Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Moore, Vincent Albert


Sergeant Vincent Albert Moore
Service #: M/51061
The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, R.C.I.C.
KIA: 30/03/1945

Son of William Stevenson Moore and Bertha Mary Moore of Calgary, Alberta.
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  1. Heidi4 May 2015 at 11:01

    Thank you very much for posting this Donna. Vincent Albert Moore was my mother's uncle. Even though my mum was very small when he died, my brother, cousins and I grew up hearing stories about "Uncle Bud" and we all feel like we knew him. I've been trying to do some research on him but have never seen the newspaper article. I've seen the photos online before but I don't know where they are from but they're nice to see. This is a lovely site and I thank you for creating this site "so that there is always a face to the name of soldiers resting far from home." Best, Heidi

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    1. Donna Maxwell6 November 2016 at 20:26

      Hello Heidi,
      Do you live in Calgary? I am glad you came across this site and would love to hear any stories about your Great-Uncle. I can put you into contact with individuals working on projects at the cemeteries. They would love to hear any stories you have to help know more about one of their adopted sons who helped to Liberate their country.

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    2. Heidi8 November 2016 at 09:28

      Hi Donna-- I am from Alberta but in Ontario now. I may be traveling to the Netherlands in the near future so will be in touch if I am. I am very interested in hearing more from Chris! Best, Heidi

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  2. Chris Wijngaarden6 November 2016 at 13:48

    Heidi i'am Chris from the Netherlands and i think i can help you with more information on Sgt Moore.

    Because i have have al lot of his belongings including the pictures above in my private collection

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    1. Donna Maxwell6 November 2016 at 20:22

      Hi Chris,
      Where do you live in the Netherlands. I have been quite a few times. Have you been to the Holten War Cemetery and seen the new Canadian Information Centre they have there? It is very nice. I continue my work to add pictures and stories to each soldier there and at Groesbeek as well. The last few weeks I have added over 50 new pictures to the program at Groesbeek. My Uncle has 48 of his comrades buried in Holten and a boy my mother went to school with is in the Groesbeek Cemetery so these projects are very important to me. May I ask how you came across pictures and belongings of Sgt. Moore? I would love to hear more of your involvement and am always grateful for any help I can get. So nice to hear from you.

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    2. Twiggy10 November 2016 at 14:38

      Hi Donna; This is Heidi's cousin, Imogen. Heidi has forwarded me some of these photos from your site via facebook. I was raised for 10 years of my childhood by Bud Moore's sister; my grandmother. So I did, in fact, hear quite a few anecdotes from my grandmother as she loved her brother dearly and thought he was a wonderful person. As I was born on Remembrance Day, when Heidi first sent me these photos last year I was able to post one of my Great Uncle Bud on my facebook page simultaneously marking both Remembrance Day and my birthday. Thank you for your diligent and very meaningful work that you have put into your site. with Best Wishes, Imogen Whyte, Bowen Island BC

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    3. Chris Wijngaarden21 December 2016 at 02:02

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    4. Chris Wijngaarden21 December 2016 at 02:03

      Hi Donna, right now i live in Drachten,but we are moving to another small town just 15km away from here. I haven't made a visit to Holten.It's on my list for 2017.

      I got my hands on the pictures and medals at the end of 2008. The men who bought them originally sold his WW2 collection.

      My collection is an overview of the war from all sides (Allied,Sovjet and Axis). Especially the personal stories and items play a major role in my collection.

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  3. Heidi6 November 2016 at 14:04

    Hi Chris, that's very interesting. No one in my family remembers seeing these photos.

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  4. Heidi6 November 2016 at 14:28

    We would be very interested in learning more

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    1. Chris Wijngaarden21 December 2016 at 01:56

      my apologies for the delayed response. We are in the middle of a relocating.

      I got my hands on the pictures and medals at the end of 2008. The men who bought them originally sold his WW2 collection.I also had contact with some of your family in Canada (Arthur Kirkby)he is the son of Alberts oldest sister

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    2. Heidi22 December 2016 at 09:15

      That's very interesting Chris. We'd never seen any of those and would be interested in learning more. Would you be able to contact me at hjacobs at uwindsor DOT ca?

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  5. Maarten29 September 2019 at 06:52

    Hello, We are writing a book about the liberation of the former municipality of Gendringen. This is because our church will be released for 75 years next year. We also mention all fallen soldiers who fell within our church. Sergeant Vincent Albert Moore also belongs to this and many other Canadian soldiers. We do this because this should not be forgotten.
    Maarten Koudijs Holland

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    1. Chris Wijngaarden3 October 2019 at 13:54

      Hi Maarten,

      You can contact me at cuswijngaarden at gmail DOT com

      Best regards,

      Chris, Holland

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