Servicemen (S-T)

Servicemen are listed alphabetically by their Surname.

✝ Indicates individuals who died during military service.

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Savage, W.A. –Gunner Canadian Army Overseas

Mar/45, p.2 - “A final note announcing the arrival overseas of W.A. Savage #2 CITR CAO.”
Mar/45, p.4 – (K-604213) #2 CITR CAO “Thanks for the News Letter which I sure enjoy—and for the cigarettes which are hard to get over here. Am waiting any day now to get a crack at Jerry. Like it very much here.”

Scarlett, J.H. (Jack) – Corporal RCAF

Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.13 – “Among Air Force personnel serving in the (Mediterranean) (is) Cpl. J.H. Scarlett…”
Vol.21/1945/No.2-Feb. p.10– “In January, three more…returned (including)…Sgt. Jack Scarlett, who saw over two years’ service in England and France.”

Jack Scarlett (ID PH002147)

Jack Scarlett (center) (ID PH002122-2)

Bert Schon (ID PH002220)

Schon, L.A. (Bert) (Tish) – Flight Lieutenant RCAF

Vol.17/1941/No.10-Oct. p.15 – “Other local boys who have gone overseas in recent weeks include…Bert Schon, with the supply department, RCAF.”
Vol.18/1942/No.8-Aug. p.8 – “Heading the Powell River service parade was the London reunion of local overseas men, at the Canadian Beaver Club, on July 26th. Through the initiative of LAC “Tish” Schon, this affair brought 72 Powell River boys of all ranks and services together in London, for what all describe as an outstanding day in their lives.”
Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.4/5/6 – (see Powell River Reunion 1942, p. 2 and 3 above)
Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.24 – (see Powell River Reunion 1942, p. 2 and 3 above)
Apr/43, p.2 – “Please convey to the Directors and Management my warmest thanks for the most welcome gift of 1,000 cigarettes received recently. A gift of cigarettes like these is always appreciated, particularly since in this officers’ mess, we may purchase only 40 cigs. A week, at the rate of 1/6d per 20 (the cheap rate allowed service men), and it is needless for me to mention the vast difference in quality between English and Canadian cigarettes. (Pilot Officer Schon goes on to praise the splendid work of the BC Overseas Tobacco Fund) and concludes by saying, “We from BC are often envied our Government Tobacco Service, and also take a great pride in it.”
Jul/43, p.5 – “In a special letter from PO Schon, he writes that Mr. Geo. Fraser invites all P.R. Ex-servicemen to visit him in England. Mr. Fraser lived in Powell River in the 1920’s and many of the older employees in the Forces may remember him. His ddress is:--20 Dorchester Way, Kenton, Middlesex, Eng.”
May/44, p.2 – “That human dynamo, F/O L.A. Schon, has received a well merited boost, and when you next see or write to “Tish” it’s Flight Lieutenant Schon.”
Aug/44, p.2 – “…and we have a report that FO [sic] “Tish” Schon may be returning to Canada soon.”
Sep/44, p.2 – “Flight Lieutenant Tish Schon arrived in town this week (Sunday, Oct. 8) and we are looking forward to getting all the inside dope after Tish settles down a bit.”

Scott, Frank – Private Canadian Army Overseas CMF

Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “The Divisional troops, Artillery, Service Corps, Tank Brigade, etc., have Pte. Frank Scott…”
May/44, p.4 – (in a letter from Grace Scott) “My big brother Frank is still in Italy and has a little to say about the liquid refreshment over there. He is in the best of health.”
Jun/44, p.5 – (K-49069) #1 Trans. Pltn. #2 CIB Coy RCASC CAO CMF “I received today one thousand of the very best cigs. And don’t think they weren’t welcome. I lost the card, because I got it in the first week in March, but these were mailed in November…Also I’m caught up in my News Letter. Thanks again. By the looks of things there are a number of the fellows in Italy but I’m darned if I can run across any of them. So say Hello to all of them for me, and I hope to meet some of them…Parts of this country must have gone dry. There must have been a bunch of Canadians ahead of us in the area, because they give us a long sad song when we ask for vino. But I have never run across a bigger bum than an Itie (that is over here)…When we are on the round we scrounge vino and eggs. So we aren’t doing badly.”
Sep/44, p.1 – “Frank Scott is still in Italy.”
Vol.21/1945/No.1-Jan. p.11 – “I passed Frank Scott on the road to Rimini,” said Charlie Robson, “but only had time to wave. But it was another memory of Powell River.”
Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…Frank Scott, RCASC.”

✝ Scriven, G.H. – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas

Jul/46, p11 - “Our military casualties in the Italian campaign were not light…G.H. Scriven…paid the supreme sacrifice…”

Serle, William C. – Private RCAF

Mar/45, p.6 – “A final flash that…R. [sic] Serle (has) received (his) final discharge.”

✝ Shaw, R.W. (Bob) – Flight Sergeant – 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) Bob Shaw…- all youngsters, who were part and parcel of our community and athletic life, were sucked up in the tempest.”

Silvester, E.A. (Ernie) – Leading Seaman RCNVR

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…Ernie Silvester…”
Aug/44, p.1 – “Ernie Silvester (V-3342) HMS Jamaica % GPO London has been boosted to Leading Seaman.”
Sep/44, p.4 (80) – (K-36342) HMS Jamaica Mess 29 “The News Letter is still coming along and enjoyed very much. It is really good-O [sic] and swell as a reference to look up any of the boys. My first week over here I met Bill Price and Steve Elly. On the troop ship I ran across Pte. Mooney…Am on an English cruiser now. There are about forty Canadians on board.”
May/45, p.5 – HMCS Ontario Mess 39 “I just received the January News Letter and it did quite a bit of chasing to catch up to me so I thought it best that I tell you my new address. We haven’t been around very much lately but did take in the big football game at Hampden Park, Glasgow between Scotland and England. It was a good game but I must admit the English boys had it all over the Scots. The “Ontario” is Canada’s latest cruiser and it’s a corker. There are four of us Powell River boys on here and as far as I can make out they are Doug. Ingram, Syd Gaganoff and Jim Stapleton. I guess that’s about all for now. Thanks a lot for the News Letter, it’s really swell and I appreciate it very much.”
Jul/46, p.8 - “Replacing the Uganda in eastern waters was Canada’s latest and finest cruiser, HMS Ontario. She arrived with Ernie Sylvester (sic)…in time to take part in the official surrender of Hong Kong.”

Simard, R.D. (Roly) – Gunner Canadian Army Overseas

Apr/43, p.4 - “We wish to acknowledge and thank…Pte. Roly Simard...for (his) nice letter.”

Roly Simard (ID PH002271)

Joe Simonetta (ID PH002266)

Simonetta, Joe - Canadian Army Overseas

Skorey, Joe

Dec/44, p.2 - “Discharged too (is) Joe Skorey, back in the Machine Room…”

Sleigh, Dudley ( 1894 -1975 )

In 1924 Dudley Sleigh emigrated to Canada with his wife and children. Prior to that when he was 15 he had enlisted in the Royal Marine Band and served with them for 15 years playing trombone and bass fiddle.
In 1926 he saw an ad in a bookstore in Vancouver that a band was being organized in Powell River so he jumped on a Union boat and started working on the "bull gang" the next day in the Powell River Company’s pulp and paper mill. He had to walk from Wildwood to the Townsite for band practices and concerts.
In 1940, at the age of 47, he signed up for the war effort at the Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, and was demobbed in 1944. He served on many ships including The Roxburgh. While on the ship HMS Erin he was engaged in the Battle of Jutland. He also travelled with the Prince of Wales aboard the HMS Renown on a tour of Malta, India, Japan and other points. His final voyage was aboard the HMS Emperor of India based in Malta with the Mediterranean fleet and sailed to Spain, Norway and the West Indies.
He retired from the Mill in 1958 and was a member of the Powell River Company’s 25 Year Club. He died in 1975.

Slevin, Earl

Vol.16/1940/No.11-Nov. p.15 – “Last week Earl Slevin of the Shipping Department and Cliff Walker turned up on week-end leave as Lance-Corporals.”
Vol.16/1940/No.12-Dec. p.7 – “…Lance-Corporal Earl Slevin, of the Shipping Department, typed out daily parade states in the orderly room.”

Earl Slevin (ID PH002336)

✝ (?) Smith, J.G. (Gordon) – Sergeant Canadian Army Overseas

Jun/43, p.1 – “Gordon Smith (is) sprouting two stripes.”
Jul/43, p.3 – (K-75635) 4th Can Armored Brigade WKSP RCOC CAO “This is just a short note to let you know that I received your gift of 600 Sweet Cap cigarettes a couple of days ago. As you may well imagine they are very scarce in England and are therefore appreciated when you are lucky enough to get them.”
Feb/44, p.2 – “And those at the reunion would have noticed that third stripe on Gordie Smith’s strong arm.”
Feb/44, p.5 - (re: the Reunion Pictures) “…And Cpl. Jack Leclair and Sgt. Gord. Smith, natty lads, what, what!”
Mar/45, p.3 – (in a letter from Paul Razzo) “Lately I’ve run into …Gordon Smith…in my travels around Germany.”

Smythe, Ron – RCAF India

Vol.21/1945/No.4/5-Apr./May p.11– “Out in India working with the swiftly advancing forces of Admiral Mountbatten is the 435th Squadron, RCAF. In the squadron six Powell River lads are carrying on the fight against the Jap. These are Flying Officers Don Clarke and Jock MacIntosh, Corporals Bob Gornall and Dint Hunter, LAC Ivan Hansen and Ron Smythe. All of these lads were posted separately to the RAF India Command, and were unaware of each other’s whereabouts. Don Clarke was posted to the 435th Squadron. A few days later Jock MacIntosh turned up to make it a Powell River two-some. Then came along Dint Hunter, wondering what he would find in India. He found Don and Jock, who had been joined by Ivan Nansen, Bob Gornall and Ron Smythe. “It was just like Old Home Week,” reminisced Dint in a recent letter.”It was sure great to see so many of the old gang together, and, believe me, we made the most of it.”

Ben Snow (ID PH002245)

Ben Snow (ID PH002243)

Snow, B.E. (Ben) – Private Canadian Army Overseas

Jul/44, p.2 – “Ben Snow of Wildwood was married in June.”

Sopit, M. (Mike) – Private Canadian Army

Apr/43, p.4 - “We wish to acknowledge and thank…Pte. Mike Sopit...for (his) nice letter.”
Jan/45, p.2 – (K-605001) #11 Trg. Btn. #6 CITR CAO

Southcott, S. (Sid) – Lance Sergeant CAPF

Apr/43, p.5 - “Sid and Bert Southcott are back in Calgary.”
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…Sid Southcott…”
Mar/44, p.1 - “Sid and Bert Southcott, have climbed another rung together and are both full corporals.”
Sep/44, p.2 – “The two Southcott brothers, Sid and Bert, who have been running a neck and neck race for promotion honors, are still in the same spot – both are now Lance Sergeants. Sid and Bert are with the Engineers at Chilliwack, at the moment.”

Southcott, R.H. (Bert) – Lance Sergeant Canadian Army Overseas

Vol.16/1940/No.8-Aug. p.16 – “Bert Southcott, of the Sulphite Department, finally received his call as an air gunner and departed eastward, all smiles, to join his pal Ernie Campbell.”
Vol.16/1940/No.11-Nov. p.15 – “Bert Southcott, one-time Kamyr expert, is now at Toronto studying the intricacies of aerial gunnery and quartered in the once “posh” Toronto Hunt Club.”
Apr/43, p.5 – “Sid and Bert Southcott are back in Calgary.”
May/43, p.2 – “Bert Southcott has also picked up a couple of hooks.”
Mar/44, p.1 – “Sid and Bert Southcott, have climbed another rung together and are both full corporals.”
Mar/44, p.2 – “And in case we forgot to tell you, Bert Southcott junketed down to California about six weeks ago, laid his heart and fortune at the feet of Dr. Moore (who you will recall took over Tommy Urquhart’s chiropractic business in the Rodmay Hotel). Bert was accepted and now has his own Health Insurance Scheme for life. Soft, what!!”
Sep/44, p.2 - “The two Southcott brothers, Sid and Bert, who have been running a neck and neck race for promotion honors, are still in the same spot – both are now Lance Sergeants. Sid and Bert are with the Engineers at Chilliwack, at the moment.”
Jan/45, p.2 – (Overseas arrivals) (K-49316) #1 CERU CAO
Jun/45, p.3 – 16th Can Fd Coy RCE CAO “Thanks again for the cigarettes which arrived at a very opportune time…We get our share of English cigs but they are pretty God awful, so the Company’s gift is always appreciated…Life has been pretty quiet. We are at a little fishing village of Harderwink, Holland. Picturesque and much like our BC fishing spots…Haven’t run across any Powell River lads yet but am keeping my eyes open.”

Spackman, N. (Norm) – Captain Canadian Army Overseas

Jan/45, p.2 – “Capt. Norm Spackman has just returned on rotation leave.”

✝ Spratt, F. – Trooper Canadian Army Overseas

Apr/43, p.4 - “We wish to acknowledge and thank…Tpr. Spratt...for (his) nice letter.”
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…Trooper Spratt…”
Jan/44, p.2 – “So too (is) (in the Central Mediterranean)…Trooper Fred Spratt…”
Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12/13 – “The Divisional troops, Artillery, Service Corps, Tank Brigade, etc., have Tpr. Fred Spratt…”
Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…Fred Spratt, Armoured Corps.”

✝ Srigley, R.G. – Flight Officer RCAF Overseas

Apr/43, p.1 – “R.C. Srigley is a Pilot Officer.”
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) S.R. [sic] Srigley…- all youngsters, who were part and parcel of our community and athletic life, were sucked up in the tempest.”

Stapleton, A.B. “Jimmy”- Lance Sergeant Canadian Army Overseas

Vol.18/1942/No.2-Feb. p.9 – “Jim and Dick Stapleton have chosen the Infantry and Navy. Jim, now Corporal Stapleton, is with the DCOR’s in Nova Scotia-and Dick, second-class stoker, is in the RCN on the west coast.”
Vol.18/1942/No.5-May. p.8 – “At least five Powell River boys crossed the pond with the “Dukes”…(including) Corporal Jimmie Stapleton…”
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 Corp. Jim Stapleton…”
Aug/43, p.1 – “A.B. “Jimmy” Stapleton has been promoted to Lance Sergeant.”
Aug/43, p.3 – (K-37957) HQ Squad. 28th Armored regiment Overseas “Just a line of appreciation for all the P.R. Company is doing for the boys in the Service. Thanks for the cigarettes received; they certainly are a life saver after smoking some of the brands we get over here. Last, but not least, the monthly News Letter. Hats off to the people who are responsible for it. It’s humor helps to keep the morale up and I have had many a chuckle after reading it.”
Vol.20/1944/No.9-Sep. p.9 – “In the 28th Armored Regiment of the 4th Division (is)…Sgt. Jimmy Stapleton…”
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.
Mar/45, p.4 – (in a letter from Dick Stapleton) “Hope to get together with brother Jim one of these days for a celebration. My youngest brother joined the navy last May which makes three of us in the forces.”
May/45, p.5 - (in a letter from E. Silvester) “There are four of us Powell River boys here and as far as I can make out they (include)…Jim Stapleton.”
Jul/46, p12 - “…and Jimmy Stapleton (was) in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.”

Jimmy Stapleton (ID PH002272)

Stapleton, A.E. (Dickie) – A/SPO RCN

Vol.18/1942/No.2-Feb. p.9 – “Jim and Dick Stapleton have chosen the Infantry and Navy. Jim, now Corporal Stapleton, is with the DCOR’s in Nova Scotia-and Dick, second-class stoker, is in the RCN on the west coast.”
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 Dick Stapleton…worthy of the tradition handed down and maintained by the Royal Navy.”
Jan/44, p.4 – (in a letter from Eddie Behan) “…Have seen a few of the Powell River lads around here (including) Dickie Stapleton…”
Mar/45, p.4 – (21998) HMCS Lunenburg c/o CFMO London England “Just a note to give my new address, so I won’t miss the monthly News Letter. Hope to get together with brother Jim one of these days for a celebration. My youngest brother joined the navy last May which makes three of us in the forces.”
Jul/46, p.6 - “Lads like…Dick Stapleton…kept Powell River colors at the masthead, as convoy after convoy battled its way to the sorely pressed shores of the United Kingdom.”

J.R. Stapleton (ID PH002144)

Stapleton, J.R. – OD RCNVR

Mar/45, p.4 – (in a letter from Dick Stapleton) “My youngest brother joined the navy last May which makes three of us in the forces.”

Stasuik, Mike – Sapper Canadian Army Overseas

Jul/46, p10 - “All specialist branches were liberally sprinkled with lads from the paper town…(including)…Mike Stasuik, Engineers.”

Mike Stasuik (ID PH002242)

A.F. Stephens (ID PH002244)

Stephens, A.F. – Private RCAMC

Nov/44, p.5 – (K-51865) Roman Way Convalescent Hospital RCAMC CAO “A line of thanks for the monthly News Letter, and thanks to the P.R. Company for the 900 cigarettes which I received the other day. A very pleasant surprise indeed, and also a convenient one. I was smoking woodbines when they arrived, and I suppose you know what woodbines are like…I am having a pleasant stay at Roman Way, mainly because they maintain a bans made up of the boys in blue, and that is right up my alley…”

Stevens, R.A. – Sig. Canadian Army Overseas

Vol.21/1945/No.1-Jan. p.11 – “And from Ray Cormier, convalescing from wounds received in the Falaise Gap: “…And the other day in London I met Rod Matheson and Dick Stevens-and that called for a celebration.”

Stevenson, O.J. (Ossie) – LAC RCAF

Apr/43, p.6 – “Another item of local interest was the marriage this month of Ossie Stevenson, of Lane’s Studio, and Mrs. Ed. Davis, widow of the late Ed. Davis, well known local tailor. Ossie will leave for the east shortly, as a member of the RCAF.”
May/43, p.5 - (now in the service) “…Ossie Stevenson (Lane Studio) with the RCAF.”
Vol.21/1945/No.2-Feb. p.11– (photo caption) “Cpl. “Ossie” Stevenson, senior partner of Powell River Studios, returns from a photographic reconnaissance flight somewhere in Central Canada. Ossie has been two years with the RCAF.”
Vol.21/1945/No.6-Jun. p.10– “The Cover Picture – For the past eight months, including the current issue, the Digester cover pictures have been taken from ther splendid set of scenic views photographed by Sgt. Ossie Stevenson, now with the RCAF photographic section…Sgt. Stevenson has greatly added to his photographic skill and knowledge during nearly three years with the RCAF. He is considered one of their topnotch men, particularly in outdoor photography. On discharge, which we hope may be soon…he will return to Powell River to take over the Powell River Studios…”

Ossie Stevenson (ID PH002186)

Ossie Stevenson (ID PH002186-2)

Sandy Strachan (ID PH002219)

Strachan, A. (Sandy) – Sergeant RCAF

Vol.16/1940/No.8-Aug. p.5/16 – “We had quite a reunion here. Five Powell River boys all got together-Jack Carr, Charlie MacIntosh, Chuck Couvelier, Sandy Strachan and myself (Ernest Campbell). About all we could do was have our pictures taken.”
Vol.16/1940/No.11-Nov. p.15 – “Sandy Strachan and Charlie MacIntosh are stationed, for the time being, at RCAF headquarters in Vancouver.”
Mar/44, p.3 - “Flying Officer Jack Carr is still at Alliford Bay where he was joined by Sgt. Sandy Strachan last October.”
Oct/44, p.4 – (R-58329) RCAF Station Patricia Bay BC “…Am still on the coast, much to my regret, and when I pick up a News Letter and see how the fellows are scattered all over the world, it gets me down at times…Can imagine the arguments that will come up when all the old crowd gets back and have their first stag…only one thing bothers me. Where the heck will we find a hall big enough to hold us all?”

✝ Stusiak, Nick – Pilot Officer RCAF Overseas

Vol.18/1942/No.3-Mar. p.3 – “The Commonwealth Air Training schools are turning out more and more pilots, observers and gunners. Recent graduates include Sergeant-Pilot Nick Stusiak…”
Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.12 – “Sergeant Pilot Nick Stusiak, on leave a few weeks ago, is stationed somewhere on the northern BC coast with his squadron of fighting planes.”
Vol.18/1942/No.11-Nov. p.9 – “And also somewhere in Alaska is Flight Sergeant Nick Stusiak, whose portrait, in color, was a recent front page display on the magazine section of the Dominion-wide circulated Montreal Star.”
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…Nick Stusiak…”
Aug/43, p.4 – “By the way Gord (Menzies), Nick Stusiack just dropped in after a year in Alaska, and says to say hello.”
Feb/44, p.2 – “Pilot Officer Nick Stusiak (has) arrived Overseas with the new 111th Squadron RCAF.”
Mar/44, p.2 – “Pilot Officer Nick Stusiak feels a shade sorry for brother-in-law Joe Small and his pals when the monthly liquor ration comes round. Nick says there is no shortage where he is. There certainly shouldn’t be, since Nick is near Ayr, the heart of the world’s whiskey belt.”
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) Nick Stusiak…- all youngsters, who were part and parcel of our community and athletic life, were sucked up in the tempest.”

Nick Stusiak (ID PH002117)

Nick Stusiak (ID PH002117-2)

Stutt, R.J. (Bob) – Sergeant RCAF

Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.8 – “In the Ninth Armoured Regiment (BCD) of the same division (is) Bob Stutt…”
Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “The 9th Armored Regiment recently arrived in the Mediterranean area…Some of those identified include…R.J. Stutt…”
Jan/45, p.1 – (K-1144) A Squad. 9th CAR (BCD) CAO CMF “Out in Italy, Bob Stutt is now eating the rich and nourishing grub furnished in the Sgts. Mess.”
Jul/46, p10 - (re: Sicily and Italy) “The 9th Armored regiment had with them Bob Stutt.”

Bob Stutt (ID 2012.12.5)

Stutt, R.J. (Bob) – Sergeant RCAF

Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.8 – “In the Ninth Armoured Regiment (BCD) of the same division (is) Bob Stutt…”
Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “The 9th Armored Regiment recently arrived in the Mediterranean area…Some of those identified include…R.J. Stutt…”
Jan/45, p.1 – (K-1144) A Squad. 9th CAR (BCD) CAO CMF “Out in Italy, Bob Stutt is now eating the rich and nourishing grub furnished in the Sgts. Mess.”
Jul/46, p10 - (re: Sicily and Italy) “The 9th Armored regiment had with them Bob Stutt.”

Updated: 2013-Feb-14 - added pictures

Sutherland,

Vol.15/1939/No.9-Sept. p.5 – “Inspector Sutherland, in charge of the Powell River detachment, Provincial Police, has left Powell River, and will probably return to England shortly, to rejoin his old regiment, the “Lincolns.” Inspector Sutherland won the DSO and DCM during the World War.”

Sutherland (ID PH002287)

Sutherland, Mel

Jul/43, p.1 – “…as has also Mel Sutherland (picked up a first stripe) with the Armored Division.”

Sutton, A.C. (Arthur) - Lieutenant-Colonel

Vol.18/1942/No.1-Jan. p.3 – “Lieut-Colonel A.C. Sutton, former Governement Agent, is on the staff at Ottawa. He expects to go overseas in the near future.”
Vol.18/1942/No.5-May. p.9 – “Last month Jack Carruthers…was home on leave after convoy duty in the Atlantic. In an Eastern Canadian port, Jack met…Lieut.-Col. Arthur Sutton, former government agent in Powell River. Col. Sutton, on special duty, has crossed the Atlantic at least half a dozen times with convoys. In London, Col. Sutton met Sergt. Battleman MacIntyre.”
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.”
Jan/44, p.1 – “Lieut. Col. Arthur Sutton, who has been doing a stout job of commuting across the Atlantic, has been made a full Colonel. He has probably run across half of Powell River coming and going across the pond in the past two years,”
Aug/44, p.2 – “Lieut. Col. Sutton has been discharged from the forces and has been appointed Government Agent at Duncan, BC.”

Sutton, H.M.B. (Howie) – Flight Lieutenant RCAF Overseas

Vol.17/1941/No.11-Nov. p.6 – “Within the past month, those inseparable pals of the business machine staff, Bruce Patterson [sic] and Harry Cooper, blond Frank Foyston of Kelly Spruce, and Howie Sutton of the machine room, have reported “all present and correct” from the Old Land.”
Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.12 – “Somewhere in the same neighborhood (near, far or middle east) is Pilot Officer Howie Sutton…”
Vol.18/1942/No.9-Sep. p.9 – “Over the baked sands of Libya (is) Pilot Officer Howie Sutton…”
Vol.18/1942/No.11-Nov. p.9 – “And now from somewhere in the Egyptian desert comes word that PO Howie Sutton has been boosted a notch, and is now Flying Officer Howie Sutton, RCAF.”
Vol.18/1942/No.12-Dec. p.4 – “Our thoughts go out to Flying Officer Howie Sutton …and others who are in the Medditerranean and North Africa and who may have little leisure in which to enjoy the Christmas trimmings we are taking as a matter of course.”
Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.13 – “Among Air Force personnel serving in the (Mediterranean) (is) FO Howie Sutton…”
Feb/44, p.1 – (J-6812) “Howie Sutton, with the Central Mediterranean Forces celebrated his promotion to Flight Lieutenant by bopping off a couple of Jerries one sunny afternoon. By the way, Howie now holds the top rank in the active air crew.”
May/44, p.2 – “FLASH! Just heard Flight Lieutenant Howie Sutton is back in Canada. Hope to se him soon.”
Jun/44, p.2 – “Flight Lieutenant Howie Sutton of Cairo, Sicily, Salerno and way points, dropped over for a hectic three days recently. Howie slipped on the boat at Comox, along with the Annual Golfers and Bowlers’ trip to the Island. “Whew!” remarked Howie, “Talk about your Cairo binges! Powell River is still second to none when the spirit of the troops is in jeopardy.” It was swell to see Howie again and he looks great. Will be leaving for Overseas in about three weeks.”
Nov/44, p.2 – “And in case you didn’t know, Flt. Lieut. Howie Sutton is over again ready for his second tour.”
Nov/44, p.3 – (in a letter from “Spud” Raimondo) “Have run across…Howie Sutton. Howie and I had a real bull session recently over the odd pint of mild. ”
Dec/44, p.1 - “Alf Tate has been promoted to Flight Lieutenant, in which lofty atmosphere he will find many old pals, including…Howie Sutton…”
Jul/46, p.15 – “…out in Sicily, Africa and Italy, Flight Lieutenant Howie Sutton was in action for nearly three years.”

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Malcolm Tapp (ID PH002205)

Malcolm Tapp (ID PH002205-2)

Malcolm Tapp (ID PH002205-3)

Tapp, Malcolm – Sergeant Pilot RCAF

Jul/43, p.5 - “This month…Malcolm Tapp…joined up in the Air Force and (is) at #3 Manning Depot, Edmonton…just graduated from High School”
Vol.19/1943/No.7-Jul. p.11 – “Among recent enlistments (was) Malcolm Tapp…in the RCAF.”
Jun/44, p.3 – “Malcolm Tapp has finished his elementary and is now at a Service Flying School.”
May/45, p.2 - “Quite a number of fellows who have returned in recent months are now back on Civvie Street. These include…Malcolm Tapp (going to University in the fall)…”
Jun/45, p.2 - “Malcolm Tapp…(is) out and working in the plant…Malcolm will enter University in September.”

Tash, Joe

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.”

Tate, A.E. (Alf) – Flight Lieutenant RCAF Overseas

Vol.17/1941/No.9-Sep. p.7 – “Last month, Alf Tate, brother of our golf pro, Ernie Tate, received his commission as Pilot Officer in the RCAF.”
Vol.18/1942/No.2-Feb. p.9 – “Two golfing brothers, Ernie Tate, our golf pro, and brother Alf are now with the colors. Alf is a Pilot Officer at an eastern base. Ernie has joined up with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps.”
Apr/43, p.1 – “Alf Tate has been boosted to Flying Officer.”
Mar/44, p.2 – “Flying officer Alf Tate, after a long spell in Newfoundland, is back in Dartmouth, NS.”
Dec/44, p.1 – “Alf Tate, after bouncing through the air pockets of Newfoundland and riding the down drafts over the Atlantic, has been promoted to Flight Lieutenant, in which lofty atmosphere he will find many old pals, including Andy Rose, Bill Gallagher, Vince Forbes, Howie Sutton, Frank Foyston, Bill Walker Tommy Gardiner, and others with whom we haven’t yet caught up.”

Alf Tate (ID PH002204)

Tate, Ernest (Ernie) – Corporal RCEME

- Vol.17/1941/No.9-Sep. p.7 – “Last month, Alf Tate, brother of our golf pro, Ernie Tate, received his commission as Pilot Officer in the RCAF.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.2-Feb. p.9 – “Two golfing brothers, Ernie Tate, our golf pro, and brother Alf are now with the colors. Alf is a Pilot Officer at an eastern base. Ernie has joined up with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps.”
- Vol.18/1942/No.4-Apr. p.10 – (picture caption) “Look who’s here! Our former golf pro, Ernie Tate, shows the boys just what “on guard” means in our modern army. The picture was taken at Vernon, where Ernie had his preliminary training.”
- 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…Ernie Tate (is) among the lads who have been with us in recent weeks.”
- May/43, p.2 – “…and so has old eagle eye Ernie Tate (picked up a couple of hooks).”

A. Tauber (ID PH002126)

Tauber, A. – Stoker/M RCNVR

May/45, p.2 - “Quite a number of fellows who have returned in recent months are now back on Civvie Street. These include…Stoker A. Tauber…”

Taulbut, W.A. – LAC RCAF

Jun/45, p.1 - “Other fellows definitely signed up for the Pacific include…W.A. Taulbut.”

Taylor, Doug

Mar/45, p.2 – “And here are a few messages we promised to send…Doug. Taylor’s best to Bertie and Billl Gallagher.”

Taylor, Ken – Telegrapher TO RCN

Vol.17/1941/No.4-Apr. p.11 – “Youngest member of the forces is Kenny Taylor, RCN, age just under 17, who starts on the first lap of his seven years’ service.”
Vol.18/1942/No.10-Oct. p.9 – (picture caption) “Telegraphist Ken Taylor, RCN, is Powell River’s youngest member of the fighting forces. Ken is the youngest sailor in the RCN to pass his final telegraphist test.”
Apr/43, p.4 - (in a letter from Stan Richardson) “Lately I’ve met quite a few of the boys including…Ken Taylor…”
May/43, p.4 - (in a letter from Stan Richardson) “…Kenny Taylor comes around with me…”
Jun/44, p.2 - (re: Normandy invasion) “Quite a number of the lads (including)…Ken Taylor…were probably kicking around somewhere in the vicinity.”
Vol.20/1944/No.7-Jul. p.10 – “Somewhere in the vicinity on (a) Canadian or British destroyer (was) TEL.TO Ken Taylor…”
Dec/44, p.3 – (#4259) RCN MTB #456 29th Can MTB Flotilla % GPO London England “Congratulations to Tel. T/O Ken Taylor who was Mentioned in Dispatches early in January for conspicuous conduct and devotion to duty.”
Jul/46, p.6 - “Lads like…Ken Taylor…kept Powell River colors at the masthead, as convoy after convoy battled its way to the sorely pressed shores of the United Kingdom.”
Jul/46, p.7 – (re D-Day) “…and darting in and out of the maze of shipping traffic that jammed the channel was Telegrapher Ken Taylor, on HMCS No. 456.”

Ken Taylor (ID PH002125)

Ken Taylor (ID PH002125-2)

Len Taylor (ID PH002258)

Taylor, Len M. – Lance Corporal Canadian Army Overseas

Vol.16/1940/No.4-Apr. p.8 – “Leonard Taylor…has recently enlisted with the famous Vancouver Seaforths and is now training somewhere in the east.”
Vol.17/1941/No.2-Feb. p.3 – “The Seaforths, who will be to the fore if any invasion of Britain is attempted, include…Len Taylor, son of Ernie Taylor, Powell River.”
Vol.18/1942/No.5-May. p.9 – “Norm Hill and Len Taylor have taken English brides.”
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 Pte. Len Taylor…”
Vol.20/1944/No.2-Feb. p.12 – “The Vancouver Seaforths, who haave been in the thick of the fray since Sicily, included Cpl. Len Taylor…”
Mar/44, p.4 – (in a letter from Maurice Wilshire) “At one place here I met…Len Taylor…”
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 Seaforths...(was)…Len Taylor…”

Taylor, P.V. (Rusty) – Lance Corporal Canadian Army Overseas

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.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) “Rusty” Taylor…”
Vol.18/1942/No.4-Apr. p.10 – “Rusty Taylor tells us the Powell River boys are taking turns guarding the cigarettes which have inflamed the predatory instincts of several non-Oowell River troops in “B” Company.”
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. “Rusty” Taylor…”
Apr/43, p.1 – “Pte. Rusty Taylor, Canadian Scottish, has received his first stripe.”
Vol.19/1943/No.5-May. p.11 – “Rusty Taylor is a lance-corporal.”
Jun/44, p.2 - “And there is all the old crowd still with the First Canadian Scottish (including)…Rusty Taylor…who have probably raise CAEN by this time.”
Jul/44, p.2 – “Rusty Taylor…(was) wounded on the opening day of the assault (D-Day) and (is) in hospital in England.”
Nov/44, p.5 – (K-57556) 1st Bn CSR Cdn Treasury Office CAO “Just received 900 S/Caps from the Powell River Company. Please accept my thanks. They were certainly welcome as I had been on English cigs for about a week…I suppose you know by now that I didn’t last very long in Normandy – went in on D-Day and was back in England five days later, with a bullet through the leg. Now I’ve been posted to the Cdn. Treasury Office and my address will be as above for some time anyway. At present am stationed in the north of England, and having a wonderful time…”
Dec/44, p.4 – “Thanks for the cigarettes which were more welcome than ever. Am still in the Treasury Office. Over a hundred pubs here and they have lots of beer but spirits are a bit short…As you know I was wounded in Normandy and they sent me here after discharge from hospital.”
Mar/45, p.1 – “Rusty Taylor, in England after a spell in France, is an official lance jack, pay and all.”
Jul/46, p11 - (re: D-Day) “Hitting the beaches in that first unstoppable assault with the Scottish…(was)…Rusty Taylor.”

Rusty Taylor (ID PH002328)

Tearle, T.E. – Corporal CAAF

Feb/45, p.1 – (K-70525) CAO
Apr/45, p.5 – “Another flask that Tommy Tearle )#1 COMERU CAO) is now overseas and anxious to tie up with any of the boys in his area.”
Jun/45, p.3 – RCEME CAAF “Guess the boys are beginning to arrive home because they are leaving here pretty regularly. I won’t make it before Xmas because am still short of the required number of points. My father is over here and keeping fit…Have been with this workshop in Holland for awhile and it’s a good outfit. We were stationed just outside Rotterdam and have recently moved to a spot near Utretcht…Regards to all the gang.”

Templeton, W. (Bill) – Corporal RCAF

Vol.17/1941/No.11-Nov. p.6/7 – “Leading Aircraftsman Bill Templeton…occupies the month’s spotlight. Bill was among those presented to the Duke of Kent on the latter’s recent visit to Canada. The Duke chatted with Bill for a few minutes. He didn’t know much about Powell River-but, according to Bill, he does now!”

Thompson, E.L. (Eddie) – 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…Eddie Thompson…”

Thompson, Jack – Staff Sergeant

Vol.17/1941/No.12-Dec. p.6 – “With the Canadian garrison at Hong Kong is Staff-Sergeant Jack Thompson, secretary in the Powell River offices for many years. He left Powell River for the east before the outbreak of war. Jack is with an eastern rifle regiment…Sergeant Thompson is, therefore, the first former citizen of Powell River to see action with the military forces of Canada.”
Vol.19/1943/No.5-May. p.16 – “Gladys Thomson (sic) will spend her two weeks’ vacation in Powell River again this year. Her husband, Jack Thompson, is still a prisoner in Jap hands, and word has been received by Gladys that both Jack and his senior officer, Col. Jack Price, are both well.”

Thomson, James (Jimmy) – Private Veterans Guard of Canada

Aug/43, p.2 – (in a letter from Joe Miller) “In our own Veterans’ Unit, we have…Jimmy Thompson [sic], (former baker, Avenue Lodge)…”

Thomson, N.L. (Norman) – Private Canadian Army Overseas

Vol.20/1944/No.11-Nov. inside cover – (photo caption) “…To Mrs. (Norman) Shaw goes the credit for really introducing the ballet to Powell River…Norman Thomson, now overseas with the RCAF, (has) won national fame as (a) professional dancer.”
Feb/45, p.3 (109) – (K-68839) 3rd Cdn CCS RCAMC CAO “Thanks very much for the News Letter and for the cigarettes which have been a great help to me. Have been able to slip the odd package under the pillows of some of the wounded chaps, and they certainly appreciate them. Unfortunately, most of the fellows I see come on stretchers, so I am one of the few that doesn’t look forward to seeing a Powell River boy…Met Vic Poole on an LSI in the Channel on his second trip to France, and Cecil in a pub in Belgium one nite; but up here amid the windmills I haven’t seen a familiar face…Since some of the felloes are in Shaughnessy, I would like to pass on the info that the red-headed waitress in the dining room is good for two desserts.”
Mar/45, p.2 - “And a report from Johnny Gibson that Norman Thompson is dancing with the Canadian Army Show – a report that will surprise nobody.”

G. H. Thorburn (ID PH002329)

Thorburn, G.H. – Private HQ Pacific Command

Thorpe, P.V. (Vic) – Sergeant RCAF

Jan/44, p.1 – “Vic Thorpe has quit eating with the men. He located his third hook recently. Vic is at Victoria Island, Ottawa.”

Vic Thorpe (ID PH002202)

Vic Thorpe (PH002202-2)

Vic Thorpe (ID PH002202-3)

Allen Todd (ID PH002203)

Allen Todd (ID PH002203-2)

Todd, Allan – Sergeant RCAF Overseas

Vol.18/1942/No.7-Jul. p.13 – “Summer and embarkation leaves are bringing manyy of the boys back home for brief and well earned holidays…Alan (sic) Todd (is) among the lads who have been with us in recent weeks.”
Jul/43, p.1 – “Allan Todd (is) sprouting two stripes.”
Oct/44, p.3 - “Some recent arrivals overseas include…Sgt. Alan Todd (R-143495) RCAF Overseas.”
Nov/44, p.2 – “You will locate Allan Todd under the following: Sgt. Todd, A. (R-143495) RCAF Overseas
Jan/45, p.3 – “At tome of writing (Jan. 11) am on the injured list. Have had my knee stitched as a result of taking a short cut in the blackout and ending up over a ten foot drop. Had a note from Dint Hunter in India recently, and he is doing all right.”
Apr/45, p.3 – “…Thanks for the last batch of 900 cigs and the News Letter, both of which were welcome…Bu the way, there is a story connected with my knee injury which will have to wait until a bunch of the boys come back and we get around a table full of beer—lots of beer…Hear from Don Clarke and Dent [sic] Hunter regularly and may get down there way one of these days.”
Jun/45, p.4 – “…I don’t think there is another town in Canada that looks after its boys in the forces the way you folks at home do—and it is sure appreciated. Had the good fortune to be in London V-E Day and I will never forget the spectacle. Thought I knew what crows were but have never seen anything like London on that day…Got a couple of pictures of the Royal Family when they came out on the balcony. Am sending you some of the shots I took that day.”
Vol.21/1945/No.9-Sep. p.7- “I didn’t know there were so many people in the world.” This is how Sgt. Aln Todd described the juilant masses who jammed the streets of London when news of the German surrender came through. “Instictively,” said Alan, “the people of London, as if pulled by an invisible cord, converged on Buckingham Palace, where the King and Queen with the two Princesses waved at the crows from the balcony of the Palace. “Everybody was gay, happy and excited. They had good reason to be, for they had been in the front line for nearly six years under conditions of almost intolerable strain. They had a right to celebrate.”

Tomado, J. (Beppie) – A/B RCNR
(PH002124) (PH002124-2)

Apr/44, p.2 - “Seaman Bill Price…says he hopes to enjoy a leave with…Beppie Tomado very soon.”
Apr/44, p.3 - (in a letter from Doug Ingram) “I am in a nice part of the south coast (of England) and…Beppie Tomado (is) with me.”
Jun/44, p.2 - “In the landing craft crews we have…”beppie” Tomado…”
Vol.20/1944/No.7-Jul. p.10 – “In the landing craft that grated in broad daylight on French soil…probably included…AB “Beppie” Tomado…”
Jan/45, p.3 – “Beppie Tomado, after crashing ashore with (his) landing craft on Normandy, (is) still out in BC…”Bep” (is) at Esquimalt.”
Jan/45, p.5 – (V-67520) HMCS Givenchy Esquimalt BC “…Not much news around here. See Mr. Rees, Danny Hopkins and Harry Pickles around. Lost track of a lot of the boys since we came back from England. Ron Fraser is at Rupert, Doug Ingram on the east coast. Ran into three Powell River girls, Eileen Morrison, Eleanor Lawson and Lois Taylor in Victoria. Sure good to see some real girls.”
Feb/45, p.2 – “ “Beppie” Tomada [sic] is back in town after a discharge from the RCNVR. He figures on taking a Vocational Course…Had a long chat with Harry Riley recently, back home on a long furlough. He reports back to an eastern base shortly. In good shape and says to tell Stan Richardson and Art Auline, that the beer back home is all right and the rationing could be worse.”
Jul/46, p.7 - (re: D-Day) “Behind the mine sweepers came the landing craft, of all types. In the large Landing Craft (was)…Beppie Tomado, who drove ashore on Juno, the British beachhead.

Beppie Tomado (ID PH002124)

Beppie Tomado (ID PH002124-2)

Tosh, J. (Joe) – Private CSR

Apr/44, p.3 (49) – “Joe Tosh (is) in Powell River.”

Trembley, P.W. (Phil) - Private

Apr/43, p.5 - “Recent enlistments around town include…Phil Trembley…”

Trevison, R. (Bob) – Private Canadian Army

May/43, p.5 - (now in the service) “Bob Trevison, Army.”
May/44, p.2 – (K-51242) 8th Coy 2nd Bn #1 BCRD CMF
Feb/45, p.2 – “Bob Trevison (is) still convalescing. Bob (was) hit in December at the Lamonte Bridgehead. Latest reports indicate (Bob is) coming along all right.”
Jun/45, p.3 – (in a letter from Earle Dore) “Frank [sic] Trevison dropped in the other day and is feeling fine.”
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 Seaforths...(was)…Bob Trevison…”

Tull, Harold – Flying Officer RCAF

Feb/43, p.3 – “Harold Tull has been promoted to Flight Lieutenant [sic].”
Apr/43, p.1 – “Flying Officer Harold Tull was married in Vancouver two weeks ago.”
Apr/43, p.5 – “Flying Officer Harold Tull seconded for similar duties (as an instructor)…Harold just dropped in for a few hours, after getting married in Vancouver.”
Jan/45, p.3 – “Flying Officer Harold Tull (PO Box 456 Clinton Ont) is still back east, but looking forward to coming out this way. Sends his best regards to the gang.”

Bob Turnbull (ID PH002123)

Turnbull, Bob – A/B 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…Bob Turnbull…worthy of the tradition handed down and maintained by the Royal Navy.”

Tweed, G.B. (Gerry) – Corporal Canadian Army Overseas

Nov/44, p.4 - (K-63159) CMHQ CAO “Please convey my thanks again for the cigarettes. The new system seems to be hitting its stride now. Haven’t seen any P.R. lads about here for some time. Expect they are all across the channel and only the old crocks and old timers like myself left.”
Jun/45, p.4 – “…Hope it will not be long before I can thank you in person for the cigarettes and Nerws Letters which I have received so regularly, though I expect I’ll be one of the last to leave. Hope to make it by Xmas if all goes well. Would like to mention that my son John is now at the infantry training camp at Vernon and will be going to the Pacific. (K-6756) Pte. Tweed, J.H. 517 CITC Vernon BC.”

Tweed, J.H. (John) – Private CITC

Jun/45, p.4 – (in a letter from Gerry Tweed) “Would like to mention that my son John is now at the infantry training camp at Vernon and will be going to the Pacific. (K-6756) Pte. Tweed, J.H. 517 CITC Vernon BC.”

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