Bell, George

Private George Bell

Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment

R.C.I.C.

George was born March 15, 1922 in Dumfries, Scotland. His parents William and Jenny moved to Tomifobia, QC. George had 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

After 6 years public school George left school at age 14. As a teenager he worked in the woods with his brothers and cut pulpwood for his dad. George also worked as a mechanic for Butterfield Division Rock Island, QC.

George enlisted March 4, 1941 in Sherbrooke, QC. Unit: #4 D.D. R.C.O.C. CA. He was TOS to the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment December 1944. His brothers John and Robert also enlisted and Robert saw action overseas.

December 15, 1944 Bell was reported missing believed KIA. Bell was a rifleman last seen awaiting orders from the company commander. The L&R's were critically short of men at this time. While in position a shell or mortar bomb landed in their midst, four men killed instantly. One was identified as Private George Bell.

                   

  Theaters and Dates of Service

  Canada   04-May-42 to 23-Sept-42

  UK         24-Sept-42 to 28-Sept-44

  Italy        29-Sept-44 to 15-Dec-44

 Grave: VI A 4

Antoniuk, Alexander

Lance Corporal Alexander Antoniuk

4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards

R.C.I.C.

Alexander was born February 19, 1924 on a farm in Vilna, AB to John & Dora. He had 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Alexander's dad died when he was 6 and his mother remarried but that marriage did not last.  He left school at 15 after completing grade 8. He spoke English and Ukranian.

Alex liked swimming, skating, hunting and softball (outfield). Although raised on a farm and a competent farmer his ambition was in the mechanical or welding field.

Alexander enlisted March 2, 1942. Reason: "To serve my country." He was found to be neat, robust and earnest. He had a high degree of intelligence was quiet and reserved in manner. Alex was TOS to  the 4th PLDG's July 1944.

Alexander's brother George was wounded, survived the war and died around the age of 50. L/Sgt. George Antoniuk M7015 was awarded the MM.

Theaters and Dates of Service

Canada   02-Mar-42 to 19-Jul-42

UK         20-Jul-42 to 16-Aug-43

Italy       17-Aug-43 to 31-Dec-44

Grave: II A 8

Brothers  

       

Bates, Donald LeRoy

Bates Lance Corporal Donald LeRoy

Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment

R.C.I.C.

Donald was born April 8, 1921 in Glanford Station Ontario, son of John Stanley and Hilda Valeria. He had one brother, Ralph Warren and 2 sisters Hanna Florence and Joyce Mildred. Donald was born and raised on a farm.

Donald attended Caledonia High School and took 1 year of general courses. He did not like school and left at 17 to start working. Following school he worked at his uncles's farm for Bressman's Construction Company and at Otis-fenson Elevator Co. in Hamilton, ON.

Donald enlisted September 17, 1942 in Hamilton. He wore glasses, was a tall, husky young chap of average intelligence. He wanted the opportunity to become a storeman in R.C.A. A/A Heavy where his services could be put to better use.
                             
Donald was a good gunner. He was TOS to the Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment October 1944.

                                                             
 Theaters and Dates of Service
                                                             
  Canada 17-Sept-42 to 29-Mar-43                                                      
  UK        30-Mar-43 to 11-Jun-43                                                  
  Italy       12-Jun-43 to 15-Dec-44

                                                             
 Villanova War Cemetery                                                              
 Grave: VII C 1