Sgt. Harold David Westley Royal Canadian Air Force

[j-allen]

The RCAF service file of Sgt Westley shows "none" for any children of he and Maureen.

Two sisters. Gladys has been discussed already.

Kathleen Rose Symons, deceased Burnaby, BC 1 October 1994

http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/b9fcd9c1-0103-481c-be95-403237cc9619

DTD

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DTD Many thanks for your input in putting together this Westley family, I am overwhelmed by everyone's kindness.

I have a further question if you are able to help: I spoke at the beginning of my Grandmother's nephew Harold David Westley but she herself had her own son, John Hemming Crowther born in 1924 in England who also went to Canada and joined the RCAF. He was Henry David Westley's cousin and survived WWII as a pilot and I have his log book and his No. 1 B.F.T.S Vol.4 book with a picture of him as a cadet. Would you have any info on a service file for him? I would be very interested if you do. Regards.

[*Sandra*]

There are no access restrictions on the service files for members of the Canadian Armed Forces who died in service between 1939 and 1947, including those killed in action, those who subsequently died of injuries related to service, and those who died as a result of accident or illness while in service.

For all other Second World War service files, access restrictions apply.

https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/second-world-war/Pages/introduction.aspx

Sandra

[j-allen]

 Thanks *Sandra* although he has since died in 1985 it would seem these records are therefore unavailable.

[daretodiscover]

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I have a further question if you are able to help: I spoke at the beginning of my Grandmother's nephew Harold David Westley but she herself had her own son, John Hemming Crowther born in 1924 in England who also went to Canada and joined the RCAF. He was Henry David Westley's cousin and survived WWII as a pilot and I have his log book and his No. 1 B.F.T.S Vol.4 book with a picture of him as a cadet. Would you have any info on a service file for him? I would be very interested if you do. Regards.
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What was his service number? It should be inside the logbook. Many British men joined the RAF but were then sent to Canada to be trained, so I'm not sure which country's air force he fought in....then if we add in the fact he was sent to No. 1 British Flying Training School in Terrell, TX to learn to fly...

If it turns out he was RCAF, the fact he passed in 1985 works in your favour. They want proof of death plus 20 years.

DTD

[*Sandra*]

A few more small snippets to fill the story in...........

Not sure eif I gave you this one - Newspaper report of marriage (certificate in reply 2) of Harold David and Maurine/Maureen Walker  -

The Vancouver Sun  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 6 Nov 1943, Sat  -  Page 14

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33390274/maurine_isobel_walkerwestley/

and

The Vancouver Sun  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 5 Nov 1943, Fri  -  Page 19

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33451067/westley_walker_marriage/

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Memorium - Sgt Harold David Westley

The Vancouver Sun  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 29 Jan 1946, Tue  -   Page 17

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33451072/sgt_harold_westley_memorium_29_january/

The Vancouver Sun  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 29 Jan 1946, Tue  •  Page 17

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33452192/sgt_harold_westley_rcaf/

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Obituary for Audrey Corinne Westley - wife of Earl John Westley.

The Province  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 29 Dec 2010, Wed  -  Page 92

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33451119/audrey_corinne_westley/

plus details of a terrible accident involving one of her sons "D" in 1973 - sent by pm
and a link to articles re - paralympic medallist. What a fabulous man to achieve so much from his disability -

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Bergthora (Asey) Jahn (mother of Audrey Westley - wife of Earl John Westley)

The Vancouver Sun  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 31 Mar 1995, Fri  -   Page 57

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33452158/bergthora_asey_jahn_mother_of_audrey/

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Bergthora (Asey) Jahn (mother of Audrey Westley - wife of Earl John Westley)

The Vancouver Sun  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 31 Mar 1995, Fri  -   Page 57

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33452158/bergthora_asey_jahn_mother_of_audrey/

Sandra

FIND A GRAVE

Victory Memorial Park Surrey, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia.
Plot   Section 83 Row D Plot 7

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132182143/bergthora-johanna-jahn

Audrey is also listed here - 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132256327/audrey-corinne-westley