January 16, 1940
NOMINAL ROLL
THIRD NAVAL DRAFT
SPECIAL, SMALL-BOAT MEN
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Caplin Cove, T.B.: – Nathaniel Whalen.
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Long Beach, T.B.: – Wilson Avery.
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May 28, 1940
Married
The Salvation Army Citadel, Sydney, during the past week was the scene of the wedding of Alice Maude, daughter of Mr. Seward and the late Mrs. Richard Seward, Clarenville, Nfld., and Henry Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Chipman, Sydney. The marriage ceremony was performed by Major H.G. Roberts. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Chipman. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the groom’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chipman will reside in Sydney.
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June 1, 1940
GUNNER ANGUS DROVER
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch. Drover, 92 Cabot street and a former employee of Bowring Bros., who went overseas with the 1st Royal Artillery Draft.
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July 30, 1940
ANSWER EMPIRE’S CALL
LIST OF RECRUITS FOR THE TENTH NAVAL DRAFT
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Clarenville District: –
Hancock, Robert John, Brooklyn, B.B.
Langer, Solomon Malcolm, Gooseberry Cove, T.B.
Pye, Albert Simpson, Brooklyn, B.B.
Russell, Hubert George, Southern Bay, B.B.
Smith, Chesley, Gooseberry Cove, T.B.
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August 24, 1940
It is with deep regret that announcement is made that the death in action, of the under mentioned Seamen has been communicated to His Excellency the Governor, by the Lords of the Admiralty.
Seaman Levi Lambert, Hatchet Cove, T.B.
Seaman Austin McGrath, Branch, St. Mary’s Bay.
Seaman Lemuel Skanes, Bell Island, C.B.
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September 14, 1940
ARTHUR SPURRELL
Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Spurrell, Butter Cove, T.B. who sailed with the sixth Naval draft and is now serving in England.
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November 23, 1940
NELSON MCKINLAY HOWSE
Son of Mrs. and the late Charles Howse of Hillview, T.B., who went overseas with the 5th Naval draft and is now serving somewhere at sea.
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November 23, 1940
NELSON LODER
Son of the late Eli and Annie Loder. Hillview, T.B., and nephew of Mrs. Wm. John Loder, City. Nelson went overseas with the Nfld. Forestry Unit in January, but has since joined the Royal Navy and is now serving somewhere at sea. He has a brother, George, serving with the Royal Artillery in England.
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December 14, 1940
NATH WHALEN
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Whalen, Caplin Cove, T.B., who went over with the 3rd Naval draft.
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Transcribed by Maria Drover, July 2023. Updated August 2023
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