Please note that it must not be taken that the below mentioned have genealogical connection overseas as result of serving overseas with the armed forces.
The possibility may exist. Friendship it also a factor.

Information: John Boers, 11 Birch Street, GUELPH, ON. CANADA. N1G 2N2
Phone: (519-821-0697 Fax: (519) 821-5203
E-mail: John Boers

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The family of Sgt. Major Joseph Charles Savoy is looking for the family on the pictures.
He served with the 5th Field Regiment RCA.
The pictures were taken somewhere in the UK.
One of the persons was called Rose and it is assumed she was a lady. If you know this family please contact John Boers at: jboers@liberationchildren.org

My name is Rodney Michael Jarvis. I was born in England in 1946.
I am looking for James Edward Foster or Edward James Foster. I don't know the sequence of his name. He was a corporal in the US Army Air force stationed in or around the small City of Norwich in Eastern England. It was the main area for the American 8th Army Air force in Britain. He met my mother Joyce Evelyn Jarvis at a dance, possibly at a place called the "The Sparrow Nest" in Lowestoft, Suffolk, a small coastal town about 15 miles from Norwich. She was stationed there as a ATS driver. This would be in the latter half of 1944 up to May 1945.
He may have visited my mother's house as her younger sisters remember uncle "Jimmy" or "Eddie" and his Hershey bars.
My mother's sister’s names were Yvonne, Heather and Sybil.
He may have had a unit commander or a friend named Steven (Steve) Conway. He could have been air or ground crew at Rack heath air base where B24 liberators were flown, but this is informed speculation only, but worth mentioning.
I have seen one small photograph of this man with my mother taken near or at Norwich Cathedral in the winter time, as they had their coats on. He looked between 18 and 22, medium height and thin build. I was told his hair was mousy brown and his eyebrows are said to have met in the centre.
When my mother told him she was pregnant, he said he would see his commanding officer.
But the story is, the war in Europe having just ended, he was like many others sent to the Pacific against the Japanese. But this could be of course something my mother was just told, as she did go to see his commanding officer by herself.
However all this being what it may, as his son it is a long time overdue that I made an effort to find him, simply to say hello to my Dad.
I have had the roll of honour checked and I was told he is not there.
So could anyone who knows anything at all, please contact me on my e-mail or write to me. E-mail: almi_uk@yahoo.co.uk

This liberator was a great friend of de family of Annie van Veen.
They met in Tilburg, Holland and family would like to renew contact if possible.
Sadly they do not know his name anymore.
Please contact:
John Boers
11 Birch Street
Guelph, Ontario
Canada. N1G 2N2
N1G 2N2
e-mail: jboers@liberationchildren.org

For anyone who may have known this soldier. He used the name Gerry Henderson.
Billeted - Manor Way, Abbotts Hall Chase, Standford-Le-Hope.
Based - Orsett Essex, UK

Served with the Royal Edmonton Regiment in Holland. Enlisted in Edmonton, Alberta. He took his discharge in the UK on March 27, 1946. It is here where he met Tineke Arler in a small city Loosdrecht in central Holland. Should you have information, please contact John Boers.

Stationed in Hilversum, a city in central Holland. He befriended a family here. He had friendship with a young lady from the van Bemmelen family. Interesting is that Ernest had an ashtray made of a grenade and had his name engraved in it. Returned to Canada in the latter part of 1945. Believed to be from British Columbia.
This case is solved.

Was serving in or near the city of Nijmegen, Holland. He was called Bill and has access to a motorbike and use it regular. Edmonton was the place he came from and may have worked as a auto mechanic in that city Mr Thompson is seen here on the left and with him is his friend who served in the RCAF. This picture may have been taken in Canada. The De Vries family in Nijmegen is interested to know whether renewed contact if possible. Would like to have his friend identified as well.

Was stationed in or near the city of Zutphen and may have served with the RCE or the RCAMC. Here he met the Bloemsma family. He left Holland in the month of September of 1945. Family members of Bloemsma would like to contact for possible reunion.

Private Sandberg served with the Royal Canadian Service Corps in Britain, Sicily and Italy and north-western Europe between 1941 and 1945. He joined the army in Edmonton, Alberta and left the army Vancouver BC in September of 1945. He may have been driving trucks. His family believes that he may have left genealogical connections overseas.

This soldier spent a lot of time in Arnhem, Holland area after the WWll ended. Was friend of William S. Ross and both served in the same regiment, probably were involved in the transportation of heavy army material to and from Germany. The two befriended the De Guess family and were frequent visitors here. They still hope that they can renew contact with the 2 soldiers. He and his friend left Holland at the end of 1945 or early 1946 for their return to Canada. Looking at all the Quin)n)s for help.

Mr. Pelletier is a Canadian Native and served overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces and met the Timmerman family in the area of Arnhem and Ede, Holland. The young lady on the right whose name is Lies Timmerman is looking for Mr. Peltier and likes to learn about the Canadian Native way of life. She and I are appealing to all Canadian Natives to help me in the search for Mr. Peltier.

Mr. Morgan served in Holland and stationed in the area of Apeldoorn. He befriended the Bouwman family there. At the end of 1945 he returned home with the famous North Nova Scotia Highland Regiment. He returned to New Glasgow. After the war he may have moved to Toronto or area. I learned that Mr. Morgan has passed away on May 18, 1980 and he was single. Mr. Morgan passed away in Hamilton, Ontario. Would like to get contact in with people who may have know him. In particular the person that was with him in last days of his life. His place of burial is not know.

Danny MacKenzie, as he was known, was stationed in or near Apeldoorn. Perhaps he was a driver or a mechanic as he was involved repairing trucks. Mr.MacKenzie indicated he was from Nova Scotia. and perhaps from Cape Breton. At the end of 1945 he left for Canada or Germany but this not sure. Sure could use all the help in Nova Scotia to find Mr. Daniel MacKenzie and their help is greatly appreciated.

and his friend Wally Philion helped to liberate Rotterdam. Jack became friends of the Schuiermani family and was a welcome guest here. The family would love get in contact with Mr. M(a)cCormick and/or his family. He may have been with or attached to the 1st Anti-Tank Regiment and may have been a Cpl or Sgt.

Served in Holland. May have been a driver for an officer. The name of his regiment is not certain but Albany is believed from he Province of Quebec. He spoke fluently French. I need the help from all the Loiselles to locate this liberator.

My name is Collin Robert Lennox I am from England and was born in 1941. The family I come from befriended a Canadian soldier who was known as Robert James Cummings Lennox and served with the Canadian Armed Forces. He may have been a mechanic with the Provost Company as well having served with the Toronto Scottish Regiment. His father was a manager of a boiler works factory in Canada. I dearly would love to get in contact with Mr. Lennox or his family.

This Johnny Johnson served with the RCCS and was attached to the 4th Armoured Division. On his way to Delden he and his regiment went through the town of Lochem in the mid eastern part of Holland. Was later stationed between Delden and Goor where he met a young lad named Jan Peeters whom he named Jacques. This is where the picture on the left is coming from. The people here would like to renew contact and find out how he is doing.

Believed to have served with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and was from the province of Ontario. Area or city not known. Yes, he was known by his nickname "Ham". Mr. Hamilton was stationed in Utrecht in the Kromhout barracks. He had a friend who served as a MP and was called "Doggie" Douglas. It is here where the 2nd Infantry Division was stationed. Mr. Hamilton was a welcome friend of the Brugman family. See in picture on left. Hope to get a reply from someone in the Hamilton clan. Your help is highly appreciated as it is important  for the Brugmans to get in contact with the Hamiltons.

Served with the 3rd Infantry division of the Canadian Army and it appears he was a cook. The picture of him was taken in Holland where he made friends with the Van Wijk families. Good cook, fine friends and food was an important item at that time and the Van Wijk family would like to welcome him, should he come to Holland for a visit. Hope that the Dawson families will check their family tree if their father or grandfather or relative is the above soldier as as their help is most welcome.

Stationed in Oisterwijk and Berkel Enschot near Tilburg and was a truck driver with the RCASC. Here he met the van Snepscheut family and they would like to renew contact as he was a welcome guest. On the left a note he left with the Dutch family.

Ken was stationed in England during WW11. Made friends here and would like to renew contact.

Served with the Canadian Army in WW11 in Holland. Leonard Barratt was a WW11 officer with the RCASC or the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Was with the Canadian Armed Forces in Holland and stationed in Zeist, a town in central Holland. He may have been with the 1st LAA regiment or 5th Anti-Tank Regiment of Royal Canadian Artillery. He made friends with Dora van de Merve. Was a welcome guest at the family. The family likes to have contact with Glen or his family.

5th Armoured of the Canadian Armed Forces. Stationed in the cities of Leeuwarden or Sneek in the Province of Friesland. Became friends of the Boot family in Sneek. Rank: Non-commissioned officer, corporal or sergeant. In Canada: From the Province of Ontario.

A Canadian soldier who served in WW11 and was billeted in in the Woking and Guildford area in the UK. His regiment is not know nor his place of residence in Canada.

Served in Holland with the Canadian Army and was billeted in the Kromhout Armoury in Utrecht. He had a friend named Charlie. His last name is not known. Bill was friend of the Rieder family which likes to renew contact.

Served with the 4th Cdn. Infantry Brigade Workshop RCEME. This unit was stationed in Nijkerk, a city close to the Zuiderzee as it was called in 1945. He befriended the Gommer family and they would like to have contact with him or his family.

Stationed in Offerden in the province of Gelderland for the months Febr/March/April of 1945 and then he and his regiment moved on. Billeted with the Verhoeven family. May have been with the Ordinance troops. Like to renew contact.

Stationed in Amersfoort, Holland. Mr. Everett may have served with the RCCS or RCASC. They were part of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. Here he met the Batenburg family and due to the fine relationship with him they would like to renew contact with him. Hope the Everett(e)'s can help in locating him or his family.

Was stationed in Amersfoort and may have a maintenance engineer with an armoured regiment.  Recollections are that he may have worn a black beret. May have been attached to an Armoured regiment. Gilbert became friends of the Tier family in Amsterdam whom are looking for renewed contact if possible. His address may have been Ontario. Your help is highly appreciated.

as he was known, served with the 5th Armoured Division and was stationed in or near Assen en Rolde which are situated in the northern part of Holland. Was involved with vehicles and most likely served with the RCEME regiment as a mechanic. Had reddish hair.

Served with the RCASC. His regiment was stationed in Crabbet Park, Worth Pound, Crawley, Sussex. Lived in Nissan hut. Possibly from Toronto. Had a friend Eddie Pilch. Was welcome guest the Steele family and they are hoping that renewed contact can be made. Any one with information, please write or call.

Was a soldier who was a welcome guest at the Knijnenberg family in Noordwijk, a city on the west coast of Holland. He may have served with the Occupation Force in Germany. The family would like to renew contact with him. Please write or call at the addresses provided at this site.

Served with the 5th Armoured Division which was stationed in the Province of Friesland, Holland. Mr King probably was with the Cape Breton Highlander who were stationed here until there return to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A warm welcome is waiting him should he return to Bolsward someday.

Stationed in Utrecht after the war ended. Relatives worked for the Ford Motor Company in the Toronto area.  Mr. Jones who is not from Ontario, made friends like all Canadians did. The Ockhuisen family would like to renew contact with the Johnny. He returned to the southern region of the province of Quebec. May have died the village of Sutton, Quebec.

Possible Sgt. Leigh was stationed with the 4th Armoured Division. He and his regiment were stationed in or on the outskirts of Hengelo, Holland, a city near the German border. Mr. Leigh, according to information was involved in the food supply administration and may have been attached to the 119th Field bakery which is a British Regiment. The food supply depot was stationed in an area along the canal in that city. Mr. Leigh was a very welcome guest at the De Haan family.

Was a welcome house guest at the Meertens family. The Meertens were living in Alkmaar, a city in the western part of Holland and Fred was stationed in the city of Bergen until his return to Canada. He was known for his talent on the piano and would play it at the Meertens or any other place. The Dutch will again welcome the Canadian veterans and it is the wishes of the Meertens family that Fred will come as well and play again the piano.

Was a soldier who may have come from Toronto and could have served with the famous 48th Highlanders of that city. Indicated that his parents had a jeweller store in Toronto. Mr. Malone met here the Prins family and the guest of the house anytime. He was an avid card player and usually was very good at it. He was also called "lucky". A warm welcome is still waiting for him.

Mr. Sanders met the van Middelkoop family on Groenburgwal in Amsterdam. The daughter Polly became very close friends with Mr. Sanders and they frequently went to officers club in Amsterdam. Whether Mr. Sanders was an officer is not known. The family would like get in contact with him or his family. Please call or write.

Served with the Canadian Armed Forces in WWll in Northwest Europe and was stationed in the city of Varel, Germany. Here he worked in a transit camp. It is here where he met the Rudnik family. Mr. Schneider returned to Canada in 1946 and was discharged July 26, 1946 in Toronto, Ontario. He did serve with the Irish Regiment and the the Canadian Provost Corps.

Served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a rear gunner during WW11 and was discharged at Lachine, Quebec. Mr. MacLeod died on January 26, 1974. I am looking for his family. Mr. MacLeod did live in Toronto after returning from overseas. Was discharged in Lachine, Quebec.

Served the 5th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. His regiment was stationed in Winschoten, a town in the northern part of Holland.  He made friends here. Mr. Smith enlisted in Montreal, Quebec and returned here after the war ended. The Dutch family and I would like very much to get in contact with him or his family.

He went overseas with the Governor General General's Horse Guards and returned after the war ended. At the end of 1945, the regiment was stationed in and nearby Assen, a city in the northern part of Holland. The regiment returned in January of 1946. I learned recently that Glen may have died due to an accident on a fishing trip around 1950. I would like to get contact with his family or relatives. It is an important matter.

As he was known, was stationed in Brunsum. He became a friend of the Geurten family. The family would like renew contact with him. His function was chauffeur and may have attached to the Canadian Scottish.

Served with the Canadian army in Holland. He could have been with the Military Police. Was stationed with the famous Cape Breton Highlanders in Bolsward, Holland. Returned to Canada in 1946.

Served his war time years in England as he was with the RCAF Combined Operations in Portmouth area. Aerial photographer. His last know address was 24 Major Street. We think that he was lodging here as the address belonged to people with a different name. His friends in England are still looking for him.

Served with the famous tank unit, The Ontario Tanks, a regiment from Oshawa, Ontario. He may have been regimental police. He had access to a jeep and him and another soldier were using this to go around in the City of Harlingen. Stationed in Harlingen, a small town in the Province of Friesland, Holland before returning to Canada. It is here where he met a young lady Grietje Monsma.

Joined the Canadian Army on September 24, 1939 in Vegreville, Alberta. Billeted in a house on Buckingham Road Shoreham, Sussex England.
Served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment as a Driver /Mechanic. Returned to Canada on March 19 1945. Made friends in Sussex England who wishes to renew contact.

Joined the Canadian Army in 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Returned to Toronto in April of 1945. Served with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada.
Stationed in Guilford, England. Made friends in while stationed here.

Served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Signed up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1939. Returned to Canada in June of 1945. Was a cook in the army. Was discharged on January 1947 in Toronto, Ontario.

Soldier Lloyd Eric Nelson was in 1945 in Amsterdam and met de Saager family. He spoiled the family with food and candy. The 11 year daughter and 14 year old son of the family remember the soldier very well. The son lives in Canada and hopes to find Eric as he was known. If you can help, please contact John Boers in Canada.

During WW2 Gerald Ernest Rowe served as Captain  with the Canadian Army in the UK.
Here he befriended  the Holloway family.
This family would like to renew contact with Mr. Captain Rowe.