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Rifleman Bruce Cadoret (E30538), of Rosebridge, QC, was born on December 21, 1921. He enlisted with the 4th Carrier Platoon, HQ Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada in September 1940 at the age of 18. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the defence of Hong Kong in December 1941. After the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas day, after numerous days of fighting, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945.

Cadoret, B.

Master Warrant Office Jim Cahill, son of Lorne and Mona Cahill, husband to Linda (Peer) Cahill, and brother to Ron Cahill of Cascapedia-St Jules, QC, enrolled in the military on November 4, 1974. Jim retired in July 2006.

Cahill, J.

Master Corporal Linda Cahill, daughter of Bob and Marilyn Peer and wife to Jim Cahill of Kipawa, QC, enrolled in the military on April 2, 1982. She retired in June of 2006.

Cahill, L.

Warrent Office Ron Cahill, son of Lorne and Mona Cahill of Cascapedia-St Jules, Quebec, enrolled in the military on August 16, 1978. His bother, Jim Cahill, had enrolled only a few years earlier. As of 2008, he was stationed in Petawawa, ON.

Cahill, R.

John Lorne Cail (R55907), only child of John and Jennie (Harvey) Cail of New Richmond, QC, was born on October 30, 1912. He enlisted as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Canadian Airforce for military service during the Second World War. Tragically, he died in a flying accident over Prince Edward Island on September 11, 1941, while he was in service. He is buried at St. Andrew's United Church Cemetery, New Richmond, QC.

Cail, J.

Jean Ludger Caissy (V77178), of New Richmond, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve at the age of 18 during World War II. He was assigned to the HMCS Sussexville. He died several years after the war at his home on the Gaspe Coast.

Caissy, J.

George Robert Calder (E30102), son of Stanley and Mary Calder of Broadlands, QC, was botn on May 25, 1917. He enlisted for miliart service with the 14th Platoon, C Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps, during the Second World War. He was deployed to Hong Kong in November 1941. Only a month later he was killed in action during the battle of Hong Kong on December 19, 1941. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Calder, G.

Rifleman Vincent Archie Calder (B46619), son of John A. Calder of Hamilton, ON, was born in 1918. He enlisted on April 28, 1941 and served briefly with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders before being reassigned to HQ Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the defence of Hong Kong in December 1941. After the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas day, after numerous days of fighting, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Rifleman Calder passed away on December 15, 1974.

Calder, V.

Corporal Jean Caldwell, formerly Jean Spencer-Phillips, of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted during World War II with the Canadian Womens Army Corps. She was scheduled to go overseas for the Pacific, but this was cancelled when the war with Japan ended on August 14, 1945.

Caldwell, J.

Kenneth Cambon (E22967) was the youngest Rifleman to serve with the Royal Rifles of Canada in Hong Kong. He was assigned to the 14th Platoon of C Company. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the defence of Hong Kong in December 1941. After the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas day, after numerous days of fighting, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Post-war he qualified as a doctor, wrote an excellent book, ‘Guest of Hirohito’, and also maintains a website on the subject.

Cambon, K.

Lance Corporal Floyd Colin Cameron (E30608), of Sawyerville, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After being deployed to Asia he took part in the defence of Hong Kong in December 1941. After the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas day, after numerous days of fighting, he was taken by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until he was liberated in 1945. Floyd Cameron passed away on December 14, 1988.

Cameron, F.

Cyril John Camiot, originally from Sherbrooke, QC, enlisted on January 5, 1941 during World War II at the age of 18 and served with the 82nd Battery, 4th Anti Tank Regiment, of the Royal Canadian Artillery. This picture was taken in 1941, during a winter camouflage training exercise.

Camoit, C.

Arthur Prentice Campbell (V73503), son of Peter Cobley Welsford and Ida (Robertson) Campbell, was born on February 8, 1923 in Grand Cascapedia, QC. He had two siblings, John Archibald and Helen Isabella. On May 8, 1944 (at the age of 21), he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and was stationed aboard the HMCS Belleville. He survived the war and returned to Cascapedia after being discharged. He married his wife, Helen Elizabeth (McWhirter) Campbell on August 19, 1952 and had two daughters, Deborah (Brooke) and Jennifer. For many years he taught at Bishop's College School in Lennoxville, QC, before retiring to Cascapedia once again. He was an avid bird-watcher and a scholar. Arthur Campbell passed away in December 2006.

Campbell, A.

Arthur Prentiss Campbell (90109), son of John Archibald Campbell and Alice Gadd of New Richmond, QC, was born on March 1, 1895. He was a member of a large family and had eight siblings. He enlisted for military service on March 26, 1915 at the age of 20. His younger brother, Peter Cobley, also enlisted. Arthur Campbell served the with 6th Brigade of the 16th Battalion, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Within the same month both brothers were awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field (a special and rare honour for two members of the same family to receive). Arthur Prentiss Campbell earned the rank of Corporal during his service and was awarded three medals, including: the Military Medal, the Great War for Civilization Medal, and the Volunteer Service Medal. He was killed in action in Cambrai, France, on October 1, 1918, only one month before the end of the war.

Campbell, A.

Rifleman Charles George Campbell (E30644), son of Russell and Hilda (Robertson) Campbell of Grand Cascapedia, QC, joined the Royal Rifles of Canada in 1940 at the age of 19. He served in Newfoundland for a brief period of time before going overseas to Hong Kong in 1941. After the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941 he was taken as a prisoner of war and held by the Japanese until 1945. He survived the war and returned to live in Cascapedia, where he met and married his wife, Hazel Campbell. Rifleman Campbell passed away in 1998.

Campbell, C.

Corporal Christopher Campbell, son of Bernard and Pauline Campbell of Black Cape, Quebec, joined the army in 1992, while still attending high school at Bonaventure Polyvalent. His training was conducted at a number of facilities, including: CFB Oronmocto, NB, Combat and Arms School CBF, Gagetown, Camp Aldershot, and Halifax, NSc, where he completed a deep sea diving course. He served ten years with the North Shore New Brunswick Regiment before transferring to the Air Force. He has now completed two toursof duty in Afghanistan.

Campbell, C.

Clement Campbell (1054420), son of Hugh Campbell of New Richmond, QC, was born on February 4, 1896. He enlisted with the 244th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on September 29, 1916 at the age of 20, having previously served with the 8th Royal Rifles Regiment.

Campbell, C.

Colin Howard Campbell (E106636), of New Richmond, QC, enlisted on April 17, 1941 with the 23rd Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery at the age of 22. He met his future wife, Jean Campbell of Scotland, while serving overseas.

Campbell, C.

David Campbell (444239), adoptive son of Alexander (Sandy) and Jessie (McColm Campbell of Black Cape, QC, served as a private with the 21st Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, of the Royal Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. He was killed in action on April 9, 1917 at Vimy Ridge. He is buried at the Nine Elms Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Campbell, D.

Eric Raymond Campbell (E10403) enlisted during World War II at the age of 26. He served with the Royal Canadian Artillery.

Campbell, E.

Everett Lindsay Campbell (252746), son of Angus Campbell and husband to Annie (Jamieson) Campbell) of Black Cape, QC, was born on August 28, 1888. He enlisted on April 8, 1916 at the age of 27 and served as a private with the 10th Battalion, Alberta Regiment, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was killed in action at Loos, France on August 15, 1917. He is buried at Loos British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Campbell, E.

James Kenniston Campbell.

Campbell, J.

Jean (Munro) Campbell (2115322), originally from Scotland, UK, enlisted on August 5, 1942 with the Royal Air Force at the age of 21. She met her future husband, Colin Howard Campbell, while the two were both in service in Europe. After the war she returned with Colin to his native homeland.

Campbell, J.

John Archibald “Buddy” Campbell (D46775), son of Peter Cobley Campbell and Ida Margaret Robertson, was born on June 17, 1924. During World War II Buddy Campbell joined the Sherbrooke Fusilliers. In the beginning of 1941 the Sherbrooke Fusilliers were marched all the way from Sherbrooke to Ottawa where the Minister of National Defence spoke to them. After this they were sent to St. John’s to relieve the Royal Rifles and then later in 1941 they were sent to England on board a ship named “Ile de France”. J. A. Campbell was only 17 years old at this point. At the end of the war Bud Campbell helped to “capture” the German Navy. He recalls being sent to a German Harbour with a squadron and ordered to board the ships, confiscate weapons, and take prisoners. Each ship’s crew was placed under guard and the ships themselves were then either sunk or sent to allied ports. Bud Campbell took a German Officer’s sword during this mission and it is currently on display at our museum. After the war J. A. Campbell owned and operated a General Store in Cascapedia, Quebec. He also managed two fishing camps on the Grand Cascapedia River. He married Mary Georgina MacLean (Dec. 24, 1925 - July 23, 2004) and the couple had five children. In the last years of his life, J. A. Campbell lived in Nova Scotia at the Veteran’s Memorial Building. He passed away peacefully on June 21, 2008.

Campbell, J.

John Langemarcke Campbell (B74967), of Elmvale, 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.

Campbell, J.

Flying Officer Kenneth Deans Campbell of Point Claire, Quebec, served during the Second World War.

Campbell, K.

Peter Cobley Welsford Campbell, son of J. A. Campbell and Alice Gadd, was born on February 26, 1897. He served in the LC Draft, 2nd Siege, and Heavy Artillery in World War I. He served with the Canadian Engineers as part of the Signal Platoon. His brother, Arthur Prentiss, also signed up for war duty. Within the same month both brothers were awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field (a special and rare honour for two members of the same family to receive). Arthur Prentiss Campbell was killed in action in Cambrai, France, in October of 1918, only one month before the end of the war. Peter Cobley’s medical discharge was signed April 8th 1916. For his military service, Peter Campbell was awarded a total of three medals: the Military Medal, the Great War for Civilization Medal and the Volunteer Service Medal. He survived the war and returned home to the Gaspe where he married Ida Margaret Robertson on March 12, 1921. Peter Campbell fathered four children: Alice Shirley (1921-1923), Arthur Prentice (1923), John A. “Buddy” (1924), and Helen Isobel (1925). During the Second World War he organized the local reserve army unit in New Richmond and he served as an air plane identifier. Peter Campbell operated a General Store in Grand Cascapedia for 35 years. He died on July 10, 1955.

Campbell, P.

Philip Sydney Campbell (B155933), of Black Cape, QC, enlisted with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps on December 3, 1942 at the age of 32. This picture was taken at Niagara Falls 1944.

Campbell, P.

Rifleman Ralph Wesley Campbell (E30471), son of William and Janet Leitha (McRae) Campbell of Campbelton, NB, was born on February 21, 1921. During World War II, he enlisted with the 1st Signals, HQ Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Tragically, he did not survive the inhumane conditions of the prison camps and died on July 14, 1944. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery.

Campbell, R.

Sergeant Raymond Ernest Campbell (E34814), son of Roland and Lina Campbell of Cullens Brook, QC, was a member of the 82nd Battery, 4th Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Infantry during the Second World War. He met his wife, E.A. Campbell of Thornton, Yorkshire, UK, while he was deployed overseas. Tragically, he was killed in action at Villanuova, Italy on December 11, 1944. He is buried at Ravenna War Cemetery, Italy.

Campbell, R.

Stuart Campbell (E1148) of Cullens Brook, Quebec, enlisted with the 82nd Battery, 4th Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery on July 6, 1940 at the age of 21. He was badly wounded at Senio River while serving in Italy in December 1944. He recovered from his wounds and after the war he returned to the Gaspe area and settled in his hometown of Cullens Brook.

Campbell, S.

Wesley Campbell, World War II.

Campbell, W.

William Robert Campbell (B75063), of Novar, ON, served as a rifleman with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War after having previously served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada. 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.

Campbell, W.

Leslie Malcolm Canivet (C94119), of Ottawa, ON, served as a private with the Royal Canadian Ordance Corps during World War II. He was assigned to the Brigade group that accompanied the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers to Asia. He 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.

Canivet, L.

Private William Thomas Carcary (H6350) was born in Carman, Manitoba, on December 5th, 1920 to Alexander and Jean (nee Leighton) Carcary. William joined A company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers on September 14, 1939 and sailed to Hong Kong with the rest of his unit shortly thereafter. He was killed in action on December 24, 1941. Tragically, William’s brother, Albert (who had joined the RCAF as a fighter pilot) was also killed in action during a mission with the Middle West Command of the RAF in Egypt on July 22, 1942.

Carcary, W.

Innes Everett Carlton.

Carlton, I.

Rifleman Murray Garnet Carr (G27223), of Sussex, NB, served briefly with the New Brunswick Rangers before transfering to 16th 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 the allies liberated him in 1945. Rifleman Carr passed away on October 31, 1994.

Carr, M.

Rifleman Arnold Joseph (Courier) Carrier (E30526), son of Leo and Harriet (Hickney) Carrier of Hodgin Settlement, NB, was born on April 27, 1918. He enlisted on September 17, 1940 and served with the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. After the war, Rifleman Carrier married his wife Norma (Culligan) Carrier and thad six children: Donna, Jeanie, Patricia, Brenda, Sandra, and Molly. Arnold Carrier passed away on December 20, 2009.

Carrier, A.

Lawrence John Carroll (E621667), of St. Jules, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Artillery on October 1, 1942 at the age of 20.

Carroll, L.

Rifleman Melbourne John Jefferson Carter (B74256), of Toronto, ON, served briefly with the 48th Highlanders of Canada before being transfered to 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. Rifleman Carter passed away on February 18, 2005.

Carter, M.

Corporal Michael James Casey (R64541), son of Hiram and Katherine A. Casey of New Carlisle, QC, and husband to Rena M. Casey of Montreal, QC, was born on February 28, 1911. In 1940, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was killed in service when the Ferry Command Ventura Bomber he was aboard crashed at Dorval Airport in 1941. He was only thirty-one years old at the time of his death and is buried at Our Lady of the Snow's Catholic Cemetery, Campbelton, NB.

Casey, M.

Acting Sub-Lieutenant Mildred ‘Milly’ Casey-Campbell, daughter of Kathleen Casey-Campell and Cranston Campbell of Black Cape, QC, served for 9 years in the Naval Reserves as a Naval Combat Information Operator while pursuing her Bachelors and Masters degrees. In June of 2006 she transfered to the Regular Forces as a medical doctor. She is currently completing medical school at l’Universite de Montreal. Upon graduating she will serve with the Canadian Forces as a doctor both at home and abroad.

Casey, M.

Albert Cassidy (D10212) enlisted in May 1941 with the 5th Light Anti Aircraft Battery, 2nd Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, of the Sasktchewan Light Infantry during World War II.

Cassidy, A.

Lance Corporal Rene Castilloux (E57709), son of Francois Xavier and Marie Louis Castilloux of Newport, QC, was born on August 13, 1925. He served with the Royal 22nd Regiment of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps during World War II. He was killed in action at Coriano, Italy on January 4, 1945 at the age of 19. He is buried at Coiano Ridge War Cemetery, Italy.

Castilloux, R.

Bernard Castonguay (E30659) was born in Montreal, Quebec on February 9, 1921. He was the fourth of eleven children. His father worked for the Canadian Pacfic Railway as a seam fitter. Mr. Castonguay left home at the age of sixteen to look for adventure. He worked as a lumberjack and on the railways. Unable to find work in 1940, Mr. Castonguay went to Quebec City and joined the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was then shipped to Gander, Newfoundland where he worked as a signalman and sentry. Afterwards, he went to St. John, NB. While in Hong Kong, Mr. Castonguay was captured by the Japanese and sent to a POW camp (Omeni) in Nagasaki, Japan to work in a coal mine. After his service, Mr. Castonguay worked with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) later becoming the Regional Director of CNIB. He also volunteered and worked with the Canadian Council for the Blind.

Castonguay, B.

Chabot Yvon.

Chabot, Y.

Robert Chamberlain (E30628), son of John Chamberlain of Campbelton, NB, served with A 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.

Chamberlain, R.

Albert Benjamin Chanell (E30392), of Magdalen Islands, QC, served as a Rifleman in the 3rd Motar Platoon, 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. Tragically, Albert Chanell did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and he died on September 26, 1943 of bacterial dysentery. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Chanell, A.

Edward Bahan Chanell (E30403), of Magdalen Islands, QC, served as a rifleman with the 3rd Motar Platoon, 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.

Chanell, E.

George Borden Chanell (E30379), of Magdalen Islands, QC, served as a rifleman with the 3rd Motar Platoon, 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. Rifleman Chanell passed away on November 17, 2001.

Chanell, G.

Bernard Leslie Channell (E30389), of Magdalen Islands, QC, served as a rifleman with the 3rd Motar Platoon, 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. Tragically, however, Rifleman Channell never recovered from the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and died a year later on October 4, 1946.

Channell, B.

Rifleman Romain Chapados (E30298), of Paspebiac, Quebec, served with A 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.

Chapados, R.

Frank Chapman (E29935), of Bury, QC, was born on September 24, 1914. When World War II broke out he enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camp and died of peritonitis on March 14, 1943. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Chapman, F.

Frederick Orland Chapman (E30553), of Orilia, ON, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Rifleman Chapman passed away on November 4, 2001.

Chapman, F.

Private James Everett Chapman (H6271), of Sturgeon Creek, MB, served with HQ Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during World War II. His unit was briefly stationed in the British West Indies (Jamaica) before being deployed to Asia. Only a month after his arrival in Hong Kong the Japanese attacked the city. The fighting went on for several days, but eventually the allies were forced to surrender on Christmas day 1941. Tragically, Private Chapman died in the POW camps on August 15, 1942. He is buried at Sai Wan Memorial Cemetery.

Chapman, J.

Orrin James Chatterton (E29830), of New Carlisle, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and, only a month after his arrival, the Japenese attacked Hong Kong, the city where he was stationed. The fighting lasted for several days and, tragically, Rifleman Chatterton was killed in action on December 23, 1941. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Chatterton, O.

Lance Corporal John Maxwell Chenell (E30406), son of Paul and Phepie Chenell and husband to Mary E.M. Chenell of Entry Island, Magdalen Islands, 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. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and died of faucial diphtheria on October 16, 1942. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Chenell, J.

Rifleman William Radley Chenell (E30381), of Magdalen Islands, QC, was born on September 8, 1908. When World War II broke out he enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and died on April 21, 1944. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Chenell, W.

Jean Cheron.

Cheron, J.

Rifleman Charles Henry Chesser (E30040), of Matapedia, 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 the allies liberated him in 1945. Rifleman Chesser passed away on May 3, 2002.

Chesser, C.

Rifleman Kenneth Chesser, of Matapedia, 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 the allies liberated him in 1945. The horrendous living conditions of the POW camps, however, took a permenant toll on Kenneth Chesser. After the war he suffered from a plethera of health problems, including emphysema, a heart condition, and blindness. He was also diagnosised with Lou Gehrig's disease shortly before his death. Rifleman Chesser passed away on November 25, 1986.

Chesser, K.

Rifleman Gaston Chicoine (E30495), of Barachois, Quebec, served with A 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. Tragically, Rifleman Chicoine did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps. He died of pulmonary tuberculosis on February 10, 1943. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Chicoine, G.

Lieutenant Kay Kathleen Christie enrolled with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in 1940. She was one of two nurses who, in 1941, were sent to Hong Kong with the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers. On Christmas day in 1941, after the surrender of Hong Kong, she was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese. She endured the hard and brutal life of the prisoner camps until 1943, when she and a number of other selected Canadians were freed through the efforts of the Red Cross. Upon her return to Canada, Lieutenant Christie continued to work for the war effort. She served at a military hospital in Toronto until the end of the war.

Christie, K.

Albert George Clapperton (E30266), son of T.B. Clapperton of Grand Cascapedia, QC, was born on August 23, 1915. He enlisted during World War II at the age of twenty-seven and joined B Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada in 1941. 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. Tragically, Rifleman Clapperton did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps. He died of faucial diptheria on November 5, 1942 and is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong. His dog tags are on display in the Hong Kong exhibit area of our museum.

Clapperton, A.

Harold Clapperton.

Clapperton, H.

Rifleman Ronald Hugh Claricoates (E30161), originally from Bosworth Leicestershire, UK, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was a member of a large family and had four siblings. 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. After the war he and his wife, Murdena (Boy) Claricoates, had two children, Elaine and Philip. He worked at the Canadian Forces Base in Kingston, ON. Rifleman Claricoates passed away on January 17, 2010.

Claricoates, R.

Amelia Jane Clark.

Clark, A.

Sergeant Charles Albert Clark (C97586), of Toronto, ON, enlisted with the Canadian Postal Corps during World War II. He joined the Brigade group that accompanied the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers to China when they were deployed to the Pacific. Only a month after arriving in China he 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. He was awareded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for his wartime contributions. Sergeant Clark passed away on January 11, 1967.

Clark, C.

Harold Clark (E48505), originally from Gaspe, QC, joined the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps on December 15, 1940. He survived the war and returned to the Gaspe, settling in New Carlisle, QC.

Clark, H.

Sergeant Oswald Frank Clark (E29340), of Bury, QC, was born in 1818. When the Second World War broke out he enlisted for military service and served with C Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. After the war he fathered two daughters, Hope and Suzanne. Sergeant Clark passed away on October 19, 2006 and is buried at the Bury Protestant Cemetery, Bury, QC.

Clark, O.

Charles Henry Clarke (E30402), of Magdalen Islands, 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 the allies liberated him in 1945.

Clarke, C.

Captain William Frank Clarke (X07), of Quebec, QC, served in 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.

Clarke, W.

Sergeant Kenneth Herman Clarkson (E29901), of Lacolle, QC, 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. Sergeant Clarkason passed away on Fenruary 22, 1976.

Clarkson, K.

Sergeant Robert John Clayton (B87788), of Toronto, ON, served with 14th 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 the allies liberated him in 1945.

Clayton, R.

Rifleman Russell Coates (E30154), son of Walter and Eileen Coates or Bury, QC, was born on March 22, 1921. During the Second World War he served with 15th Platoon, C Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps. He died of acute enteritis on November 5, 1942, almost a year after his capture. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Coates, R.

Rifleman Charles Angus Cochrane (E29954), of New Richmond, Quebec, served with A 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.

Cochrane, C.

Flight Lieutenant Robert H. Cochrane, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Cochrane of New Richmond, joined the RCAF in 1939. While serving overseas he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation for Robert Cochrane said: “Flt. Lt. Cochrane is a most efficient captain who has completed many sorties. He has always endeavoured to press home his attacks and his example and determination and devotion to duty has been worthy of praise. One night in September, 1943, Flt. Lt. Cochrane took part in an attack on Mannheim. When nearing the target his aircraft was hit. The port wing tip was extensively damaged but he completed his bombing run and afterwards flew the damaged bomber to base.” After the war he worked for the K.L.M. until his retirement in 1979. Robert passed away on March 27, 1981.

Cochrane, R.

Ninian Allan Coffin (E30459), son of Clarence and Nellie Coffin of Gaspe Harbour, QC, was born on July 20, 1915. After the Second World War broke out he enlisted in the military and served with 17th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps. He died of cardic beri beri on September 12, 1942, almost a year after being captured. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Coffin, N.

Rifleman Bliss Thomas Cole (E30079), son of Elmer and Dorothy (Taylor) Cole of Sussex, NB, was born on March 29, 1923. He enlisted at the age of 17 in 1940 and joined the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. After the war he married Eileen (Warner) Cole, had five children and worked at the DVA Hospital, St. John, NB and Canada Customs. Rifleman Cole passed away on March 19, 2011 and is buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, St. John, NB.

Cole, B.

Staff Sergeant Elmer William Cole (E30215), son of George A. and Rozillah Cole and husband to Dorothy C.G. Cole of Sussex, NB, was born on February 18, 1899. During World War II he enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and died of pneumonia on March 16, 1944. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Cole, E.

Rifleman Lloyd Kerr Cole (E30529), of Campbelton, NB, served with 1st Signals Platoon, 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 allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Cole, L.

Rifleman Ralph George Coleman (E300062), of Bury, 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 the allied forces liberated him in 1945. Rifleman Coleman passed away on February 12, 1990.

Coleman, R.

Percy Gordon Collas (R264241), son of Elias Collas of New Carlisle, Quebec, joined the RCAF in 1942. He served overseas until the end of the war in 1945. After hostilities ceased he returned home and gained employment with the Canadian National Railway.

Collas, P.

Corporal Alger Randolph Collins (E30129), of Albert, NB, served with 18th 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 declared missing in action on December 23, 1941, two days before tha allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Collins, A.

Rifleman Isaac Comeau (G18268), of Maltempeque, NB, 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 the allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Comeau, I.

Rifleman Patrick Commerford (E22816), husband to Patricia (Dooley) Commerford and father to David, Eric, Kevin, and Brenda Commerford of Quebec, 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 the allied forces liberated him in 1945. Rifleman Commerford passed away on June 5, 1982.

Commerford, P.

Travis Condo, son of Guy Condo of Gesgapegiag, Quebec, joined the United States Marines in 2001 when he was just seventeen years old. He excelled in his training and was awarded a medal for decoding systems. After completing his training, Travis was shipped overseas to Iraq. On April 1st his unit came under attack and Travis was seriously wounded, while one of his fellow Marines was killed. The bullet that hit Travis went through his arm and penetrated his chest. He was quickly transferred first to Bagdad, then to Germany, and finally to California to receive the medical attention he required. He recovered from his injuries.

Condo, T.

Rifleman Gordon James Conron (B68241), of Toronto, ON, served with 15th 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 the allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Conron, G.

Sergeant Gordon Joseph Conway (E29856), of East Angus, QC, served with B 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 allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Conway, G.

Corporal James Alfred Cook (E21900), of Bury, 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 the allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Cook, J.

Private James Ross Cooper (H19772), of Winnipeg, MB, enlisted for military service in September 1939. He served briefly with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders before being reassigned to the 1st Signals Platoon of the Winnipeg Grenadiers. 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 allied forces liberated him in 1945. Private Cooper passed away on December 31, 1953.

Cooper, J.

Private Kenneth Sidney Cooper (H77726), of Winnipeg, MB, enlisted for military service alongside his brother, James Cooper. He served briefly with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders before being reassigned to the 1st Signals Platoon of the Winnipeg Grenadiers. He was deployed to the Pacific in November 1941. When the Japanese unexpectedly laid siege to the city a month later, Private Cooper, alongside his comrades, faced heavy enemy fire. Tragically, he was declared missing in action on December 21, 1941 and is now remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Hong Kong, China. Four days after his death, on Christmas day 1941, the Japanese forced his compatriots, whom included his brother, James, to surrender. They became prisoners of war until their liberation by allied troops in 1945.

Cooper, K.

Private Claude Melvin Corbett (H6442), son of David and Isabella (Ferguson) Corbett of Wellwood, MB, was born on March 8, 1919. He enlisted with HQ Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers in 1939 at the age of 20. He was briefly stationed in the British West Indies (Jamaica) before being shipped to the Pacfic He 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 allied forces liberated him in 1945. After the war Private Corbett settled in the Vancouver, BC, area, married June (Sargent) Corbett, and fathered three children (Russell, Denis, and Donna). He passed away on March 27, 2011.

Corbett, C.

David Cormier (E6158), son of Eleide and Diana Cormier of Caplan, QC, enlisted with the Le Regiment de la Chaudiere during the Second World War. He died while in service on November 23, 1942 and is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, UK.

Cormier, D.

Rifleman Joseph Frank Cormier (E29950), son of Joseph Hermas and Marie Elizabeth (Dube) Cormier of Amherst, NS, was born on October 12, 1907. He married Ruby (Renouf) Cormier and had three children (Ivan, Elizabeth, and Shirley). When the Second World War broke out he enlisted with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japenese attacked the city unexpectedly only a month after their arrival. After several days of intense fighting, Rifleman Cormier was killed in action on Christmas day 1941, the same day as his comrades were later forced to surrender. He is remembered at Stanley Military Cemetery, Hong Kong.

Cormier, J.

Lieutenant Leonard Bertram Corrigan (X40), of Swift Current, SK, served with the 4th Carrier Platoon, HQ Company, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong. He was mentioned in dispatches for his heroic efforts and reportedly managed to defeat a Japanese officer in hand-to-hand comabt on December 20, 1941. Despite the efforts of the Canadian soliders, however, he 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 allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Corrigan, L.

Alphonse Cotton, of Gaspe, QC, enlisted for military service on September 2, 1942 at the age of 20.

Cotton, A.

Gustave Cotton (106774), of Sirville, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps on December 9, 1941 at the age of 23.

Cotton, G.

Leonard J. Cotton (E30603), of Flatlands, NB, 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 the allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Cotton, L.

Rifleman Peter Gordon Coughlan (E30230), son of George and Sarah Coughlan and husband to Gertrude Coughlan of Pointe a la Garde, QC, was a member of the Royal Rifles of Canada. 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. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and died of dysentery on September 28, 1942. He is buried Sai Wan Memorial Cemetery, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Coughlan, P.

Richard Couillard (143908), of L'anse du Cap, QC, enlisted on January 9, 1942 (at the age of 24) with the Royal Canadian Airforce as an Aviateur Chef.

Couilard, R.

Alden Cecil Coull, of Cascapedia, QC was one of four brothers (William, Vernon, and Ray) to serve during the Second World War. He officially enlisted on July 4, 1942 at the age of 25 and was assigned to the Algonquin Regiment of the Royal Canadian Engineers. From 1942 to 1945 he served in England and continental Europe. After the war ended, he worked in Bancroft, ON, and Bourlamaque, Quebec. He retired to Halifax, NS, in the early 1980s and remained there until his death. Alden Cecil Coull passed away on August 25, 1983.

Coull, A.

Blaire Stewart Coull (E30770), of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada on September 9, 1941 at the age of 19. 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Coull became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Coull, B.

Private Brian Coull, son of Barry and Sharon Dugas Coull of Cascapedia-St. Jules, QC, recently completed a three and a half month tour of duty in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Coull, B.

Edgar Coull, of New Carlisle, Quebec, enlisted in July 1940 with the 82nd Battery, 4th Anti-Tank Regiment, of the Royal Canadian Artillery. His training was conducted in Quebec and Petawawa. He was shipped overseas to England in October 1941. It was there that Edgar fell in love and married in Aldershot, England. He returned to Canada in late 1942 and became an instructor at Shilo for two years. In 1944 he once again returned overseas and rejoined his old unit. He saw action in Italy before the end of hostilities in 1945. After the war, Edgar Coull worked for the Canadian National Railway in Gaspe, Quebec.

Coull, E.

Jarvis Coull (D144524), of Grand Cascapedia, QC, served with the Algonquin Regiment of the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War.

Coull, J.

John Arnold (Jack) Coull (E30771), of Grand Cascapedia, 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 when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Coull became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Coull, J.

John Edison Coull (D105717), of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted on May 2, 1940 at the age of 30 with the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers.

Coull, J.

Leslie George Coull (684786), son of James J. and Emmeline Coull of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted with the 14th Battalion, Quebec Regiment, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on August 30, 1916 at the age of 30. He was killed in action on September 2, 1918 at Vimy Ridge.

Coull, L.

Raymond Coull, of Grand Cascapedia, QC, enlisted for military service on January 7, 1940 at the age of 25.

Coull, R.

Vernon Coull.

Coull, V.

Caroll Court, of Escuminac, QC, enlisted in May 1942. He served with the 6th Anti-Tank Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery Corps in continental Europe. He was honourably discharged at the end of the war in 1946.

Court, C.

Graham Court, of Escuminac, QC, enlisted in July 1942. He served with the 46th Provost Corps in Canada. He was later transferred to the 3rd Provost Corps overseas and served with this unit throughout the Italian Campaign. When he returned to Holland with the Canadian Forces he volunteered for the Pacific Command and was discharged in January 1946.

Court, G.

Herbert Court, of Escuminac, QC, enlisted with the Forestry Corps in November 1942 and served in England and continental Europe. After the hostilities ceased he was honourably discharged in 1946. Herbert Court passed away in 1976 at the age of seventy-one.

Court, H.

Rifleman Kenneth Arnold Court (E30126), son of Herman Court of Escuminac, QC, enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War and served with 17th Platoon, D Company. 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Court became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945. After the war he returned home to his wife and three children (Vivian, Evelyn, and Arnold).

Court, K.

Corporal George Lount Coutts (H6198), of Melita, MB, served with 12th Platoon, B Company, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was briefly stationed in the British West Indies (Jamaica) before being deployed to the Pacific. A month after his arrival in Hong Kong he was forced to help defend the city when the Japanese attacked unexpectedly. He was mentioned in despatches during the days that followed. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Corporal Coutts became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Coutts, G.

Francis (Frank) Craig, son of John Craig of New Carlise, QC, enlisted with Canada's first Airbourne Battalion (Parachute) during the Second World War. He had four brothers and a sister who also enlisted in the armed forces.

Craig, F.

Leonard William Craig (E35012), from New Carlisle, QC, was born on August 20, 1918. He enlisted with the 4th Anti-Tank Regiment of the Royal Canadian Arillery on July 29, 1940 (at the age of 22) during the Second World War. He saw action in Italy, Belgium, and Holland. His brother, Robert, would later serve in Korea. After the war Leonard Craig returned to New Carlisle and worked for the Canadian National Railway for 34 years. He married twice and had five children. On October 30, 2008, Leonard Craig passed away. He is buried at the St. Andrew's Anglican Church Cemetery.

Craig, L.

Robert Craig, of New Carlisle, QC, served during the Korean War.

Craig, R.

Thomas Craig (SD19276), of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted on December 24, 1953 at the age of 22. He was assigned to the 1st Royal Highlanders of Canada, Blackwatch Regiment and was deployed to Korea.

Craig, T.

Major John Neilson Brown Crawford (X87), of Arcola, SK, served as an officer with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific with the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers. A month after his arrival in Hong Kong he was forced to help defend the city when the Japanese attacked unexpectedly. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Major Crawford became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Crawford, J.

Romeo Cronier enlisted on April 29, 1942 (at the age of 18) during the Second World War.

Cronier, R.

Philip George Crosman (E29866), son of Charles and Hellen (Brimingham) Crossman of Little Pabos, QC, served with 16th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada in July 1940. He completed his training at Val Cartier, Sussex, and North Sydney. He served in Newfoundland from November 1940 until April 1941. In November, he was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japenese attacked the city unexpectedly only a month after their arrival. After several days of intense fighting, Rifleman Crosman was declared missing in action on December 19, 1941. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong. Six days after his death his comrades were forced to surrender to the Japanese and were taken as prisoners of war.

Crossman, P.

Rifleman Edward Culleten (E30149), of Matapedia, 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 when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Culleten became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Culleten, E.

Rifleman Wellington Culleten (E30039), son of Edward and Ruth (Moores) Culleton of Matapedia, 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 when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Cullenten became a prisoner of war. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps. He died of acute pneumonia on November 2, 1943. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Cullenten, W.

Captain Winston Ross Cunningham (X08) of the Canadian Dental Corps served with the Brigade Group that accompanied the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers to the Pacific. 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Captain Cunningham became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Cunningham, W.

Lance Corporel Edwin Alexander Currie (H6329), of Pilot Mound, MB, was a member of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during World War II. He was briefly stationed in the British West Indies (Bermuda and Jamaica) before being deployed to the Pacific. He 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Edwin Currie became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Currie, E.

Rifleman Augustin Cyr (E30357), of New Richmond, QC, was a member 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 when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Cyr became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Cyr, A.

Bertrand Cyr (E629505), of New Richmond, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Airforce during the Second World War. He was deployed overseas not long after he enlisted and served in England and continental Europe. After the war he worked for Canada Manpower and he also took an active roll in his community. More recently, he worked in offices for the Provincial and Dominion Commands.

Cyr, B.

Rifleman Clement Cyr (E30414) was born in New Richmond (circa 1917) in the province of Quebec. He was the son of Malvina and Adelard Cyr. In 1939, in his early twenties, Clement enlisted in the Royal Rifles of Canada along with his two brothers and many friends from New Richmond. He was sent to Hong Kong to defend the island against the Japanese. He was one of 2, 000 soldiers who served in the defence of Hong Kong. After spending three years and eight months as a prisoner of war, he died of food poisoning shortly after liberation. He never returned to Canada; his body will forever remain in the foreign land where he served and died.

Cyr, C.

Donat Cyr was honorably discharged in April of 1944.

Cyr, D.

Euclide Cyr (E30365), son of Francois and Charlotte Cyr of New Richmond, QC, enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was assigned to 14th Platoon, C Company. In November 1941, he was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japenese attacked the city unexpectedly only a month after their arrival. After several days of intense fighting, Rifleman Cyr was killed in action on December 19, 1941. He is buried at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong. Six days after his death his comrades were forced to surrender to the Japanese and were taken as prisoners of war.

Cyr, E.

Gerald Cyr served in the Second World War as an instructor in Rimouski, Quebec before going overseas. While overseas he served in England, France, Belgium, and later Holland. He was seriously wounded when a piece of shrapnel punctured one of his lungs. However, he survived the war and returned to the Gaspe Coast where he operated a taxi business until his retirement. He passed away at Maria Hospital on October 8, 1980.

Cyr, G.

Rifleman Leon Cyr (E30355), of New Richmond, 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 when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Cyr became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Cyr, L.

Roger Napoleon Cyr (E30726), of New Richmond, 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 when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Cyr became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945. Rifleman Cyr passed away on May 26, 2001.

Cyr, R.

Thomas Cyr (3284749), of New Richmond QC, enlisted with the Royal 22nd Regiment on April 1918 at the age of 27.

Cyr, T.

Rifleman Wilmer Joseph Cyr (E30426), originally from Noranda, Quebec, was a member of A 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 when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Cyr became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Cyr, W.

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