e t s u b i r T We shall not forget Honouring Our Service Men and Women
George Kazmiruk Served 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, during which he was involved in the Korean War. George spent over 1900 days at sea but when he was on dry land, he was a loving husband to Frances and kind, supportive father to Dan, Marg, Peter, and Bob.
Trooper William “Bill” Drane British Columbia Dragoons 9th Armoured Regiment 5th Canadian Armoured Division This is a picture of our dad sitting beside his Sherman “Bullrush III” during a break as they prepared to go into action outside of Holland. He always wore this stoic look and fought hard against the threat to our freedom. The first in Victoria to stand up and volunteer, he served with distinction. Italy 1943-1945; Northwest Europe 19451946. We Love Him, Respect Him, and Dearly Miss Him -- Quansem Ilep -Steven, Beverly, Gerry, Alistair and Keith
Leading Seaman Norman Arthur Pimlott
Reginald Latchford Benner Able Seaman AA 2 Royal Canadian Navy
To our favourite Veteran RCNVR, North Atlantic Convoy Duty (Gunner) served 3 1/2 years onboard HMCS Trois Rivieres, Saskatoon & Gatineau. Served as Chairman, Veterans Pension Appeal Board for Canada until retirement in 1991. Even at 94 years of age, he’s still helping his fellow vets! Congrats also for publishing your book of the Pimlott Family history, “My Way!”. We’re PROUD of you Dad! Love from Phil, Colleen, Sue & all the Family.
Major Kenneth H. Curry (Ret’d) E.M. C.D. Knight of the Legion of Honour He was in the Dieppe Raid, captured and was taken P.O.W. for nearly 3 years. He is the last survivor of the Dieppe raid from the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. Dad now resides at The Lodge at Broadmead. Congratulations Dad, I am so proud of you! Love Lillian
Reg joined the Navy in 1943 and served until the end of the war in 1945.On D Day Reg participated in the Allied Invasion into France at Juneau Beach. He was stationed at a gun turret on the bow of a landing craft that carried Troops to the beachhead. Despite being damaged by a mine the craft was repaired and made 30 return trips carrying Canadian, British and American troops. Reg, in addition to receiving several Canadian Second World War Medals, is a recipient of France’s Legion d’Honneur. We wish to honour and thank Reg for his service to his country and his commitment to his family. Love Sandra (Chuck), Pat (Bill), Reg’s five grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
Art Sutherland 1922 to 2018 Art saw action in the Pacific and the bombing of Iwo Jima aboard the HMCS Uganda from 1942 to 1945. Always remembered by your family.
In Memory and Respect of my family members who served in WWI, Ronald and Cedric Johnson, and in WWII, George, Margery and Elizabeth Swindells, and Tom Stephen. With love, John Swindells RAF 1950-1952
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
F/O Thomas Walmsley
Cecil Frank Josling
Navigator RCAF Born in Victoria 1914 Died in an RCAF flying accident December 23 1944, at RCAF O/T UNIT NO. 5, Boundary Bay, B.C. WHY I WENT TO WAR When I was age two, prior to his death, my Dad wrote me a letter. He explained: “I went to war Brian, so that you would hopefully never have to.” Dad also suggested my responsibilities in life, if he did not return; words that have guided me for 75 years. One of the many thousands who died in WORLD WAR II
Born London England 1912 Served in the RCAF 1943-1946. Comox, BC RCAF Base. Dad married my Mom, Catherine in 1948. They were very happy for 35 years. Dad and I were best friends for 60 years.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields.
I HAD TWO GREAT DADS Brian Walmsley Josling • bmjosling@shaw.ca
Sgt. John P. Bailey enlisted Edmonton, AB. Irish Guards, W.W.I. Invalided home. d. 1941 Victoria, BC.
Major Norman Bayley/Bailey
Archie Derbyshire, R.S.M.
F/L John C. Lee, R.C.A.F.
Joe McKibben, W.W.I.
W.W.I. British Army, youngest Major mentioned in dispatches. Suffered fatally from P.T.S.D.
British Army, W.W.I. at the Somme. Served in South Africa, India, Fort Rodd Hill (Victoria BC) W.W.I., Corps of Commissionaires, Victoria, B.C. d. 1963.
Ram Squadron (No. I) Spitfires Normandy & Britain W.W.II. Flew for U.N. to Belgian Congo during that revolution. d. December 1963 in a B17, a commercial carrier, at Santa Marta Mountains, Columbia S.A.
volunteer at Edmonton. Too old for soldiering, served in the Canadian Ambulance Brigade. Wounded, gassed and deafened by the guns. Lived in Victoria B.C. until his death, about 1969.
These are not forgotten – Bailey and Lee Families
FO. John H. Wilson, John’s aircraft, on a training run, crashed in the Mediterranean Sea. His name is on the El Alamein Memorial in North Africa.
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Berry Ainger Roger 1879 – 1968
Arthur Charles 1884 – 1916
James William 1886 – 1955
Enlisted at Camp Vernon Enlisted in Victoria Enlisted at Esquimalt June 17, 1915 as a Private in November 9, 1914 as a October 9, 1914 as an 1st Canadian Pioneers Battalion. Private in 30th Battalion CEF. Ordinary Seaman in RCNVR. During the Battle for Regina Originally with 88th Victoria Transferred to RCN Trench he was buried by Fusiliers. Transferred to December 9, 1914. exploding shell near Courcelette, 7th Battalion overseas. On HMCS Shearwater and France, November 6, 1916. Killed June 3, 1916 Rainbow from 1914 - 1918 Invalided to England at Maple Copse in Invalided May 15, 1918. then back to Canada. Battle of Mount Sorrel, Belgium. Diagnosed with shell shock Body never recovered. which he suffered the rest His name is forever engraved on of his life. the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium.
Thomas Richard 1891 – 1984
Roger Burgess 1918 – 1989 1918
Edward Hugh Wooll 1920 – 1985
Charles Richard Richard Charles 1921 –– 1986 1986 1921
Enlisted in Victoria November 9, 1914 as a Private in 30th Battalion CEF. Originally with 88th Victoria Fusiliers. Transferred to 7th Battalion overseas. Seriously wounded January 15, 1916 at Ploegsteert Wood, Belgium. Left eye removed. Invalided to Canada September 1916.
Born in Victoria. Enlisted in RCN, March 25, 1941 Officer as a Petty Offi cer Artificer. and was an Ordinance Served Artifion cerHMCS on Naden and Stadacona. the Atlantic Patrol. Served on HMCS Naden and Stadacona.
Born in Victoria. Enlisted in 1939 as a Signalman Signalman in in RCCS. RCCS Trained in England until 2nd Canadian Corps Juneof1944, landed in Signalers. Franceinafter D Day. Trained England until in in JuneTook 1944,part landed Liberation Holland 1945. Franceof after D Day. Took part in Liberation of Holland 1945.
Born in inVictoria. Victoria. Born Enlistedin inRCAF RCAFJuly July12, 12,1940. 1940. Enlisted Trainedas asWireless WirelessOperator Operator Trained Gunner. and Air Air Gunner. Flew with FlewRAF with107 RAF 107 2 Group Blenheim Blenheim outand of Squadron outSquadron of England England and Malta. Malta. Then posted to North Then posted to North Africa and Middle EastAfrica with andRescue Middle294 EastWellington with RAF Sea Squadron. in RCAF AirContinued Sea Rescue 1955 – 1970. 294 Wellington Squadron. Continued in RCAF 1955 - 1970.
To my grandfather and three great-uncles and to my father and two uncles – I honour you for your courage, determination and loyalty with immense pride and admiration. Claudia Berry
Pvt. Donald J. Gesinghaus
Armed Forces of the United States of America, September 18, 1945 to July 9, 1948. Received World War II Victory medal. Our Father Love your daughter Nancy Dawson
Robert Wallace Greig
Lamented since December 2007. Served in the Canadian Navy (North Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indian, and Pacific Oceans) 1941 through 1945. Great Husband, Son, Son-in-Law, Lawyer, Judge, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather thereafter. Never forgotten.
Peter Godwin Chance
(Commander (ret’d) RCN) Peter served for some 30 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, as navigator and captain on some 13 ships in the Atlantic in WWII and in the Korean War. He survived the sinking of HMCS Skeena close to Reykjavik, Iceland, when she was stranded after her anchor dragged in a 100mph gale, wrote an entertaining book about his adventurous life (“A Sailor’s Life”) and continues to serve the community through several naval and other associations. He is a recipient of France’s Legion d’Honneur for his service in WWII. We thank him for his long and meritorious service. From his dear friend, Jane
Sgt. L. D. Tighe
On this 75th anniversary, we honour all veterans and in particular pay tribute to our father, Leslie Daniel Tighe, whose WWII service (1939 - 45 RCHA) included the UK, central Mediterranean, continental Europe and peacekeeping services with the RCAF in Canada and Europe 1946 - 67. In remembrance, your daughters.
Flight Officer Ernest Franklin Elford RCAF
Lost his life when his Liberator plane, attached to 358 (RAF) Squadron, crashed near Sandoway, Burma (now Myanmar) on June 19, 1945. He is lovingly remembered by the extended Elford family.
TOWNSEND, Tom Ewart
1881-1976 Served in Canadian Expeditionary Force 96th Battalion and later Lake Superior Regiment from August 1914 - November 1919 My grandfather is still missed so many years later.
In Memory of Patrick Neil Kelly
Lawrence Stanton Helmer
July 5, 1924-December 14, 2017 Pat served as a wireless operator in the RCN during WWII. We spent many hours talking about our memories And I miss my friend as a fellow member of the Navy. (Former WREN in RCN) Lucy
“Let us never forget all those who served to protect the freedom we enjoy today”.
R.C.A.F. April 1942 - August 1945 England Warrant Officer 1 - Special Pilot Group. We are proud of you and we miss you. Shirley, Dave, Heidi, Ceilidh and Kieran.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL RETIREES Federal Public Service, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Retired Federal Judges.
Norman Gene Bakehouse Proud WW II veteran of the U.S. Army Battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippines 1944 Battle of Luzon, Philippines 1945 Thank you for your service. Judy, Lesley, Julie and grandchildren
Fl. Lt. Trevor A. Dossett RAF VR (ret’d) (1920 - 2013)
RAF 222 Spitfire Sq (1941) Back Row: L to R, Unidentified, Flt. Sgt. Riches, Flt Sgt. Trevor Dossett, Flt. Sgt. John “Chris” Christie Front Row: Flt. Sgt. Phil Davis, Flt. Sgt. Rudy Ptâtec, Flt. Sgt. Will Maskery Loving remembered by Janet Borlase Dossett
In Honour of
Colonel Roger Schjelderup DSO, MC and Bar, CD Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Mentioned as Canada’s most decorated officer of W.W 2 In proud memory From all his Family
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