Servicemen are listed alphabetically by their Surname.
✝ Indicates individuals who died during military service.
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✝ Indicates individuals who died during military service.
Military abbreviations used in service files have been compiled by Library and Archives Canada and can be viewed by clicking here.
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McBurnie, F.M. (Frank) – LAC RCAF
- Apr/44, p.4 – Boundary Bay, BC (R-162530) “Many thanks for the News Letters which reach me regularly and for the cigs which finally caught up to me. How about making a bargain with you. If you are still sending out cigarettes, how about sending my share to someone overseas. I haven’t given up hope yet of going over, but think that in the meantime the boys in Italy would appreciate an extra ration. Russ Hayes, Art Farnden and others have been seen in this vicinity.”
McCartney, John (Jack) – Sergeant RCAF
- Mar/44, p.2 – “Sgt. Jack McCartney has been moved to Patricia Bay
McCartney, W. (Bill) – Private RCAF
- Nov/44, p.2 – “And Bill McGartney can be dug up under the guise of Gnr. McGartney, Wm., K-485 #1 CARU CAO.”
McCracken, John – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Oct/44, p.3 - “Some recent arrivals overseas include…Pte. John McCracken (K-187) #1 COMERU CAO
- Nov/44, p.2 – “And then there’s John McCracken of wire sewing fame: CFN McCracken, J. (K-187) #1 COMERU CAO.”
- Jan/45, p.4 – (in a letter from Eddie Quinn) “John McCracken is in this camp.
MacDonald, B.W. (Barney) – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Sep/44, p.5 - (in a letter from E.J.C. Dore) “Had quite a surprise last week when Barney MacDonald dropped in here…Barney is over in France now.”
- Nov/44, p.2 – “Guess you heard about Barney McDonald [sic] being captured and held by Jerry for about 8 hours, and finally being rescued by a British advance.”
- Vol.21/1945/No.1-Jan. p.11 – “And Italy, Steve Gorbatuk writes: “Barney MacDonald is with me here-but there are a lot of Powell River boys in the outfit, and we get together for the odd chin-wag as often as possible.”
- Jun/45, p.5 – “(K-41649) Support Coy 1 Can Scot Regt (AF) 1st CAO “…Quite a few Powell River boys with me here. Jack Leighton, Dick Belyk, Steve Gorbatuk, Hugh Daly, and some others including Phil Jacob…Don’t know when we will be coming home but we all hope soon. Could you print Al McPherson’s address in your next letter. (Here you are Barney—Cpl. Al McPherson (K-57553) B Coy Loyal Edmonton Regt CAO. Think Al may be on his way back by the time this reaches you.)”
M(a)cDonald, Frank – AC2 RCAF
- Vol.19/1943/No.11-Nov. p.11 – (photo caption) “AC2 Frank MacDonald, of Powell River, is congratulated by the Camp OC on his track achievements. Frank ran off with the sprints in a recent eastern sports meet.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.3-Mar. p.13 – (in a list of those who have married) “Have you forgotten…Frank McDonald…?
McDonald, J.C. (Campbell) – Private CATS
- Apr/45, p.2 - “Quite a few of the younger chaps like…Campbell McDonald…expect to go overseas shortly. Talk about armies of occupation and what not.”
- May/45, p.2 - “Quite a number of fellows who have returned in recent months are now back on Civvie Street. These include…Campbell McDonald…”
MacDonald, Kenny – Sergeant Canadian Army Overseas
- Vol.16/1940/No.10-Oct. p.6 – “…there is the story of Geno Bortolussi and Ken MacDonald, training with the machine gunners at Dundurn, Saskatchewan. The boys saw a blue apparelled figure approaching, buttons shined, and cap at a rakish angle. “Hist, Kenny,” warned Geno, “here comes an Air Force officer. Get ready to salute.” So when the boys reached the “officer” they threw out a snappy salute and passed on well satisfied. Their only disappointment was the failure of the “officer” to return the courtesy. A few minutes later a sergeant of the battalion approached. “What the ruddy blasted blank are you two fellows trying to pull off? That was a bus driver you just saluted.”
- Vol.16/1940/No.10-Oct. p.7 – “Ken MacDonald, ex-machine tender, is now a number one machine gunner-and finds the delicate mechanism of the Vickers almost as fascinating as Number 7 on a Monday start up. His Number 2 gunner is Geno Bortolussi of the shipping office.”
- Vol.17/1941/No.11-Nov. p.7 – “Ken McDonald [sic], of the (Westminster Regiment), has two stripes flying.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.8 – “The Fifth (Armoured) Division finds Powell River equally well represented. In the smart New Westminster Regiment are a group of well known athletes and citizens. They include Corp. Ken McDonald, machine room, well known in community and athletic circles…”
- Feb/43, p.3 – “…so is Kenny MacDonald (a Sergeant)…”
- Jan/44, p.2 - “…in the Central Mediterranean is…Sgt. Ken MacDonald...”
- Jan/44, p.4 – (K47487) Support Coy Westminster Regt (M) CMF “Somehow the last bunch of cigarettes arrive in Italy after chasing me half way round the hemisphere. Had been on English cigarettes and the issue “V”. The latter are pretty terrible. It has been a treat to eat all the oranges and nuts one can hold. Things are going quite well, but we are in a sordid part of the country.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “In the Westminster Regiment (M) now in Italy (is) Sgt. Ken McDonald (sic)…”
- Nov/44, p.3 – “Sgt. Ken McDonald [sic] is convalescing at Salerno, and sends his best to all the crowd in England, France and eastern points. Expects to be back in the line soon.”
- Dec/44, p.4 – The cigarettes, some 900 of them, finally reached me at Convalescent Camp…I’ve noticed your interest in propaganda sheets; sorry I haven’t a sample of the batch the Yanks showered on us. None of us is keen about another winter here. Not bad here at the Salerno Rest Camp, but come Friday I begin the long trek back where mud, snow and rain keep us company…Meanwhile my best to all the old (gang?), Larry Guthro, Murray Mouat, Al Hansen, etc.”
- Jul/46, p10 - “From the beaches of Pachino to the Po valley, with interim stops at the Hitler and Gothic lines, at Cassino, at the Morro and a score of other natural obstacles, Powell River was always there…with the Westminsters (was) Sgt. Ken MacDonald.”
MacGregor, J. (Jimmie) – Pilot Officer RCAF Overseas
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.15 – “For eighteen months, cadet training has been compulsory in BC High Schools. In Powell River, the Air Force and Army cadets have been training steadily for the past year…Already the local cadets have begun to send their graduates to the armed forces. From the Army group, Jimmie MacGregor, son of Lieut.-Colonel John MacGregor, VC, MC, DCM, has joined the Air Force as an observer.”
- May/43, p.5 - “We thank the scores of boys who have written us and are only sorry we can’t include all your letters. We hope to get around to most of them some time. Meantime we would like to acknowledge letters from…Jimmie MacGregor…”
- Jan/44, p.4 - (in a letter from Bill Gallagher) “…Have met Jimmie MacGregor…”
- May/44, p.3 – “Glad to say that Sgt. Jimmie MacGregor is convalescing well and keeping the nurses up to scratch in an English hospital.”
- May/44, p.4 – (R-166711) “…Well here I am in hospital for the fifth week. Not a bad place and I write a lot of poetry to amuse the nurses. Hope to be out soon, and meanwhile getting along swell – eating good – and looking forward to another leave when I come out.”
- Nov/44, p.1 – “…and Jimmie MacGregor, after serving time as a WO now holds a Pilot Officer rank. Jimmie spent a few months in hospital, and much of his time was devoted to writing poetry to the nurses.”
- Mar/45, p.1 – “Pilot Officer Jimmie MacGregor (is) back in Canada.”
- Mar/45, p.5 – “Just received word that PO Jimmie MacGregor, who has just arrived home, has picked up a DFC on his travels over the continent. That’s one decoration his Dad hasn’t grabbed up and Jimmie’s award will just nicely round off the family’s war decorations.”
- Apr/45, p.1 – “Pilot Officer Jimmie MacGregor, DFC and all, dropped in to say hello. Looks swell, feels “sweller”. And why shouldn’t he? He even out and got married on Tuesday, May 8. Brought his girl friend back from Winnipeg with him. Taking a honeymoon down on Vancouver Island—and to drop in to see “Pop” in the person of Lieut. Col. John MacGregor.”
- Vol.21/1945/No.4/5-Apr./May p.7– “Just as we go to press word comes through that Pilot Officer Jimmie MacGregor has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for action overseas. The Powell River flyer who arrived in Canada late in April is the son of Lieut.-Col. MacGregor, VC, MC, DCM…Jimmie has had around 50 operational flights and the award was made for “outstanding qualities of courage and initiative.”
- Jun/45, p.1 - “About 15 have been discharged in the past month. These include…Jimmie MacGregor (Log Pond)…”
- Vol.21/1945/No.6-Jun. p.14– “Back in Powell River our latest DFC winner, PO Jimmie MacGregor, had other things to divert his attention. Just home from overseas after 55 operational flights over Germany, Jimmie was married on Wednesday, May 9.”
- Jul/46, p14 – “Pilot Officer Jimmie MacGregor, DFC, had over thirty operational flights above Germany.”
MacGregor, John, Lieutenant Colonel VC, O/C, 2nd C.S.R.
- Vol.16/1940/No.7-Jul. p.2 – “Leading the Powell River contingent of men who enlisted during June and July was Major John MacGregor, VC, MC, DCM, who rejoins as major in the Second Battalion, Canadian Scottish, at Victoria. Another dozen Powell River lads are also with the Canadian Scottish.”
- Vol.16/1940/No.9-Sep. p. 4 – (inset photo) “The candid camera snaps Major John MacGregor, VC, of Powell River, now in command of “A” Company, Second Battalion, Canadian Scottish, walking along a Vancouver street with Johnny Williams, local employee.”
- Vol.16/1940/No.11-Nov. p.15 – “Including Bob Leese, four former employees hold commissions. In the Canadian Scottish, Major MacGregor, VC, MC,DCM, formerly on the millright staff, commands “A” Company. Denny Green, steam plant engineer, is now Lieutenant Green, MC, Transport Officer, Canadian Scottish. And at Esquimalt, Kent Goldsmith of the Kingcome office, takes the salute of many old friends as Lieutenant K. Goldsmith, RCN.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.1-Jan. p.3 – “Major John MacGregor, VC, of Powell River is now second in command of the Scottish.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.9 – “Powell River’s highest ranking member of the Active Service forces thus far is Lieut.-Colonel John MacGregor, VC, MC, DCM, who commands the Second Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regiment. Col. MacGregor enlisted in 1940, was given command of a company in the Scottish. He was later promoted to 2I/C of the same battalion, and on the retirement of Col. Baptie, took over the battalion.”
- Feb/43, p.4 – “We had three of our former majors home during one week in January. There was Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor, VC, O/C 2nd CSR, Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Sutton and Flying Officer R.C. MacKenzie…Colonel Sutton is on Atlantic convoy duty and has crossed the pond quite a few times.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.13 – “Lieut.-Col. MacGregor has returned to Canada after six months overseas.”
- Aug/43, p.1 – “Lieut. Colonel John MacGregor was in town this week. Looks fit and don’t be surprised where he turns up next.”
- Jan/44, p.2 – “After telling the gang to look up Colonel MacGregor, the old rascal suddenly pops up in Powell River on two weeks’ furlough. Had a good trip overseas, saw quite a few of the lads and tells us he saw a private in the Coldstreams fire 38 rounds a minute from a Lee Enfield, with 28 shots dead on.”
- Jan/44, p.4 – (in a letter from J. Heaton) “Had the pleasure of a couple of hours’ chat with Colonel MacGregor and we talked Powell River all the time.”
- May/44, p.3 – “Lieut. Col. John MacGregor has been posted as Camp Commandant at Wainwright, Alberta.”
- Vol.20/1945/No.2-Feb. inside cover – “Col. McGregor rose from the rank of private to major in the last war. He was one of Canada’s sixty-odd Victoria Cross holders, winning the coveted Empire decoration while serving with the Canadian Mounted Rifles, in front of Cambrai, in September, 1918. He won the Distinguished Conduct Medal as a sergeant at Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917. In the present conflict, Col. MacGregor was recalled to service early in 1941, with the rank of major. He was promoted to Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regiment. He spent five months overseas, observing and studying infantry training and tactics. Since his return, he has been attached as a senior officer to the Pacific Command. He was Camp Commandant at Vernon, later at Wainwright, Alta. At present he is OC Oxford Rifles. Col. MacGregor has one son, Pilot Officer Jimmie MacGregor, serving overseas with the RCAF.”
- Mar/45, p.5 – “Just received word that PO Jimmie MacGregor, who has just arrived home, has picked up a DFC on his travels over the continent. That’s one decoration his Dad hasn’t grabbed up and Jimmie’s award will just nicely round off the family’s war decorations.”
- Apr/45, p.1 – “Pilot Officer Jimmie MacGregor, DFC and all, dropped in to say hello. Looks swell, feels “sweller”. And why shouldn’t he? He even out and got married on Tuesday, May 8. Brought his girl friend back from Winnipeg with him. Taking a honeymoon down on Vancouver Island—and to drop in to see “Pop” in the person of Lieut. Col. John MacGregor.”
- May/45, p.3 – “Lieut. Colonel John MacGregor is on the prowl again and just where he will turn up next nobody knows for official publication..”
McGuffie, James (Jimmy) – SPO RCNVR
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.7 – “In the ranks of the bluejackets are scores of former employees, well known throughout the district. There is…such well known lads as Jimmy McGuffie…worthy of the tradition handed down and maintained by the Royal Navy.”
- Dec/44, p.4 – (in a letter from C.D. Bird) “See…Jimmy McGuffie occasionally. We escort one another across the Channel and back again.”
- Jul/46, p.6 - “Lads like…Jimmy McGuffie…kept Powell River colors at the masthead, as convoy after convoy battled its way to the sorely pressed shores of the United Kingdom.”
MacIntosh, Charles (Charlie) – Sergeant RCAF
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MacIntyre, Battleman – Lieutenant Colonel Canadian Army Overseas
- Vol.16/1940/No.2-Feb. p.7 – This month’s personality page flutters around the moguls of Powell River indoor sport pastimes…No.2 on our list is Battleman MacIntyre, proprietor of the Hotel Rodmay and President of Powell River’s most recent indoor sport-table tennis. This organization has enjoyed a steady and fast-growing popularity in the past two years. Being President is nothing new to Batt, who has been President of nearly every athletic body in the community since his schoolboy days. He has tried his hand at nearly every sport, with the exception of soccer football. He thought there were too many Scotsmen on the field. A leader in every branch of community work, Batt is one of the most active and popular of Powell River’s younger executives. He is a member of the Board of Trade, prominent in the local War Chest drives, a past president of the basketball and baseball leagues, a member of the Lacrosse Commission-but we could keep this up all night and still find Batt a member of something or other. He’s that kind of a guy.”
- Vol.16/1940/No.11-Nov. p.15 – “Bat McIntyre [sic]…now holds the rank of Corporal-as does Harry Davis, former City Motors Agent.”
- Vol.17/1941/No.1-Jan. p.9 – “Bat MacIntyre, Rodmay Hotel owner, has his sergeant’s stripes, and is looking forward to his next transfer to another unknown destination.”
- Vol.17/1941/No.5-May. p.10 – “Sergeant Bat MacIntyre and Gunner Rod Matheson of the Light Anti-Aircraft unit arrived safely in England after an uneventful voyage.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.5-May. p.9 – “In London, Col. Sutton met Sergt. Battleman MacIntyre.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.10-Oct. p.8 – “And there is Pilot Officer Bert Carey, formerly of the Sales and Shipping Office, and now with the Ferry Command. Bert saw Bat McIntrye in London.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.10-Oct. p.8 – “Sergeant Jack Gebbie, of the Westminsters, and his pal, Bat MacIntyre, are both edging close to their commissions.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.12-Dec. p.2 – “Lieutenant Batt MacIntyre has asked us to include, if we have a spare inch the The Digester, a personal greeting from himself. We gladly spare the space, and here is the messgae our latest lieutenant asks us to pass along. “I wish all at home a sincerely Happy New Year, and before it comes to an end may everyone on the Powell River Honor Roll be afforded the opportunity of taking part in a victory parade up Second Street, being led by our true friends and relatives of E Company, 2nd Battalion, BC Regiment.” Thanks, Batt, the best to you from Powell River.”
- Feb/43, p.3 – “Batt. MacIntyre is now a Lieutenant, CASC.”
- Feb/44, p.2 - “And Batt MacIntyre told us the troops still do the same thing with Six out of Seven Thorns at Bramshott.”
- Feb/44, p.5 - (re: Reunion) “Liked the group (photo) with Bat MacIntyre, Walt Vandervoort, Lionel Rorke, Martin Naylor, Roy Lund, Gene Messmer, all in dignified relaxation.”
- Mar/44, p.1 - “Kenny Macken and Batt MacIntyre have both passed into the three pipper group – so now its Captains MacIntyre and Macken.”
- Mar/44, p.5 – (re: Reunion) “Batt MacIntyre, in his usual vein, drew gasps of admiration from the spectators (female) and beams of pride from his mother and other relatives.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.4-Apr. p.12 – “Both Batt MacIntyre and Ken Macken carry the three pips of a captain.”
- Aug/44, p.3 – (in a letter from W.D. Carter) “Saw Capt. Bat MacIntyre a few weeks ago. He is the same old Bat.”
- Sep/44, p.2 – “Flash! We have it on reasonably official authority that Capt. Bat MacIntyre has stepped into, or is about to step into, the sacred circle of field officers, with a boost to Major. …congratulations on your good work at NETD. – Just received the picture of yourself examining the doodle bug.”
- May/45, p.2 – “We are lad to report that our mutual friend Batt MacIntyre has been elevated to the dizzy eminence of a Lieut. Colonel. A deserved promotion and Batt has done a swell job at NETD. He will be staying over with the Occupation Forces.”
McIssacs, E.J. (Teddy) – LAC RCAF
- Nov/44, p.2 - “Some of the younger lads like…Teddy McIssacs who have just started, will be demobilized and remustered to the Army after a month’s leave.”
McIssacs, J.F. (Frankie) – AC2 RCAF
- Dec/44, p.2 - “Quite a number of discharges lately, mostly Air Force, who have been returned to Civvy Street, but are subject to recall in six months. These include…three youngsters who had just started training (including) Frankie McIssacs.”
McKay, E. – Corporal Irish Fusiliers
- Jul/43, p.4 - (in a letter from T.R. Lambert) Ed. note: “There is a Stillwater boy name of McKay with you, Tom.”)
McKenzie, A.T. – Sergeant Canadian Army Overseas
- Jul/44, p.1 – “And Archie McKenzie climbs right into the money with his third hook. (K-41042) #1 SFG CFC CAO.”
MacKenzie, G.A.
- Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…Tpr. G.A. MacKenzie…Edmontons.”
McKenzie, Gordon (Gordie) – Sergeant RCAF Overseas
- Jan/45, p.2 – “So too (arrived in Vancouver), did LAC Gordie MacKenzie [sic], who used to hand us out our mail in the old Post Office. Gordie will probably be discharged.”
- Mar/45, p.6 (118) – “And Sgt. Gord. MacKenzie [sic] came back from overseas, headed straight for Powell Lake and caught a six-pound trout the first day.”
- May/45, p.2 (126) - “Quite a number of fellows who have returned in recent months are now back on Civvie Street. These include…Sgt. Gord McKenzie…”
McKenzie, J.G. – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Feb/44, p.2 - “If any of you run across Red Heaton, with the CMF, that him that another old grinder room pal, Tpr J.G. McKenzie (K-71714) HQ Sqdn. 5th CAB, is in the same area.”
- Feb/44, p.3 – (K-71714) HQ Squdn 5th CAB CA CMF “Just a line from one of the old grinder room crew…it really must be fun having the women working around the mull. I bet it helps a lot to keep the boys in their clothes in the hot spots around the plant. If they ever get any of those Amazons working in the Grinder Room, I think they had better keep it quiet or the boys will be afraid to come back!”
MacKenzie, P.W. (Pete) – Sergeant Pilot RCAF
- Mar/44, p.2 – “Sgt. Pilot MacKenzie has been transferred to a Saskatchewan service flying school for special duties.”
- May/44, p.2 – “Sgt. Pilot Pete MacKenzie is stationed at North Battleford, after completing a month’s special course at Trenton.”
- Feb/45, p.2 - “Sgt. Pete MacKenzie is back in the Machine Room, with an unconditional discharge.”
MacKenzie, R. C. – Flight Lieutenant - RCAF
- Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.13 – “The RCAF officer roll roster now includes the name of Flying Officer R.C. MacKenzie of the Vancouver office…”
- Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.15 – “The picture…on the left is R.C. MacKenzie, formerly traffic manager for Powell River Sales Co., who has been commissioned as a Pilot Officer in the RCAF and is presently stationed at Oshawa, Ontario.”
- Feb/43, p.4 - “We had three of our former majors home during one week in January. There was Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGreggor, VC, O/C 2nd CSR, Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Sutton and Flying Officer R.C. MacKenzie…Colonel Sutton is on Atlantic convoy duty and has crossed the pond quite a few times.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.12-Dec. p.13 – “Among well-known Powell River personnel recently discharged from the Armed Forces is Flt.-Lieut. R.C. MacKenzie, DSO. “Mac” is back at his desk in the Vancouver office after an absence of nearly three years. Twice, in a quarter of a century, Mac has donned the uniform of his country. In the last war he went overseas as a private in 1914, rose to the rank of major, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for conspicuous service in the field. In the present conflict, he enlisted in the RCAF in 1942, where he has held important administrative posts throughout his service. With the recent curtailment on Air Force requirements, and more particularly since he was denied the opportunity of proceeding overseas, “Mac” accepted his discharge.”
- Dec/44, p.2 - “Discharged too (is)…R.C. MacKenzie, returned to the Vancouver Office.”
McKie, Hughie – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Vol.17/1941/No.9-Sep. p.7 – “…News has come through of the safe arrival in England of Canada’s Third Division…includ(ing) the 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish, whose nominal roll includes twenty-two Powell River boys. Among these (is) Hughie McKie…”
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.8 – “Twenty-two Powell River representatives are numbered in the ranks of the First Canadian Battalion, Canadian Scottish, Third Division. They include such stalwarts as Pte. Hugh McKie…”
- Jun/44, p.2 - “And there is all the old crowd still with the First Canadian Scottish (including)…Hughie McKie…who have probably raise CAEN by this time.”
- Jul/44, p.2 - “Here are some of the Army lads thus far identified in Normandy…(including)…Hugh McKie…”
McKissock, T. (Tommy) – Corporal S.H. of C.
- Vol.16/1940/No.8-Aug. p.4 – “Many local lads, including Tommy McKissock…are in the heart of the battle area in England.”
- Vol.17/1941/No.2-Feb. p.3 – “The Seaforths, who will be to the fore if any invasion of Britain is attempted, include…Tommy McKissock, Westview…”
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.8 – “The old First Division, the Seaforths, mighty in name and tradition, have seven Powell River boys in the ranks. There is Corp. Tommy McKissock…”
- Jul/44, p.3 – “Tommy McKissock, also discharged, is back at his old trade. Now works for J. Reid, well known Granville Street butcher.”
McKnight, D.E. (Dave) – Sergeant Navigator RCAF
- Jan/45, p.1 –“Dave McKnight has just graduated as Sgt. Navigator and is being transferred to Civilian Reserve.”
McKnight, Watson _ LAC RCAF Overseas
- Apr/43, p.1 – “Watson McKnight is a full Corporal.”
- Mar/45, p.2 - “And here are a few messages we promised to send. Martin Naylor, Bruce Paterson and Harry Cooper send regards to “Watsy McKnight, Geno Bortolussi and Don Clarke.”
- Mar/45, p.4 – (in a letter from Doris Humphrey) “Watson McKnight and I work side by side and always exchange the latest gen [sic] on the old home town.”
McLauchlan, Colin
- Vol.16/1940/No.9-Sep. p.6 – “Jock Campbell…is with the Canadian Scottish in Victoria, along with a large crowd of Powell River boys, including Jimmy Jacobs, Rusty Taylor, Joe Hugh Carney, Joe Tash, Hock Pelley, George and Bill Crockett, Colin McLauchlan and many others.”
- Vol.17/1941/No.5-May. p.11 – “…Colin McLauchlan still has plenty of opportunity to blow his pipes…All the boys from Debert send their regards to Powell River and wish to thank the folks for the parcels and smokes.”
McLauchlan, Henry – Lieutenant RCNVR
- Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.13 – “From our navy intelligence comes word that Henry McLauchlan, of the Powell River Sales Company, is taking a sub-lieutenant’s course.”
- Vol.19/1943/No.5-May. p.10 – “…Henry McLaughlin…(is) now (a) Sub-Lieutenant.”
✝ McLean, A.L. – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Jul/46, p13 - “In the fighting in Europe…seven Powell River men gave their lives…A.L. McLean… died in (his) country’s service.”
MacLean, Neil – Sergeant RCAF
- Aug/43, p.1 - “Neil MacLean, RCAF, is sprouting three hooks.”
- Aug/43, p.4 – (R-122407) Service Police #2 Equipment Depot Vancouver BC “Just a line to let you know change of address so I will get the News Letter regularly. I think the News Letter is one of the greatest ideas that has come out of Powell River. It gives us crocks that are too old to go overseas again, an idea of what the young fellows are doing over there and the places they get around to.”
McLeod, E. (Ernie) – PO RCNVR
- May/44, p.3 – “And Ernie McLeod, who left Kelly Spruce a few months ago, is now at HMCS York FMO Toronto.”
McLeod, John William (Johnny) – Private DD X1
- Apr/45, p.2 - “Last enlistments in the Army include…young Johnny McLeod, nephew of Arthur Dunne. Almost makes you think the War Babies Battalion is being called up.”
✝ McMullin, F. (Frank) - Sergeant Pilot RCAF
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McNair, A.M. – PO RCAF
- Mar/44, p.1 – “A.M. McNair, Stillwater, is a Pilot Officer.”
McNair, D.S. – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Feb/45, p.1 (107) – “(K-4883) 15 CIT Bn #8 CITR CAO.”
- Feb/45, p.3 – “…Have finally crossed the pond. Have been here since January, and agree this is a picturesque country, but I’ll take Powell River any time. Have experienced my first taste of that stuff they call “bitters”, and boy! Is it well named! …Spring weather now and things look brighter.”
McN air, R.L. – LAC CU RCAF Overseas
- Mar/45, p.3 – (R-189428) “…By the way, I would like to hear from some of the boys. I wrote to several but have had no replies. Also, thank the Company for the Special Letter which certainly made us all feel better.”
McNeil, “Buster”
- Aug/43, p.2 – (in a letter from Hugh Cairney) “I am up in the Highlands beside the Spey River in the land of the mountains and Haros. Buster McNeil is here and has just finished pitching a ball game for our Coy. We won.
McNeil, G.F. (Gordie) – O/D RCNVR
- - Jan/45, p.4 – (in a letter from Courtenay Powell) “Met…Gordie MacNeil in Newfie last trip.”
McPhalon, A.W. (Art) – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Dec/44, p.3 – (in a letter from Elsie Foster) “Have seen…Art McPhalen.”
- Feb/45, p.1 - “…the following have arrived overseas…Tpr. Art McPhalen (K-54583) (You will probably get him at CACTR.)”
McPherson, A. G. (Al) “Mickey” – Corporal Canadian Army Overseas
- Vol.17/1941/No.9-Sep. p.7 – “…News has come through of the safe arrival in England of Canada’s Third Division…includ(ing) the 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish, whose nominal roll includes twenty-two Powell River boys. Among these (is) Mickey McPherson…”
- Mar/44, p.4 - (in a letter from Maurice Wilshire) “At one place here I met…Mickey McPherson.”
- Apr/44, p.2 – “Mickey McPherson has started up the ladder and has picked off his first two hooks.”
- May/44, p.2 – (K-57553) “B Coy. Loyal Edmonton Regt. CA CMF.”
- Jun/45, p.5 – (in a letter from B.W. MacDonald) “Could you print Al McPherson’s address in your next letter. (Here you are Barney—Cpl. Al McPherson (K-57553) B Coy Loyal Edmonton Regt CAO. Think Al may be on his way back by the time this reaches you.)”
- Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…Cpl. “Mickey” McPherson…Edmontons.”
McRae, H. – Private RCASC CAO
- May/45, p.4 (128) – (K68792) 15th Cdn Fld Amb “…We have been in some pretty lively spots but the last place was really hot. I thought I was seeing that film called San Francisco in real life and it even had its humorous side as well. Some of the infantry boys located a few jugs and started celebrating. Finally those who couldn’t walk were put on dog carts and pulled home. They caused quite a commotion as they moved down the street. The way things are shaping up over here now looks as though it won’t be long now and that day can’t come any too soon.”
McVicar, John (Slim) – Private CFC
- Apr/43, p.5 - “Recent enlistments around town include…John McVicar…”
- May/44, p.3 – “...Pte John McVicker (was) home on leave recently.”
- Oct/44, p.4 – (K-50195) CF Corps Shaughnessy Hospital Vancouver “…Have been here since 7th September. Had trouble with my back in the East and was sent back to my depot. The Doc says I have rheumatism of the spine. This is sure some hospital now and they are building on to it…One of the Drayton boys (Bill) has been here for seven months, troubled with his back and legs…See Tommy Chalmers occasionally…Hope to get up for the Paper Makers Ball…Thanks again for the News Letters.”
McWhinney, John – Canadian Army
- Vol.19/1943/No.5-May. p.11 – (in a list of Powell River men who have received commissions) - “Captain.”
Macken, D.K. (Kenny) – Captain RCEME
- Mar/44, p.1 – “Kenny Macken and Batt MacIntyre have both passed into the three pipper group – so now its Captains MacIntyre and Macken.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.4-Apr. p.12 – “Both Batt MacIntyre and Ken Macken carry the three pips of a captain.”
- May/45, p.5 - “Lieutenant Jack Gebbie is at present in Ottawa learning all about Government Rehabilitation, Pension regulations, etc. Jack has been appointed Personnel Supervisor for the Company and will handle all questions of re-employment, transfers, and so forth, as well as giving you all possible assistance in the way of pensions. Ken Macken, recently discharged, is subbing for Jack until he returns from Ottawa.”
✝ Magson, Phil – Pilot Officer RCAF Overseas
- Jul/46, p13 - “How well we remember these lads, because they were first in battle and were in our minds and hearts for so long…(including) Phil Magson…- all youngsters, who were part and parcel of our community and athletic life, were sucked up in the tempest.”
Maguire, J.F. (Jack) - Flying Officer RCAF
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Mannion, Frank – WO RCAF Overseas
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Maple, James – PO RCN
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Marchant, Alex - Signalman
- Apr/45, p.2 – “Recent discharges include…Alex Marchant…Alec [sic] nay go back into the carbonated beverage business again.”
Marcoux, W.F. (Bill) – Lance Corporal Canadian Army Overseas
- Jul/43, p.4 – (K-71784) “I’ve got your three editions of the Monthly News Letter and was mighty glad to get them. To read about those old fellows that were so familiar to me makes me very happy but kind of homesick. But I must say the cigarettes are the most welcome of all. I always look forward to their coming and feel really thankful for all the nice things sent to us.”
- Jun/45, p.4 – “N” Sec AII RCE HQ 2nd Can Division Overseas “…Thanks a lot for the cigarettes and News Letters which have been coming regularly. Would you as a favor drop me Art Ross’s address. (Can’t do it for the moment, Bill. He is back in Canada but hasn’t arrived in P.R. Is going to Pacific. Suggest you write him c/o his mother, Mrs. Art Ross, here.)”
✝ Marlatt, S.P. (Hob) – Pilot Officer RCAF
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✝ Marshall, W.K. – Flying Officer RCAF Overseas
- Apr/43, p.1 – “W.K. Marshall is a Pilot Officer.”
- Jan/44, p.1 – “Ken Marshall drains out another drop of blood from the promotion towel to swing up to Flying Officer.”
- Mar/44, p.4 – (in a letter from N.E. Clark) “Thanks a lot for Ken Marshall’s address. I have been wanting to write to (him) for a long time.”
Martin, Ian – WO RCN
- Vol.20/1944/No.3-Mar. p.13 – “…and Ian Martin, trapped (married) after some fancy dodging over the years.”
- Aug/44, p.5 – HMCS Vancouver FMO Halifax NS “…Right now am beginning to wonder whether this is a corvette or an ice breaker I’m on. Spent the winter in the southern warmth and am now spending the summer up with the ice bergs. Honestly, though, I’d gladly trade places with anybody back home…And now, how about a favor. I’d appreciate it if you’d put a depth charge under that Southcott and Campbell clan. I’d sure like to hear from them. Also Jack Parkin. Just threaten them a little. Tell them I’ll write their wives and tell all, if a letter isn’t forthcoming.”
Martinuk, A. – Signalman Canadian Army Overseas
- May/43, p.5 - “We thank the scores of boys who have written us and are only sorry we can’t include all your letters. We hope to get around to most of them some time. Meantime we would like to acknowledge letters from…Spr. Martinuk…”
- Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “The 9th Armored Regiment recently arrived in the Mediterranean area…Some of those identified include…A. Martinuk.”
- Jul/46, p11 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…A. Martinuk, Engineers.”
Maslin, G.E.H. (Gil) – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Apr/43, p.5 - “Recent enlistments around town include…Gil Maslin…”
- Aug/43, p.1 - “Gil Maslin…will probably be looking up the boys along the Strand very shortly.”
- Jan/44, p.2 - “So too (is) (in the Central Mediterranean)…Gun. Gil Maslin (#1 Coy 8th Btn #2 CBRD)…”
- Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “The Divisional troops, Artillery, Service Corps, Tank Brigade, etc., have Gnr. Gil Maslin…”
- Mar/44, p.4 - (in a letter from Maurice Wilshire) “At one place here I met…Gil Maslin…”
- Jul/44, p.1 – “Thanks also to Gil Maslin for the attractive and novel “Fall of Rome” letter.”
- Jul/44, p.2 - “Quite a number of the boys have visited Rome, including…Gil Maslin – and most of the gang say “I’ll take Riverside.”
- Sep/44, p.1 – “Gunner Gil Maslin (K-50857) is eating and drinking well with the 61st Battery 8th Field Regiment (SP) in Italy.”
- Dec/44, p.1 – “Special acknowledgements to Gil Maslin for that choice Tedeski leaflet.”
- Feb/45, p.3 – “…I still can’t figure out these cigarettes. On November 11 received 900 from the Italian Depot and yesterday another 900 from the BC House in London…Enclosed latest Tedeschi propaganda leaflet.”
- Apr/45, p.3 – “…Haven’t had much mail since leaving Italy…Have some nice beer over here but it doesn’t come up to the old Pilsener standards. Meantime, my best to the old town.”
- Jun/45, p.2 – “Gil Maslin (is) reported back home and…will likely head for the Pacific.”
- Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…Gil Maslin, Artillery.”
Matheson, Conrad D. (Con) – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
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Matheson, Ken – Lance Corporal Canadian Army Overseas
- May/43, p.2 – “Ken Matheson has his first stripe as a member of the CFC.”
- May/43, p.5 - “We thank the scores of boys who have written us and are only sorry we can’t include all your letters. We hope to get around to most of them some time. Meantime we would like to acknowledge letters from…Ken Matheson…”
- Nov/44, p.4 – B Squad 28th Armored Regt (BCR) CAO “Had a visit from the press photographers last week, and if the cameras stand up to it, you may see us in one of the papers. Powell River was well represented; Howie Russell, Jimmy Stapleton, Perry Monsell, Major Barlow and myself. Perry and I had a trip back to Caen together, and managed to sample all of the different types of Belgian and French wines, beers and liquers during that trip.”
- Nov/44, p.4 – (in a letter from P.E. Monsell) “Ken Matheson has been with us right along. Right now, three of us are trying to write letters in the back of a truck. Brother Del is writing Mother, and Ken is trying to write on the same box as me, and shaking it so hard that I missed the paper in some places.”
- Nov/44, p.4 - “Had a visit from the press photographers last week, and if the cameras stand up to it, you may see us in one of the papers. Powell River was well represented; Howie Russell, Jimmy Stapleton, Perry Monsell, Major Barlow and myself. Perry and I had a trip back to Caen together, and managed to sample all of the different types of Belgian and French wines, beers and liquers during that trip.”
- Dec/44, p.2 – “Ken Matheson is out of the line indefinitely, with back trouble, but haven’t his address. You can still catch him at (K-41482) 28th Armored Regt “B” Squad CAO “In Hospital”.”
- Feb/45, p.2 – “And Trooper Ken Matheson, after a spell in a Belgian hospital, is back with the 28th Armored again, somewhere in Germany.”
- Jun/45, p.2 – “(A) casualty reported in recent weeks…Ken Matheson was in a shell explosion in Holland.”
- Jul/46, p.12 - “…and Ken Matheson (was) in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.”
Matheson, Norm P. – RCAF
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Matheson, R.A. (Rod) – Sergeant Canadian Army Overseas
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Mathews, Henry – AB
- Vol.21/1945/No.6-Jun. p.15– “Another brother combination who met for a brief leave together were Leading Seaman Peter Mathews and A.B. Henry Mathews. Peter was on the Prince David from Normandy to Greece. His brother is on his way overseas.”
Mathews, A.M. (Tony) – OS RCNVR
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Mathews, Peter – Leading Seaman RCNVR
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Mawn, Art – Private Canadian Army Overseas
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Menzies, G.M. (Gordon) – Lance Corporal Canadian Army Overseas
- Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.12 – “Several Powell River boys have landed safely overseas (including) Private Ray Menzies…”
- Aug/43, p.1 – “Gordon Menzies, with the Tank Transporters, has grabbed his first hook.”
- Aug/43, p.4 – (K-71239) 65th Tank Transporters Coy RCASC “Please thank the P.R. Compamy for the 600 cigarettes which I received after a leave in Scotland. I came out with 91% in my examinations for NCO, which they tell me is one of the highest marks made in this course, so guess I can thank my Powell River education. And, oh yes, I had a look around Burn’s Monument. From all account he must have been quite a lad in his day. Also saw the house in which I was born. (…And, by the way Gord, Nick Stusiack just dropped in after a year in Alaska, and says to say hello.)”
- Feb/45, p.3 - “Claude Borden and Gordie Menzies still continue to meet for the odd jam session up in Holland.”
- Feb/45, p.4 – (in a letter from A.P. Holborne) “The other evening we went pub crawling, or whatever they call it in Holland and to my surprise ran smack into Claude Borden and Gorden Menzies. Sure were a sight for sore eyes, and – need I go further, or let you draw your own conclusions?
- May/45, p.2 – “And word just through that Gord. Menzies has taken time off to grab an English bride for the journey back home. Gord. Joins the almost 100-odd locals that have found their fate in the United Kingdom.”
- Jun/45, p.4 – “…Our Sgt. Major (the best in the Canadian Army) has just been playing us a few bugle calls on a bugle I got for him some time ago in France. It has quite a history. The Gerries got it when the British left Dunkirk and I got it when we went into Baillieull. I didn’t know then that he could play a bugle. Boy, what a mistake I made! But he is getting rid of it now as he is on his way to Canada. So in a few minutes I’m going to play a tune on it with a hammer…We have been helping the people to rebuild their swimming pool and showers here at Arnhem, so we can go swimming whenever we please now…We have our own club in town, dancing orchestra and beaucoup beer every night.”
Messmer, E.F. (Gene) – Flying Officer RCAF Overseas
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Miller, Joe – Private VGC
- Aug/43, p.2 – 31st Coy VGC MPO 1103 Victoria BC “Received your last News Letter and think it is one of the finest possible ways to keep in touch with the fellows. Glad to report there are quite a few P.R. lads around these parts. In our own Veterans’ Unit, we have Jack Lee, (ex 29th and Grinder Room), Jimmy Thompson [sic], (former baker, Avenue Lodge), Ian Robertson (Finishing Room) and a chap by the name of Frith who was employed in P.R. around ’31 and ’32. Also see a lot of the younger generation scattered around – Dick and Mike Belyk; Billy Milne and Dick Baker; Bobby Redhead, (HMCS Prince Henry) Howie Killin, RCNVR, a young lad by the name of Beatty and one of the Dolan boys from Westview. And in the civilian branch, I see Nan Nello, who is married to PO Woodrow Sooman, RCAF. Gus Doyle and his wife (Annie Alexander) also Kay Edwards and her mother.I wish to be remembered to all the gang overseas in all branches of the Service.”
- Feb/44, p.5 - “Bill Clutterbuck was just in to say “so long”…Will be with Joe Miller so you can picture what’s cooking when these two middle aged hellions go into action.”
- Apr/44, p.5 - “Joe Miller was home on leave last week. Still thinks the Liberals are a cinch for the next election. But Joe isn’t laying any odds on it. Jack Lee and Bob Robinson are guarding Heinie prisoners with Joe – and no escapes from that camp.”
- Dec/44, p.5 - “Received Cigarettes o.k. and please extend my thanks to the Company for same. Also received the Company letter which I think all former employees will appreciate…Here we are back at Medicine Hat, and Jack Lee, Bob Robertston and Frank Nello are still here, attached to headquarters. I couldn’t get to Powell for the New Year’s dance.”
- Jun/45, p.2 - “…Joe Miller and the bunch with the Veterans’ Guard are still doing duty at POW camps. Figure that they will be several months on the job before the Huns go back home again. And now comes word that Joe will be out of the picture in the next few weeks.”
Miller, W.N.F. (Pat) – Private RCAMC CAO
- Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12/13 – “The Divisional troops, Artillery, Service Corps, Tank Brigade, etc., have Pte. W.N.F. Miller…”
- Jul/44, p.1 - “These are some of the more recent (papers) – as they are also those fascinating Mediterranean papers that…Pat Miller…and scores of other fellows have sent along.”
- Mar/45, p.3 – (K-80524) WNF 13 CDN FDS RCAMC CAO “…Thanks again for the cigarettes and the interesting copies of the News Letter…Have been trying to locate Howard Rowe but see that he is in hospital…We have been handling priority cases direct from the front…We get as many Jerrys as Canadians sometimes…News looks good and it should be over soon.”
- May/45, p.4 – “Many thanks indeed for the 900 cigarettes which arrived a week ago. I appreciate them very much. We are in Holland, and as you know the fighting is finished for the Canadians and the 2nd British, so we are very thankful. Had a very interesting trip from Ravenna in Italy by Ancona, Ortona, Foggia and Naples. Over to Marseilles and up the Rhone Valley, Lyons, just south of Paris, Cambrai, Ypres. Stayed three weeks in Belgium before crossing the Rhine. V-Day should be here any day now. Thanks again.”
- Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…W.N.F. Miller, RCAMC.”
Milne, W. (Billy) – Private 1st Canadian Fusiliers
- - Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.13 – “Summer and embarkation leaves are bringing many of the boys back home for brief and well earned holidays…Billy Milne (is) among the lads who have been with us in recent weeks.”
- - Aug/43, p.2 - “…Also see a lot of the younger generation scattered around … (including)…Billy Milne…”
Mitchell, Albert J. – Private RCEME HQ CAAF
- Feb/44, p.5 - “The first pictures of the Beaver Club Reunion have just come in…rather taken with the one of Corp. Zella Stade gazing soulfully into Albert Mitchell’s large brown eyes.”
- Aug/44, p.4 – (K-66457) Adv Base WKSP RCEME British Liberation Army HQ Coy CAO “Have just come in from a softball game which we lost 12-13…There are a few French farmers near here and we purchase fresh milk from them regularly. They did have cider, but that’s pretty well drunk up now. Saw Robbie Johnston, Cliff Walker and one or two others recently. All doing well.”
Mitchell, Fred – Corporal Canadian Army Overseas
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Mitchell, M. (Babe) – Sergeant Canadian Army Overseas
- Mar/44, p.3 – “Babe Mitchell may be around the same area (5th Army front in Italy).”
- May/44, p.2 – “Glad to announce that Sgt. Babe Mitchell, who was in hospital with mortar wounds in back and legs, is doing well and expects to be back with his unit shortly.”
- Jun/44, p.4 – (K-65761) FSSF 5th Coy 2nd Regt APO #4994 %PM New York “Have been receiving your monthly News Letters right along, including your most recent editions, and must say they please me no end. The same applies to the cigarettes. Many thanks. Got hit by a couple of pieces of shrapnel from a mortar shell just lately, and am now convalescing in a hospital here in Italy. Well, guess that’s about all for now. Give my regards to the rest of the fellas and here’s hoping I’ll be hearing from you soon again.”
- Jul/44, p.3 – “Glad to report that Sgt. Paratrooper “Babe” Mitchell is back with his unit after a spell in hospital. Babe was wounded by mortar fire, somewhere near Naples, in an earlier engagement.”
- Aug/44, p.2 - “…And down in Southern France, Paratrooper Sgt. “Babe” Mitchell, who probably went in with the first airborne rush, ran across CERA Bob Redhead, somewhere along the coast. Beaucoup Vin was the next order!”
Mitten, Charles (Chuck) – AC2 RCAF
- Dec/44, p.2 - “Quite a number of discharges lately, mostly Air Force, who have been returned to Civvy Street, but are subject to recall in six months. These include…three youngsters who had just started training (including) Chuck Mitten.”
- Jun/45, p.1 - “Other fellows definitely signed up for the Pacific include…Chuck Mitten.”
Mitten, J.R. (Jimmie) – LAC RCAF
- May/43, p.5 - “We thank the scores of boys who have written us and are only sorry we can’t include all your letters. We hope to get around to most of them some time. Meantime we would like to acknowledge letters from…Jimmie Mitten…”
- Feb/44, p.2 – (R-166818) “LAC Jimmie Mitten is at Bella Bella.”
Mitten, Louis - Private
- Jul/43, p.5 - “Louis Mitten (is) with the Active Forces at Vernon.”
Monsell, D. L. (Doug ?) – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.13 – “Summer and embarkation leaves are bringing many of the boys back home for brief and well earned holidays…Doug Monsell (is) among the lads who have been with us in recent weeks.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.8 – “In the Fourth Division, our boys comprise the better part of a platoon in the First Battalion DCOR’s who have recently arrived overseas as an armoured unit. The list includes Trp. Doug Monsell…”
- Vol.20/1944/No.9-Sep. p.9 – “In the 28th Armored Regiment of the 4th Division (is)…Dave (sic) and Bob (sic) Monsell…”
- Mar/45, p.3 – (in a letter from Paul Razzo) “Lately I’ve run into the Mansell [sic] boys.”
- Apr/45, p.3 – (in a letter from George Baxter) “On our push to the Rhine about a month ago ran into the P.R. boys with the BCR’s, among them the Monsell boys. They are the first I have seen since arriving here.”
- Jul/46, p12 - “…and the three Monsell boys were in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.”
Monsell, D.E. (Del) – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Nov/44, p.4 – (in a letter from P.E. Monsell) “Right now, three of us are trying to write letters in the back of a truck. Brother Del is writing Mother.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.5-May. p.8 – “At least five Powell River boys crossed the pond with the “Dukes”…(including) Private D. Monsell…”
- Mar/45, p.3 - (in a letter from Paul Razzo) “Lately I’ve run into the Mansell [sic] boys.”
- Apr/45, p.3 - (in a letter from George Baxter) “On our push to the Rhine about a month ago ran into the P.R. boys with the BCR’s, among them the Monsell boys. They are the first I have seen since arriving here.”
- Jul/46, p12 - “…and the three Monsell boys were in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.”
Monsell, “Moose”
- Apr/45, p.4 – (in a letter from W.T. Gann) “See “Moose” Monsell…quite regularly. (He is) in the BCR’s and close at hand.
Monsell, P.E. (Perry) – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Nov/44, p.4 (92) – A Squad 28th Armored Regt (BCR) CAO “…We still have quite a number of Powell River lads in the regiment. Ken Matheson has been with us right along. Right now, three of us are trying to write letters in the back of a truck. Brother Del is writing Mother, and Ken is trying to write on the same box as me, and shaking it so hard that I missed the paper in some places.”
- Nov/44, p.4 - (in a letter from Ken Matheson) “Had a visit from the press photographers last week, and if the cameras stand up to it, you may see us in one of the papers. Powell River was well represented; Howie Russell, Jimmy Stapleton, Perry Monsell, Major Barlow and myself. Perry and I had a trip back to Caen together, and managed to sample all of the different types of Belgian and French wines, beers and liquers during that trip.”
- Mar/45, p.3 - (in a letter from Paul Razzo) “Lately I’ve run into the Mansell [sic] boys.”
- Apr/45, p.3 - (in a letter from George Baxter) “On our push to the Rhine about a month ago ran into the P.R. boys with the BCR’s, among them the Monsell boys. They are the first I have seen since arriving here.”
- Jul/46, p12 - “…and the three Monsell boys were in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.”
Mooney, J.A. – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Sep/44, p.4 – (in a letter from E. Silvester) “On the troop ship I ran across Pte. Mooney.”
Moore, W.A. (Bill) – Corporal Canadian Army Overseas
- Feb/44, p.3 – (in a letter from C.O. Robson) “Cpl. Bill Moore (is) still with us.
- Mar/44, p.2 - “Bryan Denton is still in the Mediterranean and tells us he keeps in close contact with…Bill Moore…”
- Mar/44, p.5 - (in a letter from J.B. Denton) “I’m still in close contact with…Bill Moore…”
- Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…Sgt. Bill Moore, Engineers.”
Moren, D.P. – Canadian Army
- Vol.19/1943/No.5-May. p.11 – (in a list of Powell River men who have received commissions) - “Lieutenant.”
Morfitt W.A. (Bill) (“Pop”) – Corporal RCAF Overseas
- Aug/43, p.3 (25) – (in a letter from A.O. Bye) ““Pop” (the boys call him Morfitt) is here. Say hello to the boys and thanks for the letters. – Morfitt and Bye.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.10-Oct. p.6 – “LAC W.A. Morfitt…(Bill)…who suffered shrapnel wounds during a German raid on Britain, may be discharged later.”
- Dec/44, p.3 (97) - “Corporal Bill Morfitt…(is) among the immediate prospects (who) will probably be discharged or retained in Canada.”
✝ Morris, Andy - Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Jul/44, p.1 (65) -
- Vol.20/1944/No.9-Sep. p.9 – “In the 28th Armored Regiment of the 4th Division (is)…Andy Morris…”
- Jul/46, p12 – “For over a month the Canadians battled around the outskirts of Caen…One of the most desperate and bloody struggles in which a Canadian Army has ever been engaged was to be fought on the road to Falaise. It was here that the Dukes, the 28th Armored Corps, fought and died in a battle that is historic and takes its place among the top battle honors of that famous regiment. Cut off, surrounded, attacked by planes and tanks and by an overwhelming concentration of German power, making a last direct stand, the “Dukes” never yielded an inch of ground. It was here that Andy Morris was killed.”
- Jul/46, p13 - “In the fighting in Europe…seven Powell River men gave their lives…Andy Morris… died in (his) country’s service.”
✝ Morris, Johnny – Pilot Officer RCAF Overseas
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Morris, Ralph – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas
- Apr/45, p.4 – (K-560) #3 CACRU CAO “…Thanks for the cigarettes and News Letters. We liked England, and when we first landed they granted us 7 days’ leave which I spent in Scotland, where the hunting was reported to be good if you know what I mean.”
Morris, Ray
- Jul/43, p.5 - “Ray Morris (is) with the Active Forces at Vernon.”
Morrissey, G. M. (Jerry) – Corporal RCAF Overseas
- Vol.20/1944/No.3-Mar. p.13 – (in a list of those who have married) “Have you forgotten…Joe Morrissey…?
- Aug/44, p.1 – “Jerry Morrissey (R-189191) has grabbed his second hook.”
- Nov/44, p.4 – “Thanks for the last cigarettes. They were mailed from the Tobacco Company on October 25th. And received on November 16. So it seems the new system is speeding up deliveries.”
Morrison, I.B. – Canadian Army
- Vol.19/1943/No.5-May. p.11 – (in a list of Powell River men who have received commissions) - “Lieutenant.”
Morrow, Frank
- Nov/44, p.2 - “Some of the younger lads like Frank Morrow… who have just started, will be demobilized and remustered to the Army after a month’s leave.”
Morrow, Fred – AC RCAF
- Dec/44, p.2 - “Quite a number of discharges lately, mostly Air Force, who have been returned to Civvy Street, but are subject to recall in six months. These include…three youngsters who had just started training (including) Fred Morrow.”
Mounsey, Gerry, AC
- Apr/43, p.4 - “We wish to acknowledge and thank…AC Gerry Mounsey...for (his) nice letter.”
Mowbray, Fred - Telegrapher RCNVR
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Mowbray, George – CPO RCNVR
- Apr/44, p.2 – “George Mowbray is Acting Chief P.O.”
- Apr/44, p.2 - “W/T Fred Mowbray and brother George are back for 28 days after nearly two years at sea. These lads have been around a bit and seen and done things.”
- Vol.20/1944/No.5-May. p.14 – “In April, two of our boys, CPO George Mowbray and W/T Fred Mowbray, were home on leave. These brothers have been at sea for the past twenty months on destroyers. They have taken in their stride adventures that most of us have only experienced in our dreams or imaginations. They have ben in at the kill of at least five German subs. Their ship, unassisted, rammed a U-boat in mid-Atlantic. They have beaten off attacks from under the sea and from the skies above. To these lads, it was just “part of the job.”
- Dec/44, p.2 – “And if HMCS 21 comes into port, ask for George and Fred Mowbray (CPO George Mowbray (V-36399) HMCS Assiniboine, % GPO London, and Tel. Fred Mowbray (V-36061, same address).”
- Apr/45, p.2 - “With brother Fred in the matrimonial mart, George Mowbray is still roaming the High Seas. Reports a “bang-up night” with Ken Parrish [sic] at Gibraltar not long ago.”
- Jul/46, p.6 - “Lads like…George Mowbray…kept Powell River colors at the masthead, as convoy after convoy battled its way to the sorely pressed shores of the United Kingdom.”
Muir, F. W. (Fred) – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Jan/44, p.1 – “Fred Muir is up to full Corporal.”
✝ Mullen, J. W. (Jack) – Private Canadian Army Overseas
- Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.8 – “The Fifth (Armoured) Division finds Powell River equally well represented. In the smart New Westminster Regiment are a group of well known athletes and citizens. They include Johnnie Mullen…”
- Jan/44, p.4 (32) – (in a letter from Eddie Behan) (K-47997) “Do you ever hear from Jack Mullen. Would like to have his address. (Here you are. Ed. Jack didn’t go to Italy with the first bunch of Westminsters. The address is No 1 CIRU Can Army England.)”
- Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “Sgt. Geno Bortolussi and Johnny Mullen did not go to Italy with the first batch of the Westminsters.”
- Mar/44, p.4 - (in a letter from N.E. Clark) “Thanks a lot for Jackie Mullen’s address. I have been wanting to write to (him) for a long time.”
- Jul/46, p10 - “From the beaches of Pachino to the Po valley, with interim stops at the Hitler and Gothic lines, at Cassino, at the Morro and a score of other natural obstacles, Powell River was always there…with the Westminsters (was)…Jack Mullen.”
Murray, Charles – Sergeant RCAF Overseas
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