My father, Gordon Carbert, joined the Forestry Corps in 1942, at the age of 20. After basic training at Valcartier, Quebec, he went overseas to Scotland. In 1944, he was sent to England, then France and Belgium, as well as Germany and Holland. Gordon was discharged in 1946, after 4 years’ service. After the war, […]
Walter began his life in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, where he joined the Canadian Army in 1949. After graduating from the Royal Military College in 1953 with an honours degree in history, Walter was posted to Lord Strathcona’s Horse Squadron A and served with the Canadian contingent in the Korean War. After the war, Walter […]
Dean E. YowellOctober 15, 1928 – May 15, 2020 Dad joined the U.S. Navy as an IC (Internal Communications) electrician during the Korean War, serving aboard the USS Seminole and USS Frontier. After being wounded in 1952 and honorably discharged, he returned to Colorado Springs and resumed his career with the telephone company, where he […]
My father, Lieutenant Michael Bolger, served in World War II with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. He has been featured on the Wall of Remembrance since its inception in 2017. He was wounded in 1943 while fighting in Italy – San Guistina. His photo is one of those you see below in 2022. He died […]
James Ogilvy Forster served in a Regular Force unit during the Second World War.
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.
