a member of the University of Toronto mathematics team of three which won the Putnam award in competition with some sixty other universities on the North American continent.
When the British Admiralty called for volunteers of exceptional capacity in mathematics and physics, he was one of the first to offer his services. He received his commission as a Sub-Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in May 1940 and after special and secret training was posted to H.M.S. Ajax, then in the Mediterranean. On the morning of October 12, 1940, his ship encountered two squadrons of enemy warships and immediately attacked, sinking three of them. Pat Strathy was killed instantly by the only shell which hit the Ajax during the engagement.
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STRONG, W. G. M.
Strong, William Garnet Matthew C39-'42), was born December 24, 1925, at Montreal, Quebec. He came to T.C.S. from Selwyn House in September 1939, and left in June 1942 to enter McGill University. He completed both his Junior and Honour Matriculation, being a member of the Sixth Form in his last year at school. He played on the first football team and was considered the best skier in the School. Because of his general leadership ability as well as his steady dependability ho was made a Senior, performing his duties capably. On entering McGill, he elected to specialize in engineering; he became a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity.
In February 1943 he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and received his elementary training in Ontario and the west. He was selected for train- ing as pilot and was completing his course at Uplands when his plane crashed on September 6, 1944, near Montebello, killing him instantly.
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TAYLOR, J. A. C.
Taylor, James Alexander Campbell C36-'38), was born April 16, 1920, at Edmonton, Alberta. He entered the School Leaving Course at T.C.S. and during his years at the School he was a popular member of our community. In 1938 he left to enter his father's business in Edmonton. In the summer of 1940 he volunteered for service in the Navy and although he won his commission, he decided he would prefer to fly and resigned from the navy to join the Air Force.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in the summer of 1941 and early in 1942 graduated as an Air Gunner. He went overseas in August 1942 as a Sergeant Air Gunner and made many operational flights over enemy territory. On April 11, 1943, his aircraft failed to return from a raid over Kiel, and he was presumed killed in action.
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VOKES, F. A.
Vokes, Frederick Alexander C25-'26), was born September 29, 1907, at Columbo, Ceylon. He came to T.C.S. from Kingston, Ontario, for only one year but as a member of the Sixth Form he did well in his work and in football starred as a middle wing. After leaving school he completed successfully his four year course at the Royal Military College of Canada, passing out with the rank of Lance-Corporal. Recommended for a commission in the Permanent Force, he joined the Lord Strathcona Horse and in 1935 was sent to England for a course with the Imperial Army. In 1937, he was promoted to the rank oi Captain and was stationed in Winnipeg.
He went overseas in January 1940 as Captain, being appointed Liaison Officer. In September of the same year he was promoted to Major and appointed Officer Commanding the Canadian Reconnaissance Squadron, 2 Canadian Division. Later he was appointed second-in- command of the Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion. In December 1941, on promotion to Lieutenant-Colonel, he commanded the 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment. He took a leading part in the assault on Dieppe in August 1942 and early in 1944 was sent to Italy as Command- ing Officer of the 9th Canadian Armoured Regiment. On August 31, 1944. he was seriously wounded in action and died in hospital on September 4. He was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in Italy.
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WHITE, W. L. C.
White, William Lisle Christie C31-'33), was born July 17, 1916, at Ottawa, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. in September 1931 from Regina, Saskatchewan, and left from the Fourth Form two years later. He attended Campion College, Regina, and later entered the Civil Service where he was employed with the T.C.A. in Regina.
He was commissioned in the Regina Rifles of Canada at the out- break of war and was posted overseas in 1941. In November 1942, he returned to Calgary as an instructor and was posted overseas again in August 1943. He served as Captain in the invasion of the Continent, landing in Normandy on D-Day with the Regina Rifles. He was killed near Caen while in action with his regiment on July 8, 1944.
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WIGLE, F. E.
Wigle, Frederick Ernest C29-'32), was born July 11, 1913, at Hamilton, Ontario. He came to T.C.S. in September 1929 when the Senior School was at Woodstock and left from t'lc Sixth Form in June 1932. Throughout his career at T.C.S. he revealed exceptional qualities of mind and heart which led to his being awarded the Bronze Medal for "steady perseverance in courtesy, industry and integrity" — an honour he shared with the Head Prefect of his year. Because of his general standing in the School and unusual leadership ability, he was appointed a Prefect. He took an active part in sports, being one of the strongest football and hockey players ever to play on T.C.S. teams; he was also a member of the second eleven in cricket. Entering McGill, he did well in his course and starred on the University football and hockey teams. He was picked for the Eastern Canada all star football team. After graduation, he entered business in Montreal and in 1937 married Miss Margaret Willmot Holton of Hamilton.
He received his commission in the Armoured Corps in May 1941 and was promoted to Captain on proceeding overseas in November of the same year. In England he was selected for a staff course, and in September 1943 was promoted to Major, later being appointed GSO 1, 4 Armoured Division. In February 1945, he was appointed to the com- mand of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and in March he was awarded the O.B.E. "for gallantry, efficiency and devotion to duty". He fought his battalion all through the Hochwald battle and then led his men across the Rhine. It was during this period that he was awarded the D.S.O. for complete disregard for personal safety in going forward to rally and inspire his men under heavy German counter attacks.
The official citation reads in part as follows: "By 4 a.m. all objec- tives had been taken. From 6 a.m. on, the enemy shelled and mortared the area incessantly and during the ensuing twenty-four hours counter- attacked eight times with infantry and Tiger tanks. During this time. Lt.-Col. Wigle was constantly forward with his leading companies, en- Page Sixty
couraging his men and co-ordinating their defences. Despite heavy casualties, he directed the fire so effectively that the final attack was driven off with great loss to the enemy. There can be no doubt that the skill, initiative and daring displayed by this officer was directly respon- sible for the success of this difficult operation. His courage was an inspiration to all ranks under his command".
On April 12, he had moved his tactical headquarters into a building in a little town which he had captured west of Bremen and had one officer and ten other ranks with him. At four in the morning, another battalion drove eighty Germans from a strong point a mile and a half south of the town. They retreated to this town arriving about seven a.m. Half of the men in the building were on the ground floor and half on the second floor. The Germans closed in, surrounding the house, and fired at point blank range. Colonel Wigle was killed instantly while attempting to reach his men on the second floor.
After his death, he was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service on staff before his appointment to the command of the Argylls.
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WILKES, A. B.
Wilkes, Alfred Burton C05-'08), was born March 7, 1890, at Brant ford, Ontario. A brilliant student while at school, he won many prizes in his final year at T.C.S. and maintained his record at McGill University. He also took an active part in sports while at school and played on the first football team.
He served as Captain in the R.C.A.M.C. in the First World War and moved to England in 1936. At the outbreak of the Second World War, he received his commission as Captain in the R.A.M.C. and was posted to Aldershot, later serving at the R.E.M.E. depot in Berkshire. Promoted to the rank of Major, he was subsequently appointed second- in-command of the military hospital in Ascot. In 1943, he was reposted to Scotland; he died of a heart attack on December 29 of that year.
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ALLAN, M.B.
Allan, M. B. C29-'35), was com- missioned Probationary Sub-Lieu tenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in Febru ary 1942. From September 1942 to May 1943 he served as Sub-Lieu- tenant (Executive B'-anc'i) in t^o minesweeper H.M.C.S. Westmount on Atlantic coast patrol and escort duties. He was then promoted to Lieutenant (Executive Branch) and transferred to Lieutenant (E) (En- gineering Branch). From June 1943 to September 1945 he served on the staff of the Engineer Superinten- dent, Esquimalt, as Naval Stores Liaison Officer and Technical Assistant to the Engineer Superin- tendent. He was demobilized in September 1945 holding the rank of Lieutenant (E) R.C.N.V.R.
ABRAHAM, J. A.
Abraham, J. A. C41-'42), served as Flying Officer in the R.C.A.F.
ADAMS, R. C.
Adams, R. C. C35-'36), served as Sergeant in the R.C.A.
AMBROSE, S. H.
Ambrose, S. H. C27-'32), enlisted in the Army in September 1942, and proceeded to Brockville for officer- training. He was subsequently at- tached to the Ordnance branch at N.D.H.Q., Ottawa, and promoted to Captain in 1944.
ADAMS, S. M.
Adams, S. M. (1935), served as Fiying Officer in the R.C.A.F.
AHEARN, T. T.
Ahearn, T. T. ('25- '26), received his commission as Lieutenant in the Army in April 1940, after N.P.A.M. training with the 4th P.L.D.G. He served with No. 1 Canadian Infantry Holding Unit in the United Kingdom from April 1940 to July 1941. He was then re- turned to Canada having suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident in January. Promoted to Captain in October 1942, he served as instruc- tor at A-21 C.O.C.T.C. until May 17, 1944, when he transferred to the R.C.A.F. in the rank of Flying Officer. He trained under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan until October 1944, when the gen- eral cease training order was issued. On demobilization, he was trans- ferred to the R.C.A.F. Special Re- serve in January 1945.
ANDERSON, F. S.
Anderson, F. S. C37-'40), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1943 and under- went training from November 1943 to May 1944. He was promoted Able Seaman while on sea duty from May to October 1944. After com- pleting a radar course on shore, he returned to sea duty from January to June 1945.
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ARCHBOLD, G. J. D.
Archbold, G. J. D. ('32-'35), en- listed in the R.C.N.V.R. and received his training at H.M.C.S. Discovery, Vancouver, from August to Novem- ber 1944, and at H.M.C.S. Corn- wallis, Nova Scotia, from November 1944 to April 1945. He served as an Able Seaman in H.M.C.S. Port Col- borne on Atlantic patrol from April to October 1945, when he was de- mobilized.
AMBROSE, D. R.
Ambrose, D. R. C29-'33), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in November 1940 as LAC. By December 1943, he had been promoted to the rank of Fly- ing Officer and proceeded overseas as flying control officer with 144 Wing, 2nd Tactical Air Force. On D-Plus One he went to France, transferring to 126 Wing, 2nd Tac- tical Air Force with which unit he remained for the duration of the war.
ALDEN, J.
Alden, J. C28-'35), served as AC 1 in the R.C.A.F.
ANNESLEY, J. C. L.
Annesley, J. C. L. C25-'34), was appointed to H.M.C.S. Saguenay as Sub-Lieutenant, R.C.N. in August 1939, after four years' training with the Royal Navy. He was in H.M.C.S. Saguenay when she was torpedoed in the North Atlantic, later serving in H.M.C.S. Annapolis and in H.M. C.S. St. Francis on the North Atlan- tic Patrol and on convoy duties. He served in H.M.C.S. Haida as 1st Lieutenant for the whole of her first commission on the Murmansk convoy and with a striking force in the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay from June 1943 to Novem- ber 1944. Promoted to Lieutenant- Commander (act.), he was appoint- ed to command H.M.C.S. Cape Bre- ton on Atlantic convoy duty and service in the Pacific, later com- manding H.M.C.S. New Liskeard. He then received an appointment as Executive Officer R.C.N.A.F. De- pot at Dartmouth, N.S. He was mentioned in Despatches after actions in the English Channel on August 15 and August 29, 1944, with the citation "For courageous resolu- tion, skill and devotion to duty".
AMBROSE, P. J.
Ambrose, P. J. C31-'34), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1942 and served as LAC until 1944. He transferred to the Army and served first as gunner in the R.C.A., then as private in the Infantry. He pro- ceeded overseas in 1944, serving in the United Kingdom and Western Europe in the rank of Sergeant.
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ARCHIBALD, B. M.
Archibald, B. M. C21-'23), was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, R.E., in 1927, and served in India from 1933 to 1939, being promoted to Captain in 1937. After several staff appointments in England during 1940, including GSO 2 (Ops) with H.Q. 7 Corps (later Canadian Corps) he was posted to the War Office as Major. In 1941 he was promoted Lt. -Colonel and served on the staff of a Field Force, and later again at the War Office. From 1942 to 1944, he served with H.Q. Combined Operations and with Allied Force Headquarters as Colonel. In 1944 he returned to regimental duty in Italy, commanding a Field Company R.E. in 78 British Division and for six months being CRE of 8 Indian Division. In November 1944 he be- came Brigadier General Staff of 13 Corps which advanced to Trieste. In 1945-46 he was in Austria command- ing 138 Infantry Brigade and in 1S46-47 again with H.Q. 13 Corps and Chief of Staff at G.H.Q., C.M.F. He received the Indian Medal in 1934; the O.B.E. in 1942; the D.S.O. in 1944; the Legion of Merit in 1944; and the C.B.E. in 1945.
ARCHIBALD, C. R.
Archibald, C. R. C25-'27), received his commission with the R.C.A. in 1939. He proceeded overseas in December 1939 as Intelligence Offi- cer with H.Q. 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade. In July 1940, he was pro- moted to Major, acting as G2 1 Canadian Infantry Division. After attending the fourth war course at the Staff College, Camberley, he became G2 (Ops.) H.Q. Canadian Corps, then commanded the 92nd. Battery, 3rd Canadian Field Regi- ment. Returned to Canada for duty, he was posted to Kingston as G2 instructor of Senior Officers and Staff Courses. Promoted Lieutenant- Colonel in January 1943, he served for a time as Gl Staff Duties (W) at N.D.H.Q., Ottawa. In June 1943, he returned overseas and was post- ed to C.M.H.Q., London, as Gl Staff Duties, and in October to H.Q. First Canadian Army as Gl (Ops.) From February to July 1944 he served as Gl 2 Canadian Infantry Division. He then reverted to Major and com- manded the 66th Field Battery, 14th Canadian Field Regiment, in Western Europe until July 1945 when he returned to Canada for discharge. He was awarded the M.B.E.
ARCHIBALD, R. L.
Archibald, R. L. C24-'28), served as Major in the Black Watch (R. H.R.) of Canada.
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ARCHIBALD, T. D.
Archibald, T. D. C28-'31), received his commission in the R.C.A. as Lieutenant in July 1940, proceeding overseas the following September with the 4th Field Regiment, R.C.A. In August 1942, he received promo- tion to Captain while training in England. On August 19 he took part in the Dieppe Raid, attached to the Royal Regiment of Canada. He was captured and taken pri- soner-of-war to Germany where he was freed on May 8, 1945.
ARMOUR, D. E. P.
Armour, D. E. P. C38-'40), passed out from the Royal Military Col- lege of Canada in 1942 and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant, R.C.A., in August. He served with the 60th Battery, 17th Field Regi- ment, was posted overseas in Octo- ber 1942, and saw action in both the Italian campaign and in North- west Europe. He was confirmed in the rank of Captain in January 1945 and was discharged the following October.
ARMOUR, P. G. D.
Armour, P. G. D. C38-'41), re- ceived his commission as P/Sub- Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in January 1942. He was promoted Sub-Lieutenant in March 1942 and. commanded a Fairmile, being "the youngest commanding officer in the Canadian Navy" at the time of his appointment. From March 1942 un- til October 1943, he served on the Atlantic coast and in Newfoundland, being promoted to the rank of Lieu- tenant in March 1943. Appointed to a frigate, H.M.C.S. Sussexvale, at the end of 1944, he served in the English Channel for the dying months of the war. He received his discharge in October 1945.
ARMOUR, W. E.
Armour, W. E. C24-'32), was com- missioned in the R.C.A.M.C. in May 1942 and served until December 1945 as Captain in the United King- dom and the Northwest European theatre of operations.
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ARMOUR, E. B. P.
Armour, E. B. P. COG-'IO) a vet- eran of the First World War, he en- listed in the Artillery in 1914. He served lour years in France, was promoted to the rank of Major and put in command of the 50th Bat- tery. He was wounded several times, once very severely, and was Mentioned in Despatches for brav- ery. After service in the reserve force he again went on active ser- vice in 1941 and became O.C. 3 Brigade, later called the 42nd Anti- Aircraft Regiment. In 1944, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel and placed in command of the 7th Toronto Group. Following his re- tirement from active service, he returned to his insurance business. He died suddenly on February 25, 1948.
ARMSTRONG, D. H.
Armstrong, D. H. C29-'37), en- listed in the R.C.A.F. early in 1940 and won his wings in the first class graduated under the British Com- monwealth Air Training Plan. He was promoted to Pilot Officer in November 1940, Flying Officer in November 1941, and Flight-Lieu- tenant in February 1943. During his service, he was posted as instructor to various training commands across Canada. In January 1944, he was awarded the Air Force Cross in the New Year's Honours, for distin- guished service as an instructor. The following month he transferred to Transport Command and was sta- tioned at Moncton and later at Pen- field Ridge, N.B.
ARNOLD, J. P.
Arnold, J. P. C23-'24), served as Captain at National Defence Head- quarters, Ottawa.
ATKIN, R. H.
Atkin, R. H. C39-'42), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1943, graduating as Flight Engineer in February 1945, when he received promotion to Sergeant. He was transferred to reserve in April 1945.
ATWOOD, J. P. C.
Atwood, J. P. C. Cll-'12), a vet- eran of the First World War, he served as Lieutenant with the Lord Strath cona's Horse (Royal Cana- dians), being awarded the M.C. in September 1917. He was wounded in April 1918. In the Second World War he served as Major in the Armoured Corps.
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AUSTIN, J. B.
Austin, J. B. C41-'45), enlisted in the Army after leaving T.C.S. and had completed his advanced infan- try training at war's end.
AUSTIN, J. McN.
Austin, J. McN. C39-'42), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in June 1943 and received his wings in August of the following year. He went overseas in October 1944 as Sergeant Pilot and served until June 1945, winning promotion to Flight Sergeant in May. He was demobilized in Septem- ber 1945.
AVERY, J. R.
Avery, J. R. C37-'39), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in September 1942. After completing training as LAC he served at an Initial Training School until August 1944, being pro- moted to Bombardier and later to Flight Sergeant. He served overseas from August 1944 until March 1945 and was discharged in May 1945 on his return to Canada. He was acci- dentally drowned on July 7, 1947.
BAILLIE, J. F.
Bail lie, J. F. C30-'33), was com- missioned in the Black Watch (R.H. R.) of Canada in June 1942 as Lieutenant. He was posted overseas in March 1944, served in the United Kingdom until July 1944, and in Northwest Europe until May 1945, winning promotion to Major in the field.
BAKER, C. E.
Baker, C. E. ('09-'12), a veteran of the First World War, he served in the Second World War as Captain in the R.C.A.
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BAKER, M. H.
Baker, M. H. C14-'19), received his commission in the R.C.O.C. in 1939 and later transferred to the R.C.E.M.E. He proceeded overseas in 1940 with 1 Division and was promoted to Major in August 1942. serving as D.A.D.O.S. (E) with 3 Division. Early in 1943 he was re- posted to Headquarters C.R.U. where he served at D.A.D.M.E. His service included Canada, the United Kingdom and Western Europe.
BANISTER, P. G. McC.
Banister, P. G. McC. C42-'44), en- listed in the R.C.N. in 1944, and was serving as a cadet at the con- clusion of hostilities.
BALDWIN, W. K. W.
Baldwin, W. K. W. C22-'27), served with the Queen's York Rangers, N.P.A.M., from September 1939 to June 1940, when he transferred to the Toronto Scottish Regiment in the active rank of Lieutenant. He was posted overseas in August 1940, returning to Canada as instructor in February 1942. Posted to St. John's Barracks, St. John's, P.Q., he served as instructor until Sep- tember 1945, winning promotion to Major. In June 1944, he was award- ed the M.B.E. in His Majesty's Birthday Honours.
BALDWIN, W. W.
Baldwin, as LAC in
W. W. C30-'3D, the R.C.A.F.
served
BALFOUR, ST. C.
Balfour, St. C. C22-'27), was com- missioned in the R.C.N. in October 1939, and served as Gunnery Officer in H.M.C.S. St. Laurent from March 1941 until February 1942. He com- manded successively H.M.C.S. Leth- bridge, H.M.C.S. Meon, H.M.C.S. Dunver, and from October 1944 un- til May 1945, he was senior officer 27th Escort Group, serving in Cana- da, on the North Atlantic and in the European theatre. He was awarded the D.S.C. in June 1945, and confirmed in the rank of Com- mander R.C.N.V.R. in July 1945.
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BAND, J. T.
Band, J. T. C25-'31), was com- missioned Sub-Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1941. He served in corvettes and frigates on the Paci- fic and Atlantic and in 1944 com- manded the frigates H.M.C.S. Swan- sea and Stonetown with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander, partici- pating in the sinking of three enemy U-Boats. He was discharged in October 1945.
BALFOUR, W. S.
Balfour, W. S. C37-'39), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in May 1943, as ordinary seaman. After completing training, he was promoted P/Sub- Lieutenant in January 1944 and saw service at sea in H.M.C.S. Beaver for a short period. In Sep tember 1944 he was promoted to Sub-Lieutenant and in May 1945 to Lieutenant, serving as Torpedo Officer on the North Atlantic for some fifteen months in the frigate, H.M.C.S. Fort Erie.
BARNETT, J. W.
Barnett, J. W. C38-'42), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in February 1944, and after compacting his final train- ing at No. 1 Air Observer School, Malton, he was promoted to Pilot Officer in April 1945.
BANNISTER, K. H.
Bannister, K. H. C41-'44), enlisted as a private in the C.I.C. in January 1945, and completed his training in Canada. He was discharged in December of the same year.
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BEATTY, R. P.
Beatty, R. P. C35-'38), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. and on completing training as seaman torpedo man, saw service in a destroyer on the Atlantic. He received his discharge in July 1945.
BEAIRSTO, W. H.
Beairsto, W. H. C37-'39), enlisted with the Winnipeg Grenadiers in November 1942. He was posted as cadet to Three Rivers and was pro- moted Lieutenant in February 1943. He saw six months' service with his regiment in Kiska, and on his return to Canada in December 1943, was posted to the 1st Battalion Prince Albert Volunteers and pro- moted to Captain and Adjutant. He received his discharge in May 1946.
BARROW, F. B.
Barrow, F. B. C20-'22), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. and received the appointment of Acting Lieutenant in November 1940. He served at H.M.C.S. Chaleur, H.M.C.S. Stada- cona, H.M.C.S. Avalon, and H.M.C.S. Montcalm, being promoted to Lieu- tenant-Commander in June 1942. He was demobilized September 5, 1945.
BARNES, R. E.
Barnes, R. E. C30-'31), enlisted as gunner in the R.C.A. in Septem- ber 1939 and served with the 7th Medium Regiment in Canada. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in September 1940 and proceeded overseas in November 1941, serving in Western Europe with the 5th Field Regiment, R.C.A. from July 1944 until September 1945. He was confirmed in the rank of Captain in January 1945.
BEAMENT, J. A.
Beament, J. A. C37-'44), enlisted as trooper in the Armoured Corps January 13, 1945, and received training as a gunner operator. He was demobilized in September 1945.
BEARDSHAW, R. F.
Beardshaw, R. F. C36-'39), served as Selection of Personnel Officer in the R.C.N.
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BANKIER, P. D.
Bankier, P. D. C29-'35), received his commission with the 12th Field Regiment, R.C.A. in August 1940. In June 1941, he was posted over- seas. He was injured in a motor- cycle accident in September 1943, and returned to Canada in Decem- ber 1944. He served in Canada as an Army Examiner with the rank of Captain until his discharge in April 1945.
BEATTY, W. L.
Beatty, W. L. C19-'27), was com- missioned Lieutenant in the 48th Highlanders of Canada in January 1940. He saw service with his regi- ment in Italy from Sicily to Ortona and in Northwest Europe, winning promotion to the rank of Major. He returned to Canada from Holland in July 1945 and was demobilized the following September.
BECK, B. H. de B.
Beck, B. H. de B. C26-'32), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in June 1936 and served overseas with No. 6 Bomber Group in the United Kingdom and finally with the occupation forces in Germany until April 1946. He was then posted to Headquarters in London until September, and later to the Northwest Staging Route. In April 1947, he returned to Ottawa, serving at N.D.H.Q. as Squadron Leader.
BEDDOE, A. C.
Beddoe, A. C. C34-'37), served as Flying Officer in the R.C.A.F.
BERRY, L. R.
Berry, L. R. C40-'41), served as Flying Officer in the R.C.A.F.
BERKINSHAW, W. R.
Berkinshaw, W. R. C38-'41), en listed in the R.C.A.F. in July 1941. He won his wings and commission at Uplands and served as instructor at various stations in Canada until 1945. He was promoted to the rank of Flying Officer in December 1942.
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BETHUNE, R. T.
Bethune, R. T. C05-'10), a veteran of the First World War, he received his commission with the Fort Garry Horse in December 1914 serving with 1 Canadian Division. Shortly afterwards he was posted as 2nd Lieutenant to the King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment and served with the 22nd British Divi- sion in France and Macedonia from 1915 to 1918. He was Mentioned in Despatches in 1917 and again in 1919, being retired as Captain in June of the latter year. He was commissioned in the R.C.A.F. in July 1941, and after completing his training served as Flying Control Officer at Mountain View Station in the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He was demobilized in December 1944.
BETHUNE, A. C.
Bethune, A. C. (1918), served as Acting Commander in the R.C.N. V.R.
BIRKS, R. I.
Birks, R. I. C39-'42), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in June 1942, and while undergoing training at H.M. C.S. Kings in 1943, won distinction for showing "the most officer-like qualities" in his class. He proceeded overseas in December 1943 as Sub- Lieutenant and, on loan to the Royal Navy, was appointed to the destroyer H.M.S. Obdurate. Tor- pedoed while on Russian convoy duty, he spent a few weeks in a Russian dockyard while repair work was carried on. In April 1944, he was appointed to H.M.S. Savage after being promoted Lieutenant. During the remainder of the year, he saw service on carrier strikes against Norwegian shipping, took part in E-boat warfare in the Eng- lish Channel and served in six Rus- sian convoy operations. Shortly after VE-Day he proceeded with the first British Squadron which re- turned Prince Olaf to Oslo, and then picked up the Gneisenau and Nuremburg and escorted them from Copenhagen to Wilhelmshaven. He returned to Canada in 1945.
SEVAN, K. W. A.
Sevan, K. W. A. C32-'35), served as Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps. He was awarded the D.F.C. and Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
BINGHAM, C. S. K.
Bingham, C. S. K. C21-'23), ser- ved as Lieutenant in the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards.
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BETHUNE, W. D.
Bethune, W. D. C10-'14), a veteran of the First World War, he served with the Royal Canadian Dragoons and Canadian Field Artillery from 1916 to 1919. In the Second World War, he enlisted in the Army on August 28, 1940, serving with the First Survey Regiment, R.C.A. He went overseas in December 1940, transferring to the 1st Tunnelling Company, R.C.E., in 1941 as com- pany surveyor. He was retired from active service on November 5, 1943.
BLACK, E. P.
Black, E. P. C41-'43), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in June 1944, won promotion to Able. Seaman, and was proceeding with officer train- ing when demobilized in September 1945.
BEST, G. H.
Best, G. H. ('36-'39), enlisted in the Active Service Force in April 1941, after serving with the Gover- nor General's Horse Guards. Com- missioned as Lieutenant in the R.C.A.S.C., he served as Camp Sup- ply and Transport Officer in Mili- tary District No. 6, and after sev- eral months' illness, was posted overseas where he transferred to the R.C.E. While in the United Kingdom he was attached to the 522nd Ordnance Survey Company. R.E., and in Northwest Europe he served with the 3rd Field Survey Company, R.C.E. He was evacuated to the United Kingdom because of illness in May 1945, and returned to Canada in December.
BONNYCASTLE, C. H.
Bonnycastle, C. H. C20-'21), en- listed in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1927 and served in the executive branch. A Lieutenant-Commander at the out break of war, he served at Naval Service Headquarters from 1941 to 1943 during which period he was promoted to the rank of Com- mander. During 1943-44, he served as Commanding Officer H.M.C.S. Kings. After five months' sea duty, he was posted to Plymouth as Cana- dian Naval Administrative Autho- rity where he served until July
1944. On his return to Canada, he became executive officer at H.M.C.S. Cornwallis. Demobilized in August
1945, he was appointed Command- ing Officer H.M.C.S. Brunswicker in June 1946 on active strength of the R.C.N. (Reserve).
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BEEMAN. W. J. M.
Beeman, W. J. M. C41-'43), en- listed in the C.I.C. in July 1943, and after completing training as an in- fantryman, he transferred to para- troops. Following his training at Shilo, he was posted to the United Kingdom in December 1944, then to Germany in March 1945 where he served with the 1st Canadian Para- troop Battalion. He returned to Canada in June and was demobi- lized in September 1945 when he was receiving training as a cadet officer.
BOGGS. J. D.
Boggs, J. D. C38-'41), served in the Merchant Navy from June 1944 until April 1946 as radio officer.
BONNYCASTLE, G. F.
Bonnycastle, G. F. C29-'32), was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. (Special Branch) in June 1942. Promoted to Lieutenant a year later, he held appointments at Ottawa, Halifax, and St. John's, Newfoundland. He was demobilized in April 1945.
BLACK, W. B.
Black, W. B. C36-'40), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1942 and received his wings in March 1944. He served as instructor for six months at Up- lands until retired to the reserve in December 1944, with the rank of Flying Officer. He was demobilized in June 1946.
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BIGGAR, H. T.
Biggar, H. T. C21-'27), was taken on strength the Active Service Force in 1942 and following train- ing at O.T.C. Brockville, proceeded overseas as Lieutenant in the R.C. A.S.C. He served in the Italian cam- paign from 1943 to 1945 and in Northwest Europe during 1945-46. Following further service with the Army of Occupation during 1945-46, he was returned to Canada and dis- charged in the rank of Captain in August 1946.
BLAIKLOCK, D. M.
Blaiklock, D. M. C39-'42), enlist- ed in the R.C.N.V.R. in February
1943. Following training and pro- motion to Able Seaman in March
1944, he served for almost a year in motor torpedo boats. He was de- mobilized in November 1945.
BELL, J. T.
Bell, J. T. C24-'27), received his commission in the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry and served with his regiment until September 1943 in the rank of Major. He was then posted to A.M.L.O. Increment, H.Q., First Canadian Army, where he served until March 1944. Following an appointment as M.C.L.O., South- eastern Command, where he served until August 1944, he was trans- ferred to "Q" Mov., H.Q. First Canadian Army. In August 1945 he was repatriated to Canada.
BOVEY, C. A. Q.
Bovey, C. A. Q. C41-'44), enlisted in the C.I.C. in May 1945 and had finished his advanced training when he was demobilized in September of the same year.
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BOSTOCK, W. N.
Bostock, W. N. C19-'20), was com- missioned in the R.C.E. in 1930 and was serving as Major at the out- break of war. On graduating from Senior Staff College, he was posted to N.D.H.Q. in October 1939, where he served for seven months as D.A.A.G. Subsequent service in- cluded one year as D.A.A.G. with 2 Canadian Division; promotion to Lieutenant-Colonel in May 1941, and eight months' service as A.A. and Q.M.G. at Headquarters, C.R.U. in England; A.A. and Q.M.G. 1 Candian Division for three months; A.D.A.G. at Canadian Military Head- quarters for eight months; promo- tion to Brigadier in April 1943 and subsequent service as Brigadier General Staff, Pacific Command, for six months; A.D.A.G. at Canadian Military Headquarters for fifteen months; Commander Army Troops Area for four months; and Military attache to China from December 3945 to June 1947. He was awarded the C.B.E.
BOYCE, C. D.
Boyce, C. D. C05-'07), a veteran of the First World War, he was wounded while serving as Lieu- tenant with the 19th Battalion, Can- adian Infantry. In the Second World War he served as Major in the R.C.A.
BOONE, G. L.
Boone, G. L. C19-'26), was com- missioned in the 48th Highlanders of Canada when the regiment was called out on active service and was posted overseas in May 1943 as Major. He landed in Normandy on D-Day serving as Brigade Major. He was promoted Lieutenant- Colonel in November 1944, and posted to Headquarters, 1st Cana- dian Army as GSO 1. He returned tc Canada in July 1945. His awards include the O.B.E. and the M.B.E.
BOVAIRD, G. C.
Bovaird, G. C. C39-'45), enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1945. He completed training and won promotion to Sergeant serving as meteorological instructor until his demobilization in November 1946.
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BOULTON, W. O. D.
Bo u (ton, W. O. D. C20-'25), served in H.M.S. Northern Duke on loan to the Royal Navy on Northern Patrol between the Orkney Islands and Iceland from September 1940 to March 1941. From April to Octo- ber 1941 he was on operations staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Rosyth. Attached to the Royal Navy Air Station, Palisadoes, Jamaica, for executive duties, he served in this capacity from November 1941 to November 1942. In December of this year he returned to the Royal Canadian Navy and served in H.M.C.S. Brantford, Dauphin .and Kapuskasing, in the last two ships as executive officer, while engaged on convoy duty between Halifax. St. John's, Newfoundland, Boston, and New York. He received his discharge in December 1944 while holding the rank of Commander.
BRACK, C. F.
Brack, C. F. (Master), served as Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery on attachment to the Air Force in the Orkney Islands.
BOWERS, H.
Bowers, H. (Master), served as Flight Lieutenant in the R.C.A.F.
BOWMAN, M. C. D.
Bowman, M. C. D. C37-'40), was commissioned with the Royal Regi- ment of Canada and promoted to Lieutenant in November 1941 when he was posted to the Royal Cana- dian Regiment. He proceeded over- seas in November 1942, serving in Sicily and Italy from July 1943 un- til May 1944. He was wounded in July 1943 and awarded the Military Cross. He was wounded a second time in December 1943 and returned to Canada in 1944. The citation for his M.C. reads as follows: "At Nis- soria on 25 July, 1943, at approxi- mately 1730 hours, this officer on his own initiative led his platoon in an attack on a strong enemy posi- tion. Although his platoon was cur off from the battalion he kept ad vancing towards the battalion ob- jective, which he hoped to reach independently. At one point the platoon was fired on by a machine gun post on the high ground south- east of the town which engaged them at very close range. He issued his orders from his exposed posi- tion with coolness and decision. One of his sections was then able to work forward against extremely active small arms fire, and to assault the enemy post. Now under fire from enemy supporting posi- tions as well, Lieutenant Bowman personally continued to lead his platoon through intense enemy fire in the attack which was successful in gaining most of the enemy fea- ture. This officer showed great de- termination, initiative and devotion to duty".
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BOWMAN, S. J.
Bowman, S. J. C40-'42), enlisted in the Armoured Corps (Canadian Grenadier Guards) in January 1943. He proceeded overseas in February 1944 and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until June 1945, when he volunteered for ser- vice in the Pacific. He was returned tc Canada in July 1945 in the rank of Corporal and demobilized in February 1946.
H. S.
BROUGHALL,
Broughail, H. S. Cll-'13), a vet- eran of the First World War, he served as Lieutenant in the R.N. A.S., being taken prisoner-of-war. He was awarded both the M.C. and the D.F.C. In the Second World War he served as Group Captain in the R.A.F.
BOULDEN, C. H. Boulden, C. H. (Master), served as Chaplain in the First World War and was re-appointed Chaplain in June 1940, serving overseas from then until May 1945. Three months prior to his promotion to Hon. Major in April 1943, he was ap- pointed Assistant to the Principal Chaplain Overseas and served in this capacity until his return to Canada, visiting Canadian troops in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger- many. He was Mentioned in Des- patches in France in 1918 and awarded the M.B.E. in January 1944.
BRITTON, P. E.
Britton, P. E. C37-'44), enlisted in the Canadian Infantry Corps on May 15, 1945. He trained in Canada until October 3, 1945, when he was discharged.
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BRAIN, R. T. F.
Brain, R. T. F. C23-'26), enlisted as Chaplain in 1940, serving with the Stormont, Dundas and Glen- garry Highlanders. He proceeded overseas with the regiment, landing in Normandy on D-Day. He was severely wounded in action in July and awarded the Military Cross for gallantry. The citation reads: "At Les Buissons, from D-Day to D-Plus Four, Captain Brain was indefatig- able in carrying out his duties. He attended the casualties around the Regimental Aid Post and in the open while under fire. He was wounded himself but carried - on coolly and courageously for another day. His wound then prevented him from carrying on and he was evacuated". Promoted to Hon. Major, he served as Senior Chap- lain (P) 3 Canadian Infantry Divi- sion until his return to Canada in 1945.
BROUGHALL, J. H. S.
Broughall, J. H. S. C12-'13), a veteran of the First World War in which he served as Lieutenant in the R.A.F., he served in the Second World War as a Major in the Irish Regiment of Canada. He was awarded the M.B.E.
BRYSON, J.
Bryson, J. C37-'39), served as Cor- poral in the R.C.A.F.
BROOKS, D. A.
Brooks, D. A. C41-'43) enlisted in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm in 1943 and proceeded to England for training at Lee-on-Solent, Hants. On completion of Flying Training in Canada he returned to England and was promoted to the rank of Petty Officer Pilot. He returned from England in December 1945.
BRUCE, A.
Bruce, A. C17-'19), was commis- sioned in the R.C.N.V.R. in Septem- ber 1939, and served at Halifax until June 1940, when he was posted to the United Kingdom. He served at the Canadian Naval Mission as Lieutenant except for a six months' period in West Africa. He returned to Canada in 1945.
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BRIDGER, J. R.
Bridger, J. R. C23-'2S), was com- missioned in the R.C.A.F. as Pilot Officer in February 1942. He served as Engineering Officer at Central Flying School, Trenton, for four months, and was then posted over- seas as Engineering Officer at No. 6 Group (R.C.A.F.) Bomber Com- mand where he served as Flying Officer and Flight Lieutenant for over two years. In March 1945, he became Crash Investigator and Battle Damage Inspector at Head- quarters No. 6 Group (R.C.A.F.) Bomber Command. After serving another five months as Engineer Officer with 1659 and 1679 Conver- sion Training Units, Topcliffe, Yorks., he returned to Canada and was demobilized in November 1945.
BUCK, E. C.
Buck, E. C. C33-'37), served as Pilot Officer in the R.C.A.F.
BRUNTON, SIR E. F. L.
Brunton, Sir E. F. L. C29-'33), re- ceived his commission in the R.C.A. M.C. in February 1943 and pro- ceeded overseas in September. He served as a reinforcement officer and later with No. 14 Canadian Field Ambulance.
BROWNE, A. D.
Browne, A. D. C27-'32), served as Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R.
BUCK, J. H.
Buck, J. H. C24-'25), served as Captain in the R.C.A.
BLAIKIE. G. R.
Blaikie, G. R. C19-'24), was called out on active service with the R.C.A. in July 1940, for duty on the Administrative and Training staff, R.C.A., Toronto. Posted to the Canadian Army (Active) in April 1941, he served as Officer Commanding "A" Battery at A-2, C A.T.C. in Petawawa until appoint- ed Adjutant at the Royal Military College of Canada in March 1942 From July 1942 until August 1945 he served as D.A.A.G. at R.M.C. and was then retired to reserve status with the rank of Major. He was awarded the M.B.E.
BUNTING, C. W.
Bunting, C. W. C25-'29), received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the R.C.A.S.C. in January 1941 and proceeded overseas early in 1942. Posted to 1 Division R.C.A. S.C., he remained with that forma- tion until March 1943 when he went to Headquarters 1 Canadian Infan- try Brigade as Brigade Supply Offi- cer. He served with the Brigade in Sicily and Italy from July 10, 1943, until after the Battle of Ortono when he returned to England. On June 8, 1944, he landed in Nor- mandy and after a period in the Beachhead was posted to H.Q., First Canadian Army, where he remain- ed until after VE-Day. Following a staff course in Canada, he was re- posted to the staff of H.Q. Cana- dian Repatriation Units in Decem- ber 1945. On his return to Canada he was posted to the staff of H.Q., M.D. 2, later holding the appoint- ment of Staff Captain Q at Head- quarters Central Command.
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BULL, R. O.
Bull, R. O. C12-'14), a veteran of the First World War during which he served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France, he was commissioned Major, commanding a company of Veterans' Guard in 1940; promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1941 and to Colonel in 1942, he was com- mandant of Prisoner-of-War Camps from 1941 until his retirement in 1944. He was awarded the Military Cross in 1916 while serving as Lieu- tenant with the R.F.A.
BROUGHALL, W. H.
Broughall, W. H. C27-'32), was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry in June 1940 and proceeded over-
seas in December of the same year with his regiment. He was promoted Captain in December 1942, Major in November 1943. Ho landed in Normandy on D-Day as GSO 2 at Headquarters, 2 Canadian Corps and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was awarded the M.B.E. in December 1944, created an Officer of the Order of Orange and Nassau (with Swords) by the Netherlands Gov- ernment in 1945, and wat> also Men- tioned in Despatches in 1945.
BRIDGER, N. C.
Bridget, N. C. C28-'33), received his commission in the American Field Service (Ambulance) in Sep- tember 1942. He served with the Eighth Army in the Middle East from September 1942 to January 1944, winning promotion to Captain in August 1943; in Italy from Jan- uary 1944 to March 1945; and in Belgium, Holland and Germany from March to August 1945.
BUCK, W. M.
Buck, W. M. C22-'24), served as Captain in the R.C.A.
BURPEE, A. D. H.
Burpee, A. D. H. C28-'32), served as Ldg. Coder, in the R.C.N.V.R.
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BUNTING, J. R.
Bunting, J. R. C29-'30), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1942 as AC 2. After receiving his wings and com- mission as Pilot Officer in 1943, he served as flying instructor at No. 1 S.F.T.S., Camp Borden, during 1944- 45. He received his discharge as Flying Officer in the latter year and was transferred to Class E Reserve.
BURNS, C. F. W.
Burns, C. F. W. C21-'25), received his commission in the R.C.A.F. in 1941 and served in the executive branch. He was posted overseas as a Pilot Officer in October 1941, and
obtained promotion to Flying Offi- cer in January 1942. In July, he returned to Canada and was sta- tioned with the Eastern Air Com- mand, Halifax, being promoted Flight Lieutenant in November
1942, Squadron Leader in November
1943, and Wing Commander in November 1944. In June 1945, he was Mentioned in Despatches.
BRAINERD, T. C.
Brainerd, T. C. C28-'31), was com- missioned in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1940. He served in H.M.S. Burwell (on loan to the Royal Navy); at H.M. C.S. St. Hyacinthe Signal School; and with the Murmansk Convoy (1940-42). He was promoted Lieu- tenant in August 1940; A/Lieu- tenant-Commander in January 1944; and Lieutenant-Commander in Jan- uary 1945. For some months in 1943 he served as Signal Officer at Ottawa, then was appointed to H.M.C.S. Skeena; in 1944, he served as Staff Signal Officer at St. John's Newfoundland, and was then ap- pointed to H.M.C.S. St. Laurent.
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BRADEN. W. G.
Braden, W. G. C29-'33), received his commission in the R.C.O.C. in January 1941, transferring to the R.C.E.M.E. in 1944. He proceeded overseas in November 1941 and was attached to Headquarters, First Canadian Army in the D.D.M.E. branch, serving in France, Belgium and Holland from July 1944 to January 1945 in the rank of Major. He returned to Canada in May 1945, after serving some months in the British Ministry of Supply. He was demobilized in November 1945.
BURDET, R. A.
Burdet, R. A. ('40-' 43), enlisted in the United States Naval Air Corps in January 1945 and completed training as Aviation Machinist
Mate, Aviation Radar Operator and Aerial Gunner. He served in U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt, receiving promotion to S 1/C in February 1945, Aerial Gunner in June 1945 and AMM 3/C in May 1946. He was discharged in August 1946.
BURROWS, C. A.
Burrows, C. A. C38-'40), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in March 1942, receiving his wings at Uplands in May 1943. He served as staff pilot at Yarmouth, N.S., and Jarvis, On- tario, until he was posted overseas in May 1944. Promoted to Flying Officer, he transferred from single seater pilot to bomber with an operational training unit. He re- turnod to Canada in March 1946 and was demobilized.
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BROWN, C. McC.
Brown, C. McC. C27-'31), was called on active service as Sub-Lieu- tenant with the R.C.N.V.R. in Sep- tember 1939 and served in the executive branch being promoted Lieutenant the following year. Dur- ing 1940-41 he was on loan to the Royal Navy, later serving in the Canadian destroyer H.M.C.S. St. Croix. Subsequently he was posted overseas and served at the Cana- dian Naval Mission for three years, latterly as Lieutenant-Commander.
BYERS, D. N.
Byers, D. N. C26-'30), received his commission in the 2nd Heavy Anti- Aircraft Regiment, R.C.A., in July 1941. He proceeded overseas with the rank of Lieutenant in Septem-
ber 1941, served in France, Belgium. Holland and Germany from July 1944 to September 1945. He was promoted to Captain in June 1943 and to Major in February 1944. While serving in Northwest Europe in 1945 he was Mentioned in Des- patches.
CALDBICK, G. C.
Caldbick, G. C. C40-'42), enlisted in the Royal Hamilton Light In- fantry as private and after com- pleting his training, proceeded over- seas in December 1944. He served in Holland, and in Germany (Army of Occupation) from February 1945 tc June 1946.
CAMPBELL, M. R.
Campbell, M. R. (1919), was com- missioned in the R.C.N.V.R. in August 1940, with the rank of Lieu tenant. He served at Montreal, Hali- fax and Toronto and in H.M.C.S. Niagara, being promoted to Lieu- tenant-Commander in April 1942, Commander in July 1943, and Cap- tain R.C.N. (R) in October 1945. At this time he was appointed Com- manding Officer of H.M.C.S. Donna- cona and Naval Officer in Charge of the Port of Montreal.
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CAMPBELL, J. D. C.
Campbell, J. D. C. C22-'27), was commissioned in the R.C.O.C. in May 1942, as Lieutenant. On com- pleting his training in Canada, he was posted overseas, serving in the United Kingdom from July to December 1943; in Italy with Head- quarters 1 Canadian Corps from January 1944 to February 1945; and in Northwest Europe from Febru- ary 1945 to January 1946. He was promoted Captain in November 1944 and Major in February 1945.
CARLISLE, A. E.
Carlisle, A. E. C42-'44), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in May 1945 and was undergoing training as an or- dinary seaman when he was demo- bilized in November of the same year.
CATTO, J. M.
Catto, J. M. C12-'13), a veteran of the First World War, he served as Lieutenant in the R.A.F. On Sep- tember 3, 1939, he was called out on active service with the R.C.C.S. in the rank of Captain. He went overseas in August 1940 and until June 1944 served respectively with 2 Canadian Division Signals, Head- quarters 2 Canadian Division, Head- quarters 1 Canadian Corps, and Headquarters First Canadian Army, first as Major and then as GSO 2 (Signals). From June 1944 to Sep- tember 1945, he served in France, Belgium and Holland with Head- quarters, First Canadian Army. He was awarded the M.B.E. in 1945.
CAWLEY, J. C.
Cawley, J. C. C38-'42), served as Flight Lieutenant in the R.C.A.F.
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CASSELS, J. G.
Cassels, J. G. C18-'23), was com- missioned in the R.C.A. and in 1942 became Adjutant of the 26th Field Regiment, R.C.A. He later com- manded the 119th Field Battery R.C.A., and in November 1943 be- came Staff Captain A. & Q. with the rank of Major, at Petawawa Camp Headquarters. Later he ser- ved as D.A.Q.M.G. at the Royal Military College of Canada from May 1944 until August 1945.
CARTWRIGHT, J. R. C.
Cartwright, J. R. C. C35-'38), en- listed in the R.C.A. in July 1943 as gunner. He served with No. 1 Cana- dian Radio Location Establishment at N.D.H.Q., Ottawa, until Novem- ber 1945 when he was demobilized holding the rank of Sergeant.
CAPE, J. M.
Cape, J. M. C24-'26), was called out on active service with the R.C.A. in September 1939 in the rank of Lieutenant. He was pro- moted Captain in December and posted overseas early in 1940. He returned to Canada for a staff course at the Royal Military Col- lege of Canada in August 1942, and was then posted to the United King- dom where he became Brigade Major, No. 1 Army Group, R.C.A. He went to Italy in October 1943, serving as Battery Commander from July to November 1944. Pro- moted Lieutenant-Colonel, he com- manded the 2nd Medium Regiment from November 1944 until January 1945. On his return to Canada he became Commanding Officer of the 34th Field Regiment (Res.) in December 1946. He was awarded the M.B.E. in May 1944 for action at Cassino and in the Liri Valley.
CASSELS, R. F.
Cassels, R. F. C16-'21), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1941, and after completing his training, served as a link training instructor holding the rank of Sergeant Instructor. He was subsequently promoted to Pilot Officer and demobilized in Novem- ber 1944.
CALDWELL, T. A.
Caldwell, T. A. C38-'42), served as Sergeant Air Gunner in the R.C.A.F.
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CARMICHAEL, D. G. O.
Carmichael, D. G. O. C40-'43), en listed in the Royal Navy in April 1944 and served as a coder in H.M.S. Wellington from August 1944 to May 1945 (West Africa and Gibral- tar); in H.M.S. Jonquil, a corvette, from May to September 1945, (Gib- raltar, air sea rescue, and Azores route); and at shore establishments at Plymouth from September 1945 to April 1946 when he received a Class "B" release.
CASSELS, W. P.
Cassels, W. P. C26-'33), was com- missioned in the R.C.O.C. in Novem- ber 1941 after enlisting as private in May. He proceeded overseas in 1942 and was posted to No. 1 Cana- dian Ordnance Reinforcement Unit. He was promoted Captain in 1943, and returned to Canada in 1944 when he was demobilized.
CASSILS, M. H.
Cassils, M. H. C31-'34), served as Captain with the Black Watch (R.H.R.) of Canada.
CAWLEY, M. A.
Cawley, M. A. C42-'44), enlisted in the R.C.A. in January 1945 as a gunner and was posted to the Cana- dian Army Pacific Force. While completing his training at New Orleans, Louisiana, he transferred to the R.C.A.S.C. and was reposted to Camp Borden in November 1945. He was discharged in May 1946.
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CAYLEY, E. C.
Cayley, E. C. C33-'39), received his commission in the R.C.N.V.R. in August 1941, as Sub-Lieutenant. He served on the Atlantic from January to August 1942; in the English Chan- nel during October and November 1942; in the Mediterranean from 1943 to March 1944 during which period he was promoted Lieutenant; took part in the landings in Sicily and Italy; completed a submarine course in July 1944 and served in H.M. Submarines Sceptre and Tres- passer until April 1945. After three months' hospitalization, he was re- turned to Canada and demobilized in September 1945.
CAYLEY, H. C.
Cayley, H. C. C16-'20), received his commission in the 48th High- landers of Canada in January 1940. He proceeded overseas in June of the same year, was promoted Cap- tain in 1942, serving in the United Kingdom and Europe until August 1945.
CASTLE, J. H.
Castle, J. H. C25-'30), enlisted in the United States Navy in 1940, was promoted to Lieutenant in November 1941, and to Lieutenant-Commander in March 1944. He served on the Atlantic from 1940 to 1944 and on the Pacific during 1945-46, while commanding the U.S.S. Cockrill.
COATES, R. C.
Coates, R. C. (Master), served as Lieutenant in the R.N.V.R.
CAMPBELL, A. P.
Campbell, A. P. C17-'19), was commissioned in the R.C.A.F. on passing out from the Royal Military College of Canada. He was first posted to Camp Borden but in sub- sequent years served at High River, Alberta; Ottawa; Vancouver; Cor- morant Lake, Manitoba; and com- manded the squadron at Lac du Bonnet. Following a course in gun- nery and bombing in England, he was made Armament Officer II for the R.C.A.F. Then in 1935, he took a staff course at Andover, Hants. From August 1939 to October 1942, he served in the rank of Squadron Leader and Wing Commander as Liaison Officer at the Air Ministry, London. From April 1941 to October 1942, he was in command of a Fighter Station — the only Canadian to achieve this distinction in the United Kingdom. As a Group Cap- tain, he returned to Canada to be Deputy Member of Air Staff in Ot- tawa and from there was posted to Halifax as Air Staff Officer in charge of Operations. In the spring of 1944, he returned to the United Kingdom, transferred to the R.A.F. and was in command of a Bomber Station until 1945. In May 1947, he v/as posted to Rangoon as Chief Air Staff Officer. He was Mentioned in Despatches in January 1942; re- ceived the C.B.E. in January 1944, and was awarded the American D.F.C. in January 1945.
CAPREOL, J. H. D.
Capreol, J. H. D. C19-'2D, served as private in the R.C.O.C.
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CASTLE, G. V.
Castle, G. V. C27-'36), served as private in the U.S. Army.
CAYLEY, P. H.
Cay ley, P. H. C37-'40), enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941. As Midshipman, he served from May 1942 until December 1943 in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and on the Arctic Convoy route in H.M.S. Wescott, H.M.S. Malaya, and H.M.S. Whitehall respectively. After completing six months' courses in England, he served as Sub-Lieu- tenant in H.M.C.S. Assiniboine from June to December 1944 in United Kingdom waters. Promoted Lieu- tenant in December 1944, he con- tinued his service in H.M.C.S. Assiniboine until July 1945. From October 1945 to February 1946, he served in H.M.C.S. Crusader. He then became Staff Officer at H.M. C.S. Queen, Regina, where he was stationed until appointed to H.M. C.S. Ontario in April 1947.
CHARRINGTON, G. A.
Charrington, G. A. C40-'42), en- listed in the Royal Armoured Corps in August 1944 as trooper. After completing cadet training at Sand hurst, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in January 1946. He served with the 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales'), Middle East Forces, in Egypt and Palestine, re- turning to the United Kingdom in August 1946, shortly after his pro- motion to Lieutenant.
CHADWICK, W. S.
Chad wick, W. S. C31-'34), was commissioned in the R.C.N.V.R. in May 1941 with the rank of Sub- Lieutenant. During the summer of 1941, he was engaged on executive duty in the dockyards at Sydney and Halifax, N.S. He then served for eighteen months on convoy duty on the North Atlantic in the de- stroyers, H.M.C.S. Niagara, H.M. C.S. Hamilton, H.M.C.S. Columbia, and the auxiliary cruiser Prince David, during which period he was promoted Lieutenant. For eight months he served in an executive capacity at N.S.H.Q. Ottawa, and was discharged in July 1944.
CLELAND, D.
Cleland, D. C28-'30), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and was commissioned Pilot Officsr in November 1939, after completing his training at the Toronto Flying Club, Trenton, and Camp Borden. Promoted Flying Officer in November 1940, he served for some months as an instructor at Trenton. He served in Newfound- land from November 1941 to Febru- ary 1942, then returned to Canada where he was promoted Flight Lieutenant in June 1942. In May 1944, he was posted overseas in the rank of Squadron Leader and served in the European theatre until September 1945.
CLARKE, L. D.
Clarke, L. D. C40-'43), served as ordinary seaman in the R.C.N.V.R. from October 1943 until June 1945.
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CHARTERS, A. H.
Charters, A. H. C40-'42), enlisted in the Infantry in August 1943 and after completing his training, was stationed as an instructor at Camp Ipperwash. He proceeded overseas in October 1944 and saw service in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger- many from January to July 1945 with the Royal Regiment of Can- ada. He returned to Canada in July 1945 for discharge.
CLARK, K. D.
Clark, K. D. C38-'39), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1940, and served for two years on convoy duty on the North Atlantic. Early in 1942. he was posted to H.M.C.S. Kings where he completed his courses leading to a commission and was
promoted to Lieutenant in August 1943. He was reassigned to Atlantic convoy duty, serving in H.M.C.S. Longueuil, H.M.C.S. Napanee, and H.M.C.S. Wetaskiwin. During 1944- 45, he was posted to the torpedo school at H.M.C.S. Naden.
CHOWN, R. E.
Chown, R. E. C26-'31), received his commission with the 8th Field Regiment. He proceeded overseas in April 1940 and in October was despatched to Italy after promotion to Captain in September 1943. While serving in Italy, he was wounded during February 1944. In March 1945 he was transferred to North- west Europe, where he was in action in Belgium and Holland until VE- Day, serving with the 5th Medium Regiment.
CLARKE, H. H.
Clarke, H. H. C28-'32), served as Major in the Armoured Corps.
CLELAND, W. M.
Cleland, w. M. C26-'30), received his commission with the 3rd Arm- cured Regiment, C.A.C. (Governor General's Horse Guards) in June
1940. Promoted Captain in March
1941, he was posted overseas in October and served on regimental duties until July 1942, when he re- turned to Canada because of in- juries. After serving for two years on the General Staff at N.D.H.Q., Ottawa, he was discharged on medi- cal grounds in July 1944.
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CLELAND, J. G.
Cleland, J. G. C24-'28), received his commission in the Toronto Scottish Regiment in February 1C40. He was posted overseas in August and promoted to Captain in November 1943, while serving in the United Kingdom. He was in action on the continent, serving from June 1944 until June 1945 in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger- many.
CHEYNEY, B. J. K.
Cheyney, B. J. K. C39-'41), enlist- ed in the Fleet Air Arm (R.N.V.R.) in February 1943, completing his naval training in the United King- dom, and flying training in the United States. He received his pilot's wings at Pensacola during
the summer of 1944. On his return to the United Kingdom, he was posted to a squadron flying Cor- sairs where he served until demo- bilized in May 1946.
CLEVELAND, J. B.
Cleveland, J. B. C29-'33), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and served in Eng- land from April 1941 to May 1944. He first flew with the R.A.F. but was later transferred to the R.C A.F. He won steady promotion from Sergeant Observer in 1941 to Flight Lieutenant in 1942. In November 1943, he was injured in a crash re- turning from Berlin and the fol- lowing month was awarded the D.F.C. His citation reads: "This officer has a fine operational record of attacks on many major targets. His navigational ability has en- abled his crew to attack in the allotted time on all sorties and he has frequently been instrumental in bringing back a damaged aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Cleveland has acted as squadron navigation officer for some months, and in that capacity has been particularly suc- cessful in developing new crews. His work both in the air and on the ground has been outstanding." He was demobilized in March 1945.
CHIPMAN, W. N. A.
Chipman, W. N. A. C40-'42), served as private with the Black Watch (R.H.R.) of Canada and was wounded in action while serving in the Northwest European theatre.
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CLEVELAND, P. L.
Cleveland, P. L. C26-'30), received his commission in the R.C.E. in April 1941, was promoted Lieu- tenant in October of the same year, and Captain in April 1944. He pro- ceeded overseas in December 1941, and served in the United Kingdom until his return to Canada in Dec- ember 1945. He was demobilized in January 1946.
COMMON, D. L.
Common, D. L. C41-'43), entered the Royal Canadian Naval College, Royal Roads, in September 1943. In July 1945, he entered the navy as Midshipman R.C.N.V.R. and served for a short time in H.M.C.S. Fort Erie.
COCHRAN, F. E.
Cochran, F. E. C28-'35), was com- missioned in the R.C.A.S.C. in December 1940, and went overseas in June 1942 after promotion to Captain. He served with the 1st Canadian Transport Column and at Headquarters, 2 Canadian Corps, in France and Belgium from June un- til November 1944, when he re- turned to Canada for a staff course at the Royal Military College of Canada. He was awarded the Order of Orange Nassau with Swords, and was Mentioned in Despatches.
COLEMAN, J. B.
Coleman, J. B. C35-'37), enlisted in the R.C.E. and served as Cor- poral with the 3rd Field Regiment. He proceeded overseas in 1940 anU was stationed in the United King- dom for some months but returned to Canada because of ill health and was demobilized in 1941.
CORRIGALL, D. J.
Corrigall, D. J. C23-'24), received his commission in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 1939 and went overseas in 1940 in the rank of Lieutenant. He won promotion to Captain in May 1942 and to Major in August 1943, while training in England. He served in Northwest Europe from June 20 to September 9, 1944, when he was posted to the R.A.F. Staff College. In December 1944, he was attached to Headquarters, First Canadian Army, as GSO 2, serving as liaison officer with No. 39 Wing, R.C.A.F.
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COULSON, J. F.
Coulson, J. F. C26-'30), enlisted in the 48th Highlanders of Canada and went overseas in 1940. He served with his regiment in France in June 1940; in North Africa and Italy from October 1943 until March 1945; and in Holland and Germany from April to July 1945, holding the rank of Corporal.
COWAN, O. D.
Cowan, O. D. C21-'22), was com- missioned in 1940 and served as Lieutenant at No. 12 Basic Training Centre until 1941. He was then transferred to the A.G. branch, N.D.H.Q. and promoted to Captain in 1942. In 1943, he was transferred to the M.G.O. branch, R.C.O.C., promoted Major in the same year, and Lieutenant-Colonel in 1944.
COOK, R. T.
Cook, R. T. Cll-'13), a veteran of the First World War, he served as Lieutenant in the Canadian Infan- try, being wounded in November 1917. In the Second World War he served as Major in the Canadian Forestry Corps.
CRAKE, J. E. A.
Crake, J. E. A. (Master), received his commission in the C.I.C. in 1942 and served as Lieutenant with the Lome Scots Regiment going over- seas in the spring of 1944.
COULTIS, J. S.
Coultis, J. S. C37-'39), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1939 and served in the minesweeper H.M.C.S. Belle- chasse on the Pacific until 1942. being promoted to Petty Officer. After serving on the instructional staff at H.M.C.S. Naden, he was posted to Newfoundland and served as Petty Officer in command of diving operations in H.M.C.S. Che- bcgue during 1943 and 1944, in New- foundland and the United Kingdom. During 1944 and 1945, he served at Halifax and Cornwallis in the same capacity.
CRAWFORD, D. G.
Crawford, D. G. C37-'39) as LAC in the R.C.A.F.
served
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CRUMP, W. R.
Crump, W. R. ('32-'33), served as signaller in the R.C.C.S.
COX, J. C.
Cox, J. C. C28-'33),' served as Cor- poral in the R.C.A.F.
CROLL, L. D.
Croll, L. D. C10-'18), received his commission in the R.C.A.M.C. at the outbreak of war, and was at- tached to the Saskatoon Light In- fantry (M.G.) as medical officer, holding the rank of Captain. He went overseas with this unit in 1939 and was promoted to Major. In 1941 he transferred to No. 5 Cana- dian General Hospital as a surgical specialist in charge of orthopedic surgery, serving with his unit in England and Sicily. From January until June 1944 he served with No. 1 Canadian Neurological Unit. He returned to Canada in August 1944 as Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief of Staff, Orthopedic Unit, Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver, B.C.
CROMBIE. M. G.
Crombie, M. G. ('34-'35), served as Bombardier with the R.C.A.
CUMMINGS, W. F. A.
Cummings, W. F. A. C21-'25), served as Captain in the R.C.A.S.C.
CULVER, D. M.
Culver, D. M. C40-'41), enlisted in the C.I.C. in 1942 and served as assistant instructor and cadet at Erockville for twenty months. He received his commission in Decem- ber 1944 and was posted to the Black Watch (R.H.R.) of Canada. Promoted Lieutenant in May 1945, he volunteered for Pacific service and was posted to Fort Benning, Georgia. He reverted to reserve status in September 1945.
CRUICKSHANK, G.
Cruickshank, G. C12-'16), a vet- eran of the First World War, he served as Lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Dragoons, later transferring to the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. He was wounded in September 1918. In April 1940 he enlisted in the Army and went overseas in August of the same year. He was commissioned and served as Lieutenant in the Cana- dian Records Office, winning pro motion to Captain in April 1942 while serving as Records Officer at No. 1 Canadian Infantry Reinforco- ment Unit and later becoming Assistant Camp Commandant at C.M.H.Q., London. He was demo- bilized in January 1947.
CURTIS, G. H.
Curtis, G. H. C40-'44), enlisted in the Royal Navy and during the summer of 1945 was receiving train- ing in the Fleet Air Arm as NA2 at Lee-on-Solent, England.
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CUMBERLAND, I. H.
Cumberland, I. H. C16-'23), re- ceived his commission in the Gover- nor General's Horse Guards in 1927 after passing out from the Royal Military College of Canada. He was called out on active service with his regiment at the outbreak of war when his unit was absorbed in the Armoured Corps as the 3rd Armour- ed Regiment. He went overseas with his regiment in October 1941, serving in the rank of Major. In June 1942, he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel and Command- ing Officer of the regiment. He served in the Italian theatre .from December 1943 until February 1945 being promoted to Brigadier in June 1944 to command 5 Canadian Armoured Brigade. In February 1945, he proceeded to the North- west European theatre where he commanded 5 Canadian Armoured Brigade until December 1945. He was awarded the D.S.O. for "gal- lantry and distinguished service in action in the Italian theatre of war", and showing "exceptional powers of organization and a high standard of leadership which weld ed 5 Canadian Armoured Brigade into a highly disciplined, well or- ganized, efficiently operating fight- ing machine". He was also Men- tioned in Despatches and awarded the O.B.E.
CROSSEN, W. M.
Crossen, W. M. C26-'30) served as Captain in the R.C.O.C.
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CUNDILL, F. H.
Cundill, F. H. C17-'18), was com- missioned Lieutenant in the Black Watch (R.H.R.) of Canada in May 1940, and served overseas from July 1941 until March 1943. On his return to Canada, he served first as weapon training officer at A21, Barriefield, and then as Company Commander with No. 1 Pacific In- fantry Training Battalion until October 1945 when he was demo- bilized.
CURRELLY, J. C. N.
Currelly, J. C. N. C26-'28), re- ceived his commission as 2nd Lieu- tenant in the Army in December 1942 and was promoted to Lieuten- ant in January 1943 while serving in Pacific Command on the west coast. He proceeded overseas in April 1943 and remained in Eng- land until September when he was posted to North Africa. In Novem- ber, he was posted to Italy where he joined the 48th Highlanders of Canada. He served with the regi- ment throughout the Italian cam- paign and in Northwest Europe, being promoted to Captain in July 1944. He returned to Canada with the regiment in October 1944 and received his discharge the following month.
CURRIE, G. N. M.
Currie, G. N. M. C42-'45), enlist- ed in the R.C.N. and was serving as a cadet at the Royal Canadian Naval College at the conclusion of hostilities.
CUTTEN, J. E.
Cutten, J. E. C28-'37), served for ten months with the R.C.A.F. until June 1942 when he obtained his discharge and enlisted in the Army, serving with the 25th Field Regi- ment, R.C.A. He received his com- mission in October 1942, and served as a training officer, winning pro- motion to Captain in June 1944. He was demobilized in November 1945.
CUTTEN, W. H.
Cutten, W. H. C27-'34), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in April 1941 and after completing training at No. 4 Wireless School and No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School, he graduated as Sergeant Wireless Air Gunner. After a further three months' at No. Ill Operational Training Unit, he was posted to Dorval en route to Ceylon. Following his tour of opera- tions, he returned home and re- ceived his discharge as Pilot Officer in February 1946.
CURTIS, E. H.
Curtis, E. H. C33-'38), enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Sep- tember 1941 and won his wings as a bomber pilot. While serving in the European theatre of operations as, 1st Lieutenant he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross while flying B-26 aircraft in the 323rd Bombardment Group (M). His citation reads as follows: - - "For extraordinary achievements while flying as pilot of a B-26 type air-
craft in aerial flight against the enemy on 9 April 1945. After cross- ing the bomb line Lt. Curtis' air- craft was struck by anti-aircraft fire which severely damaged the left engine. Though trailing the formation and losing altitude, he released his bombs squarely on the target. Turning off the bombing run his aircraft was again struck in spite of evasive action; flames came into the aft bomb bay and his right engine suffered damage. Lt Curtis skilfully landed his badly crippled aircraft at an emergency field and by his superior flying skill en this occasion he was directly responsible for considerable damage to the enemy. His conduct reflects the greatest credit upon himself and is exemplary of the finest traditions of the Army Air Forces." He was also awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. In December 1945 he was demobilized.
DALTON, C. F. R.
Dalton, C. F. R. C19-'21), served as Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R.
DALTON, W. B.
Dalton, W. B. C38-'41)f enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in September 1942, and received his commission as Pilot Officer in October 1943. He went overseas in May 1944 and served with the 2nd Tactical Air Force, being posted to the Con- tinent in October and promoted to Flying Officer in November of the same year. He served in the Euro- pean theatre in Belgium, Holland and Germany until December 1945, latterly with the British Air Forces of Occupation. He was demobilized in February 1946.
DAVIDSON, I. J.
Davidson, I. J. C37-'42), enlisted as a Cadet in the R.C.N. in 1942 and was awarded a First Class certi- ficate on graduating as a Midship- man in 1944. He served in Euro- pean waters and the English Chan- nel from August 1944 until the con- clusion of hostilities in Europe with the 65th M.T.B. flotilla. He was promoted to Sub-Lieutenant in February 1945.
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DAVIS, N. C.
Davis, N. C. C33-'36), received his commission in May 1942, General List (Army), served as Assistant Adjutant at Fort Frontenac, King- ston, and as Adjutant at N.D.H.Q. Ottawa, winning promotion to Cap- tain in November 1943. During 1944 he served overseas at C.M.H.Q.; he was demobilized in June 1945.
DAWES. D. K.
Dawes, D. K. C30-'35), received his commission in the R.C.A. and served overseas with the 1st Anti- Tank Regiment, from December 1939 to November 1941, when he returned to Canada in the rank of Captain. He went overseas again in June 1942, served with the 5th Anti-Tank Regiment and later in Italy as Major with the 7th Anti- Tank Regiment from November 1943 to February 1945. He was then transferred to the Northwest Euro- pean theatre of operations where he served until the conclusion of hostilities.
DEFRIES, J. G.
Defries, J. G. C23-'26), served as Lieutenant with the 48th High- landers of Canada (Reserve) from 1939 to 1942. He was then taken on strength the Active Army as Major and served with the Canadian In- telligence Corps until 1945.
DELAHEY, F. C.
Delahey, F. C. C19-'22), served as Flight Lieutenant in the R.C.A.F.
DAWSON, D. B.
Dawson, D. B. C26-'31), received his commission in the R.C.A. in May 1941, and went overseas in August 1942. He was promoted to Captain and served as Intelligence Officer at H.Q., R.C.A., 3 Division, during the Normandy invasion from June to August 1944. For the next four months he was on Staff Course and from February to April 1945 was attached to the United States Army Pacific Ocean Area (1st Marine Division). In May, he was promoted to Major and served as GSO 2 at Petawawa until Septem- ber when he received his discharge. He was Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished" ser- vice in France.
DAY, R. E.
Day, R. E. C41-'44), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in March 1944, and after initial training, graduated from No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School in January 1945, when he was placed on reserve as Sergeant Air Gunner. He was demobilized in February 1945.
DIGNAM, D. S.
Dignam, D. S. C38-'42), joined the Canadian Merchant Navy after completing a ten weeks' course at St. Margaret's Sea Training School early in 1945. He served both on the Atlantic and the Pacific as pro- visional third mate in the S.S. Waverley Park until October 1945.
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DIGNAM, H. R.
Dignam, H. R. C36-'41), served as Flying Officer with the R.C.A.F.
DILLANE. J. E.
Oil lane, J. E. C20-'22), served as Squadron Leader in the R.C.A.F.
DILLANE, E. L.
Dillane, E. L. C20-'22), enlisted in the R.C.A.M.C. in July 1940. He served in the United Kingdom from October 1941 to July 1944 when he proceeded to France with No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station. He served as Lance-Corporal with this unit in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, being Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distin- guished service". He returned to Canada for demobilization in July 1945.
de LOM, T. C. B.
de Lorn, T. C. B. C16-'20), re- ceived his commission in the R.A.F. as Pilot Officer in April 1941 and served at various stations in the United Kingdom, being promoted to Flying Officer in April 1942 and to Flight Lieutenant in July 1944.
DILLANE, R. G.
Dillane, R. G. C23-'24), served as Flight Lieutenant in the R.C.A.F.
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posted to No. 5 Initial Training School, Belleville, as Navigation In- structor and Flight Commander. Early in 1943 he was posted to Trenton as lecturer on the staff of the Administration School and in September was transferred to the training division at R.C.A.F. Head- quarters, Ottawa. Some four months later he was transferred to No. 3 Training Command, Montreal, as second-in-command of air cadets. In 1944, he took over command of all air cadets in the Province of Que- bec and Eastern Ontario with the title of Command Cadet Officer. He received his discharge in May 1945 while holding the rank of Flight Lieutenant.
DODD, J. H. B.
Dodd, J. H. B. C40-'43), enlisted in the R.A.F. in September 1943, and received his commission as Pilot Officer after completing his training as a Navigator in Canada in June 1944. He served in England from June 1944 to March 1945 when he was posted to South East Asia Air Forces, winning promotion to Flying Officer in December 1944. He served with the British Com- monwealth Occupational Forces in Japan from March 1946 to May 1947 being promoted to Flight Lieu- tenant in June 1946. He was demo- bilized in October 1947.
DOOLITTLE, J. R.
Doolittle, J. R. ('27-'32), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in November 1940. receiving his commission as Pilot Officer in 1941. He served as flying instructor at Kingston and Dunn- ville, winning promotion to Flying Officer in 1942 and to Flight Lieu- tenant in 1943. He was returned to reserve status in January 1945.
DOUGLAS, G. C.
Douglas, G. C. C35-'36), served in DIXON, G. H. tne R-C.O.C. in the rank of Major,
and in the latter course of the war
Dixon, G. H. (Master), was com- was posted to the "Q" staff, H.Q., missioned as Pilot Officer in the Canadian Forces in the Nether- R.C.A.F. in August 1941 and was lands.
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DOUGLAS, R. F.
Douglas, R. F. C27-'31), received his commission as Pilot Officer in ihe R.C.A.F. in December 1937 and by 1943 had won promotion to Wing Commander. He served on the East Coast from September 1939 to Docember 1941; in England from December 1941 to July 1942; on the East Coast from July 1942 to Febru- ary 1943; on the West Coast from February 1943 to March 1944; at- tended the R.A.F. Staff College in England during the summer of 1944; served at Vancouver and in the Yukon from October 1944 to August 1945, and at Air Force Head- quarters, Ottawa, from August 1945.
DOUGLAS, R. D.
Douglas, R. D. (1928), was com missioned in the R.C.N.V.R. and served at H.M.C.S. Star, Hamilton, as Assistant Recruiting Officer from April to September 1943. After five months' training he was promoted to Acting Lieutenant and appointed to Naval Control Service as a Boarding Officer at Halifax. Fol- lowing eleven months' service with Chaleur II, Quebec City, and three months' service with Captor II, Saint John, N.B., he became Rout- ing Officer at Halifax from January 1945 to 1946.
DOULL, A. K.
Doull, A. K. C19-'23), served as Lieutenant (S) in the R.C.N.V.R.
DOUPE, C. S.
Doupe, C. S. C19-'21), received his commission as Pilot Officer in the R.C.A.F. in May 1941, serving in the movements branch. He was sta- tioned in the United Kingdom 1941- 42; Halifax, N.S. 1942-43; and Wash- ington 1944-45, winning promotion to Wing Commander in February 1944.
DUFF, R. P.
Duff, R. P. C27-'29), served as Sergeant in the R.C.A.
DUMARESQ, C. F.
Dumaresq, C. F. ('28-'3D, received his commission in the Canadian Grenadier Guards in 1941. He trans- ferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and went overseas in 1942 as a reinforcement officer with the rank of Lieutenant. He took part in the Italian cam- paign until September 1944 when he was wounded in action and evacuated to the United Kingdom. He returned to Canada and was discharged as medically unfit in April 1945.
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DUGGAN, R. B.
Duggan, R. B. C37-'41), enlisted in the R.C.A. in 1942, and was com- missioned as 2nd Lieutenant in September 1943. He was promoted to Lieutenant in November and served in various R.C.A. centres in Canada until June 1946 when he was demobilized.
DUDLEY, E. J. S.
Dudley, E. J. S. C21-'23), was called out on active service with the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M. G.) in September 1939. He served as a Major and Lieutenant-Colonel in England from 1939 to May 1943; took part in the Sicily and Italy campaign, returning to Canada in May 1944. He was demobilized in February 1947.
DOUGLAS, P. H.
Douglas, P. H. C33-'36), was com- missioned in the R.C.A.F. Auxiliary in October 1938 and served with 119 (BR), City of Hamilton Auxi- liary Squadron, in various stations in Canada until March 1944. In January 1944, while serving as Squadron Leader in Eastern Air Command, he was Mentioned in Despatches. He was posted over- seas in June 1944 and served with 429 Squadron, 6 Group, Bomber Command. He was demobilized in September 1945.
DUNBAR, A.
Dunbar, A. C13-T7), enlisted in the R.C.A. and served as Major with the 4th Anti-Tank Regiment in Canada during 1940-1941, and in the United Kingdom from 1941 to 1943.
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DRAPER, J. W. P.
Draper, J. W. P. C40-'41), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in May 1941 and received his commission as Pilot Officer in 1942. He was posted over- seas in February 1942 and served in North Africa from 1942 to 1944, and in England during 1944-45, after being promoted to Flight Lieuten- ant. In July 1943 while serving as a fighter pilot, he was awarded the D.F.C. for "daring and determina- tion" in air operations over North Africa.
DUMBRILLE, J. C.
Dumbrille, J. C. C16-'18), received his commission in the R.C.A.F. as Pilot Officer in 1940 and served at R.C.A.F. Headquarters until he went overseas in 1941. He won promotion
to Flying Officer and Flight Lieu- tenant, and in 1944 returned to Canada in the rank of Squadron Leader. He commanded No. 9 C.M.U. and was subsequently pro- moted to Group Captain. In January 1945, he was Mentioned in Des- patches.
DUNCANSON, A. A.
Duncanson, A. A. C26-'32), re- ceived his commission in the Royal Regiment of Canada in September 1939. Promoted to Captain in Dec ember, he served with his unit in Iceland for five months in 1940 and in the United Kingdom from Nov- ember 1940 to March 1942, when he was promoted to Major. After six months' service in Canada, he re- turned to England, and in June 1944 was posted to the Far East where he served with the Canadian Officers' Party in India and Burma until March 1945. He was returned to reserve status in June 1945.
DUNCANSON, J. W.
Duncanson, J. W. C33-'41), en- listed in the R.C.N.V.R. and gra- duated from H.M.C.S. Kings as Sub-Lieutenant in May 1942. He served in H.M.C.S. Saskatoon from June 1943 to January 1944 in the rank of Lieutenant; in H.M.S. Whi- taker from January to March 1944; in H.M.C.S. Tillsonburg from April 1944 to September 1945 as anti- submarine control and gunnery officer.
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DUGGAN, W. R.
Duggan, W. R. C37-'4D, enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in March 1943, and was commissioned Sub-Lieu- tenant in November. He served in various Fairmiles from November 1943 until July 1945, being promoted Lieutenant in November 1944; he commanded H.M.C.M/L. 112 from E>ecember 1944 until July 1945.
DYKES, C. P. J.
Dykes, C. P. J. C27-'3D, received his commission in the R.C.E. in October 1939 after passing out from the Royal Military College of Can- ada. He served at M.D. 3 until 1940 when he was posted to Petawawa Military Camp. The following year he proceeded overseas and was stationed in England until 1943. He then returned to Canada and was posted to A-5, C.E.T.C. in November, being promoted to Captain shortly after. In the autumn of 1944 he was posted to Ottawa as second-in-com- mand of an Engineer Services and Works Company at Lansdowne Park. In December 1944, he revert- ed in rank to Lieutenant in order to proceed overseas and arrived in England in January 1945. He was posted to 240 Field Company, R.E. on the Continent in March and served with this unit for four and a half months. He was demobilized in March 1946.
DUMOULIN, R. T.
DuMoulin, R. T. C21-'25), was called out on active service to com- mand the 58th Heavy Battery, R.C.A., in September 1939. He served in the rank of Major with his unit until July 1941, when he was transferred to N.D.H.Q., Ot- tawa. He was promoted to Lieu- tenant-Colonel in March 1942 and served as GSO 1 until January 1944. Following a staff course at the Royal Military College of Can- ada, he reverted to the rank of Major in order to proceed overseas in July. He served with the Military Government as Staff Officer 2 (Legal) in Belgium, Holland and Germany from February to Septem- ber 1945, when he resumed his former rank on retirement to the Reserve of Officers.
EARLE, G. A. P.
Earle, G. A. P. C34-'39), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in April 1941 and served for seventeen months on radar work in England as LAC attached to the R.A.F. On his return to Canada he remustered as air crew and received his commis- sion as Pilot Officer in October 1944. He was retired to reserve in January 1945.
EDWARDS, C. A. M.
Edwards, C. A. M. (Master), en listed in November 1942 and served as Sergeant with the Directorate of Personnel Selection (Army).
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EDE, E. D.
Ede, E. D. C29-'33), served as a Camouflage Officer at the Air Min- istry, London, during 1941-42. In the latter year he enlisted in the R.A.F. being commissioned Pilot Officer in
1943 following his return to Can- ada. He served in Canada until
1944 and during this period was promoted to Flying Officer and sub- sequently to Flight Lieutenant. He returned to England in 1945 when he served until demobilized the following year.
EVANS, J. H.
Evans, J. H. C18-'23), served as Lieutenant in the R.C.E.
EMERY, H. J.
Emery, H. J. C10-'12), a veteran of the First World War during which he served in the Canadian Field Artillery and the Royal Air Force, he received the appointment of Flying Officer, R.C.A.F., in April 1940, and served in an administra- tive capacity at Trenton; Toronto; Montreal; Winnipeg; Edmonton; and Air Force Headquarters, Ot- tawa. Following promotion to Wing Commander he was posted to No. I Initial Training School at Toronto as Commanding Officer in August 1943. In March 1944, he became Senior Personnel Staff Officer of No. 3 Training Command, Montreal. He was retired to Reserve in Sep- tember 1944.
EMMANS, R. W.
Emmans, R. W. C28-'32), enlisted in the R.C.A. in July 1941, winning promotion to Lieutenant in June
1942. He went overseas in March
1943, and on June 28, 1944, landed in France, serving with the 2nd Canadian Survey Regiment, R.C.A. After service in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, he returned to Canada in November 1945 and was demobilized in January 1946.
EVANS, A. H.
Evans, A. H. C36-'39), served as LAC in the R.C.A.F.
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ERENHOUS, L. D.
Erenhous, L. D. C38-'40), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in November 1940 and after completing his training, received his commission as Pilot Officer. He was engaged in anti- submarine duty in Eastern Air Command in Nova Scotia and New- foundland, winning promotion to the rank of Flying Officer. In June 1945, he was retired from the ser- vice.
EVANS, J. L.
Evans, J. L. C18-'25), enlisted in the C.A.C. in July 1941, winning promotion to Lieutenant in October. He went overseas in April 1942 and served in Sicily and Italy from July 1943 to March 1945, being promoted to Captain in September 1944. He was transferred to the Northwest European theatre in March 1945 and served in Holland until August.
FAIRLIE, T. W.
Fairlie, T. W. C38-'39), served as Lieutenant in the R.C.O.C.
FIELD, G. W.
Field, G. W. C25-'28), received his commission in the British Army in November 1940 while in Tokyo and served with the Royal Artillery and Intelligence. After four years' ser- vice in India and the Northwest Frontier, he was posted to the War Office in England where he served from January to April 1945 in the rank of Captain. From April to August 1945, he served in Holland and Germany.
FINLEY, E. G.
Finley, E. G. C34-'40), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in May 1941 as Mid- shipman. Following training and promotion to Sub-Lieutenant in January 1942, he served at H.M.C.S. Kings until May 1942; in H.M.C.S. Swift Current until September 1942; in H.M.C. M/L. Q-092 until January 1943; in H.M.C.S. Shawini- gan to July 1943. After three months at H.M.C.S. Kings as Divi- sional Officer, he was promoted to Lieutenant the following October — the youngest man to attain the rank of Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. He was transferred to Combined Operations and took his training overseas with the first all-Canadian Commando Unit. While serving with the Commandos as a beach- master in Normandy, he was seri- ously wounded on July 22, 1944. Following his recovery, he received his discharge in February 1945.
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FISHER, J. P.
Fisher, J. P. C42-'44), served as Acting Sub-Lieutenant, R.C.N. (R).
FISHER, R. A.
Fisher, R. A. C27-'29), served for almost two months at the outbreak of the war but was discharged on medical grounds from the R.C.A. S.C. He re-enlisted in the Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regi- ment) in January 1942 as a private. Promoted to Lieutenant in Novem- ber 1942, he served with the Fusi- liers at Kiska from July 1943 to January 1944 and in May went overseas with the regiment. He was posted to the Royal Canadian Regi ment in Italy in October 1944 and served with them until wounded in December. On his return to Canada he was demobilized in August 1945.
FISKEN, S. F.
Fisken, S. F. C08-'12), a veteran of the First World War, he served as Captain with the R.F.A. in France, England and Burma and was awarded the M.C. and Bar. He received his commission as Major in the Royal Artillery in September 1939 and served as Officer Com- manding the 12th Mountain Bat- tery, R.A., near Singapore until April 1940. Promoted to Lieutenant- Colonel, he was posted to India to command the 5th Mountain Regi- ment, R.A. and was stationed at Peshawar.
FLEMING, A. S.
Fleming, A. S. C30-'38), enlisted in the Canadian Forestry Corps in July 1940, and received his com- mission in September. He went overseas in March 1941 and served in England and Scotland until Octo- ber 1943. After transferring to the Canadian Intelligence Corps in February, he served in the Italian theatre in the rank of Lieutenant, and later Captain, from October 1943 to March 1945. He was then transferred to northwest Europe and served in France, Belgium and Holland.
FLEET, E. G.
Fleet, E. G. C36-'37), served as LAC in the R.C.A.F.
FOSTER, G. M. D.
Foster, G. M. D. C18-'20), enlisted in the Queen's Own Rifles of Cana- da in 1940, was commissioned in 1943, and promoted to Lieutenant the following year. He served as Training Officer at Barriefield and at No. 2 District Depot until demo- bilized.
FRASER, M. P.
Fraser, M. P. C21-'24), was com- missioned in the R.C.A.F. in 1941, served in Canada during 1941-43, in the United Kingdom during 1943-44, and again in Canada during 1944-45, attaining the rank of Group Cap- tain. He received Commendation by His Majesty the King for valuable service in the air.
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FLEMING, J. B. A.
Fleming, J. B. A. C30-'35), re- ceived his commission in the Royal Artillery and went to England in November 1939. After six months' service he transferred to the R.A.F. in May 1940 and was stationed in England until February 1945. After serving with various squadrons in the rank of Flying Officer and Flight Lieutenant, he was promoted to Squadron Leader in March 1944 and became Commanding Officer 26 (F.R.) Squadron. From March 1945 until March 1946, he served first in Italy, where he was promoted to the rank of Wing Commander, and then in Palestine. In July 1946 he was granted a permanent com- mission in the R.A.F. with the rank of Squadron Leader and served in Cairo until November when he went to the R.A.F. Staff College at Bracknell. He later attended an Arab study course in Lebanon. He was Mentioned in Despatches in June 1944, and was awarded the O.B.E. (Mil.) in June 1945. During the early part of 1947 he was Men- tioned in Despatches for the second time.
FORTYE, R. A.
Fortye, R. A. C30-'34), served as Surgeon-Lieutenant-Commander in the R.C.N.V.R.
FULFORD, G. T.
Fulford, G. T. C41-'44), served as Cadet in the R.C.N.
FLEMING, W. R.
Fleming, W. R. C39-'42), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in February 1943, and served in Canada until Febru- ary 1945. In April he went overseas and served in the rank of Flight Sergeant as Navigator with Trans- port Command operating between England and the Continent. He was promoted WO II in October 1945 and on his return to Canada was discharged in June 1946.
FLOCK, D. A.
Flock, D. A. C33-'38), enlisted in June 1942, and received his com- mission with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. He was dis- charged on medical grounds in April 1943.
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FREDERICK, F. O.
Frederick, F. O. C33-'34), received his commission in the Canadian De-ntal Corps in 1941 and was pro- moted to Captain the following year. He went 'overseas in March 1943 and served in the Italian thea- tre from February 1944 until March 1945. Transferred to Northwest Europe, he served in Holland from March until October 1945. He was demobilized in January 1946.
FYSHE, T. M.
Fyshe, T. M. C21-'30), received his commission in the R.C.A. (CA SF) in 1939, serving with the 7th Field Battery. He went overseas in the rank of Lieutenant in 1939, served as a regimental officer and
was promoted to Captain in Decem- ber 1939. As an Air Liaison Officer, he was promoted to Major in 1942. He served in Northwest Europe during 1944 and 1945 with the Sec- ond British Army and with Head- quarters First Canadian Army until demobilized in June 1945.
FYSHE, T. G.
Fyshe, T. G. C22-'27), received his commission in the R.C.A.M.C. in May 1940 and served with the 14th General Hospital until December 1942, when he became a medical officer with 2 Division. He served with No. 4 Canadian Casualty Clear- ing Station in Italy and Northwest Europe from October 1943 to May 1945. While serving as a Major, he was appointed Surgical Specialist in November 1944. The following month he was Mentioned in Des- patches.
FRENCH, H.
French, H. C41-'45), enlisted in the United States Navy in May 1945. He received training with the U.S. Naval Rescue until July 1946 when he was demobilized.
FULLERTON, H. D.
Fuller-ton, H. D. C38-'39), served as Sub-Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R.
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GAISFORD, G.
Gaisford, G. C20-'23), a Captain in the Royal Tank Regiment at the outbreak of war, he served in Eng- land until June 1944, winning pro- motion to Major in 1940 and to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1941. He com- manded the 7th Battalion, R.T.R., in the invasion of Normandy from June until July 10, 1944, when he was wounded at Caen losing his right eye. He was awarded the D.S.O. for gallantry in action at Caen and on recovery from his wounds, was posted to the General Staff R.A.C. Branch at the War Office.
GALLOWAY, D. E.
Galloway, D. E. C31-'32), received his commission in the R.C.A.F. in 1939 and served with the Eastern Air Command until 1940, winning promotion to Flight Lieutenant. Promoted to Squadron Leader the following year, he served at Ottawa for almost a year and was then posted to Western Air Command where he was promoted to Wing Commander in 1943. He was Men- tioned in Despatches in June 1944.
GARDINER, A. T.
Gardiner, A. T. C20-'21), received his commission in the R.C.A.S.C. in September 1940 and went overseas the following year. He served in Sicily and Italy from July 1943 to February 1944, when he was posted to Canadian Military Headquarters, London, as Staff Captain "A" Branch (Pers.). He returned to Canada for discharge in October 1945.
GARBUTT, D. F. B.
Garbutt, D. F. B. C37-'38), served as Leading Supply Assistant in the R.C.N.V.R.
GIBBONS, M. A.
Gibbons, M. A. C39-'42), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1942, but later transferred to the Bermuda Militia Infantry (British Army). He re- ceived his commission in 1943 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1945.
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GARDINER, O. E. S.
Gardiner, O. E. S. C23-'28), en- listed in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 and won his commission as Pilot Officer in May 1943. He served in Canada until December 1945, winning pro- motion to Flying Officer in Decem- ber 1943 and to Flight Lieutenant in June 1945.
GIBSON, F. M.
Gibson, F. M. ('30-'36), was com- missioned as provisional 2nd Lieu- tenant in the R.C.A.P.C. in Septem- ber 1943 and on completing officer training was posted to A-21 C.O. and E.M.E.T.C., Barriefield, as Assistant Paymaster in November. Promoted to Lieutenant in Decem- ber 1943 and to Captain in Septem- ber 1944, he served as Paymaster at various posts until his return to Reserve Status in March 1946.
GERMAN, A. B. C.
German, A. B. C. C37-'42), enlisted in the R.C.N. in 1942 and received training as a cadet at Royal Roads from October 1942 to July 1943. He served as Midshipman in H.M.S. King George V from September 1943 to April 1944; in H.M.S. Howe and the Eastern Fleet from April to October 1944; in H.M.A.S. Qui- beron from October 1944 to April 1945; and in H.M.S. Excellent as a Sub-Lieutenant during May 1945.
GIFFEN, P. J.
Giffen, P. J. C36-'39), served as LAC in the R.C.A.F.
GILL, L. N.
Gill, L. N. C23-'25), served as Flight Lieutenant in the R.C.A.F.
GILL, N. G.
Gill, N. G. Cll-'13), a veteran of the First World War, he was taken on strength the Active Army as Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Canada in July 1940. He was stationed at Camp Borden until April 1941 when he went overseas as a reinforcement officer to the 1st Battalion. He served as a Security Officer until January 1942 and was invalided home to Canada in May of the same year. Promoted to Cap tain, he was appointed Officer Com- manding Houston Barracks, To- ronto, and served in this capacity until the barracks closed in Novem- ber 1944. From January to July 1945 he served as a Conducting Officer.
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GILLAN, C. A. W.
Gillan, C. A. W. C42-'45), enlisted in the Army and served in a Cana- dian Infantry Training Centre from April to October 1945.
GLOVER, R. G.
Glover, R. G. (Master), received his commission in the Active Ser- vice Force in November 1941 and proceeded to Brockville for train- ing. After further training at Camp Borden and instructional duties at Peterborough Basic Training Cen- tre, he was posted overseas in July 1942, serving with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders. Following a course at the Matlock School of Intelligence in January 1944, he was posted as Intelligence Officer to Headquarters, Army
Troops in April. He served in this capacity in Northwest Europe from July 1944 to August 1945 when he was posted to Khaki University of Canada as an instructor. He return- ed to Canada for demobilization in March 1946 and was made a Cheva- lier of the Order of Leopold II with Palm, and also awarded the Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm.
GILMOUR, J. P.
Gilmour, J. P. C24-'29), served in the U.S. Merchant Marine.
GLASS, D. C.
Glass, D. C. C27-'29), served as Sergeant in the R.C.A.P.C.
GLASSCO, C. S.
Glassco, C. S. C20-'26), received his commission as Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in July 1940. He served as Commanding Officer of the Ed- monton Division, R.C.N.V.R., from April 1941 to June 1942; Command- ing Officer Vancouver Division from June 1942 to July 1943; and Execu- tive Officer H.M.C.S. Ville de Que- bec July 1943-1944. In January 1945 he was appointed to the command of H.M.C.S. Trentonian and in May of the same year to the command of H.M.C.S. Star with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. In August he received promotion to Com- mander and was demobilized in January 1946.
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GLASSCO, A. E.
Glassco, A. E. C18-'22), enlisted in the British Army in 1926 and served in the Indian Army with the 3rd Battalion Mahratta Light Infantry trom 1930-1944, in the rank of Major. He was promoted to Lieu- tenant-Colonel in 1945 and com- manded successively the 2nd Hy- derabad Lancers (1945), and the Poona Horse (1946).
GODET, T. M. duB.
Godet, T. M. duB. C19-'2D, re- ceived his commission in the R.N. V.R. as Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (Sp.) in January 1940 and was pro- moted to Temporary Lieutenant (Sp.) in April of the same year. He served in Bermuda on mine sweep- ing night patrol and as examination officer until June 1945 and was
then sent to the United Kingdom for re-appointment. In November he was appointed Boom Defence Stores Officer for Singapore, hav- ing volunteered for service until September 1946. He returned to Bermuda in June 1947 and was re- leased from the service the follow- ing September.
GODSHALL, H. L.
Godshall, H. L. C26-'33), enlisted in the United States Army in Sep- tember 1940 and served with a tank destroyer unit. He received his commission in March 1941 and went overseas in January 1944, after pro- motion to Captain. He served in Northwest Europe with the First Army in command of a tank de- stroyer unit from June 1944, win- ning promotion to Major. In Octo- ber 1944, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal "for meritous achievement at Brest while serving with the United States 8th Infantry Division". He was awarded the Purple Heart due to wounds re- ceived in January 1945 but soon returned to action.
GOSSAGE, G. M.
Gossage, G. M. C13-'17), a veteran of the First World War in which he served as Lieutenant with the R.A.F., he received his commission in the Royal Regiment of Canada in June 1940, and served overseas during 1941 and 1942. He was re- turned to Canada on sick leave and demobilized in September 1942, while holding the rank of Captain.
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GOERING, J. W. L.
Goering, J. W. L. C41-'43), en- listed in the Army in 1944, and after completing his training, served as Lance-Corporal instructing at Petawawa and Camp Borden with 6 (Pacific) Division until Septem- ber 1945.
GOODALL, R. G. W.
Goodall, R. G. W. C40-'43), enlist- ed in the R.C.N.V.R. in September 1943. He was promoted to Provi- sional Sub-Lieutenant in March 1944 and Sub-Lieutenant in Novem- ber 1944. He served in H.M.C.S. Midland from November 1944 to August 1945, and in H.M.C.S. Royal Mount from August to October 1945.
GOODDAY, C.
Goodday, C. (Master), a veteran of the First World War, he received his commission with the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Cana- dians) in 1940 and served as Major at Camp Borden during 1940-41. He was posted to Headquarters, M.D. 2, where he served during 1941-42, winning promotion to Lieutenant- Colonel in the latter year. He was retired from active service in June 1942.
GORDON, E. C.
Gordon, E. C. C42-'43), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in May 1943, and was trained at H.M.C.S. Prevost and H.M.C.S. Cornwallis. He served in H.M.C.S. Whitby, a corvette, from July 1944 to June 1945, on the mid- ocean patrol, and was stationed overseas as an Able Seaman from June to September 1945. He was serving at H.M.C.S. Avalon when he received his discharge in October 1945.
GOURLAY, J. N.
Gourlay, J. N. C37-'43), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1943 and trans- ferred to the R.N.V.R. serving in the Fleet Air Arm. He was com- pleting his training in England at the conclusion of hostilities.
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GOSSAGE, B. F.
Gossage, B. F. C09-'ll), a veteran of the First World War, he served as Lieutenant in the 58th Battery, C.F.A., and was awarded the M.C. in November 1918. In November 1940 he was commissioned in the R.C.A. and served as a Captain and Adjutant of the 3rd Anti-Tank Regi- ment until April 1941. Promoted to the rank of Major, he then recruit- ed and commanded the 69th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery. Proceeding overseas in 1941, he served with this unit of 3 Canadian Infantry Division to the end of the war. He took part in the Normandy invasion in June 1944 and served in Belgium. Holland and Germany during 1944 and 1945. He was Mentioned in Despatches (1945) and awarded the M.B.E.
GRANT, R. D.
Grant, R. D. C29-'32), received his commission in the Armoured Corps in January 1941 and served at Camp Borden until October of the same year. He went overseas in November with the Fort Garry Horse and served in England until June 1944, winning promotion to Captain. He took part in the in- vasion of Western Europe from D- Day until he was wounded at Car- piquet on July 4, 1944. He went back into action two months later and served until the conclusion of hostilities with the 10th Canadian Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse) as Major and second-in- command.
GRANT, G.
Grant, G. C20-'22), received his commission in September 1939 in the R.C.C.S. He went overseas in July 1941, winning promotion to Captain in November and to Major a year later. He took part in the Normandy invasion on D-Day and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until February 1945. He transferred to Reserve as a Major and was recalled to com- mand the East Coast Signal Regi- ment in February 1947, in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
GRAY, J. H.
Gray, J. H. C41-'44), enlisted in the British Army and following officer training, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in September 1946. He went to the 1st Battalion of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infan- try in October 1946 and served with the occupation force in Germany.
GRAYDON, A. S.
Graydon, A. S. C30-'32), received his commission in the Canadian Fusiliers in 1940 and served for six months at Kiska in 1943, winning promotion to Captain in November of that year. He went overseas in May 1944 and served in Holland and Germany with the Lincoln and Wei- land Regiment from March to July 1945.
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GREENE, W. E.
Greene, W. E. C36-'41), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1942, and re- ceived his wings in November 1943. He went overseas the following March and served as a pilot in Bomber Command, winning promo- tion to Pilot Officer in October 1944 and to Flying Officer in April 1945.
GREER, J. M.
Greer, J. M. C29-'31), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1939 and received his commission as Pilot Officer in 1941. He served at Patricia Bay, in Newfoundland, and on the East Coast on reconnaissance. He was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1943, and was Mentioned in Des- patches.
GREIG, J. G.
Greig, J. G. C40-'45), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. and served in Can- ada from April to November 1945 as an ordinary signalman.
GREENE, M. D.
Greene, M. D. C38-'39), served as Flying Officer in the R.C.A.F.
GRIER, A. E.
Grier, A. E. C29-'32), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1941 and received his commission as Pilot Officer in 1943, being promoted to Flying Officer in the same year. He servea in Canada as a flying instructor until 1945, when he was demo- bilized.
GROVER, J. L.
Grover, J. L. C35-'39), enlisted in the R.C.A. in 1943, and was com- missioned 2nd Lieutenant in Decem- ber of the same year. He served on the Pacific coast until posted over- seas in 1945 where he served in the rank of Lieutenant.
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GRIPTON, J. M.
Gripton, J. M. C34-'39), served as ordinary seaman in the R.C.N.V.R.
GROUT,' F. L. J.
Grout, F. L. J. C13-'18), on mobi- lization of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada in 1940 he served with the regiment in Canada and New- foundland as Captain. He went overseas in 1941 being promoted to Major the same year. In 1942 he was returned to Canada to be sec- ond-in-command, 3rd Battalion, the Queen's Own Rifles. Reposted to England in 1943, he was appointed Assistant Camp Commandant, Cana- dian Army Headquarters, serving in this capacity in the Northwest European theatre from July 1944 until the cessation of hostilities.
GUNN, J. M.
Gunn, J. M. C26-'32), was commis- sioned Lieutenant in the 30th Cana- dian Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A. when the battery was mobi- lized as part of the 6th Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, R.C. A. He served as Troop Officer with his battery until the spring of 1944. He subsequently served as Regimental Headquarters Subaltern and Intelligence Officer with Head- quarters of the regiment until it disbanded in Holland in June 1945. He returned to Canada with the 4th Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment and was demobilized in the rank of Lieutenant.
HAGARTY, W. G.
Hagarty, W. G. C00-'03), a veteran of the First World War, he was commissioned as a Permanent Force officer in the Royal Canadian Artillery in 1906 on passing out from the Royal Military College of Canada. He served in France during 1915-16, in England during 1917. and in Canada from 1918 to 1945. He was awarded the D.S.O. (Sommo) in August 1916 and was also Mentioned in Despatches. Pro- moted to Colonel in 1935, he was serving as A.A. and Q.M.G. at Head- quarters, Military District No. 1 in 1939 while holding the rank of Colonel. He continued in this post until 1942. From 1942 to 1945 he commanded 31 Reserve Infantry Brigade and was retired in the lat- ter year.
HALE, J. J.
Hale, J. J. C14-15), a veteran of the First World War, he served in the Second World War as a Cap- tain in the R.C.A.
HALLER, P. N.
H alien, P. N. C41-'43), enlisted in the C.I.C. in July 1943, and after completing his training and a Cana- dian Army University Course, he won promotion to Sergeant in Jan- uary 1945, and served as an instruc- tor until demobilized the following September.
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HAMPSON, H. G.
Hampson, H. G. C36-'39), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in May 1941 as Midshipman, being promoted to Sub-Lieutenant in December of that year. After training on the West Coast, he served in the United Kingdom theatre and the Mediter- ranean from June 1942 to March 1944, being promoted Lieutenant in December 1942. He was Mentioned in Despatches in March 1943 with a citation commending him "for bravery in fighting fire in a Mer- chantman". In January 1945, he was retired as medically unfit.
overseas with his regiment in 1941 as Lieutenant serving as Aide-de- Camp to Lieutenant-General Crerar during 1942-43. He served in North Africa from April to August 1943 and returned to Canada in April 1944 after suffering a severe illness in Tunisia. He was demobilized in July 1944 as medically unfit.
HADDON, G. P. E.
Haddon, G. P. E. C27-'29), enlisted in the R.C.N. in 1931, and was serv- ing as Lieutenant at the outbreak of war. During 1939-41, he was on Atlantic Convoy; served in H.M.C.S. Saguenay during 1941-42; as Execu- tive Officer at the R.C.N. College 1942-43; and as Staff Officer Cap- tain "D" Newfoundland 1944. Ap- pointed Lieutenant-Commander in 1944, he commanded successively H.M.C.S. Restigouche and H.M.C.S. Algonquin, winning promotion in 1945 to Acting Commander.
HAMPSON, J. G.
Hampson, J. G. C34-'39), enlisted in the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars in 1940 and went
HANCOCK, G. R. K.
Hancock, G. R. K. l'36-'39), en- listed in the Highland Light Infan- try of Canada in 1940 and was pro- moted Lieutenant in 1941. He went overseas in that year and saw action with his regiment from D- Day acting as second-in-command and Rifle Company Commander. He was demobilized in June 1945 in the rank of Captain.
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HANNA, J. E.
Hanna, J. E. C38-'39), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in October 1943 and served in Canada until May 1945, when he graduated as Flight En- gineer and won his commission as Pilot Officer.
HARRIS, L. P.
Harris, L. P. C26-'29), received his commission in the 3rd Canadian Armoured Reconnaissance Regi- ment (G.G.H.G.) in 1940 and after promotion to Lieutenant, went over- seas in October 1941. He served as Captain in the Italian theatre from December 1943 to August 1944 as an official war artist. After serving a further eleven months in the United Kingdom, he returned to Canada and was demobilized in June 1946.
HARE, M.
Hare, M. C40-'42), was commis- sioned in the British Army in 1944 as Lieutenant in the Royal En- gineers. He served with Railway Operating Company 348 in the United Kingdom and went to the British Army of Occupation in Ger- many in June 1946.
HARCOURT VERNON, A. A.
Harcourt Vernon, A. A. C09-'13), a veteran of the First World War, he served as Captain in the R.A.F., being taken prisoner-of-war in 1918. In October 1939 he was commis- sioned in the R.C.A.F. and served as Administrative Officer in the rank of Squadron Leader at various air force stations in Canada in- cluding the War Staff College, To- ronto. He was retired in February 1945.
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during 1940-1943, winning promo tion to Captain. While serving in Italy from 1943 to 1945, he was promoted to Major and in January 1944, was Mentioned in Despatches In March 1945, he was transferred to the Northwest European theatre where he served until August anci \vas again Mentioned in Despatches in November of the latter year.
HARE, P. D.
Hare, P. D. C40-'42), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in September 1942 as Midshipman and was commis sioned Sub-Lieutenant in April 1943. He served in H.M.C.S. Frontenac on the North Atlantic from October 1943 to February 1945, being pro- moted Lieutenant in April 1944; in June 1945 he was appointed to H.M.C.S. Cowichan in which he served until the following Septem- ber while engaged in mine sweep- ing operations in the English Chan- nel. After ten months' rehabilitation duties, he received his discharge in September 1946.
HARRINGTON, C. F.
Harrington, C. F. <'26-'30), was commissioned in the R.C.A. in 1939. and served in the United Kingdom
HARRINGTON, J. E.
Harrington, J. E. C28-'31), re- ceived his commission as Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1939 and was promoted Lieutenant-Commander in June 1944. He was engaged in con- voy work from June 1940 to June 1945, serving in H.M.C.S. Husky on the Western Atlantic and in the Caribbean for one year; 1st Lieu- tenant in H.M.C.S. Swift Cur- rent for two months; 1st Lieutenant in H.M.C.S. Fredericton on the Atlantic and in the Caribbean for five months; in command of H.M. C.S. Fredericton for over two years; ir. command of H.M.C.S. Seacliff, and second-in-command of the Mid- Ocean Escort Group, also operating in the Irish Sea for a period of over a year.
HART, M. C.
Hart, M. C. C36-'38), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in June 1943 and after completing his training, served at Lplands, Ottawa, from November 1944 to 1945, being promoted Ser- geant Pilot in April of the latter year.
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HARSTONE, J. C. R.
Harstone, J. C. R. C37-'38), re- ceived his commission in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada in October 1939. He was promoted to Lieutenant in Septem- ber 1940, and served in Jamaica from August 1941 to June 1943. Fol- lowing two years' further service in Canada, he was demobilized in June 1945.
HARVEY, O. D.
Harvey, O. D. C40-'43), enlisted in the British Army as a private, was selected for officer training, and received his commission. In June 1946 he was posted to the Central Mediterranean Forces and served as Lieutenant in Italy for over a year with a Railway Operating Company, R.E.
HART, J. O.
Hart, J. O. C36-'4D, enlisted in the United States Marines with the Air Corps Reserve in March 1943 and received his commission in April 1944. He served for two and a half years on duty in the United States and nine months in Peleliu in the South Pacific being promoted to Lieutenant in December 1945.
HATCH, C.
Hatch, C. C29-'30), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. and served as Sub-Lieu tenant on the Pacific Coast during 1940 and 1941. Promoted to Lieu- tenant, he served in the North Atlantic during 1941-43 and in Eng- land and the English Channel dur- ing 1943-44. He was demobilized in 1945.
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HARVEY, W. C.
Harvey, W. C. C34-'38), received his commission as Sub-Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1941 and was promoted Lieutenant in December 1942. He served on the West Coast and East Coast during 1942-43; in H.M.C.S. Grizzly 1942; in H.M.C.S. Miramichi 1942-43; as Gunnery Offi- cer in H.M.C.S. Prince Robert 1943-44; at H.M.C.S. Cornwallis 1944; and at H.M.C.S. Somers Isles 1945.
HAYES, B. P.
Hayes, B. P. C40-'43), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1943 and after training at H.M.C.S. York, served in Canada and Newfoundland from December 1943 until October 1945, being promoted R.A. 5/C in March 1945.
HASS, H. C.
Hass, H. C. (Master), received hi-j commission as Pilot Officer in tho R.C.A.F. in 1942, being promoted to Flying Officer in 1943 and Flight Lieutenant in 1944. He served as a Special Services Officer in various stations in Canada and was demo- bilized in 1945.
HAULTAIN, C. F.
Haultain, C. F. C13-'18), received his commission as Lieutenant in the Midland Regiment in July 1940. He served in various Infantry Train- ing Centres in Canada until Sep- tember 1944, being promoted Cap- tain in April 1943. He was posted to England in that month returning to Canada in January 1945. On his return he served as training in- structor at Prince Rupert until de- mobilized in April 1945.
HENDERSON, I. S>
Henderson, I. S. (T7-'18), served in the Siberian Force at the end of the First World War. After re- ceiving his commission as Lieuten- ant in the Second World War, he served in the R.C.A.
HEWITT, G. W.
Hewitt, G. W. C28-'29), served as Major in the Dufferin and Haldi- mand Rifles of Canada from 1940 to 1946.
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HAYES, J. S.
Hayes, J. S. C35-'38), enlisted with the Calgary Highlanders in January 1941, and was commis- sioned in the same year. He served in England and Scotland during 1941-1944 with 5 Canadian Armour- ed Division and on the Continent during 1944-45, winning promotion to Captain. During part of 1945, he served as Aide-de-Camp to General Crerar.
HENDERSON, H. L.
Henderson, H. L. C30-'36), en- listed in the R.C.N.V.R. and received the appointment of Acting Sub- Lieutenant in 1939. His service in- cluded H.M.C.S. Stone Frigate 1939- 40; H.M.C.S. Laurier and Husky 1940-41, as Sub-Lieutenant; H.M.C. Gunnery School and New Entry
Training Officer 1941-42; H.M.C.S. Annapolis, Gunnery Officer and Executive Officer, 1942-43; H.M.C.S. Cornwallis 1944-45, Lieutenant-Com- mander and Staff Training Officer. He received his discharge in Sep- tember 1945 but in 1946 was re appointed to the Active Reserve List as Lieutenant-Commander R.C. N. (R) to H.M.C.S. York (Toronto Reserve Division), serving as 1st Lieutenant.
HEATON, P. B.
Heaton, P. B. C38-'42), enlisted in the R.C.N. and received his train- ing as Cadet at Royal Roads from 1942 to 1944. He was attached to H.M.S. Puncher from September 1944 to February 1945 and served on motor torpedo boats from March to June 1945, winning promotion tc Sub-Lieutenant in May. He received his discharge in September 1945.
HESSEY-WHITE, P. D.
Hessey- White, P. D. C30-'33), ser- ved as Lieutenant in the R.C.N.V.R.
HEWITT, J. W.
Hewitt, J. W. C23-'26), served in the R.C.N.V.R. from August 1941 to October 1945 when he received his discharge while holding the rank of Lieutenant. During his period of service, he served in six naval ves- sels from both coasts.
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HEES, G. H.
Hees, G. H. C22-'27), received his commission in the 3rd Anti-Tank Regiment in May 1941, and went overseas in October of the same year in the rank of Lieutenant. Promoted to Captain in January 1943, he served in Northwest Europe and was wounded in Hol- land in November 1944, shortly after being appointed Brigade Major 5 Infantry Brigade. He was evacuated to Canada and demobi- lized in the rank of Major.
HENDERSON, J. M.
Henderson, J. M. C33-'36), enlist- ed in the R.C.A.F. in July 1941 and received his wings and commission as Pilot Officer in June 1942. He proceeded overseas where he served
from October 1942 to September 1945 receiving promotion to Flight Lieutenant. From February 1943 to September 1944 and again from June to July 1945 he was with 400 Squadron (R.C.A.F.), serving on tactical reconnaissance attached to the Second British Army. Based in Normandy from July 1944, he moved with the squadron through France, Belgium and Holland and was stationed in Luneburg at the conclusion of hostilities in Europe.
HEIGHINGTON, A. G.
Heighington, A. G. C33-'37), en listed as gunner on June 12, 1941, in the 12th Battery, 7th Canadian Army Field Regiment, and served with the battery throughout the campaign in Franca, Belgium, Hoi land and Germany as part of the 7th Canadian Medium Regiment He received his discharge in Decem ber 1945.
HIGGINS, L. T.
Higgins, L. T. C37-'42), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1943, and received an appointment as Provisional Sub- Lieutenant in September of that year. He served in H.M.C.S. Norsyd on the North Atlantic from July 1944 to June 1945, being promoted to Lieutenant in May of that year. He was on loan to the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm from August 1945 to August 1946, qualifying as an Observer. He was demobilized in September 1946.
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HEYBROEK, E. P.
Heybroek, E. P. C33-'36), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 and went overseas in 1941* on completing his training as Pilot Officer. During 1942-43, he served with 29 Squadron R.A.F. flying Beaufighters and Mos- quitoes as a night fighter pilot, and was promoted to the rank of Squa- dron Leader during the latter part of 1943. During 1943-44, he served successively with 410, 406 and 409 (R.C.A.F.) Squadrons. On comple- tion of his first tour he spent six months at O.T.U. as an instructor. On his second tour of operations he served with a Mosquito night fighter wing on the Continent. Promoted to Wing Commander, he commanded 410 (R.C.A.F.) Squa dron from April 1945 until it was disbanded.
HISCOCKS, C. R.
Hiscocks, C. R. (Master), was commissioned in the Royal Marines in 1939. He served in England; Crete, the Middk East, Ceylon and again in England attaining the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
HINGSTON, H. W.
Hingston, H. W. C29-'34), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 and received his commission in February 1942. After two years' service as an in- structor, during which period he was promoted Flight Lieutenant, he was transferred to Transport Com- mand. He served with 164 Squadron and in July 1944 was posted to 436 Squadron in India serving at various locations in India, Burma, and Siam until September 1945. During this period he was awarded the D.F.C. with the following citation: "Flight Lieutenant Hingston has flown vital and essential supplies to the 14th Army. These sorties were flown both by day and night often under the threat of enemy interception and throughout the monsoon period. During the battle of Meiktila, this officer landed his important sup- plies on an adjacent air strip and supervised unloading despite heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire. Both in the air and on the ground, this Captain of aircraft has set an inspiring example by his courage, skill and devotion to duty."
HOLMES, J.
Holmes, J. C25-'3D, enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in 1942 and after completing his training, served as E.R.A. 4th Class until demobiliza- tion in October 1945. His longest period of service was in H.M.C.S. Calgary from October 1942 until May 1945.
HOLMAN, R. M.
Holman, R. M. C41-'43), enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. in November 1943 and after completing his train- ing, served as Able Seaman off the East Coast in H.M.C.S. Forest Hill during 1944 and 1945. He received his discharge in September 1945.
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HIGGINBOTHAM, J. F. M.
Higginbotham, J. F. M. C34-'40), enlisted in the C.A.C. in 1942, and went overseas as a trooper in 1943. He served with the Ontario Regi- ment in Sicily and Italy from July 1943 until March 1945 when he was transferred to the Northwest Euro- pean theatre.
HODGSON, B. B.
Hodgson, B. B. C31-'32), enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1942 and received training as a radar technician. He went overseas in February 1944 and served with the R.A.F. Transport Command both in England and on the Continent, in the rank of Cor- poral, until November 1944. He was promoted Sergeant in April of the following year.
HOLTON, J. M.
Holton, J. M. C38-'44), enlisted in the Army in May 1945 and was un- dergoing training at the time of his demobilization in October of that year.
HOLTON, L. J.
Holton, L. J. C37-'41), enlisted in the Armoured Corps and received his training with the 29th Canadian Armoured Reconnaissance Regi-