Lest We Forget / 67 WHYTE, Kelso WWII Kelso was born in November 1926 in Smith Falls, ON. He served in the Merchant Navy for three years during World War Two, and for twenty-five years of Peacetime. Kelso passed away on March 20, 1996. WINN, James A. “Jim” WWII Jim was born on November 18, 1924 in Saint John, NB, son of Frank and Catherine (Morrison) Winn. When his parents separated in the 1930s, he returned to Conway to reside with his mother and grandparents. On July 14, 1943, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army and went through Basic Training in Charlottetown, and Advanced Training in Aldershot and Debert, NS. He served with the North Shore Regiment, Pioneer Platoon, C Company on sniper and heavy mortar duty. On June 3, 1944, he embarked on the D-Day offensive from England, going ashore on Normandy Beach on June 6, 1944. On July 4, 1944, he was wounded by artillery fire at Capriquet Airport, near Caen, France. Late in 1944, he went back into the line at Falaise Gap. He was discharged on October 18, 1945, and returned to Conway to live. He presently resides at Tyne Valley, PEI. YEO, Chester Gordon WWII Chester was born on May 26, 1913 in Victoria West, PEI. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army in November 1942 and served overseas. He was wounded in action and he returned home in 1946. Chester passed away on March 23, 2001. YEO, Jack Alton WWII Jack was born in 1919 in Central Lot 16, PEI. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army in June 1941 and served with the 82nd Battery 4th Ant-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Army, Gaspe, Quebec. He served in England, Italy, North Africa, France, Germany, Holland and Belgium, until his discharge in December 1945. His brother James G. Yeo also served overseas. Jack married Jean MacArthur, whose father, James Gordon MacArthur served in World War One, and they have three children. YOUNG, Emmett WWII Emmett served in Canada and overseas from 1939 to 1945. Emmett is deceased. The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command
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