by admin | Sep 5, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
Verdun Stanley Woyce was born in Palmerston, and was employed as a member of the Bridge & Building group on the CNR. During the Second World War, Woyce enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he was able to utilize his comfort with heights. In fact, The...
by admin | Sep 3, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
WilfrId Lawrence Wolfe was born in Stoney Plain, AB, on October 3, 1924, and moved to Palmerston at only 2 years of age. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a Sergeant-Pilot overseas, seeing action in many operational flights. The Palmerston Observer...
by admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
Robert J. (R.J.) Wilson, was born in Palmerston, ON, to parents David and Sarah Wilson in 1923. During World War II, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and achieved the rank of Warrant Officer Class I Air Bomber as a part of the 102 Squadron. Wilson was...
by admin | Aug 31, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
William “Bill” McMillan was a member of the Perth Regiment, a part of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps during World War II. McMillan attended school in Palmerston and worked for the Canadian National Railway (CNR) at the freight sheds in Palmerston. McMillan was...
by admin | Aug 30, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
John Burns Mallett was born in Wallace Township on May 11, 1918, and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940. Mallett was sent overseas in 1941, and took courses to become a flight engineer. He attained the rank of Flight Sergeant by the time of his death. On...
by admin | Aug 29, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
John “Jack” Austin Gallagher was born in Palmerston in 1918. A lifelong resident, Gallagher completed his education in Palmerston, and was shipped overseas in July of 1943. Gallagher was a Craftsman, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Electric and Mechanical...
