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      This card is part of a larger collection of World War II personnel clippings. The project began in 1944 at the Lindsay Library. The intent was to gather together as much information as possible on the military record and the service of people from the Town of Lindsay and the …

      C 65601Cpl. Simkins, CliffordClifford Simpkins of Lindsay is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Simpkins whose home was 58 Ridout St. When both parents died when he was the age of 5, he went to live with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jos Ryall of Lindsay, R.R.2. He attended …

      C 36890Cfn. Ross Irwin of Oakwood enlisted with the Canadian Army at Peterborough, Ontario on 5 October 1942. He attended trade school at Hamilton Ontario and graduated as Turner B1. In Barriefield Camp he completed a course as instrument mechanic D.D.A. Cfn. Irwin was posted overseas in August 1943. He …

      This card is part of a larger collection of World War II personnel clippings. The project began in 1944 at the Lindsay Library. The intent was to gather together as much information as possible on the military record and the service of people from the Town of Lindsay and the …

      Robert Mackenzie (Mac) Algar, enlisted 4 December 1942 in the R.C.A.F. He trained at Toronto, Brandon, Winnipeg, Trention, & MacDonald (Manitoba). He went overseas Nov. 30th 1943, and completed one tour of Ops (38 trips). Pilot Officer Algar arrived home 17 June 1945, and received his discharge 20 July 1945.

      This card is part of a larger collection of World War II personnel clippings. The project began in 1944 at the Lindsay Library. The intent was to gather together as much information as possible on the military record and the service of people from the Town of Lindsay and the …

      K 83953L. Corpl. M.W. MillerNo. 1 C.G.R.U.EnglandMaxwell William Miller enlisted in British Columbia. He went overseas in 1942.

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      B 25180 Lloyd Wm. Hussey enlisted in Toronto 22 February 1940 with 2nd Field Co. Royal Can. Engineers. Married in April of 1940 to Olive Gould of Kirkland Lake. He left Toronto for overseas on 10 May 1940 and arrived in England 22 May 1940. He was taken German prisoner …

      Capt. B.C. Maidens enlisted on 21 April 1942 in the Royal Canadian Artillery and trained at Petawawa and Debert, proceeding overseas in August, 1943. He was promoted from Lieut. to Capt. In December, 1942. He saw enemy action in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He served with the 6th A-Tk …

      C26211Sgt. V.H. Holdaway Education BranchH.Q. First Cdn. ArmyOne of the first men in Lindsay to enlist on 1 September 1939. Orderly Room Sergeant in 45th Battery during his stay in Lindsay and Petawawa. Went Overseas in November 1941. Transferred to Education Branch overseas in June 1943.

      Lieut Gamble enlisted in the Canadian Army on 1 October 1941 with the Midlands. After extensive training in Canada he proceeded over-seas in May 1943.Lieut. Gamble is now (Jan 1945) serving as Administration Officer at Bramshott Military Hospital in England.

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      Albert Richard (Pete) Green of Lindsay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Green, 14 Division Street, enlisted for service with the Canadian Army in December 1939. He entered the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Division and trained at Toronto, Ontario. Cpl. Green was sent overseas in January 1940 and …

      B 25180 Lloyd Wm. Hussey enlisted in Toronto 22 February 1940 with 2nd Field Co. Royal Can. Engineers. Married in April of 1940 to Olive Gould of Kirkland Lake. He left Toronto for overseas on 10 May 1940 and arrived in England 22 May 1940. He was taken German prisoner …

      B 25180 Lloyd Wm. Hussey enlisted in Toronto 22 February 1940 with 2nd Field Co. Royal Can. Engineers. Married in April of 1940 to Olive Gould of Kirkland Lake. He left Toronto for overseas on 10 May 1940 and arrived in England 22 May 1940. He was taken German prisoner …

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      Flt. Lt. Perry Teatro of Lindsay enlisted in the RCAF on 21 August 1940. After training in Canada he was posted overseas and arrived in England 1 July 1941. He completed twenty-one operational trips over Germany.On 28 May 1942, Flt. Lt. Teatro arrived home in Lindsay. He was posted as …

      Lindsay soldier is now Major

      Husband's Letter Says He's Prisoner The following, from the Toronto Star, refers to a Lindsay soldier whose family resides on St. Paul St.: Mrs. Barjarow of Haliburton, wife of Corp. Milton Barjarow, Royal Canadian Engineers, received word yesterday from her ...