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Smith, Wilfred Joyce

  • Person
  • 1917

Wilfred Joyce Smith Regimental Number 710182 serving overseas 104th Battalion Paymaster Killed Nov 6th 1917

Soper, David

  • Person
  • 1943-1945

David Soper donated these war time maps to the 8th Hussars Museum

Sparks, Kenneth

  • Person
  • 1917-1991

Kenneth Sparks Born Dec. 17th 1917 Beaver Harbor New Brunswick. he attended Vocational School in Saint John (ENGLISH) For a short period from 1937 to 1940 Kenneth occupation included Being a Brass Inspector and Sealer. Kenneth Enrolled 21 July 1940 with the 4th Canadian Motor Cycle Regiment (8th Princess (NB) Hussars. he received a discharge 21 Sept. 1945 at the age of 27 . He rejoined 14 July 1947 and served until February 1969. Kenneth Married Doreen Edna Elizabeth Brown Born Sept. 19, 1923 in England . His Mother Gertrude Eloise 12 Nov. 1895 Father William Hayward 13 Nov. 1889 Brothers George, Melbourne and Arthur and one Sister Eloise . During His career he lived in Saint John, Kingston, Canning and Halifax Nova Scotia. Kenneth received 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, And France and Germany Star .Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp. War Medal 1939-45. Korea Medal, United Nations Emergency Force Medal , Canadian Forces Medal and Decoration and Clasp .Peace Keeping Duties in the Middle East. RCEME Rafah 1960-1961 Korea Oct. 30, 1952- 2 Nov. 1953 Doreen Kenneth's WIfe arrived in Halifax by Ship (ACQUITANTA) April 1946 Kenneth Attended Victoria St Baptist Church Saint John 1932-1962 Members if Canadian Legion Branch 62 Saint John N>B> 1945-1950 Kenneth Died Doreen his War Bride Wife died 2013 in 1991

Sparks, William

  • Person
  • 1939-2012

William Sparks donated several World War II maps to the 8th Hussars Museum in 2012.

Steven, Charles Thomas

  • Person
  • 1944

Trooper Stevens was the Son of Frank and Elizabeth Stevens. He lived in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada prior to joining the Regiment. He died on September 9th, 1944 at the age of 26.
Trooper Charles Thomas Stevens (G/191) is buried in the Ancona War Cemetery, Italy. Section I, Row G, Grave Stone 12

Stevens, Archie

  • Person
  • 1939-1945

Sergeant Archie Stevens, born in Hopewell, New Brunswick. On an advance from Mezzano to San Alberto, this Senior NCO Officer commanded one of the two 105 millimeter gun tanks in his squadron. Stevens moved his tank to an exposed position and fired point blank into the strong point, destroying houses and causing the enemy to retire across the Naviglio Canal, leaving behind between thirty and forty casualties and one anti gun tank knocked out. The advance on the left flank was then able to continue. During a series of actions, this non-commissioned officer has shown great courage and initiative and has at all times been an inspiration to his squadron. He received the Military Medal. Sgt. Stevens was the first casualty after the regiment returned home. He came to Sussex, New Brunswick, and within a month after arriving home, he had a Tonsillectomy operation from which he never recovered. Stevens was the first military funeral after returning home from war.

Stewart, Aldran Irvine

  • Person
  • 1944-1946

Corporal Aldran Irvine Stewart enlisted with the Canadian Active Service Force 5 June 1944 at the No. 7 District Depot, Fredericton New Brunswick. He was given the regimental number G5811. At the time of enlistment he was living in Penobsquis, King' County, NB. Aldran was born in Westmorland County. Prior to joining up he worked as a farmer. he was Married to Dorthy Stewart. Aldran set out from Camp Sussex and disembarked in the United Kingdom 15 May 1945, where he was taken on strength by the 1 Canadian Signals Unit. Stewart was discharged 13 December 1946, to return to civilian life. He reenlisted with the 8th New Brunswick Hussars 15 October 1952. At that time he was living in Sussex Corner, NB. He was qualified as a driver in 1954. He served as an administrative clerk until 1956. during that time he was awarded his first and second service chevron.

Stiles, Donald

  • Person
  • 1931-2020

Donald Walton Stiles, age 88, of Sussex, NB, husband of the late Marjorie (Holmes) Stiles. He was born on September 1, 1931 in Doaktown, NB, a son of the late Rev. W. Pierce and Jessie (Lutes) Stiles.
Don was a known collector of Sussex Artifacts and his collection now resides at the Sussex train station. He was very involved in his community, some of his involvement would include; Zion Lodge 50 year member and past master, 25 years with the Sussex Shrine Club and past president, 50 year member of the Sussex Kiwanis Club and past president, honorary member of the Chisholm Lake Fishing Club, two terms on Sussex Town council in the early 70’s, founder of Stiles Plumbing and Heating which started in 1959 and helped revive crokinole in the Sussex area and started the Sussex Crokinole Club.

Sussey, Doug

  • Person
  • 1939-present

Captain (retired) Doug Sussey was an active member of the Tobique 594 Royal Air Cadets, serving with the organization for five years. He was honoured by the Cadets at their 11th Annual Parade Celebrations. He ensured that new challenges were open to the cadets, including marksmanship team and biathlon.

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