Gathering Our Heroes in Chatham-Kent: IODE Kent Regiment

To be included in our data base of the Gathering Our Heroes website, the veteran must have been either: 1. Born in Chatham-Kent 2. Living in Chatham-Kent at the time of enlistment 3. Actually enlisted in Chatham-Kent... If you have any information regarding a Hero of Chatham-Kent, please fill out the form at the following link: http://www.gatheringourheroes.ca/contact/ Your information will be sent directly to our curator and you will receive a response as soon as is possible.

Private George Stonefish served during the First World War on the Western Front. He is one of several Moraviantown reserve residents who served in the Canadian Army during the conflict. He is also one of the members of our banner. Find out more at: http://www.gatheringourheroes.ca/hero/stonefish-g/ Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Museum

George Taylor of Chatham enlisted in 1916. He was discharged in 1917 after being medically unfit for military service. To read more about George, follow the link below... https://www.gatheringourheroes.ca/hero/taylor-g-a/

George Glen McGuire was a former employee of the Chatham Daily News. He enlisted in 1941 and participated in 14 raids over Germany. In a letter to his mother, Glen reported that he was in good health Cheer up mother, I’ll be home soon. To read more about George, follow the link below: https://www.gatheringourheroes.ca/hero/mcguire-glen-g/

Did you know? WW1 was the first known conflict in which chemical weapons were used (mustard gas).

Did you know? The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 bought the US into WW1.