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8th Hussars Museum

Coates, Irvine

  • Person
  • 1916-1980

Irvine Throne Coates was born in 1894 and served in World War One with the 104th Battalion. Irvine served in Canada, England, and France. He joined in April 1916 and was discharged in August 1919. Irvine was wounded twice and suffered from shell shock. He fought at the battle of Vimy Ridge. Irvine also served in World War Two with the Veterans Home Guard of Canada from January 1942 to December 13, 1943. Irvine died in 1980.

Yeomans, Isobel

  • Person
  • 2005

Isobel Yeomans is the wife of the late Colby Yeomans, whose uncle, Irvine Yeomans, was the Sergeant Major of A Squadron of the 8th Canadian Hussars. Her husband Colby was a member of the Association of 8th Canadian Hussars. He served 32 years in various regiments and in varied geographic locations with the Canadian Forces and the United Nations.

Bunker, Ivan Loys

  • Person
  • 1893-1917

Ivan was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, 7 September 1893. He served with the 104th Battalion and also the 5th Canadian mounted Rifles Battalion. Ivan fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge and died of his wounds received in action on 6 September 1917. This was one day less of his 24th Birthday. Ivan was one of three Canadians buried in the Petit-Vimy British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was the son of the late Merton and Lily Bunker of Rusagonis, New Brunswick.

Wood, James Clarence

  • Person
  • 1918 =1958

James Clarence Wood born 13 September 1918 Sussex Corner, New Brunswick enlisted with the Canadian Armed Forces 09 July 1940, 4th Canadian Regiment (8th Princess Louise NB Hussars). His theaters of service Canada, United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe. He was discharged to return to Civil Life 14th of August,1945 Fredericton New Brunswick. James received the 1939-1949 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal with clasp and War Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45 (war service records 8th October 1958

MaCauly, James Leonard

  • 1895-1969

James Leonard MaCaulay- 1895- 1969 Born 30 September 1895 at Lower Millstream , Kings County , New Brunswick , Son of Samuel Alexander Macauley and Isabella Margaret Patterson . Graduated from Agriculture College , Truro Nova Scotia in 1914. Served in the Canadian Army in France during World War i. Was a war pensioner after being wounded at the front lines in France/Belgium June 1916. James worked on the Soldiers Settlement Board in the early 1920's. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 76 Norton N.B. Died 01 November 1969 at Sussex , Kings County New Brunswick . James and his Wife Gertrude rest in the Church of the Accension Burial Grounds at Apohaqui, N.B.

Seely, James Spencer

  • Person
  • 1920-2003

James Spencer Seely known to his friends as Penny was born August 25th,1920 and died March 17th 2003. Seely was a trained truck driver and Seely's qualifications in Canadian Active Army was Trade of Driver Mechanic "C" and was employed at his trade with the Carlton and York Regiment for approx. 19 months. On August 10th 1945 Seely was given permission to wear the War Service Badge "General Service Badge" number 204639. James Seely was discharged August 10th 1945 in Fredericton.

Wood, James

  • Person
  • 1914-1918

G234 Cpl Wood JC ,Sussex New Brunswick - The 55th Battalion (New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island), CEF, was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 30 October 1915, where it provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 6 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 40th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 21 May 1917. The 104th Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Britain on 28 June 1916, where it provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 24 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 105th Battalion (Prince Edward Island Highlanders), CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 27 July 1918.

Dixon, John Edwin

  • Family
  • 1941;1945

2nd Lieutenant John Edwin Dixon Canadian Postal Corps the Canadian Army October 6th 1941 .During operations in NW Europe Major Dixon has performed his duties as DADPS in a highly efficient manner, By frequent personal contents , constant attention to important details and a persistent endeavor to eliminate all unnecessary procedure he has ensured the smooth and rapid flow of mail to the fans of this corps. By example , he has succeeded in installing , in all personnel under his direction , his own high sense of responsibility and integrity. he realizes the importance of his service to the morale of the troops and has been tireless in his efforts to ensure that all personnel and methods employed in the distribution of mail produce the maximum efficiency.

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