THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT
THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT
Belgium
James was born on March 12 1925 in Calgary as the son of Stanley (English and deceased in 1926), and of Marie (American) Myhon, of Quesnel, British Columbia. His parents were married on August 14 1920 in Calgary. His mother remarried in 1935 as Mrs. Cyr. His sister was Mrs. Grace Marion Hughes and his half-brother was John Alfred Cyr and his half-sister Joyce Marie Cyr.
He was a logger and member of the Church of England. He played a harmonica and liked western music
He enlisted on March 20 1944 in Calgary and he went on June 2 1944 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on July 11 to France.
James was killed in action on Saturday October 28 age 19 in the C Coy near the Breskens Pocket and the Scheldt in Holland and he was temporarily buried in Hoofdplaat Holland and on June 12 1945 reburied in Adegem.
At his headstone: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
His medals were: Medal 1939-45; France Germany Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Joseph was born on July 20 1925 in Penetanguishene, Ontario as the son of Joseph and Ethel Cadeau nee Columbus, of Penetanguishene. His parents were married on April 25 1922. His brothers were Anselm, Elmer, Cornelius, Arthur, Louis and John Cadeau and his sister was Margaret Mary Cadeau. His aunt was Mrs. Leo Columbus. One brother died as a baby after his birth in 1922 and a girl baby twin died 2 weeks after their birth in 1929.
He was a sailor and member of the Roman Catholic Church. He liked rabbit and duck hunting and read a little.
Joseph was killed in action on Friday October 27 age 19 in the C Coy near the Breskens Pocket and the Scheldt in Holland and he was temporarily buried in Hoofdplaat Holland and on June 11 1945 reburied in Adegem.
At his headstone: IN SACRED MEMORY OF JOSEPH DEAR SON OF J. AND E. CADEAU, PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO. MAY HE REST WITH GOD
His medals were: Medal 1939-45; France Germany Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Leslie was born on July 2 1920 in Chilliwack British Columbia, the son of Matthew J. F. (Irish and deceased) and Mae Caroline Wray , of Chilliwack. Mae remarried later as Mrs. Griffin. He was married on October 13 1943 with Anna Marie Wray Smith. They had three daughters: Gail Marie, Cheri Laverne and Carolyn Alberta Wray and one son Herbert Cecil Wray. Anna remarried later as Mrs. Knutsen. He had two brothers: Robert and Alfred Wray and one sister Florence Mae Wray.
He was a logger and truck driver and member of the Church of England.
He enlisted on November 19 1943 in Calgary and went on June 3 1944 to the UK and he embarked France on July 23. He was taken on strength to the 1 Bn Canadian Scottish Regiment on July 28 1944.
Leslie died of wounds on Saturday October 7 1944 age 24 in the B Coy near the Leopold Canal in Belgium and he was temporarily buried in Eeklo near a convent and on May 23 1945 reburied in Adegem.
On his headstone: Though far from home My beloved son rests in peace With his buddies
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Leslie was born on July 7 1904 in Seattle USA as the son of Leslie (American) and Rose Smith nee Miller (French) of the USA and both deceased. His parents were married on May 15 1899 in Vancouver Washington USA.
His brother was James Miller and his sister Mrs. Margaret Syzemorre (Merlin Oregon USA) was his next of kin. And his half-sister was Mrs. Violia Anderson. His uncle was Albert Inonlet.
He was a prospector, harvest hand and member of the Church of England.
He enlisted September 25 1941 in Victoria British Columbia and he went on March 29 1942 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on June 6 1944 for the D-Day landing to France. He was then wounded in action on August 12 but recovered within 17 days.
Leslie was killed in action on Friday October 6 age 40 in the A Coy near the Leopold Canal in Belgium and he was temporarily buried in Maldegem and reburied on July 15 1945 in Adegem.
At his headstone: MY BROTHER WHO DIED FOR FREEDOM. I PRAY GOD HIS SACRIFICE WAS NOT IN VAIN
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Matt was born on February 9 1922 in Calder Saskatchewan as the son of Tom (Austrian) and Vera (Romanian) Guick, of Riding Park, Manitoba. His parents were married in October 1905 in Calder. His brothers were Mike and Sam Guick and his other brothers John and Bill Guick were already deceased. His sister was Sophie Guick.
He was a laborer and member of the Greek Orthodox Church. He spoke English and Ukrainian. He liked hunting and played the accordion, banjo, guitar and mouth organ. He read western stories and farm magazines. He liked social and amusement and played at a lot of dances and he had a steady girl friend.
He enlisted on July 9 1942 in Winnipeg and he went on May 7 1944 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter as reinforcement on June 10 1944 to France.
Matt was killed in action on Saturday October 7 1944 age 22 near the Leopold Canal in Belgium and he was temporarily buried in Maldegem and on July 16 1945 reburied in Adegem. His grave was adopted thereafter by someone from Gendt.
At his headstone: YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR EVER BY YOUR PARENTS, BROTHERS AND SISTER
His medals were: Medal 1939-45, France Germany Medal, War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Melville was born on June 26 1925 as the son of Joseph and Esther Miller (deceased) of Edmonton, Alberta. His sister was Kimbell J. Miller. His uncle Albert Willie of Stony Plain Alberta was his beneficiary.
He was a labourer and member of the Lutheran Church.
He enlisted on February 24 1942 in Vancouver and went overseas to the UK on August 31 1944 and he went thereafter on September 25 to NW Europe.
Melville was killed in action on Saturday October 7 1944 age 19 in the C Coy near the Leopold Canal (Belgium) and he was temporarily buried in Maldegem and on July 16 1945 reburied in Adegem.
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Murray was born on September 3 1910 in Glace Bay Nova Scotia as the son of Hector and Catherine Mackenzie (deceased) of Glace Bay. His parents were married on January 7 1901 in Jona Cape Breton. He was married on January 8 1931 in Glace Bay with Elizabeth Ann MacKenzie and she already died in 1933. And their son was Murray Hector MacKenzie. His brothers were John, Daniel, Ray, Leonard, Duneon and Ivory MacKenzie. And his sisters were Mrs. Katie Ludlow, Mrs. Rita Jolnik and Mrs. Marion Patterson.
He was a labourer and member of the Roman Catholic Church. He played a little baseball and read magazines (pulp) a little and had otherwise a few interests.
He enlisted on November 4 1943 in Halifax Nova Scotia and he went on May 7 1944 overseas to the UK and he went thereafter on June 23 to France.
Murray was killed in action on Saturday October 7 age 34 in the C Coy near the Leopold Canal in Belgium and he was temporarily buried somewhere and on May 23 1945 reburied in Adegem.
His medals were: The Medal 1939-45, France Germany Medal, War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Paul was born on August 12 1925 in Edam Saskatchewan as the son of Albert (German) and Catherine (American) Rieger and both deceased. His parents were married on August 9 1921 in Saskatchewan. His sister Margaret Mary Rieger was his next of kin and his brothers were Charly and Albert Rieger (also in the army overseas). And his grandmother was Mrs. M. Bonson and his uncle Fred (Chas) Bonson.
He was a welder and member of the Roman Catholic Church. He liked swimming, fishing, shows, dancing and reading in general.
He enlisted on January 18 1944 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on September 6 and he went thereafter on September 25 to France.
Paul was killed in action on Saturday October 28 age 19 in the C Coy near the Breskens Pocket and the Scheldt and he was temporarily buried in Hoofdplaat, Holland and on June 12 1945 reburied in Adegem.
At his headstone: OUR BELOVED BROTHER PAUL EVER LOVINGLY REMEMBERED BY MARGARET, ALBERT, CHARLIE
His medals were: Medal 1939-45; France Germany Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
Reno was born on August 16 1925 in Cranbrook British Columbia as the son of Egisto Bigattini and Mrs. Bigattini (both Italians and the mother deceased). His half sister was Ella Burigana and she was his sole beneficiary.
He was a driver and member of the Roman Catholic Church.
He enlisted on November 2 1943 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on August 30 1944 and went therafter to NW Europe on September 24.
Reno was killed in action on Saturday October 7 1944 age 19 in the B Coy near the Leopold Canal in Belgium. And he was temporarily buried in Maldegem and reburied in Adegem on July 16 1945.
His Medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.