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Veteran's Stories
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Welcome to our Veteran's Stories page. This page acts as newsletter to share stories and articles we have collected though-out the years. If you are looking for a specific person or story, please use the search bar located at the top.
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Leek, Albert John
Albert John Leek (16yo) Albert John Leek was the first-born child of Earl and Marry Leek; he was born on 21 April 1925 in Kingsclear,...
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Jun 247 min read
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Wheary, Rankin
Rankin Wheary Wheary, Rankin Born December 10, 1895 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Rankin Wheary was the son of Wellington and Jessie...
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Jun 233 min read
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James Munroe Franklin
Private Franklin, JM 141432 Franklin, James Munroe On October 12, 1897, James Munroe Franklin was born in Whitaker, Mississippi to Walter...
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Jun 223 min read
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Trimm, Clarence Alvin
When the war started in 1939, Clarence 15, tried to enlist, but he was rejected because he was too young. He made several more attempts, eve
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Mar 223 min read
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Graham, Mark Anthony
Private Mark Anthony Graham was born on May 17, 1973, in Gordon Town, Jamaica, and later moved to Hamilton, Ontario. A talented athlete,...
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Mar 221 min read
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Thomas, Robert Eugene
Robert Eugene Thomas D-142366 Robert Eugene Thomas was born on February 28 in Oakville, Ontario. He was the youngest of four, with two...
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Mar 212 min read
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Dyer, Ainsworth
Ainsworth Dyer was a paratrooper, and served in both the Balkans and Afghanistan. Son of the late Paul and Agatha (née Dawkins) Dyer...
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Jun 3, 20221 min read
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Holloway, Humphrey
Private Humphrey Holloway (Service number B/126485) was born on September 29, 1922, in Toronto, Ontario, to Egbert and Edith Holloway,...
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Nov 25, 20213 min read
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Bertrand, Lancelot Joseph
There were not many Black soldiers in the first contingent that was formed in Camp Valcartier, Quebec in September 1914. One of those who...
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Nov 25, 20213 min read
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LaPierre, Clarence David
Pte. David LaPierre was born November 9, 1923, in Owen Sound, Ontario. His biological parents were David Booey and Rebeca Courtney but he...
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Nov 10, 20212 min read
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Trimm, Clarence Alvin
Killed in Action Clarence Alvin Trimm on April 27, 1945. Clarence Alvin Trimm (SN: D140390) was born January 18, 1924 in Montreal,...
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Nov 9, 20212 min read
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