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Photograph of Flight Sergeant Hedley G. Dimock of the RCAF, who died June 26, 1944 in a take-off accident in India.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of Flight Sergeant Hedley G. Dimock of the RCAF, who died June 26, 1944 in a take-off accident in India.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Dimock, Hedley Gilbert from Madras War Cemetery Memorial book
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Memorial page for Hedley G. Dimock from the Madras War Cemetery in India where he is buried. It reads:
"Joined the R.C.A.F as an Avi Engine Mechanic, rising through the ranks to a Pilot Officer. He was born in Eston, Sask. on the 22nd April, 1922; moving to Bradford, Ontario he attended the Public and High School, passing the 12th Grade with honours. He died at Cochin India, the 27th June '44."
Madras War Cemetery
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Gordon Douse, born May 22, 1892. Killed in action at Cambrai with 42nd Battalion, September 29, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Douse, Lefroy.
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Henry Christopher Douse, born July 17, 1897. Killed in action at Cambrai with 42nd Battalion, Sept. 29, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Douse, Lefroy.
Part of Local History Collection
John Harrison Douse, born Nov. 17, 1887. Killed in action at Amiens with 3rd Battalion, August 8, 1918.
Flt.-Sgt. Harold Wilson Reported Missing After Air Bombing Operations
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"Mr. and Mrs. Daniel wilson, of Bond head, have been notified by Ottawa that their second son, Flt.-Sgt. Harold (Chub) Wilson, is missing after air operations over enemy territory. The entire crew of his craft failed to return and as yet there is no information regarding their fate, although authorities assure the parents that information is being sought through the Red Cross regarding them."
Bradford Witness
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Photograph of Jack Geddes, soldier in World War II who lost his life in battle. Jack was the son of George and Julia Ethel (Robinson) Geddes, born on May 13th, 1917 in Bradford, Ontario. . Jack worked as a Sub-Foreman for a Barrie construction company prior to marrying Mabel Elizabeth Copeland in May, 1940, and they had a daughter Gwendoline Elizabeth. He enlisted on November 27, 1942 specifically for the RCAF. Jack earned the rank of Sergeant in October of 1943 and was an Air Gunner for the RCAF. He and his flight crew did not return from their mission to Revigny, France. They were presumed dead until his body was found and registered through the Imperial War Graves Commission at Auger St Vincent Cemetery in Oise, France. He died July 19, 1944, and his wife received his Operational Wings recognition in honour of his service.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Henry Harvey in uniform during World War II.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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An article about the unveiling of a plaque at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre in memory of Sapper Brian Collier who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010.
The road that runs between the Leisure Centre and the Library is named in honour of Brian Collier.
Bradford Topic
Jack Sutherland in Uniform Outside the Bradford Model School
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Photograph of Jack Sutherland standing in front of the Bradford Model School. Jack was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Sutherland who ran Sutherland’s Bakery and Grocery. He was the nephew of Bessie Campbell. Jack served in the First World War and was killed in action in 1917. He is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery in Sandgate, Eng.
Luanne Campbell Edwards