I am looking for contact with relatives of anyone who might have served overseas with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada in 1945.My uncle,Frank Lott,was killed in action near Bedburg,Germany,March 1945. I would also like to contact someone near Nijmegen, Holland, to arrange to get a picture of the gravesite and to have some flowers placed there.

I am looking for anyone (relatives of) who served overseas in 1945, in the Highland Light Infantry of Canada.My uncle (Frank Lott) was killed in action near Bedburg,Germany,March,1945. I also would appreciate somehow, to receive a picture of the gravesite and to arrange to have some artificial flowers placed there on my behalf. F. Lawson(Lott)---franl@ecn.ab.ca

Website: www.sarvaofcanada.com. The above Site is on the South Alberta Regiment (29th Cdn Arm'd Recce Regt)Anyone looking for X SARs can contact me and I am glad to help. Jack Porter SAR Vet.

To all Veterans I send a Huge thank you for my freedom I enjoy. contact me for a thank you letter I have written for our Veterans. Also I am looking for thank you letters for our Veterans ,stories photo's etc. Please contact me for more info God Bless you all. We will not forget you are etched in our hearts forever. Kim Shergold

My father was on the landing of Normandy. He would never speak of it. I have an uncle buried there. I do not know why he would tell us anything more. He was a member of the Wpg. Rifles and then transfered to some other outfit I know not where.

Dear Marc, I wrote to you last year in regards to this wonderful sight you have set up in honour of your two uncles. As I had written to you my name is Ron Legal, my grand uncle was Albert Legal who was Henri's childhood best friend & also inlisted with Henri & fought int the same regiment with Henri. My dad grew up in Ste. Genevieve & was 6 years younger then Henri but went to the same 1 room school house in Ste. Genevieve. Later in life after my grandfather passed away, my grand mother maried Henri's dad. So in a way Henri was my dad's step brother (with marriage). I'm writting to you this year for a different reason. I've been coaching a High School Hockey team here in Winnipeg for several years & would like to name the award for the most dedicated player of the team in Henri's honour. It would truly be a great chance to show to the next generation what the previous one had done in the name of there country & families. The award would be presented @ the end of the year sometime in early june. A plack bearing Henri's name & picture would be respectfuly done. R.S.V.P God bless You Marc. R.C. Legal

Hello, While reading thru the site, I don't see any info on how to get a photograph mailed to me of a WW2 veteran's grave. I would like to get a photograph of my grandpa's grave in Holten Holland. I'll keep searching a way to get this but if you can help, please contact me. thanks

hi, just came upon this site. i am looking for any information on my father wiliiam lyndsay maclean who was a member of the carleton york regiment. he lived in chatam and enlisted at the age of 15 (he lied about his age). he has since passed away and he would never speak about the war. if there is anyone who knew him or his family can you please e-mail me so i can visit my grandparents gravesites in new brunswick. his regimental number was g22035. his paymaster was a fellow named fitzsimmons. thank you.

I was very pleased to find this website where many are trying to keep the remembrance of those who gave it all for their country and freedom.I am the youngest of 3 brothers who were in WWII. The eldest Graham Belyea was on the British merchant/troopship Nerissa which was torpedoed and sank in 1941.123 were lost not including crew members.73 Can. Army and 10 Can. Navy were included. Others included Allied personnel, American ferry pilots and some civilians.I have been able to research this tragic event but still do not know the details of how Graham perished. My other brother Allan an RCAF navigator flying with an RAF crew in 103 Squadron, Elsham Wolds was shot down on the way to Nuremburg March 31 1944. Martin Middlebrook's book "The Nuremburg Raid" covers this disaster very well. Allan is buried at the Commonwealth cemetery in Hanover, Germany which my wife and I visited 3 years ago. My own more limited experience was with the 41st LAD att. to the 28th(BCR) Armoured Regiment. We all were born and raised in Winnipeg, all attending Gordon Bell High School. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew one of us or who has any information which might help me complete family memoirs. Harry Belyea

My father's older brother was one of the "unsung heroes." He was a member of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and was killed in action in 1945. Thank you for your site.

I am looking for information about Fred Langton from Newmarket who died at Dieppe...and would like to contact his son, Don Langton who served in the American Air Force during the 50's. Don was a school mate at Alexander Muir Public School in Newmarket. Contact via e-mail or Box 381, Fenelon Falls, Ontario K0M 1N0

I am the nephew of Private George Hayes who served with the Loyal Edmonton Division during the many battles of the Italian campaign at the Moro River, the Battle of Ortona, and the Savio River. My uncle won the Silver Cross for bravery at the battle of the Savio River, but was saddly killed two days later, never knowing of this high recogntion of his valour and bravery. Having recently read the book about the Battle of Ortona, I was greatly moved by the incredible bravery, determination, and courage of the Canadian Army. Simple words cannot describe the incredible sacrifice that was made on our behalf. My uncle George Hayes was enlisted in the Loyal Edmonton Regiment although he was from Vancouver and attended McGee High School. He was under age when he joined the army and died before he saw his 20th birthday. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who knew my uncle, and/or who shared those epic battles and events in Italy. My uncle Private George Hayes, is survived by his younger sister and brother, Eleanor Michas (Hayes) and Donald Hayes. I know that both of them would appreciate your comments and in sight. The sacrifice of their beloved brother has shaped their lives and left an empty hole in their hearts.

I am the nephew of Private George Hayes who seved with the Loyal Edmonton Division during the many battles of the Italian campaign at the Moro River, the Battle of Ortona, and the Savio River. My uncle won the Silver Cross for bravery at the battle of the Savio River, but was saddly killed two days later, never knowing of this high recogntion of his valour and bravery. Having recently read the book about the Battle of Ortona, I was greatly moved by the incredible bravery, determination, and courage of the Canadian Army. Simple words cannot describe the incredible sacrifice that was made on our behalf. My uncle George Hayes was enlisted in the Loyal Edmonton Regiment although he was from Vancouver and attended McGee High School. He was under age when he joined the army and died before he saw his 20th birthday. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who knew my uncle, and/or who shared those epic battles and events in Italy. My uncle Private George Hayes, is survived by his younger sister and brother, Eleanor Michas (Hayes) and Donald Hayes. I know that both of them would appreciate your comments and in sight. The sacrifice of their beloved brother has shaped their lives and left an empty hole in their hearts.

I am looking for information about my grandfather Emery Goguen from Bouctouche, New Brunswick, who served in Italy and Holland during WWII. Any information would be appreciated.

I am putting together a display for Remembrance day at Edith Rogers School and I want the junior high kids to really think and remember about what Remembrance Day is really about and not just"a day off or about poppies and some old guy who died" Can some of you out there share some personal stories,what it meant for you to go to war, and what you want the kids today to learn from your experience.,for me to print up and display in the library. And thank you to all who went and goes to war, the adults know what you experience, help us teach the kids.

I have just discovered your site and am very intreged with what I have read.

Your latest entry on Kiska was both illuminating about the conditions prompting action against that lonely, arctic, desolate, yet somewhat strategic island. Henri Richard,my brother, did mention in a letter about having to wade/swim in the icy water, on landing day, only to find comfort in the tundra trench. he and his buddy Albert Legal dug. Lighting a smoke was forbidden. Later on, after confirming the japanese evacuation, their main concern were booby traps and land mines. Come spring, the whole island bloomed with a small field flower(purple), of which he brought a dried sample, home. It was laid/attached to his picture for many years. The only animals, he mentioned, were arctic blue foxes. Michel Richard

I need to find a man by the name of James Matheson. He was in World War 1and was killed, he was later on buried somewhere in France. If anyone knows anyway i can locate his grave I would be very greatful! Thanks!

I think these kind of sites dedicated to our brave men and woman who served during World War 1 and 11 are respected by all who comes by it. My father, Norman Ritchie part of the 67th group served overseas, also my mother, Louvaine Acker was in the army but only stationed in Regina as part of the Medical Corp. Keep up the good work.

Dear Sir I am searching for information on Bing Coughlin. I am presently putting together an exhibition of the cartoonist, William Garnett (Bing) Coughlin?s body of work for the Department of National Defense in Ottawa, Canada. I and thought someone might have some information about Mr. Coughlin.. The only reference I have is that he died sometime in 1991. For several years, I have enjoyed the Herbie cartoons done by this man. "Bing" Coughlin?s creation, "Herbie" was a brilliant character who came to typify the ordinary Canadian private, so much so that Canadian soldiers became known as "Herbies", a tradition that in some units, is carried on to this day. Below, you will find a short biography of information I have procured thus far. I would appreciate any additional information you can provide in this quest. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Robert Mullan Cartoonist Bing Coughlan and "Herbie" William G. "Bing" Coughlin MBE was a member of the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and saw action in the Sicily invasion. He was later a Sergeant on the staff ofMaple Leaf, the Canadian Army newspaper. His character, "Herbie" came to typify the ordinary Canadian private, so much so that Canadian soldiers became known as "Herbies", a tradition that in some units, is carried on to this day. Herbie and this Army," by William Garnet "Bing" Coughlin, first appeared in the Maple Leaf in the spring of 1944 in Naples, Italy. Bing's chinless hero Herbie became a particular icon at the front and "Herbie wuz here" graffitti marked the path of the Canadian advance. In 1944 Herbie was voted "Canadian Man of the Year" by the troops

My grandfather past away on October 5, 2003. He severed durning World War 2. He was a para-trooper and he recieved his wings. He was very proud of his wings and I was just wondering if there are pictures of such wings available for me to see. My grandfather meant alot to me and any help I can get would heart felt. Thank You

I think that this is a wonderful thing that have done to Let us know what your uncles did and how they died.So often men give their lives for our freedom and are soon forgotten. My mother's youngest brother Martin Peterson died in 1945. He had been taken prisoner along with other soldiers and the German officer decided that he didn't want to take the prisoners with him so they were all shot. So sad that one man's whim can bring death to other good men. Martin was with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and Had lived in Garson Man.. I wish I had met him. My mother and all her siblings are gone now. Pauline

Looking for John Johns(t)on from WINNIPEG The Royal Winnipeg Rifles We are looking for J. Johns(t)on from Winnipeg. He stayed in the town of Maarssen(near Utrecht) in Holland WWII. He served in the 3 Cdn Fd. P.k. Coy.RCE. He was stationed in Maarssen from May 7 until november 10, 1945. He lived with a dutch family in Maarssen. In his free time he stayed with the Walberg family in the town Oudorp/Alkmaar in the West part of Holland. Before the war he was a taxidriver in Winnipeg. His mothers name was Joan Frances. If anyone knows this person or knows who was also stationed in Maarssen during this time in 1945 please contact: steven meijer u.s.a. 703-729-2062

Dear Miss, please let me allow me to explain what I am trying to do..... Ever since I have been to Normandy and stood on the beaches and seen the towns, I wanted to do something about keeping the memory alive. And that urge only increased with time. Why I want to do this I cannot really say. It is an urge, a need if you will. My wish if for personal memories which will be featured on the site. Memories about the land, the fog, the weather, the rain, how the sun felt, the circumstances of living with the emotions involved. A site about the veterans telling the future generations what NEVER to do again. I want the words of the men who gave Europe it's freedom to be on the site. Not an edited story. I have been trying to find more veterans, but that is a hard conquest to achieve, for very understandable reasons. But I will keep trying. I am hoping that some of them will voluntarily send me a few of their memories. Which I could then put into the website. Of course I do not have the illusion that someone like me can make noticeable difference. But it will be my little tiny piece of the "Thank you" which we in Europe owe to you and your band of brothers who all fought for the same cause. Liberating a continent at the other side of the world. It would be a gift to receive emails or letters from you and your fellow veterans with memories in their own words. Which I will then put exactly on my website. I want my website to become a valuable source for the people who are willing to read and or see about it. Would you happen to know of fellow veterans who would so generous as to take the time to write down a few of their memories, to share with the rest of the world? All help is greatly appreciated. Because I do not want it to be fictional I want to be truthfull and accurate. Again I thank you deeply for all your trouble! It seems like helping out Europeans is getting to be a life time achievement for you. But please know that it will never be forgotten. It will always be a part of our freedom. The wings of the white doves of peace will always patched with the Canadian Veterans Insignia. I hope, if you find a little time, that you will be able to help me with my "story collecting" and I thank you deeply for your time and god bless you, your family. http://www.normandy1944.info Please can you help me?.....Hoping to hear from you again I remain, Stay in good health and take care my friend..., Frank Everards Mail address Hengelosestraat 292 7521 AM Enschede The Netherlands Internet address http://www.normandy1944.info Email address frank@normandy1944.info

I'm looking for any information on Harry Richard Barrett. Who died on Aug 19,1942. Regiment: Toronto Scottish. Any info on him would be a great help. Thank you.

A very touching, sensative and moving page. Visited the CWGC Graveyards last year in Normandy.It was a privilage to be there, you don't know how much we owe those young men 'til you see the graves. Next year 2004 will be visiting again at the specific request of 23 year old son, who wishes to pay his personal respcts. Thanks Canada, we owe you so much. You will for ever be in our thoughts.

My Grandfather Was An American U.S. Army Ranger during WWII..He use to tell me a story about how he saved a high ranked Canadian soldier in which he was friends with many years later during the War..And he had recieved a Canadian Medal for saving him..I'v documented all of his stories and plan on writing a book..My Grandfather recently passed away and I wish to get the Canadian Medal he earned through records..He had it stolen some years ago..If anyone has any imformation on how I can get records to recieve this medal Please E-Mail me at Dac3675@netscape.net...Thank You

Excellent web site, looking for any information about my great uncle guy steuart who served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. He was KIA on June 8, 1944. Thank you

great site!

My family lived next day to the Nelson family farm in Sprague, Manitoba until the summer of 1962. I remember my dad "Emanuel" speak of the Nelson's many times. My father was a soldier as well. Martin