Thank you for this website and way for us to connect. I am writing a play about the individuals who took part in and were affected by the Battle at Kapelsche Veer. My primary source is a box of letters written by Sgt. Bob Henson of Lincoln and Welland's C company. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or who had personal recollections (Canadian, German, Norwegian, dutch resistance or civilian) of that battle. (My thanks to Henry Gow, Bill Leslie and Junior Dunlop who provided info a few years ago.) Thanks for taking the time!

In May 2004 I found myself wandering through the rows of the cemetery at Bretteville-sur-Laize. Of the thousands of markers there, one particular grave caught my attention. This grave was different than all of the others because at the base of the headstone was placed a photograph of a young soldier and a maple leaf pin. As you might expect, this was the grave of Henri Richard. For years I've wondered who he was, but mostly I’ve wondered who, after over 60 years has been keeping his memory alive. This year, as we approach Remembrance Day I decided to investigate further, which has brought me to this site (amongst others).
What a fitting tribute.

Son of Joseph Andrew Bell (deceased) who served with Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada in WW2. I'm interested in learning more about his war.

The site is VERY well done & most interesting...

Thank you for your work !!!

Operation „Blockbuster“ “ Grenade”and „Veritable“ Feb.-March 1945

Hello. I´m am searching for Photos. Documents and facts from my Town ALPEN ( ALPON) in Germany or other nearest Towns ( Veen, Bönninghardt incl.Field Airport, Forest the LEUCHT, Menzelen, Issum, Sonsbeck and so on.) Inv. Units: 3 British Div , 53rd Welsh Div, 52nd Lowland Div, Guards Armd. Div,4th CDN Armd. Div, 4/5th RSF,6/7th Cameronias, or other units from 16th US Corps( 30th Inf Div, 119th.Thank you very much.

Looking for info on my uncle. Munson age 87-90 ww 2 veteran pow in Japan originally from UK joined Canadian navy at start of ww 2

Recently I put together all my grandfather's history notes and built a website dedicated to him and his regiment in WW2. It is called "Lieutenant Charles Pearson and the Lincoln and Welland Regiment's WWII Campaign" at http://spiritbay.yolasite.com/lieutenant-pearson.php

on behalf of my father Henry Gow of the lincoln and welland reg.

Every time, I visit this sit, I find something new.
Thank you.

A great site, congratulations.

My fatherinlaw, Archie R. Fidler, served with the Calgary Tanks,1939 till 1945. Africa to France. Any information will be helpful.

Looking for anyone who has info on !!@TH LIght Anti Aircraft Battery, out of Peterborough,Ont. (1942-45). MY father ,Bdr. Claude Sampson served in this unit and was part of liberation force in Njimegen, Holland. Any info or related sites would be appreciated.

Hi
Iam looking for Dumas/ Coulombe families

I'm looking to correspond with someone who had a family member or relative that served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards in 1944-1945. My uncle Clarie Brown served with this unit in World War II. I have pictures of him with his platoon and I'm looking for more pictures someone might have of the same unit. In the photo Clarie Brown is 3rd from the left and wearing a trooper jacket. This picture was taken in March of 1946 in Bunde, Germany.

After visiting this site many times; this call for help:
We are looking for photos (high resolution) and information about servicemen who saw action during the battle for Kapelsche veer. (Holland-Jan. 1945)
Please send your information to info@vogw.nl
Thanks in advance.

Very nicely done. I really enjoy the great job you have done on your work. Your family should be very proud of it.

Thank you for sharing
Wendy

so sad

Hello all,

My grandfather Tony Lavoie served with the York Carleton Regiment in Italy. I am still trying to find a son that he had in UK, all I know that his first name was Archie and he had Red hair :) hopefully I can find him soon. If you are looking for us Archie please contact us. Regards,
Annette

I just read about Private Loren Nelson, I live near Delden, he and others probably saved my grandparents live, and many others, and I just wanted to add that my country doesn't only remember all hero's on the 4th of May, but also the night before Christmas. On every grave in Holten, there is a candle burning for Christmas. Just a short clip from our local news site, just to let you know how thankful we are, they offered their lives to save my country.
It is in dutch, but just to get an impression. http://www.rtvoost.nl/nieuws/default.aspx?nid=119690

I just saw a documentary on the Discovery Channel about the battle at the Hoghwald Gap near Xanten, which is not far from where I live. While trying to find more information on the internet I ended up at your impressive website, great work!

Kind regards,

Roger

I am searching for information regarding my uncle: George Walter Richter, Black Watch, killed in action March 5, 1945. I believe he was an anti-tank gunner and is buried in the Nijmegen Canadian Military Cementary in Holland.

I enjoyed visiting the site and reading the stories. As we come to Remembrance Day once again, I remember the fallen soldiers of WW2, but also all that gave so much, and continue to do so. My father, Fred Russell served with the Lincoln & Welland and is in the photo of the young soldiers in the winter white camouflage. I often realize that it was a miracle that he came back home to the small farm in Ontario. I've also included a photo. Lest we forget!

As we come to another Remembrance Day we should all take a pause to reflect on those that gave so much so we could have the life we treasure.

For all those that have send messages and replies to the guestbook in the past year, thanks. Your feedback is appreciated.

Mark Nelson

Fantastic site, so interesting, well done!

My family is a bunch of Canadian farmers. Their crops fed the Canadian army. Therefore they are heroes.

I was reading your site and came across the picture of four soldiers at Kapelsche Veer The unknown soldier on the far right is Stanley Culley. Stanley was wounded at Kapelsche Veer been hit by a mortar round and then suffering frostbite while lying in a shell crater waiting for evacuation. Stanley passed away in the 1970s from complications from these injuries.

I discovered your site dedicated to Private Nelson and Private Richard while researching Canadian troops in the Italian Campaign, and was very impressed with the work you have done. I am hoping to have more written on this aspect of the war shortly, and sites like yours are a great help in bringing the personal side to world conflicts.

My uncle Alfred Alyma Ablett died the first week of May, 1945 as his regiement of Lincoln and Welland was entering Germany from Holland. I was wondering if anybody knew him, and if there is a specific family still tending to the gravesite as they did years ago when my grandfather was alive.

Thanks

Hello,

my name is Rene Oosterwijk. My Granddad H.J. Oosterwijk was a dutch painter and he lived in Zwolle from 1886-1979. We've had an exhibition a couple of weeks ago and I heard that during WW2 a lot of paintings we're sold to canadian soldiers. Now I'm looking for people who're willing to either sell them or sent me photo's from the paintings. We're trying to publish a book and therefore I'mdesperately looking for as many paintings/ photo's as I can get.

Can anyone help me ?

Regards
Rene Oosterwijk
The Netherlands