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- Grave of Thomas Marshall, 2010
Thomas Marshall was born at Motherwell, Lankashire, Scotland on 26 December 1912. He married Florence May Hawes (1921-1986) and the two resided in Whitby. They had one son, Douglas (1940-1964), who was born at Whitby in 1940. Thomas Marshall enlisted as a Private on 9 March 1943 in Toronto and, … Thomas Marshall was born at Motherwell, Lankashire, Scotland on 26 December 1912. He married Florence May Hawes (1921-1986) and the two resided in Whitby. They had one son, Douglas (1940-1964), …Whitby Public Library - Aerial View of Camp X
Camp X was a spy training camp and communications centre established by British Security Co-ordination on the shore of Lake Ontario on the border between Whitby and East Whitby Townships. The camp operated from 1941 to 1945. It was used as a government communications centre until 1969. The buildings were … Camp X was a spy training camp and communications centre established by British Security Co-ordination on the shore of Lake Ontario on the border between Whitby and East Whitby Townships. …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 for Veterans of Second World War, July 1, 1946
A civic reception was held for Whitby veterans of the Second World War by the Town of Whitby. At this civic reception each war veteran was given a ring by the Town of Whitby. A civic reception was held for Whitby veterans of the Second World War by the Town of Whitby. At this civic reception each war veteran was given a ring by …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of George Frederick Carter, c.1941
George Frederick Carter was born at Colborne, Ontario in 1918. He was the son of William John and Nina M. Carter and the husband of Dorothy E. Carter of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in February 1940. He was killed on March 28, 1942 by … George Frederick Carter was born at Colborne, Ontario in 1918. He was the son of William John and Nina M. Carter and the husband of Dorothy E. Carter of Halifax, …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of James Henry Charters, c.1945
James Henry Charters was born at Whitby, Ontario on April 10, 1925. He was the son of James and Marjorie Charters, of Whitby and husband of Sophia Yarmola, of Whitby. He worked at General Motors in Oshawa before joining the infantry. He had been a commanding officer in the Whitby … James Henry Charters was born at Whitby, Ontario on April 10, 1925. He was the son of James and Marjorie Charters, of Whitby and husband of Sophia Yarmola, of Whitby. …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of George Phillips, c.1940-43
George Roberts Phillips was born in Prince Edward county, Ontario on November 7, 1916, son of Urban L. and Clara M. Phillips. Husband of Mae Phillips, of Ewshott, Hampshire, England. He grew up in Whitby and was employed at General Motors in Oshawa. He was also a member of the … George Roberts Phillips was born in Prince Edward county, Ontario on November 7, 1916, son of Urban L. and Clara M. Phillips. Husband of Mae Phillips, of Ewshott, Hampshire, England. …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of James McIvor, 1943
James McIvor was born in Scotland and was a resident of Whitby from 1930 onwards. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John McIvor. he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in June 1941 and went overseas in September 1943. His plane was reported missing on February 19/20, 1944. He … James McIvor was born in Scotland and was a resident of Whitby from 1930 onwards. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John McIvor. he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Peter Hogg, c.1941
Peter Hogg was born in 191. He was the son of Thomas and Carolyn Hogg. He lived all his life in Whitby and served the Pictou Highland R.C.I.C. on coastal defense. He was killed by a train at the Whitby C.P.R. station on December 6, 1941 and is buried in … Peter Hogg was born in 191. He was the son of Thomas and Carolyn Hogg. He lived all his life in Whitby and served the Pictou Highland R.C.I.C. on coastal …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Sidney Albert Wilson, c.1942
Sidney Albert Wilson was born at Toronto on March 26, 1915, son of Arthur S. and Jennie Wilson. He lived in Whitby for 23 years. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on September 28, 1942 at Hamilton as a wireless air gunner. He was reported missing on June … Sidney Albert Wilson was born at Toronto on March 26, 1915, son of Arthur S. and Jennie Wilson. He lived in Whitby for 23 years. He enlisted in the Royal …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Yestyn Lewellyn Thomas, c.1943
Pilot Officer Yestyn Lewellyn Thomas was born at Aberavon, South Wales, on June 3, 1921, son of David John and Mildred Thomas. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was trained at: Moncton, New Brunswick; Victoriaville, Quebec; St. Eugene, Quebec; and, Ottawa, Ontario. On receiving his commission he was … Pilot Officer Yestyn Lewellyn Thomas was born at Aberavon, South Wales, on June 3, 1921, son of David John and Mildred Thomas. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Robert William Rea, c.1943
Robert William Rea was born in Toronto on April 4, 1922, son of Thomas David and Martha Rea. he lived in Whitby for 20 years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was reported missing and believed killed at Dusseldorf, Germany on January 27, 1943. He … Robert William Rea was born in Toronto on April 4, 1922, son of Thomas David and Martha Rea. he lived in Whitby for 20 years. He was a member of …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Sidney Albert Wilson, c.1942
Sidney Albert Wilson was born at Toronto on March 26, 1915, son of Arthur S. and Jennie Wilson. He lived in Whitby for 23 years. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on September 28, 1942 at Hamilton as a wireless air gunner. He was reported missing on June … Sidney Albert Wilson was born at Toronto on March 26, 1915, son of Arthur S. and Jennie Wilson. He lived in Whitby for 23 years. He enlisted in the Royal …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of George Phillips, c.1940-43
George Roberts Phillips was born in Prince Edward county, Ontario on November 7, 1916, son of Urban L. and Clara M. Phillips. Husband of Mae Phillips, of Ewshott, Hampshire, England. He grew up in Whitby and was employed at General Motors in Oshawa. He was also a member of the … George Roberts Phillips was born in Prince Edward county, Ontario on November 7, 1916, son of Urban L. and Clara M. Phillips. Husband of Mae Phillips, of Ewshott, Hampshire, England. …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Jack Lynde, c.1943
This is likely to be Jack Archer Lynde, of the army unit Essex Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C. According to the Canadian Virtual War Memorial site Jack Archer Lynde is commemorated on page 536 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. He died on March 1, 1945 and is interred at … This is likely to be Jack Archer Lynde, of the army unit Essex Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C. According to the Canadian Virtual War Memorial site Jack Archer Lynde is commemorated on …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Sgt. Robert George Griffin, c.1943
Sergeant Robert George Griffin was born at Medicine Hat, Alberta on February 8, 1919, son of George William Griffin, and of Winifred Emily Griffin (nee Smith), of Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Oshawa in 1926 where he attended Albert Street Public School and was a member of the choir … Sergeant Robert George Griffin was born at Medicine Hat, Alberta on February 8, 1919, son of George William Griffin, and of Winifred Emily Griffin (nee Smith), of Pickering, Ontario, Canada. …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Flying Officer George Eugene Holly
George Eugene Holly was born at Cobalt, Ontario on January 19, 1918, son of William and Marie Holly; husband of Doris Irene Holly, of Whitby, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Whitby in 1938. He was formerly a hard rock minder in Norther Ontario. He enlisted in Montreal in December 1940 … George Eugene Holly was born at Cobalt, Ontario on January 19, 1918, son of William and Marie Holly; husband of Doris Irene Holly, of Whitby, Ontario, Canada. He moved to …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Private Lloyd Clifford ("Perry") Johnson
Private Lloyd Clifford ("Perry") Johnson was born at Whitby on October 3, 1909, son of Perry and Sarah Jane Bell Johnson. He attended the King and Dundas Street Public Schools and Whitby High School. At the time of his enlistment in July 1940 he worked for the Whitby Malleable Iron … Private Lloyd Clifford ("Perry") Johnson was born at Whitby on October 3, 1909, son of Perry and Sarah Jane Bell Johnson. He attended the King and Dundas Street Public Schools …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Gunner John George Sutherland, c.1943
John George Sutherland was born on January 1, 1924, son of Kenneth and Isabella Sutherland, of Troy, Ontario. He came to Whitby in 1927. He enlisted in 1942 and arrived overseas in May 1943. A gunner in the Royal Canadian Artillery, he died of a cerebral hemorrhage in France on … John George Sutherland was born on January 1, 1924, son of Kenneth and Isabella Sutherland, of Troy, Ontario. He came to Whitby in 1927. He enlisted in 1942 and arrived …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Private Lloyd Clifford ("Perry") Johnson
Private Lloyd Clifford ("Perry") Johnson was born at Whitby on October 3, 1909, son of Perry and Sarah Jane Bell Johnson. He attended the King and Dundas Street Public Schools and Whitby High School. At the time of his enlistment in July 1940 he worked for the Whitby Malleable Iron … Private Lloyd Clifford ("Perry") Johnson was born at Whitby on October 3, 1909, son of Perry and Sarah Jane Bell Johnson. He attended the King and Dundas Street Public Schools …Whitby Public Library
