Walter a commencé sa vie à Charlottetown, dans l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, où il s’est engagé dans l’armée canadienne en 1949. Après avoir obtenu une licence d’histoire avec mention au Royal Military College en 1953, Walter a été affecté à l’escadron A du Lord Strathcona’s Horse et a fait partie du contingent canadien lors de la guerre de […]
Dean E. Yowell15 octobre 1928 – 15 mai 2020 Papa s’engage dans la marine américaine en tant qu’électricien IC (Internal Communications) pendant la guerre de Corée, servant à bord de l’USS Seminole et de l’USS Frontier. Après avoir été blessé en 1952 et libéré honorablement, il est retourné à Colorado Springs et a repris sa […]
Mon père, le lieutenant Michael Bolger, a servi pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale dans les Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. Il figure sur le Mur du souvenir depuis sa création en 2017. Il a été blessé en 1943 alors qu’il combattait en Italie, à San Guistina. Sa photo est l’une de celles que vous voyez ci-dessous […]
James Ogilvy Forster a servi dans une unité de la Force régulière pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
James Ogilvy Tod Forster served in the First and Second World Wars.
Ian Gordon Bell began his military career as an aircraft maintenance man at CFB Cold Lake, before being reclassified as a pilot. Ian passed away during a training flight on the CT-114 tutor at CFB Moose Jaw. Ian was an incredible person and a true friend. He will always be loved and missed.
Stanley Rideout joined the RCAF in 1949 and flew with 426 Squadron (Trenton, On) on the Northstar during Operation Hawk (airlift to Korea). Operation Hawk provided air support to the United Nations Command, transporting equipment to Korea until 1954, a total of 599 missions. He served during the Cold War in Germany, working on Sabres […]
Gunner Joseph Thistle died in the Canoe River train accident along with 16 fellow soldiers on November 21, 1950 near Valemont, B.C. They were on their way to Korea when their westbound train collided with an eastbound train. The accident was due to a messaging miscommunication.
Chesley George Thistle served in the Canadian Army Signal Corps from 1939 to 1941, and was wounded during the London Blitz. He was 39 and had four children at home when he enlisted and left for England. Three children were born after his return.
Battalion Sergeant Major William Skelly served with the Royal Canadian Artillery in the 5 Canadian Anti Tank Regiment 9 April 1920 until 3 September 1990.
