Army Regiments and Militia - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: RCAMC 10th Field Ambulance WW2

april19521 — 2013-05-06 21:08:37Z

Hi jwlrose,
That terrific! I know my Dad disembarked at Greenock, Scotland. He served at a hospital in Croydon, Surrey
then went to Europe just after D-Day. While he was in England he married his first wife and had a daughter. I have a wedding picture that includes another Canadian but I don't know his name, it's attached to my tree if you want to take a look. I also have the day sheets I ordered from the Canadian Army that says where he went. Let me know if you would like a copy!

Regards,
April O'Hara
vvroses@charter.net (2 V's not a W)

Re: RCAMC 10th Field Ambulance WW2

jwlrose — 2013-05-06 19:27:18Z

My grandfather served in 10th FA on the European front 44-45 as well (Pte. C. O. Rose). I just spend some days looking over War Diaries at the National Archives for the unit. I'm compliling a comprehensive map of the route the unit took and am more than willing to share it when I'm done.

Royal Newfoundland Companies

Doreen540 — 2013-02-19 21:34:06Z

Looking for records of marriages of serving soldiers in RNC from 1840 to 1855. My relative Oliver Ormerod served from 1842 to 1861 before returning to Lancashire. I have his service papers but cannot find any trace of his marriage, probably in 1849-1850. Any help on this would be great.

Re: Edward O'Kill (or O'kell) Dadswell

ArnoldNethercott06 — 2013-01-22 15:58:41Z

I have done extensive research on Dadswells and have the name registered with the Guild of One-name Studies at www.one-name.org where you will find my Dadswell profile. If I can be of any help, please go to this site and contact me using the e-mail address at bottom of profile.

Barbara Nethercott nee Dadswell

Re: James CRAIG - 16th BN. CANADIAN INF

JamesECraig09 — 2013-01-21 08:23:28Z

Thank you. I have emailed.

James.

Re: James CRAIG - 16th BN. CANADIAN INF

jbmcg — 2013-01-21 03:11:31Z

I am in Canada, am quite familiar with the sites I mentioned. Do you need my help? email me directly jbmcg at sympatico dot ca

Re: Canadian Military Records

SusanAndTodd — 2013-01-20 17:05:07Z

I will check into that - thank you !!

Re: James CRAIG - 16th BN. CANADIAN INF

JamesECraig09 — 2013-01-20 03:18:08Z

Hullo, and thank you for the reply and information.
However, while I managed a while ago to view the attestation papers, have viewed the cemetery site online but, have not the expertise to follow through all your suggestion.
Also, I am not in Canada but Scotland though I'm not sure whether that makes a difference (other than my inability to visit Canadian Libraries).
I think it is remarkable that my grandfather should be in a tree not belonging to any of his family.

James.

Re: James CRAIG - 16th BN. CANADIAN INF

jbmcg — 2013-01-20 02:38:26Z

My grandfather's brother also died WW1 at Pas de Calais. On the Commonwealth War Graves site, you can filter Canadian infantry who were buried at Aix-Noulette, the same month (even day) as your grandfather. You can use that information on collections canada to look at the CEF attestation papers by name and service number.
Most Libraries have access to Ancestry, you could then search family trees, entering details you have found.
There are also War Diaries on Collections Canada which don't list names, but will tell you what action 16th Bttn was in on the day your grandfather was killed. Using the tools I just described, I found someone who has your grandfather in his tree

Re: Canadian Military Records

jbmcg — 2013-01-20 00:55:52Z

Have you checked Collections Canada (Library & Archives)? They have a Military & Peacekeeping database. I put that title in the search engine and there are some responses, written in French

James CRAIG - 16th BN. CANADIAN INF

JamesECraig09 — 2013-01-13 10:41:47Z

My Grandfather was from New Brunswick and served with 16th BATTALION CANADIAN INFANTRY dying 1917 and is buried at:

Aix Noulette Cimitrie
Commune (Extension)
Aix Noulette
Pas - de - Calais
France.

I'm just looking around to see if there's anyone else with kin from that Battalion. I would like to know more about the events at that time.

Thanks,

James

Re: Looking for my father

macleanwd — 2013-01-11 13:44:09Z

Cindy

here is a web site that will help you out. you can look in lost trails and we had books called Canadian Gunners which are PDF and if you look in the back of them they had some names and Regiments and Units. I was in the Artillery my self but that was way before my times lol.
http://www.artillery.net/beta/

Wayne

Looking for my father

cindyt33 — 2012-12-29 21:02:36Z

My father Carl Este. DOB: December 29, 1943 was in the Army around 1971 that i know of for sure but not sure for how long before and after that year. He was stationed in Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada. Apparently his position was in Artillery, but he was trying to get into Dentistry. He had a wife prior to my Mother,that he had 2 children with, a boy and girl who resided in New Brunswick but went back to Nova Scotia after they separated where i assume she originally resided.

Ooops - Re: Canadian Military Records

jdelauche — 2012-12-29 19:42:41Z

Hello, again -

The dates you gave for pay lists just registered with me. They will not be in the Ancestry database Canada, Nominal Rolls and Paylists for the Volunteer Militia, 1857-1922. Sigh . . .

Sorry.

Ooops - Re: Canadian Military Records

jdelauche — 2012-12-29 19:42:29Z

Re: Canadian Military Records

jdelauche — 2012-12-29 19:38:37Z

Hello -

I just found that Ancestry.com is transcribing/indexing and posting the images of Canadian military pay lists: Canada, Nominal Rolls and Paylists for the Volunteer Militia, 1857-1922.

If you have an Ancestry.ca membership or an Ancestry.com worldwide membership (if you are in the USA), this is the link to the database:
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1935

If you don't have a membership, and if you are in Canada, a nearby public library probably subscribes to the Ancestry.ca databases and makes them available for searching (at the library itself, using a library computer) by library users at no cost. In the US, no-cost access to US Ancestry.com databases is often only available at the main/headquarters public library for an area/county.

In case you don't have the proper paid membership and don't wish to subscribe right now (money is tight all over), I'll search the Canada military pay list database to see if I can find anything for you. If you have names of particular soldiers, besides Constant le Marchand Lignery, that will help.

Best wishes -
Jean E. DeLauche, Missouri, USA

Canadian Military Records

SusanAndTodd — 2012-12-22 15:11:11Z

Does anyone have an idea about the availability of Canadian muster-rolls or pay schedules ? I am looking for information on the soldiers of Constant Le Marchand Lignery between 1700 and 1725.

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

Alexander Fraser

HoratioNelson — 2012-11-27 16:32:50Z

I am researching 3g grandfather Alexander Fraser, born 1791. He was in the 2nd battalion, 49th Foot (Princess Charlotte). In the spring of 1816 he was in Barnet, Hertfordshire, as a recruiting officer, and was discharged on 24 Sept 1816 in Canada. I would like any kind of records that are available, or where to look, or where to write, for that kind of information. About all I know of his origin is that I think he came from Invergordon, Scotland.

Re: WW2

dannybou — 2012-11-20 02:39:22Z

Use this database:

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/war-dead/001056...

Danny

Re: WW2

teridacktal — 2012-11-19 00:58:38Z

And also he was from saskatchewan Canada.

WW2

teridacktal — 2012-11-19 00:57:10Z

I have the name of a person that was captured and killed in 1943.If anybody could tell me where to start looking for him,I put his name in the search and nothing comes up. Thx

Re: Canadian over-seas Expeditionary Force

French88 — 2012-11-17 21:43:41Z

I have tried to attach the document to this message but evidently as it is not a GEDCOM file it won't take. If you email me at iceman.french@gmail.com I will be reply with it attached. Sorry about that.
Jim

Re: Canadian over-seas Expeditionary Force

aujs1760 — 2012-11-17 15:40:45Z

Hi, Like you I have tried to trace members of the Payne and Readman families. I would love a copy of the summary of Oliver's life and any photographs. My great grandmother was sister to Lavina Readman and Esther Payne. Very interested in what happened to them all after WW1. Thanks J.

Re: Canadian over-seas Expeditionary Force

French88 — 2012-11-17 15:13:17Z

Regarding Oliver Payne.
I am researching the lives of three of the PAYNE brothers, all of whom were born in Blockley, Worcestershire, England and emigrated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in the early 1900s;
• Henry John Payne, born February 4th 1884,
• Oliver Frank Payne, born June 10th 1886, and
• (Charles) Harold Payne, born 1893.

Oliver’s life story has been my main focus but I am very interested in all his siblings as well. He arrived in Canada on March 17th 1911 with his older brother Henry (frequently called “Harry”). Henry initially emigrated to Canada in 1908, probably with cousin Ernest Frederick Ledbetter, but they both returned to England.

The third brother, Harold, emigrated to Canada in 1913 with two cousins, George Readman and the Ernest Frederick Ledbetter who originally went in 1908.

Oliver enlisted in the army in Calgary on October 19th 1915 and served in France where he fought as a scout/sniper in the 50th Battalion. He frequently partnered with Henry Norwest, a famous Metis sniper - one of the top three in the Allied army. Oliver returned to Calgary in April, 1919 for demobilization. He lived out his life in that city.

Oliver married Jane CLARIDGE (of Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, England) in Calgary in November, 1920, only days after she arrived in Canada with her daughter Margaret, then 7 years old. Oliver and Jane had no offspring.

Oliver died in Calgary in 1966 (aged 79).

Jane died in Calgary in 1967 (aged 81).

Margaret died in Calgary in 1985 (aged 72) and was buried in her mother’s grave in Calgary two days later.

I have much more than this and far more detail. I would be pleased to send you, or anyone else interested, a copy of my 7 page summary of Oliver’s life – with two photographs I have of him.

Regarding excellent books - Oliver is referred to in a book by Victor W. Wheeler entitled “The 50th Battalion in No Man’s Land: 50th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Alberta Regiment) CEF 1915-1919” - pages 82, 241 & 242.

Newspapers - Canadian Armed Forces - in Italy Jan 1944 thru May 1946

JoseMunoz2546 — 2012-11-13 04:54:53Z

If you have relatives who served in Italy, in the Canadian Army during WWII in the years 1944-1946, then these newspapers might be of interest to you. The Maple Leaf newspaper was published by the Army and has items about what was happening in Italy at the time. There are 689 issues covering the period Jan 1944 to May 1946.
The newspapers are photocopies so the text is not picked up with simple search, so you will have to bring up the issue and read the text to find stories.
(Google Newspaper Colletion)

Canadian Armed Forces
Published in Italy
The Maple Leaf - Jan 14, 1944
Canadian Army Public Relations
689 issues
Jan 14, 1944 - May 4, 1946

Link to the collection of newspapers:
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=MIUEjqm7qCUC&dat=1...

Re: Canadian Expeditionary Force 71st Regiment WW1

Ken_Sch — 2012-11-11 19:41:34Z

Just as a matter of clarification, most of the infantry units in the CEF were Battalions, not Regiments.

Ordering service files from LAC should not take too long, and the cost - usually - is reasonable, about $20 + shipping. Hiring someone to do this for you isn't really necessary. Moreover, now when someone orders a copy of a file, LAC will digitize it and put it online for everyone to access.

Re: 59th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment

marguerite_lefeuvre81 — 2012-11-11 19:04:06Z

My father was a member of the 59th. I have pictures taken in England during their training. Unfortunately like all our age none of his children recorded the name of men in the photos. Does someone have a good website where the photos could be posted to help determine the unknowns in the photos. Thank you for the link to Frnak Dyke's book will be ordering.

Re: 59th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment

marguerite_lefeuvre81 — 2012-11-11 19:04:03Z

Re: No. 9 Coy Canadian Forestry Corp WW2

RobertJBriggs — 2012-11-11 01:38:37Z

Thank you very much for this information
If you wish to visit my website where I have my research now
go to
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jmitchell/...

Take care
Bob Briggs

Re: No. 9 Coy Canadian Forestry Corp WW2

jmreid83 — 2012-11-11 01:07:14Z

Lieut. Hoyes Alexander Cameron F-6129

Re: 24th Battalion C.E.F. Victoria Rifles of Canada 1914-1919 Joseph White

sendtodude — 2012-11-07 03:54:40Z

Thank you kindly! I've tried those UK searches here, with no luck though.

Re: Looking for members of the Canadian Forestry Corp WW2

RobertJBriggs — 2012-11-05 18:16:57Z

Hi Marlane
I have hired a fellow to get me the War Diary No.1 Coy
I have a sheet when your dad signed up
plus a photo of the company in 1940
along with muster rolls
in case my e-mail rj.gonefishing@shaw.ca
Thanks Marlene
Take Care
Bob Briggs

116th Battalion in France - Benjamin Joseph Brown, (1891-1918)

ceilidh4kin — 2012-10-29 15:48:36Z

The book "THE 116th BATTATION IN FRANCE"* may be of interest to those researching WWI/CEF ancestors who enlisted in the 180th Battalion in Ontario. CEF Canadian-based battalions were often incorporated into others once they arrived overseas.

This book describes in general detail battles of this battalion, including the one in which Private B.J. Brown was killed.

Private Benjamin Joseph Brown, Reg. #863115 was the son of Benjamin Joseph Brown, (1858-1922) & Barbara McCurry, (1858-1928) of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is listed in the Honor Roll (p.99) of this publication.

* Weblink: http://archive.org/stream/116batallionfra00adjuuoft#page/n6/...

Re: Looking for members of the Canadian Forestry Corp WW2

RobertJBriggs — 2012-10-27 01:43:59Z

Hi Linda
Sorry about not getting back to you
For some reason I don't get notification of replies
e-mail me at rj.gonefishing at shaw.ca
thanks Linda
my grandfather was with the same unit
and I have a company photo
Bob

Re: Canadian over-seas Expeditionary Force

Ken_Sch — 2012-10-25 05:48:37Z

Your best bet would be to order his service files:

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-130-...

Re: 24th Battalion C.E.F. Victoria Rifles of Canada 1914-1919 Joseph White

dannybou — 2012-10-24 12:09:01Z

The British WWI military records were partially destroyed during WWII. I believe about 40% survived. You can search for him in the UK collection. Check him in the UK WWI service files and the WWI Medal Index cards.

Danny

Re: 24th Battalion C.E.F. Victoria Rifles of Canada 1914-1919 Joseph White

sendtodude — 2012-10-24 05:15:03Z

Thank you very much, I will look into that!

Happen to know of any ways to search his British military records? I'm not having any luck on this site.

Re: 24th Battalion C.E.F. Victoria Rifles of Canada 1914-1919 Joseph White

dannybou — 2012-10-22 20:15:25Z

What you see in the database is only the attestation papers. Some files are online but not that many. To view the files with no details, then you need to order them through Library and Archives Canada or attend yourself to view them and look for him or hire someone to do it for you.

Danny

Re: 24th Battalion C.E.F. Victoria Rifles of Canada 1914-1919 Joseph White

sendtodude — 2012-10-22 04:31:53Z

Hi and thank you.

I've gone through all 64 Joseph Whites on that database and none are a match. Although there are probably a dozen of them that there is no file or other info attached so he is probably one of those. Know if there is a way of seeing those missing files?

Re: 24th Battalion C.E.F. Victoria Rifles of Canada 1914-1919 Joseph White

dannybou — 2012-10-22 01:44:41Z

Hi

Check his name in this database:

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-100....

Danny

24th Battalion C.E.F. Victoria Rifles of Canada 1914-1919 Joseph White

sendtodude — 2012-10-21 18:46:25Z

Looking for any info on my Great Grandfather Joseph White. According to his headstone he was a Private, "Priv. 24th Battn C.E.F.". Unfortunately that is the only information on this that I can find, no regimental number or anything.

Joseph White
Birth 1883 in Ramsey, St Marys, Huntingdonshire, England
Death 3 Aug 1960 in Quebec, Canada (buried in Coaticook, Quebec)
Emigrated to Canada sometime between 1911-1919
is believed to have served for Britain as well

Canadian over-seas Expeditionary Force

aujs1760 — 2012-09-29 14:40:20Z

Regiment number 160717 on ship (NORTHLAND) 5 April 1919 to Halifax Nova Scotia. Are there any records to indicate whether he remained in Canada or returned to England

Re: Canadian Expeditionary Force 71st Regiment WW1

dannybou — 2012-09-28 01:52:26Z

Hello

His service file is available. If you go here it explains how to order a copy: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119....

Or you can get someone to photograph the file for you. It's quicker. I can do this for you for a small fee. I can be reached at dannybou AT gmail DOT com if it interests you.

Danny

Canadian Expeditionary Force 71st Regiment WW1

eddiekend — 2012-09-27 18:47:40Z

I am trying to trace my Grandfather Samuel John Kendrick who I think joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1917 in Ontario. He was originally from Ireland and travelled to Canada as one of the "Home Children". Is it possible to get his full record as I have his enlistment record but I would like to find out did he return to Ireland after the war or did he go back to Canada

Militia and officer designations

BonnieHarwood212 — 2012-09-16 16:26:00Z

I have found that several ancestors were members of the Militia in Ontario in the mid to late 1800's, and that at least one had an officer disignation...my question is, would this be an indication that he had been a member of the military at some point in the past, or would this not have that meaning at all? Any information appreciated...Thanks....

Re: No. 8 Company, Canadian Forestry Corps

RobertJBriggs — 2012-09-10 17:54:07Z

Hi Dean
No I don't Dean
for further info on the CFC go to
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jmitchell/...
where I have had my work put on
mind you it is work in progress
please e-mail me at
rj.gonefishing@shaw.ca

Re: No. 8 Company, Canadian Forestry Corps

vivoip — 2012-09-09 01:21:54Z

Hello

My grandfather was Merrick Rennie McCracken, passed away in 1945 due to heart attack at age of 52 in Danville, Quebec. He used to serve for 2nd Canadian Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Forestry Corps. I used to have a picture of many soldiers with him with two drums. Now it was missing. Wondering if you all have any pictures of him.

Dean

Re: 17th Coy, Canadian Forestry Corp, WW2

RobertJBriggs — 2012-09-03 18:33:25Z

Hello
Thanks for the note
go to
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jmitchell/...
lots of work I put in there of the No. 17 Coy
my e-mail is
rj.gonefishing@shaw.ca
if you have extra photos, stories you would like to add of your grandfather and his brother
it would be my pleasure to put it in
Bob Briggs

Re: 17th Coy, Canadian Forestry Corp, WW2

RonNasty64 — 2012-09-03 02:36:22Z

Leeson, Frank J was my grandfather and Leeson, Delmar was his younger brother. Delmar once told my mother that he was a spy, but if his sense of humour was anything like my grandfathers, he was pulling her leg. He told her he was trained at a Spy School in Oshawa.

Re: Looking for members of the Canadian Forestry Corp WW2

hendihyd — 2012-08-17 20:44:57Z

Hi,
My great uncle Reginald Jeffery was in the 28th company of the Canadian Forestry Corps in Ardesier. I have just found out he got married there in 1943.
I would be interested in any photos or information you may have on the Corps.
Regards
Linda Henderson