Military Memories :: B :: Bay Chaleur Military Museum

Rifleman Floyd Glover Babcock (E30099), a resident of Broadlands, Quebec, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Battle of Hong Kong be became a Japanese prisoner of war in December 1941. He remained a POW until the end of the war when he was liberated in 1945.

Babcock, F.

Alfred Joseph Babin (G27036), brother to Joseph A. Babin of Sydney, NS, served with HQ Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until the allies liberated him in 1945.

Babin, A.

Private Gervais Babin (E/577444), son of Benoit and Celina Babin of Caplan, QC, served with Le Regiment de Montmagny, R.C.I.C., during the Second World War. He was killed in action on April 2, 1943. His brother, Lucien, also enlisted for service during WWII.

Babin, G.

Lucien Babin, son of Benoit and Celina Babin of Caplan, QC, enlisted in 1940. His brother, Gervais, also enlisted but he was killed in action on April 2, 1943.

Babin, L.

Rifleman Laureat Bason (E30652), son of Delphis and Eugenie Bacon or Quebec, QC, was born on November 23, 1905. He marrier Germaine Bacon and had one daughter, Nicole, before enlisting for military service during World War II. He served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada. After the Battle of Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war and was detained at North Point Camp, Hong Kong. He died in the prison camp on August 11, 1942 due to medical complications (abscess on his right lung) caused by the inhumane living conditions of the camps. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Hong Kong.

Bacon, L.

Major John Albert Bailie (Service #X84), of Winnipeg, MB, served with Company HQ, C Company, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during World War II. He was briefly stationed in the British West Indies (Jamaica) before being shipped to Asia. He fought in the battle for Hong Kong and, in December 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He spent the rest of the war as a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Bailie, J.

Private William Alexander Bain (445527), son of John and Isabella Bain and brother to Cameron Bain of Flatlands, NB, was born on April 13, 1897. He enlisted on August 29, 1915 and served with the 21st Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. He was only 18 years old at the time of his enlistment. He was killed in action on May 8, 1917 and is buried at Point-du-Jour Military Cemetary, Pas de Calais, France.

Bain, W.

Major Kenneth George Baird, served with Company HQ, Winnipeg Grenadiers, during the Second World War. He was stationed briefly in the British West Indies (Jamaica) before being shipped to Asia. He took part in the battle for Hong Kong and, in December 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until the end of the war when he was liberated in 1945. Major Baird passed away on May 8, 1957.

Baird, K.

Nelson Baird, originally from Douglastown, QC, enlisted on January 14, 1941 at the age of 33.

Baird, N.

Alfred Harold Baker (E29848), son of Charles Baker and brother to George Baker of Scotstown, QC, was born on July 7, 1919. During the Second World War he enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada and was deployed to the Pacific, where he fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong. He became a prisoner of war after the Japanese forced the allies to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until the allies liberated him in 1945. After the war he married Eileen (Pryce) Baker and became the proud father of two children, Gary and Robert Baker. He passed away on July 7, 2011 and is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetary, Aylmer, QC.

Baker, A.

Private Arthur Thomas Ballingall (H6037), of Winnipeg, MB, served with HQ Company of the Winnpieg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He took part in the battle for Hong Kong in December 1941 and was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allied troops surrendered on Christmas Day. He was an acting sergeant in the prison camps during which he earned the nickname International Trading Company because of his talent for turning ordinary items into food. A lighter might be traded for cigarettes with a friendly guard. They in turn might bring a couple of eggs or a tin of bully-beet. He recalls with a smile how he would steal rice not three feet from Japanese guards: “Sometimes you got caught, but it was worth it”.

Ballingall, A.

Captain Stanley Martin Banfill (X03), of East Angus, QC, served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Second World War. He was shipped to Asia with the Royal Rifles of Canada and Winnipeg Grenadiers in 1941. He participated in the battle for Hong Kong and was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. For his service he was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on June 15, 1946. Captain Banfill passed away on May 21, 2007.

Banfill, S.

Francis John Bannier, son of John Philip and Irene Eden Bannier of Gaspe, QC, enlisted for military service on April 26, 1943. He was 25 years old at the time of his enlistment. His brother, William Bannier, also served during WWII. William, however, was killed in action on July 5, 1943 in Italy.

Bannier, F.

Lance Sergeant William Arthur Bannier (E89), son of John Philip and Irene Eden Bannier and brother to Francis Bannier of Gaspe, QC, was born on August 1, 1920. During the Second World War he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Artillery Corp and was shipped to Italy. He was only 23 at the time. He was killed in action on July 5, 1943 in Cassino, Italy. His name is engraved on the Cassino Memorial, Panel 14.

Bannier, W.

Rifleman Robert McMillan Barclay (E30417), son of Alexander and Isabella McMillan Barclay of Durham Centre, NB, was born on August 28, 1918. During the Second World War he served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada. He became a prisoner of war after the battle of Hong Kong in December 1941 and died a year later of diphtheria on October 30, 1942. He is buried at Sai Wan Cemetery. He is commemorated on page fifty-six of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.

Barclay, R.

Rifleman William John Barclay (E30450), son of Hamilton and Lucy Barclay of Tide Head, NB, was born on July 2, 1921. He had two siblings, Auley and Kathleen. During the Second World War he served with the 14th Platoon, C Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada. He took part in the battle for Hong Kong and, after the allied troops surrendered, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas Day 1941. He died a year later in Sham Shui Po Camp on October 7, 1942 of acute enteritis and is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery. He is commemorated on page fifty-six of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.

Barclay, W.

Lieutenant Njall Ofeigur Bardal (X31) served with Company HQ, A Company, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was stationed briefly in the British West Indies (Bermuda and Jamaica) before being shipped to Asia. He took part in the Battle for Hong Kong in December 1941 and was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas Day of that same month. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Lieutenant Bardal passed away on September 19, 1977.

Bardal, N.

Private George Ernest Rupert Barker (D108545), of Nokomis, SK, served with the Canadian Provost Corps, Brigade Group, during the Second World War. He was shipped to Asia with the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. After the battle for Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Barker, G.

Rifleman Kenneth Robert Barnes (E30117), of Escuminac, QC, was born on June 24, 1918. During the Second World War he served with the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was shipped to Asia in 1941 and, after the battle for Hong Kong, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He died in the prison camps due to an accute case of chronic enteritis on February 4, 1944. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Barnes, K.

Honourary Captain James Barnett (X28), of Quebec, QC, served with the Canadian Chaplains Service during the Second World War. He was shipped to Asia with the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers in 1941 and, after the battle for Hong Kong, he was taken byt the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Barnett, J.

Hector Barriault.

Barriault, H.

Rifleman Albert Harold Barrieault (E30236), of Maria East, QC, served with 18th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the fall of Hong Kong in 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Barrieault, A.

Amy Lillian Barter (W309115), daughter of Robert Angus and Elizabeth Lillian Dawson Barter of Grand Cascapedia, QC, was born on May 10, 1925. She enlisted at the age of 18 for military service on October 23, 1942 during the Second World War. Her training began on October 26, 1942 in Toronto. For the next three years she worked as a wireless radio operator for the Royal Canadian Air Force. During this period she was awarded voluntary service medals as well as an overseas service medal. Amy Barter was stationed in a variety of places, including North Battleford (Saskatchewan), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Brandon (Manitoba), and Gander (Newfoundland). After the war she married Edgar Bujold. They had a family of seven children and Amy Barter later became a grandmother of 13 children.

Barter, A.

Ann Barter was born March 28, 1923. Along with her sister, Amy Barter, she enlisted during the Second World War with the RCAF and served as a wireless operator for three years. Her training began October 26th, 1942 in Toronto. During this period she was awarded voluntary service medals as well as an overseas medal. Ann Barter was stationed in a variety of places, including North Battleford (Saskatchewan), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Brandon (Manitoba), and Gander (Newfoundland).

Barter, A.

Charles Barter, son of Robert Angus and Elizabeth Lillian Dawson Barter of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted on December 8, 1940 at the age of 20. He was one of five siblings all of whom entered the military during World War II. From 1940 until 1945, Charles served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.

Barter, C.

Duncan Lemuel Barter (417346) and his twin brother, Robert, were born in Grand Cascapedia, Quebec on May 6, 1892. Their parents, John Wells and Marian Eliza (Carmichael) Barter, had four sons in total: James Forest, Harold, Duncan and Robert Angus. Duncan worked as a lumberman until he enlisted on July 23, 1915. He was 23 years old at the time of his enlistment.

Barter, D.

Lance Corporal Harold Barter (889785), son of John Wells and Marian Eliza (Carmichael) Barter of Grand Cascapedia, QC, was born on November 21, 1897. He enlisted on April 12, 1916 (at age 20). He was one of four brothers to do so (James Forest, Robert, and Duncan). He served with the 14th Cattalion, Quebec Regiment, of the Candaian Expeditionary Force. On April 9, 1917, he was wounded at Vimy Ridge and died two days later on April 11. His body was layed to rest at Bruay Communcal Cemetary Extention, France.

Barter, H.

Harold Barter, son of Robert Angus and Elizabeth Lillian (Dawson) Barter of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted for military service during World War II. He was one of five siblings (Charles, Robert Henry, Ann, Amy) to enslist.

Barter, H.

James Forest Barter (889750), son of John Wells Barter and Marian Eliza (Carmichael) Barter of Grand Cascapedia, QC, was born on April 9, 1899. He enlisted on March 3, 1916 (at age 17). He was one of four brothers (Duncan, Harold, Robert Angus) to enlist. He served (briefly) with the 189th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, before being honourably discharged from the army because he was too young to serve. He married Alice Jane Fairservice on December 24, 1923 in a Presbyterian Church in New Richmond, QC. He fathered two children: Isabel Miriam, who remains in the Grand Cascapedia area, and Tracey Robert Barter, who tragically drowned as a child. James Forest Barter died on September 22, 1955.

Barter, J.

Norman John Barter (D46911), of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted for military service on December 17, 1940 (at age 18). He served with the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment. He was taken by the Germans as a prisoner of war after being captured the day after D-Day, near the Landing at Juno Beach. He survived the war and returned to the Gaspe Coast, finally settling in Grand Cascapedia with his wife Marjorie. They had two sons, Allan and Maxwell (Mackie). After Marjorie’s premature death from cancer, Norman went on to become a much valued and beloved comfort and steadfast support to all of his neighbours. On September 16th, 2007, he passed away after a valiant struggle with cancer.

Barter, N.

Robert Angus Barter (889455) and his twin brother, Duncan, were born on May 6, 1892. Their parents, John Wells and Marian Eliza (Carmichael) Barter, had four sons in total: James Forest, Harold, Duncan and Robert Angus. A year after his brother Duncan enlisted, Robert Angus also joined the army on May 29, 1916 (at age 24). He served with the 24th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Robert wore a black button on his uniform (see above) – this button indicated that he had lost a family member in the war. His brother, Harold, died at Vimy Ridge on April 11, 1917.

Barter, R.

Lance Corporal Robert Burns Barter (E288957), of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted for military service on July 28, 1940 (at age 18). He served with the 16th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada. After the battle for Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He remained a POW until the end of the war when he was liberated in 1945.

Barter, R.

Private Robert Henry Barter, sonof Robert and Lillian Barter, was born in Grand Cascapedia, QC, on April 17, 1923. On August 24, 1940 (at the age of 17 years), he joined the Victoria Rifles and then became a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment. He served with his unit on the west coast of Canada and in Newfoundland until April 9, 1943 when he arrived in England. On October 27, 1943 he landed in Italy with his Regiment as part of the 1st Canadian Division. Private Barter was killed in action just north of Ortono, Italy on January 28, 1944 at the age of 20. He left behind his wife, Doreen and his two small children, Jack and Anne. He is buried in the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery in Ortona, Italy, along with 1,375 Canadians and 240 other Commonwealth soldiers.

Barter, R.

Rudolph Walker Barter (1054451), son of Arthur Barter of Grand Cascapedia, QC, was born on December 12, 1899. He was only 18 years old when he enlisted for military service on August 28, 1916. He served briefly with the 8th Regement of the Royal Rifles, before being transferred to the 244th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Barter, R.

Rifleman Austin Guy Batley (E30153), of Bury, QC, had a large family. He had four siblings (Eric, Sterling, Una, and Rita), married twice (first to Isobel (Pehleman) Batley and then to Ruby (Kallay) Batley), and had two daughter (Karen (Batley) Arps and Wendy (Batley) Seabourne). He also had a number of stepchildren (Pat, Donna, Nancy, Carole, and Robert). During the Second World War, he served with the Royal Rifles of Canada. After the battle for Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He remained a POW until 1945, when he was liberated by allied troops. After the war he worked as a prison guard at Windsor Jail, ON. Austin Batley passed away on March 4, 2009.

Batley, A.

Rifleman Eric Aubrey Batley (E30155), of Bury, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the battle for Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He remained a POW until 1945, when he was finally liberated by allied troops.

Batley, E.

Gordon Beattie.

Beattie, G.

Rifleman Kenneth Graham Beattie (E30758) served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the battle for Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He remained a POW until 1945, when he was finally liberated by allied troops. After the war, Kenneth married Lyla (Stimson) Beattie on September 7, 1946. Kenneth Beattie passed away on January 1, 1985.

Beattie, K.

Sergeant Leonard A. Beattie (A6146), son of James L. and Helen (McIntyre) Beattie of Iberville, QC, was born in 1921. He enlisted for military service at age 20 and served briefly with the Royal Canadian Regiment before being transferred to the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was declared missing in action during the battle for Hong Kong on December 23, 1941. He is remembered at the San Wan Memorial, Victoria, in Hong Kong.

Beattie, L.

Roy Beattie.

Beattie, R.

Harold Bechervaise (E1010685) enlisted in September 1943. His brother, Wilson Bechervaise, also enlisted during World War II.

Bechervaise, H.

Leslie Lorne Beck (E35263), of Cap-d'Espoir, QC, enlisted on May 10, 1941 at age 23. He served with the 82nd Anti-Tank Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery.

Beck, L.

Sergeant Henry Craig (Harry) Beebe (R96932), son of George Milne and Adelaide (Caldwell) Beebe of New Carlisle, QC, was born on April 9, 1912. He enlisted for military service at age 40 during the Second World War and served as a Flight Sergeant, Tail Gunner, in the 97th Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. His brother, Corporal Thomas Beebe, also went into service. Henry Beebe was killed in action on January 18, 1943. He is buried at Runnymede Memorial Cemetary, Surrey, UK.

Beebe, H.

Rifleman John “Jack” Beebe (E30258), son of John and Ellen (Flowers) Beebe of Port Daniel, QC, was born on May 16, 1908. He was part of a large family and had five siblings (George, Cyril, Chelsey, Anne, and Sally). Together he and his wife, Iona (MacKenzie) Beebe, had seven children (Victor, Lana, Francis, Michael, Charlie, Helen, and Ian). He enlisted for military service in August, 1940 and became a Rifleman in the 18th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada. After the Battle of Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. John Bebee passed away on November 29, 1985.

Beebe, J.

Corporal Thomas Beebe, son o George Milne and Adelaide (Caldwell) Beebe of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted in the RCAF during World War II. His brother, Sergeant Harry Beebe (who also served in the RCAF) was killed in action while serving overseas on January 18, 1943. Thomas Beebe passed away in 1977.

Beebe, T.

Private Gordon Bell (H6298) was born on December 6, 1920, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was only 19 years old when he enlisted with the Winnipeg Grenadiers, along with his brother William, during World War II. He served in Bermuda, Jamaica, and eventually Hong Kong as a Private in 7th Platoon, A Company. Gordon Bell survived the battle of Hong Kong and became a prisoner of war in December of 1941. He spent the next three and a half years as a POW and, only two months before he would have been liberated, he died on June 6, 1945 from chronic colitis, which was caused from severe malnutrition. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetary.

Bell, G.

Private William Bell (H6336) and his brother, Gordon Bell, both enlisted with the Winnipeg Grenadiers during World War II. He served in Bermuda, Jamaica, and eventually Hong Kong as a Private in 7th Platoon, A Company. He was wounded during the battle of Hong Kong, but managed to recover from his injuries while being held as a prisoner of war. Unlike his brother, who died of chronic colitis due to severe malnutrition, William Bell managed to survive long enough to be liberated by allied troops in 1945.

Bell, W.

Ernest Irwin Bennett (E30245), of Bury, QC, served as a rifleman with 13th Platoon, C Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He took part in the battle for Hong Kong and was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. For his contribution to the war effort he was awarded the Miliatary Medal.

Bennett, E.

Kenneth Benwell (E28488), son of William James “Bill” Benwell and Annie Inez Huntington of Shigawake, QC, enlisted during World War II. He served with the 34th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. His brother Marvin, who also enlisted, died as a prisoner of war in Hong Kong. Kenneth Benwell survived the war and died at the age of 76 on December 25th, 1996.

Benwell, K.

Rifleman Marven Benwell (E30699), son of William James “Bill” Benwell and Annie Inez Huntington of Shigawake, QC, enlisted during World War II. He served with the Royal Rifles of Canada and went to Hong Kong. He took part in the battle for Hong Kong and was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He died as a result of dysentry and malnutrition while he was a POW in the Japanese prison camps. His official date of death is recorded as being September 10, 1943 and he is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery.

Benwell, M.

Randolph Benwell, son of William James and Annie Inez (Huntington) Benwell of Shigawake, QC, enlisted in the military during World War II. His brothers (Marven, Kenneth, and Reginald) all also enlisted.

Benwell, R.

Reginald Benwell, son of William James and Annie Inez (Huntington) Benwell of Shigawake, QC, enlisted in the military during World War II. His brothers (Marven, Kenneth, and Randolph) all also enlisted.

Benwell, R.

Sergeant Emile Gregorie Bernard (E30269), of East Angus, QC, served with the 4th Carrier Platoon, HQ Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was sent to Asia and took part in the battle for Hong Kong. He was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He remained a prisoner of war until he was liberated in 1945.

Bernard, E.

HMS Commander Georges Bernard, of Petie Riviere au Renard, QC, enlisted on February 3, 1942 (at age 20).

Bernard, G.

Gustave Bernatchez (E42718) served with the Royal 22nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps, during the Second World War.

Bernatchez, G.

Lance Corporal Wilfrid Bernatchez (E101242), of Petit Cap, QC, was born on October 1, 1924. He enlisted on February 3, 1942 (at age 25) and served with the Royal 22nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. He was killed in action while serving in Italty on September 14, 1944. He is buried at Gradara War Cemetary in Italy.

Bernatchez, W.

Rifleman Donat Bernier (E30318), of Warwick, QC, served with B Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada before joining Battalion HQ Company. He took part in the defence of Hon Kong and was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day 1941. He was remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Bernier, D.

Ambroise Berthelot, of St. Omer, Quebec, served with the Royal Canadian Army Corp during World War II. He survived the war and passed away in December 1982.

Berthelot, A.

Rifleman Girard Delphis Berthelot (E30131), son of Joseph Berthelot of Nouvelle, Quebec, joined the Royal Rifles of Canada in August 1940. He served in 1st Signals Platoon, HQ Company. In October of 1941 he was shipped to Hong Kong where, only a month later, he was captured by the Japanese after the battle for Hong Kong on December 25, 1941. He was liberated in 1945 and returned home to Canada.

Berthelot, D.

Eugene Andre Berthelot (3291884), of Caplan, QC, served with the Royal 22nd Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. He saw action in Combray, Courcelette, and Vimy Ridge. He survived the war and died on January 27, 1975.

Berthelot, E.

J. Roger Leon Berube (E19110) enlisted in June 1940 at the age of 37. He served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Second World War.

Berube, J.

Lance Corporal George Berzenski (H6700), son of John Berzenski of Binscarth, MB, was born on December 23, 1915. He married his wife, Louise Margaret Berzensku, before enlisting for military service during World War II. He served with the Winnipeg Grenadiers and was briefly stationed in the British West Indies before being deployed to Asia. He took part in the heroic defence of Hong Kong in December 1941, but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war on Christmas day. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the prisoner of war camps and died on August 26, 1942. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Hong Kong.

Berzenski, G.

Rifleman William Best (E29948), son of Erestus and Jessie (Campbell) Best of Grand Cascapedia, QC, was born on August 26, 1914. He had one borther, Leo Stanford Best. He enlisted for military service in 1940 and served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. He was killed in action at Repulse Bay on 23 December 1941, during the Battle of Hong Kong. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial.

Best, W.

Albert “Bud” Billingsley (E101670), of New Carlistle, QC, enlisted on October 1, 1943 at the age of 19. He served as a gunner with the 7th Medium Artillery, Royal Canadian Artillery. His brother, Robert, also served during the Second World War.

Billingsley, A.

Ronald Billingsley, brother of Albert Billingsley of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted in the military during World War II.

Billingsley, R.

Corporal Walter Gordon Billson (E29839), of Lennoxville, QC, served with HQ Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After fighting in the battle for Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Billson, W.

Warrant Officer Class II Albert Wenceslas Bilodeau (P17154), of Richeleau, QC, served with HQ Platoon, C Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After fighting in the battle for Hong Kong he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Albert Bilodeau passed away on June 21, 2002.

Bilodeau, A.

Lieutenant George Allan Birkett (X32), of St. Vital, MB, served with the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Platoon, HQ Company, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was briefly stationed in the British West Indies before being deployed to Asia. He was missing in action during the battle for Hong Kong on December 19, 1941. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Hong Kong.

Birkett, G.

Major Wells Arnold Bishop (X86), of Bury, QC, commanded C Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Battle of Hong Kong in December of 1941. He conducted himself bravely on the battlefield where reports credit him with preventing the enemy from penetrating the Tai Tam Gap. When the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941, he became a prisoner of war. He continued to play an important leadership role in the prisoner of war camps until he and his fellow soldiers were liberated in 1945.

Bishop, W.

Rifleman George Daniel Bisson (E30281), son of Walter Gifford and Sarah Bisson of Paspebiac, QC, was born on June 25, 1904. He enlisted in the military in 1940 and served with the Royal Rifles of Canada. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the battle for Hong Kong in December 1941. When the allied forced surrendered on Christmas Day 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. Tragically, George Bisson did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the prisoner of war camps and died on February 2, 1944. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Bisson, G.

Rifleman Gerard Stanislas Bisson (E30304), of Paspedbiac, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the battle for Hong Kong in December 1941. When the allied forced surrendered on Christmas Day 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Gerard Bisson passed away on September 5, 2003.

Bisson, G.

Lieutenant Thomas A. Blackwood (X34), of Regina, SK, served with 1st Platoon, HQ Company, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the battle for Hong Kong in December 1941. When the allied forced surrendered on Christmas Day 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. For his service he was awared the Military Cross. Thomas Blackwood passed away on March 31, 1998.

Blackwood, T.

Joseph Paul Blais (SG10915), of Campbelton, NB, enlisted with the Royal 22nd Regiment on January 10, 1952. He was only 19 years old at the time. He served during the Korean War.

Blais, J.

Corporal Karine Marie Nathasha Blais (R27604651), of Cowansville, QC, was born on January 4, 1988. She enlisted in the military on February 3, 2006 (at the age of 18) and served with the 12e Regiment Blinde du Canada. She was deployed to Afghanistan in 2006. Tragically, Cpl Blais was killed when her armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb north of Kandahar City in the Shah Wali Kowt District. She had only been on the ground in Kandahar for two weeks. It was her first overseas tour of duty since enlisting in 2006. Karine is survived by her partner Hugo Girard-Blanchette, father Gino Blais, mother Josée Simard and stepfather Marco Sergerie, younger brother Billy, grandparents Laurette (Michel), Aurélie (Georges-Henri Blais), Carol (Johanne), and her extended family. She received an honorary, posthumous promotion to the rank of corporal. For her bravery, she was awarded the Sacrifice Medal. (Information courtesy of http://www.honourthem.ca/.)

Blais, K.

Toussaint Blanchette (E622184) enlisted on March 21, 1941 at the age of 37. He served with the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps throughout the Second World War.

Blanchette, T.

Adhemard Blaquiere.

Blaquiere, A.

Rifleman Clement Blaquiere (E199), of Athoville, NB, served with the 16th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the battle for Hong Kong in December 1941. When the allied forced surrendered on Christmas Day 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. His brother, Private Rosario Blaquiere of the North Shore Regiment, was the first man from the Athoville area to be killed overseas, when he died in an accident in England. Clement Blaquiere passed away on January 19, 1995.

Blaquiere, C.

Patrique Blaquiere.

Blaquiere, P.

Lieutenant Collinson Alexander Blaver (X35), son of Charles Blaver and husband to Jane (Meaden) Blaver of Toronto, ON, served with the 9th Platoon of A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was also the proud father of two children, Patsy and Marilyn Blaver. After being deployed to the Pacific, he conducted himself heroically during the Battle of Hong Kong. He was ordered to lead a night time operation against the Japanese. Facing superior numbers in a fixed position, Lieutenant Alexander had to order a retreat. He and two noncommissioned officers remained behind to cover this strategic withdrawal. Both NCOs were killed and Blaver himself was wounded, but they were able to successfully hold back the enemy while the rest of the men reached safety. After the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas day 1941, Collinson was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. For his wartime contributions, Collinson was awarded the Military Cross. Lieutenant Blaver passed away on October 1, 1951.

Blaver, C.

Bertram Wilfred Blois (684469), son of Fletcher Blois of New Carlisle, QC, was born on March 30, 1985. He enlisted for military service at the age of 21 on May 24, 1916. During the First World War he served with the 13th Battalion, 1st Division, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He survived the war and passed away on September 24, 1971 at the age of 76.

Blois, B.

Rifleman Eugene Bond (E29881), Son of Jane Bond of Barachois, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the battle for Hong Kong in December 1941. When the allied forced surrendered on Christmas Day 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Bond, E.

Gilbert Bond enlisted for military service on July 29, 1942.

Bond, G.

Corporal Ronald Bond served during the Second World War.

Bond, R.

Nursing Sister Lientenant Freda Jane Bossy, of Paspebiac, QC, enrolled in the Medical Corps on April 27, 1940 at the age of 35. She was stationed in Ottawa for only three weeks before being shipped to England. She served with the Neurological and Plastic Hospital while overseas and she remained with this unit until the end of the war in 1945.

Bossy, F.

Charles M. Bouchard (E49717), of Riviere au Renard, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps on May 25, 1942 (at age 21). His brother, Edouard, also served during the Second World War.

Bouchard, C.

Conrad Bouchard (SD19600), of Gaspe, QC, served with the Royal 22nd Regiment of the Parachute Corps during the Korean War.

Bouchard, C.

Paul Boucher (E42627), son of Philias and Alice Boucher of St. Francois de'Assise, QC, was born on June 28, 1921. He enlisted for military service during the Second World War and served as a Private with the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. He was killed in action on June 15, 1944 and is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, UK. He was only 23 years old at the time of his death.

Boucher, P.

Jacques Boudreau, World War II.

Boudreau, J.

Rifleman John Graham Dumont Boudreau (E30380), of Glen Levit, QC, served with the 2nd Anti Aircraft Platoon, HQ Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was shipped to the Pacific and took part in the allies heroic defence of Hong Kong. After the allies were forced to surrended on Christmas day 1941, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Boudreau, J.

Renald Boudreau (E8000424) was born to Edgar Boudreau and Julia Guite in Maria, Quebec. On December 2, 1950, Renald Boudreau saw an army recruitment poster and decided to volunteer for service with the 25th Brigade. He officially enlisted on December 2, 1950 at the age of 19. Shortly after enlisting, Renald Boudreau was one of only 300 Canadians selected to be assigned to the Special Forces and was sent to Fort Lewis in Washington for three months of training before being sent overseas. While in Korea, Renald served as the radio operator, advance guard and map-reader of the 3rd battalion, 2nd Regiment leading the others forward undercover of night. He also performed in several forward observation maneuvers during his time in Korea.

Boudreau, R.

Robert Andrew Augustine Boudreau (E30377), of Glen Levit, NB, enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada on September 2, 1940 at the age of 25. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Boudreau became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945. Robert Boudreau passed away on January 16, 1991.

Boudreau, R.

Romeo Boudreau.

Boudreau, R.

Sergeant Roxanne Boudreau, daughter of Carl and Carol Boudreau of New Richmond, Quebec, joined the Canadian Forces in 1987 and has completed 19 years of service. She is presently serving with the Dental Unit Detachment Area Support Unit in Toronto, Ontario.

Boudreau, R.

Rifleman Sylvestre Boudreau (E30474), son of Francois and Clothilde (LeBlanc) Boudreau of St. Jules, QC, was born on February 11, 1918. He enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada in 1940 and was deployed to the Pacific not long afterwards. He fought valiantly in the allies defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after they were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. Tragically, Sylvestre Boudreau did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps. He died of pneumonia and heart failure on September 25, 1942. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Boudreau, S.

Victor Boudreau (E10142), of St. Jules, QC, enlisted with the Regiment de Maisonneuve on April 6, 1940. He was only 19 years old at the time of his enlistment.

Boudreau, V.

Lance Corporal Elias Boulet (E542), son of Elias and Edwidge Boulet of Levis, QC, was born on February 15, 1923. He elisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers in March of 1943 at the age of 18. He died in service on April 27, 1944 and is buried at Cap aux Os Cemetery.

Boulet, E.

Rifleman Ernest Bourget (E30493), of Cape Cove, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Bourget, E.

Rifleman Robert O. Bourget (E30631) of Perce, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Rifleman Bourget passed away on September 5, 1994.

Bourget, R.

Captain Allan Shafer Bowman (X05), of Winnipeg, MB, served with HQ Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was briefly stationed in the British West Indied (Jamaica) before being deployed to the Pacific. He went missing in action on December 19, 1941, during the battle for Hong Kong. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Bowman, A.

Arthur Boyle, husband to Kathleen Brewer Rosebridge, enlisted at Gaspe, QC, in December 1940 at the age of 27.

Boyle, A.

Lieutenant William Barker Bradley (X36), originally from Quebec, QC, served with 13th Platoon, C Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Lieutenant Bradley passed away on August 29, 2000.

Bradley, W.

Corporal Charles Patrick Brady (E30233), of Kenogami, Quebec, served with 7th Platoon, A Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Corporal Brady passd away on June 27, 2002.

Brady, C.

Lieutenant Ian Breakey, originally from Quebec, ON, served with 16th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifle of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Breakey, I.

Corporal Frederick Breen (E30299), of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. In December 1941, after the Battle of Hong Kong, he became a prisoner of war. On November 22, 1944 Corporal Breen died of acute beri-beri and enteritis. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery.

Breen, F.

Rifleman Rannie Briand (E29887), son of Ambrose Horace and Alma (Kimiac) Briand of Douglastown, Quebec, was born on December 1, 1920. He enlisted on August 6, 1940 with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. During the battle of Hong Kong, Rfm. Briand was killed in action at Repulse Bay on 23 December 1941. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial.

Briand, R.

Alfred Jean Baptiste Biard (E30567), of Peninsula, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Briard, A.

Nursing Sister Amy Briard, of New Carlisle, QC, served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Second World War.

Briard, A.

Joseph Patrick Lawrence Briard (D93759), of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted at age 26 on May 13, 1940 with the 2nd Motor Ambulance Convoy, 3rd Division, of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. He served in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his war-time contributions. On August 29, 1945, Lawrence Briard was honorably discharged from service.

Briard, J.

Private Archer Brien (177584), son of Charles Brien and husband to Irene S. (Miller) Brien of Sandy Beach, QC, was born on March 31, 1893. He enlisted with the 87th Battalion, Manitoba Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force on November 12, 1915 at the age of 22. He was killed in action on August 4, 1917 and is buried at Villers Station Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Brien, A.

Jean Brillant was born in Assemetquaghan, Quebec, on 15 March 1890. Having previously served with the Canadian Militia, Brillant enlisted in the 189th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in 1915. Late in 1916, he was assigned to the 22nd Infantry Battalion,CEF. For his conduct during a raid on the night of 27 and 28 May 1918, Brillant received the Military Cross.

Lieutenant Brillant was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the first two days of the Battle of Amiens. On 8 August 1918, near Méharicourt in France, he rushed and captured a German machine gun that was holding up the advance of the left flank of his company. In this action, he personally killed two of the machine gun’s crew and was himself wounded. Remaining in command, later the same day Brillant led two platoons in a successful attack on enemy positions after his company’s progress was again checked by machine gun fire. Fifteen machine guns and 150 enemy soldiers were captured as a result. While leading this assault, he suffered a second wound. The following day, August 9, Brillant led yet another attack against a German field gun. He was wounded again, this time critically, but managed to advance a further 200 meters before he collapsed from exhaustion and the loss of blood. Lieutenant Brillant died the next day.

Brillant, J.

Rifleman Frederick Alfred Brine (G18270), of Port Elgin, NB, served with 17th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Brine, F.

Louis R. Brochet (E18106) was born in the sector of Grande-Riviere now known as Ste. Therese and was raised on Bonaventure Island. On November 5, 1942 (at the age of 24) he joined the Royal Canadian Postal Corps. He served mainly in Southern England until his discharge in January 1946, at which time he returned to the Perce area and went back to running tourist boat excursions around Bonaventure Island. His brother, Percy Brochet, also enlisted during World War II.

Brochet, L.

Percy Brochet (4672) was born and raised in Ste. Therese, QC. On November 18, 1939 he enlisted with the Royal 22nd Regiment of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps and sailed for England a few weeks later. He participated in the landing in Sicily in 1943 where he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He was badly wounded during the Battle of Ortona, Italy in the spring of 1944. He recovered from his injuries, however, and returned to the Gaspe Coast after the war ended. After the war he ran a tourist boat excursions business in the Perce area with his brother, Louis.

Brochet, P.

Sergeant Andrew Herbert Brown (E29836), of Danville, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Brown, A.

Lance Corporal Frank Sirril Brown (234771), son of John and Madeline (LeBurn) Brown and brother to George Alexander Brown of Matapedia, QC, was born on April 5, 1892. He enlisted on April 17, 1916 (at the age of 24) with the 27th Battalion, Manitoba Regiment, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Brown, F.

Sergeant Garfield (Garry) Roderick Brown (E35004), son of Hudson and Ethel Brown and brother to Roland and Harold Brown of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted (at the age of 20) on July 29, 1940. He joined the 82nd Battery, 4th Anti-Tank Regiment, of the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was shipped overseas in September of 1941 where he served in England, Italy, and continental Europe. After the end of the war he returned to his hometown and worked for the Canadian National Railway before retiring to Barrie, ON.

Brown, G.

Private George Alexander Brown (234368), son of John and Madeline (LeBurn) Brown and brother to Frank Sirril Brown of Matapedia, QC, was born on April 25, 1887. Before the First World War broke out he worked as a carpenter and married Marie A (Hedwidge) Brown of Trancona, MB. The couple had four children: George, John, Irene and Mary Brown. On March 3, 1920, Private Brown enlisted (at the age of 29) with the 27th Battalion, Manitoba Regiment, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.He was deployed overseas not long afterwards. Tragically, he was killed in action on July 27, 1917 and is buried at Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France.

Brown, G.

Rifleman Murray Blair (E30577), of Hampton, NB, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Brown, M.

Robert Eric Brown (C10349), son of Thomas Brown and husband to Ellen Elizabeth Brown, was born on September 16, 1914. During the Second World War he enlisted as a gunner with the 4th Anti-Tank Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was killed in action on December 23, 1944.

Brown, R.

Roland (Grant) Brown (G96499), son of Hudson and Ethel Brown and brother to Garfield and Harold Brown of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot on December 18, 1940 at the age of 19. He was shot down over the desert in North Africa in 1942. He survived the crash, but was taken as a prisoner of war by the Germans and was interned in Germany for the remainder of the war. He was liberated in 1945 and returned to Canada.

Brown, R.

Wilfred George Brown (E49748), son of George Brown of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers of the Royal Canadian Ordanance Corps on March 19, 1941 at the age of 21. He was posted overseas shortly thereafter. He was repatriated in 1946 after hostilities ceased. Wilfred returned to the New Carlisle area and lived there until his death in 1975.

Brown, W.

Archie Budd, World War II.

Budd, A.

Daisy Budd served as a member of a groundcrew for the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

Budd, D.

Rifleman Hubert Bujold (E30171), son of Lazare and Laura Bujold of Cross Point, Quebec, was born on August 19, 1921. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was killed in action during the Battle of Hong Kong on December 23, 1941. He is buried at San Wan Memorial Cemetary.

Bujold, H.

John Mathais (Matty) Bujold (R141825), of St. Jules, QC, enlisted on April 11, 1941 with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was only 24 years old at the time of his enlistment.

Bujold, J.

Rifleman Joseph John Bujold (E30142), of Fleurant Pointe, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Rifleman Bujold passed away on July 16, 1997.

Bujold, J.

Private Leondas Bujold (G18993), son of James and Philomene Bujold of Maria, QC, was born on January 25, 1922. He enlisted in 1942 at the age of 20 with the Carleton and York Regiment of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. He was killed in action while serving in Italy on May 24, 1944 and is buried at Cassino War Cemetery, Italy.

Bujold, L.

Rifleman Ludovic Bujold (E30519), of Charlo, QC, enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Rifleman Bujold passed away on April 22, 2005.

Bujold, L.

Rifleman Peter Crombie Burns (B38357), of Hamilton, ON, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong but was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war after the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Burns, P.

Cook Burton (417348 / 50386), son of Clarence Burton of New Richmond, QC, was born on September 8, 1896. He enlisted on July 23, 1915 with the 57th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the age of 19.

Burton, C.

Finlay Burton (417347), son of John A. Burton of New Richmond, QC, was born on April 9, 1891. Before the First World War broke out he worked as a lumberman. On July 23, 1915 he enlisted with the 57th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the age of 24.

Burton, F.

Richard Collin (Cully) Burton (101695), son of Richard Burton of New Richmond, QC, was born on October 13, 1882. He enlisted on February 23, 1916 at the age of 33. He listed his previous occupation as farmer on his attestation forms.

Burton, R.

William Clarence Burton (V36182), son of William and Claudia (McWhirter) Burton of New Richmond, QC, was born on August 11, 1917. He enlisted on August 9, 1941 with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and served aboard the HMCS Valleyfield as a Supply Assistant. He was killed in action on May 7, 1944 while his ship was performing convoy duty. He was only 26 at the time of his death. William Burton is buried at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, St. John's Newfoundland.

Burton, W.

Captain Howard Stanwix Alderton Bush (X06), originally from Ottawa, ON, served with the Brigade Group that accompanied the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers to Hong Kong in November 1941. He helped defence the city against the Japanese when they attacked Hong Kong in December, participating in several days of hard fighting before the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas day. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Bush, H.

Charles Buttle (E28275), brother to Leo Harold and William George Buttle of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted with the 1st Road Construction Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers in July 1940. He served in Canada, England, and Italy. He was discharged in December 1944 due to illness. He passed away on August 10, 1977.

Buttle, C.

Edgar Buttle, son of William and Lillian Buttle and brother to Leslie and Muriel Buttle of New Carlisle, QC, was a member of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps during World War II.

Buttle, E.

Sergeant Kevin Buttle joined the 2nd Royal New Brunswick Regiment in September 1995 as an infanteer. He transferred two years later and became a cook. He made the rank of Sergeant on December 3, 2005. He is now resides and works in Bathurst, New Brunswick.

Buttle, K.

Leslie Buttle (E34813), son of William and Lillian Buttle and brother to Edgar and Muriel Buttle of New Carlisle, QC, was born on April 8, 1921. He enlisted as a gunner with the 82nd Battery, 4th Anti Tank Regiment, of the Royal Canadian Artillery during World War II. He was killed in action on September 14, 1944 while serving in Italy. He was only 21 years old at the time of his death. He is buried at Coriano Ridge War Cemetery, Italy.

Buttle, L.

Percy Buttle, of New Carlisle, QC, was a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War. This picture was taken in front of the leave-center in Cervia, Italy in 1944. Percy was married in Scotland during his service and, after the war ended, he returned to Canada with his new bride.

Buttle, P.

Muriel Buttle was born on January 28, 1920 to Lillian Robinson and William Buttle in New Carlisle, QC. Her three siblings were Willa, Edgar, and Leslie Buttle. Muriel enlisted on November 28, 1941 in Quebec City at the age of 21 in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. Discharged in 1944 due to injury, Muriel returned home to New Carlisle. She later married Harold Clark from Gaspe who also served in the Second World War. Together they had three children, Leslie Wade, Ellis and Bradley.

Buttle-Clark, M.

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