Lest We Forget / 67 Weeks, Frank c. WWII Frank was born in the Alberton district of Prince Edward Island. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 and served in Canada and overseas. Flying Officer Weeks was discharged on January 30, 1945. suTHeRlaND, John augustine "Jackie" WWII & PeaceTIMe Jackie was born to John P. Sutherland and Sarah MacLaren on March 27, 1919 in Goose River, PEI. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941 and served on aircraft carriers and destroyers near England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Bermuda, the West Indies and the Pacific. He received various medals but they were mislaid. In peacetime, he sailed aboard the ship Labrador when it circumnavigated North America. He served as Chief Petty Officer from 1941 to 1960. After his discharge, Jackie made his home in Morell with his two brothers, who were involved in the machinery business. Jackie died on August 20, 1977. WaYe, charles W. WWII Charles was born to Milton C. Waye and Janie M. Webster on March 28, 1916. He enlisted on October 13, 1943 and served as a Private with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. Following basic training, Charlie was posted overseas and served in England and France. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp and the War Medal 193945. After his discharge on June 11, 1946, Charlie and his wife, Jean Brooks, made their home in Toronto where he owned his own business. Charlie died on February 9, 1979 in Toronto and is buried there. WHITTY, albert F. WWII Albert was born to James and Bess Gorman on March 10, 1916 in Farmington, PEI. He enlisted in the Army on September 18, 1942 and served as a Private with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. After his basic training, Albert was sent overseas to the United Kingdom, France and Belgium. He received the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp. Albert was discharged on August 3, 1946. Wilson, gerard James WWII Gerard was born to James Wilson and Nellie Trainor on August 26, 1925. He joined the Army and served as a Private with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders. He took his basic training at Beech Grove and was sent overseas in May 1944. When he arrived in England, he visited with his brother, Darryl, before he was sent to Northern England. He also served in France where he was killed in action on July 9, 1944. Gerard received the 1939-45 Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the War Medal 1939-45 and the Victory Medal. His mother, Nellie Wilson, also received the Memorial Cross. He is buried in Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in France. The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command
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