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- Alfred Samuel Reardon, 1945
Alfred Samuel Reardon was born at Middlesex, England on 16 April 1911 and came to Whitby in 1927. On 24 September 1939, Reardon signed up with the 11th Armoured Regiment in Oshawa and served in Europe for the duration of the Second World War. On returning to Whitby, he opened … Alfred Samuel Reardon was born at Middlesex, England on 16 April 1911 and came to Whitby in 1927. On 24 September 1939, Reardon signed up with the 11th Armoured Regiment …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Private Frederick Lewis Anderson, c.1943
Private Frederick Lewis Anderson was born in Toronto on June 14, 1920, son of James and Susan Anderson. He moved to Whitby in 1923 where he attended St. Bernard's Separate School and Whitby High School. He was employed at the Whitby Malleable Iron and Brass Co. and was a member … Private Frederick Lewis Anderson was born in Toronto on June 14, 1920, son of James and Susan Anderson. He moved to Whitby in 1923 where he attended St. Bernard's Separate …Whitby Public Library - Making Ammunition Boxes at Brunton Lumber Company, c.1942
The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these ammunition boxes can be seen to the right and left of this picture. The company was later sold to General … The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these …Whitby Public Library - Making Ammunition Boxes at Brunton Lumber Company, c.1942
The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these ammunition boxes can be seen to the right and left of this picture. The company was later sold to General … The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these …Whitby Public Library - Hilda and Eileen Barnett with Co-Workers at Brunton Lumber Co., 1945
The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. The company was sold to General Mills and was destroyed by fire 0n 8 February 1951. The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. The company was …Whitby Public Library - Parade for Civic Reception of Veterans of Second World War, 1946
This parade was held as part of a civic reception for Whitby veterans of the Second World War. At this reception, each soldier was given a ring by the Town of Whitby. This parade was held as part of a civic reception for Whitby veterans of the Second World War. At this reception, each soldier was given a ring by the Town …Whitby Public Library - Ontario Regiment Training on Flats at Lynde Creek behind Inverlynn, c.1940
A black and white photograph of an Ontario Regiment training exercise. Soldiers are lined up on the flats at Lynde Creek, with the creek at the lower right. The view is looking north east with a hill in the background at right. This photo was taken behind "Inverlynn" the home … A black and white photograph of an Ontario Regiment training exercise. Soldiers are lined up on the flats at Lynde Creek, with the creek at the lower right. The view …Whitby Public Library - Ontario Regiment Training on Flats at Lynde Creek behind Inverlynn, c.1940
A black and white photograph of an Ontario Regiment training exercise. Soldiers are lined up on the flats at Lynde Creek, with the creek at the lower right. The view is looking north east with a hill in the background at right. This photo was taken behind "Inverlynn" the home … A black and white photograph of an Ontario Regiment training exercise. Soldiers are lined up on the flats at Lynde Creek, with the creek at the lower right. The view …Whitby Public Library - Ontario Regiment Marching on Wellington Street, c.1940
A black and white photograph of a unit of the Ontario Regiment marching south on Wellington Street during a training exercise. This view looks north across Lynde Creek. In the background is a hill known as "Whiteface". A black and white photograph of a unit of the Ontario Regiment marching south on Wellington Street during a training exercise. This view looks north across Lynde Creek. In the …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of William Charles Wigston, c.1941
William Charles Wigston (1921-1942) was born at Whitby on April 6, 1921, son of William Arthur and Dorothy Clara Wigston. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in December 1940 and trained as a pilot at: Jarvis, Ontario; Victoriaville, Quebec; and, St. Eugene, Ontario. He was among the first pilot … William Charles Wigston (1921-1942) was born at Whitby on April 6, 1921, son of William Arthur and Dorothy Clara Wigston. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in December 1940 …Whitby Public Library - Group Portrait of Members of the Whit-Knit Club with Lawn Mowers, c.1943
The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by babysitting and cutting lawns. This photograph was taken in the backyard at Russell Hatch's residence at the south east corner … The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by …Whitby Public Library - Group Portrait of Members of the Whit-Knit Club , c.1943
The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by babysitting and cutting lawns. This photograph was taken on the steps of Russell Hatch's residence at the south east corner … The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by …Whitby Public Library - Members of the Whit-Knit Club on a parade float, c.1943
The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by babysitting and cutting lawns. The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by …Whitby Public Library - Soldiers' Parade on Brock Street, c.1939
A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers led by drummers, marching south on Brock Street at Mary Street. A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers led by drummers, marching south on Brock Street at Mary Street.Whitby Public Library - Soldiers' Parade on Brock Street, c.1939
A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers on Brock Street at Mary Street. In the background is the Samuel Trees Company Blanket Factory. A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers on Brock Street at Mary Street. In the background is the Samuel Trees Company Blanket Factory.Whitby Public Library - Soldiers' Parade on Brock Street, c.1939
A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers. The soldiers are marching past a camouflaged car with the number "23" on it's window. The exact location is uncertain though it may be near Brock Street and Mary Street. A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers. The soldiers are marching past a camouflaged car with the number "23" on it's window. The exact location is …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of John Ross Anderson, c.1939
John Ross Anderson was born at Cannington, Ontario on June 23, 1913. He moved to Whitby in 1934 when his father, John Alexander Anderson, was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Ontario County. In 1938 he went to England and joined the Royal Air Force receiving his commission as a Pilot Officer … John Ross Anderson was born at Cannington, Ontario on June 23, 1913. He moved to Whitby in 1934 when his father, John Alexander Anderson, was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Ontario …Whitby Public Library - Crew of H.M.C.S. Whitby at St. John's Newfoundland, July 1945
The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, … The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to …Whitby Public Library - Mrs. Graydon Goodfellow and her daughter Virginia Goodfellow, c. 1940
Mrs. Goodfellow and her daughter are standing on the steps of their home at 406 Dundas Street West dressed in Red Cross uniforms for the War Effort. This house was demolished in 1990. Mrs. Goodfellow's husband, Graydon M. Goodfellow was President of the Whitby Branch of the Canadian Red Cross … Mrs. Goodfellow and her daughter are standing on the steps of their home at 406 Dundas Street West dressed in Red Cross uniforms for the War Effort. This house was …Whitby Public Library - Commissioning Crew for H.M.C.S. Whitby, June 1944
The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, … The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to …Whitby Public Library
