My Granfather at Vimy Ridge

[alvin5182]

Norm:

I believe my granfather (Jack) lived in Mimico at the time of the first war and moved out to 28th St sometime after (mid 20's?) He worked at the Goodyear plant at the top of 10th St until his retirement. He was a Scots immigrant. My father and his three brothers, who all served during WWII, (Scots immigrants again) were raised im Mimico. The family name was "Dick". There was my Dad "John" (Toronto Scottish 39-43 then Grenadier Guards 43-45) His brother Bill, a sem-pro lacrosse player with then Mimimco Mounties pre war. (Ended up Grenadier Guards as a Cpt) Brother Sam (Argyl and Sutherland Highlanders-wounded badly in Italy) and brother Bob (RCN- who survived two Corvette sinkings) I was born on 10th St in New Toronto post war. It's funny to see the other threads with regard to Carmen's uncle (Toronto Scottish and the fact you lived on 6th St at in 1939). My fathers best friend was a fellow by the name of George Baker who was in the 48th Highlanders and served overseas. He was a very tall man (6 ft 6 in at least and I believe he was the bass drum player in the regimental band)

With regard to my grandfathers unit, the only inscription on the photo was 2nd Batallion CEF.

Al Davis