Kenora Great War Project

 

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These are the stories of Kenora participants in the First World War.

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Reid, Alexander McCready

Alexander McCready Reid was born on 21 August 1884 in the community of Pollokshaws in Glasgow, Scotland. His father James Reid, a joiner, was from Ayr, Ayrshire while his mother Margaret (Maggie) McConnachie Hendrie was from Bonhill in Dunbartonshire. The couple married on 2 June 1876 in Pollokshaws. Alexander had an older brother James and… Read More »

Howard, S

After the war the towns of Kenora and Keewatin held a reception at the Tourist Hotel in recognition of all who served during the war. As published in the 2 April 1919 edition of the Kenora Miner and News, a S Howard appeared on the list of returning veterans. His identity and service could not… Read More »

Johnson, Carl Victor

Sapper Carl Victor Johnson was one of three brothers who served in the First World War. He was called up in March 1918 and he trained with the Canadian Engineers until his discharge in December 1918. Carl was the oldest son of Sven John Johnson and Josephine Carlson of Kenora, Ontario. Sven and Josephine both… Read More »

Myles, William Thomas

William Thomas Myles was born on 28 June 1890 in Brandon, Manitoba. His father Thomas Myles (Miles) was from Lydney, Gloucestershire while his mother Selina Price was from nearby Shorncote. The couple married on 21 June 1888, marriage registered in the District of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Later that year they immigrated to Canada and were living… Read More »

Belyea, Stanley Carleton

Stanley Carleton Belyea was born on 24 April 1894 in Rat Portage (later renamed Kenora), Ontario. His parents were Allan and Annie (née Bogle) Belyea who were from Greenwich, Kings County, New Brunswick. Allan’s occupation was given as wooden boat maker at the time of the marriage. Sometime after the birth of their first son… Read More »

Tuck, Harry LeDrew

The son of Eli and Mary Anne Tuck, Harry LeDrew Tuck was born on 11 October 1884 in St John’s, Newfoundland. His father Eli’s formal title was Excise Officer in His Majesty’s Custom but was also called a tide-waiter (a customs officer who boards incoming ships at a harbour). Known children born to the family… Read More »

Lapworth, F

As reported in the 2 April 1919 edition of the Kenora Miner and News, the towns of Kenora and Keewatin held a large reception for returning veterans at the Tourist Hotel. On the list of veterans was F Lapworth, his identity not confirmed. However it was probably returning veteran George Thomas Lapworth that attended the… Read More »

Ryckman, Walter A.

On 22 February 1934 Walter A. Ryckman joined the Kenora branch of the Canadian Legion. He was living in Minaki at the time, a small community north of Kenora. His application lists his rank as Staff Sergeant and his service as 5 May 1915 to 22 January 1919. He enlisted in Belleville, Ontario with the… Read More »

Fife, Ashton Thomas

Ashton Thomas Fife was born on 6 January 1871 in Hastings, Peterborough  County, Ontario. His father Doctor Joseph Alexander Fife was the son of Scottish immigrants Thomas and Janet (née Becket) Fife. Thomas Fife  had arrived in Canada  in 1820 with his parents and siblings, settling in Otonabee as true pioneers. Thomas married Janet, cleared… Read More »

Lands, George

Private George Lands (aka George Land) enlisted in 1916 and served overseas for two years. He was wounded at the Battle of Passchendaele and returned to Canada in July 1919. George enlisted in Kenora, Ontario on 10 May 1916, signing up with the 141st (Bull Moose) Battalion. He was married and he and his wife… Read More »