Lou Neilly (centre). Other two soldiers are unknown
Veterans
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Sgt. Pilot Scott Neilly, Flight Instructor for the R.C.A.F. He died during the Second World War in a training accident in New Brunswick on May 28, 1942.
Continuation of veteran biographies (see Related Description: "The noise of the aircraft, the guns..."): Gunner John Douglas Breeze, 1st Lieutenant Arthur Kneeshaw, Flight Officer James M. Booth, Corporal James G. McKinstry, Signalman Lester B. Woolven, Brigadier-General (Padre) Ormand A. Hopkins
Bradford WitnessContains news clippings and articles on various people of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Joe SaintContains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury residents and workers
Joe SaintOne of the many plaques that lined the walls of the War Musuem in Seoul showing the names of the veterans from all the nations who lay down their lives for peace in Korea.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public LibraryRecruitment draft for William John Nevils to serve in World War One. Dated May 23, 1918
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library"Citizens Pay tribute to Canada's Soldier Dead in Union Service in Town Hall"
Bradford Witness"It seemed like a reasonable idea, a good idea: in this, the 50th anniversary of D-Day, to recognize some of the municipality's most highly decorated veterans, by renaming duplicate street names in their honour.
The list of names, compiled by the Royal Canadian Legion with the assistance of Bradford West Gwillimbury Police Service researchers, included Gunner JohN Douglas Breeze, recipient of the Military Medal for bravery, and Squadron Commander Brad walker, recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
The idea was to honor the war veterans, while they were still alive; to eliminate the risk of confusion of street names in an emergency, by changing similar names; and perhaps, to untie the Municipality in a gesture towards its veterans.
Instead, it re-opened old wounds, and contributed towards new grievances. ..."
Event Date : Friday, April 10, 1992
Event Type : Death
Description : Suddenly at home at R.R. 2 Beeton. Husband of Daveda Andrews. Father of Peggy (Mrs. Chris Lotto). Grandfather of Joe and Jason. Brother of Arthur and Harvey. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham, with service in the chapel on April 12, followed by interment in Bond Head Cemetery. Legion Service under the direction of Branch 171 Alliston will be held in the chapel on April 11. Donations in Lloyd's memory to York County Hospital, Newmarket, would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Toronto Star