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Known locally in Oakville as "The Commodore," Robertson was appointed Commanding Officer of H.M.C.S. Fundy and Senior Officer of the first Minesweeping Flotilla in 1939. In 1941 he took command of one of Canada's Armed Merchant Cruisers, H.M.C.S. Prince Rupert. He was later made Commander of the Naval Dockyard and ...Known locally in Oakville as "The Commodore," Robertson was appointed Commanding Officer ...Oakville Museum
Ordinary Seaman, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. Served on the H.M.C.S. Shawinigan. Killed November 24, 1944 at the age of 20. Commemorated on the Oakville High School 1939-1945 Honour Roll.Ordinary Seaman, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. Served on the H.M.C.S. Shawinigan. ...Oakville Museum
Part of the Royal Air Force's Transport Command Group, which ferried aircraft, sometimes with personnel and cargo, to Britain during the Second World War...Part of the Royal Air Force's Transport Command Group, which ferried aircraft, ...Oakville Museum
Certificates were issued to Hamilton military personnel by the city of Hamilton in April 1940. The certificates, signed by Mayor William Robert Morrison, were also issued as pocket-sized replicas to be carried by the soldiers. The replicas were designed to act as identification as well as serving as a binding ...Certificates were issued to Hamilton military personnel by the city of Hamilton ...Oakville Museum
Enlisted with the Lorne Scots at the age of 16. Transferred to the 48th Highlanders and then to the Queen's Own Rifles to go overseas in 1941. James died in 1944 at the age of 20, from wounds received in France. He was survived by his wife and baby daughter ...Enlisted with the Lorne Scots at the age of 16. Transferred to ...Oakville Museum
Lance Corporal (Driver of the Bren Gun Carrier). Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, 1940-1945.Lance Corporal (Driver of the Bren Gun Carrier). Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, ...Oakville Museum
Private Peter Marlatt enlisted with the Canadian Infantry and transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force after the war. Ken Marlatt, Ward Officer, 1st Class, Royal Canadian Air Force, served as a flying instructor in Canada before going to England as a fighter pilot. Ken Marlatt died in an air ...Private Peter Marlatt enlisted with the Canadian Infantry and transferred to the ...Oakville Museum
Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Served as a tailor a the #1 Equipment Deport in Toronto. During World War I, Grammell served as a Corporal in the 15th London Regiment (British Army) from 1914 to 1918, and was twice wounded.Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Served as a tailor a ...Oakville Museum
Flying Officer (air gunner) with #5 Ferry Unit. Killed April 8, 1945, at the age of 23. Ralph is buried in the Karachi War Cemetery, Pakistan. He is commemorated on the Oakville Trafalgar High School 1939-1945 Honour Roll.Flying Officer (air gunner) with #5 Ferry Unit. Killed April 8, 1945, ...Oakville Museum
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