Dewinter, Robert Dewitt

Private Robert Dewitt Dewinter

4th PLDG R.C.A.C.

Son of Allison Ira and Emily Matilda, Robert was born September 21,  1924 in Kings Co., NS. Robert had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was of Dutch origin. Robert completed grade VIII and left school to go to work. He played basketball and the guitar.

Occupations: Garage work and a Mill-worker.

Robert enlisted February 8, 1943 in Kentville NS. He had served in the Reserves 2nd Bn. West N.S.R. since May 1942.  He was TOS to the PLUG's September 1944. Recruit had a youthful appearance, was happy go lucky and willing to serve. He wanted to learn a trade specifically mechanical work and was recommended for the RCASC.

Theaters and Dates of Service
Canada 08-Feb-43 ti 02-Jun-44
UK       03-Jun-44 to 16-Jul-44
Italy      17-Jul-44 to 13-Dec-44

Grave: I A 10
Villanova War Cemetery

Devor, David

Private David Devor

"D" Company

Irish Regiment of Canada

R.C.I.C.

Son of Harry and Date Devor, David had 4 brothers and 5 sisters. David was born in St. Catharines ON, on April 1, 1924. He was known in his family by his Hebrew name (Tevi). David completed grade 7. His trade following school was a woodworker, making billiard cues for Brunswick-Balke-Collendar. David enjoyed swimming and skating. David enlisted July 16, 1943. He was TOS to the Irish Regiment June 1944. David sent army type toys home to his youngest brother which his mother found quite disturbing!!  At the time of his death, the Regiment was at the banks of the Munio River, in an area that was defended by heavy shellfire. Soldier Bernstein was in the same trench as David when they both died.  A chaplain present at the burial of the two young men told family there was not a mark on their bodies - it was the reverberations from the explosion of the shell that killed them.

Action: Senio River

                                        

Connors, Arthur Frank

Private Arthur Frank Connors

Son of Frank and Mary. Arthur was born July 21, 1921 in Halifax NS. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister. Arthur completed grade VIII and left school at 16 to help at home due to the illness of his

mother. Arthur read history, fiction and magazines.

Sports: football, rugby, volleyball, softball, baseball and hockey. He worked as a checker CNR for 2 years (kept the books).

Arthur enlisted September 4, 1941 in Halifax NS. He was re-designated to the Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment October 1944. Arthur was interested in anti-aircraft warfare. He desired to be a Gunner LAA. He was a good gunner.

     

Grave: V A 5 Villanova

The Story of Villanova, Italy WW2