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Media Types: Images- Year: 1943
- Whitby Soldiers in Ontario Regiment, c.1943
According to a comment on this record, these soldiers were all members of the 11th Army Tank Reserve, Ontario Regiment. According to a comment on this record, these soldiers were all members of the 11th Army Tank Reserve, Ontario Regiment.Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Mervin W.J. Oke
Mervin William John Oke was born in Oshawa in 1913, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Oke of Peterborough. He was employed at Alger Press in Oshawa as a photographer. He moved to Whitby from Oshawa on his marriage in 1941. He enlisted with the Engineers in May 1943 and … Mervin William John Oke was born in Oshawa in 1913, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Oke of Peterborough. He was employed at Alger Press in Oshawa as a photographer. …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 - Portrait Photo of Bill Outwin
Alex Brown is a local Whitby area veteran. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. William (Bill) Edward Outwin was born at Verdun Quebec in 1917. He served with No. 34 Canadian Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War from 1943 to 1945. He was … Alex Brown is a local Whitby area veteran. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. William (Bill) Edward Outwin was born at Verdun Quebec in 1917. He served …Whitby Public Library - Newspaper clipping: Alvin and Irene Bumby's wedding announcement c. March 1943.
Alvin Bumby joined the Royal Canadian Signal Corps in Hamilton the first week after war broke out in 1939, and was overseas from 1939-1946. Irene Bumby worked "on relief" as a registered nurse in England from 1939-1944 and moved to Canada as a war bride in 1946. Alvin Bumby joined the Royal Canadian Signal Corps in Hamilton the first week after war broke out in 1939, and was overseas from 1939-1946. Irene Bumby worked "on relief" as …Oakville Museum - Military training for soldiers at Petawawa, Ontario, before being sent overseas
... ...Oakville Museum - Canadian soldiers in camp during advanced training before going overseas, Petawawa, Ontario, c. 1943.
... ...Oakville Museum - Royal Canadian Artillery personnel fire a 25-pounder at enemy positions in Nissoria, Sicily, 1943. Gunner Jim Gibb is centre right of the gun.
"Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, First Division. He served in Italy 1943-1945. Photo is also in photo collection of Library and Archives Canada (PA151748). "Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, First Division. He served in Italy 1943-1945. Photo is also in …Oakville Museum - Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guard parade on Allan Street c. 1943
The Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guard was formed in June 1940 under the command of Major James A. Gairdner. The uniforms were paid for by subscription and comprised crimson berets, khaki jackets, and purple armbands. Enrolment was enthusiastic with an estimated 500 men signing on in a two-hour period, the Toronto Daily … The Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guard was formed in June 1940 under the command of Major James A. Gairdner. The uniforms were paid for by subscription and comprised crimson berets, khaki jackets, …Oakville Museum - Canadian Women's Army Corps marching in a Victory Loan Parade, 2 May 1943, Montreal.
Corporal Joy Dunham (later Sergeant Smith), CWAC, participated in the parade. Corporal Joy Dunham (later Sergeant Smith), CWAC, participated in the parade.Oakville Museum - Personal Message from General B.L. Montgomery, General, Eighth Army, to all troops, Sicily, September 1943.
... ...Oakville Museum - Newspaper article: "Flying Officer Farr Navigator, Is Missing"
Harry Farr, Flying Officer, was a navigator with #434 Bluenose Squadron. He was killed in action October 23, 1943, at the age of 28. Harry has no known grave. His name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England. He is commemorated on the Oakville Trafalgar … Harry Farr, Flying Officer, was a navigator with #434 Bluenose Squadron. He was killed in action October 23, 1943, at the age of 28. Harry has no known grave. His …Oakville Museum - Notification of Selection for Appointment to Commissioned Ranks for Ken Chambers
Ken Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945. Ken Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Oakville Museum - William Grammell
Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Served as a tailor a the #1 Equipment Deport in Toronto. During World War I, Grammell served as a Corporal in the 15th London Regiment (British Army) from 1914 to 1918, and was twice wounded. Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Served as a tailor a the #1 Equipment Deport in Toronto. During World War I, Grammell served as a Corporal in the 15th …Oakville Museum - Official Party at Launching of Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby, 1943
In 1943, the Town of Whitby sponsored the construction of the Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby, which was launched on September 18, 1943 from the shipyards at Midland, Ontario. This photograph was published in the Daily Times Gazette. In 1943, the Town of Whitby sponsored the construction of the Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby, which was launched on September 18, 1943 from the shipyards at Midland, Ontario. This photograph was …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of John Allingham Watson, c.1943
John Allingham Watson (1919-1944) was born at Whitby on April 25, 1919 and was a resident of Port Whitby. In the Second Wold War he was a member of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, R.C.I.C. He was killed in action at Normandy, France on July 25, 1944. Private John … John Allingham Watson (1919-1944) was born at Whitby on April 25, 1919 and was a resident of Port Whitby. In the Second Wold War he was a member of the …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 - Portrait Photograph of Leslie Perry, 1943
Leslie Perry was born at Franktown, Ontario on December 7, 1922. He came with his parents Melvin S. Perry and Florence B. Perry to Whitby Township in 1928. In 1936 they settled at Port Whitby. Leslie attended school at Myrtle Station and Whitby and was a member of the Boys' … Leslie Perry was born at Franktown, Ontario on December 7, 1922. He came with his parents Melvin S. Perry and Florence B. Perry to Whitby Township in 1928. In 1936 …Whitby Public Library
