Mom left her home of Belfast, Northern Ireland, and travelled to London, England, to join the WAAFs as a teenager. She survived both the bombing of Belfast and the blitz in London. She spent her Air Force career as a decoder at Bletchly Park and, true to her war time promise, never spoke of her […]
Dad joined the RCN as a teenager in 1939. He left his home of London, Ontario, to serve his country during WW2. He sailed on five ships during his career including the Stadacona, Micmac, Magnificent, Warrior, Hochelaga and retired out of York. He served on the Atlantic and in England during WW2. He served for […]
Corporal Raymond Beauchamp, son of Nicole and Robert Beauchamp and spouse of Corporal Dolores Crampton, died in combat in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on November 17, 2007, at the age of 28. He was a member of the 5th Field Ambulance. He was awarded the Sacrifice Medal.
I remember Major Michelle (Mic) Mendes as a joy-filled, intelligent, and energetic person. We shared some years together at RMC Kingston, and I noticed her massive heart for service and duty, as well as her loyalty to friends and family. May she always be remembered for her generosity and joy and how she made others […]
This is in memory of my grandfather, a WW2 and Korean Veteran, who served with the RCE in WW2 and PPCLI in Korea. He was born December 15, 1922, and passed away July 24, 2003. He served from June 12,1941 – May 25, 1965, and was active in his local Legion Branch. Medals:1939-45 STAR; FRANCE […]
I would like to dedicate my first Army Run in memory of my grandfather, a WW2 Army Veteran, RCMC.Howard Payne was born on August 31, 1905, and passed away December 11, 1994. Upon his return, he was very involved in his local Legion in Norwich, ON.
Lance Sergeant Henry Everett Conrad, my maternal Grandfather, is the son of Henry Everett and Catherine Conrad of Burnside, Nova Scotia. Husband of Hazel P. Conrad, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. His father was a veteran of the First World War. Henry, who I am named after, served with the Canadian Artillery in Division Roy 1. […]
Sergeant Ernest Charles Turner is son of Gordon and Gertie Turner. Husband of Tena Turner, of Elkhorn, Manitoba. Father of Betty and Denys Turner. Brother of Ruby McClure, Winnie Francis and Lavina Reeves (my mother). Uncle Ernie served with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons, R.C.A.C. in the 18th Armd. Car Regt. He is buried in BERGEN-OP-ZOOM […]
While I never had a chance to meet my Great Uncle, I believe it is important for us to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, especially since he died during the battle of Vimy Ridge, notably one of the most important battles in Canadian history.
Glidden Campbell, Overseas Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders, M.C., Feb. 4, 1918, London, England.
