WORLD WAR I 1914—1918

in the history of Canada never before was so great a spirit of patriotism shown by the people, as at the beginning of World War 1 and continuing throughout the conflict. in the district of Belmont Lot 16 the names of men enlisted were as follows:

John Barrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barrett, voluntarily went to Charlottetown in 1917 and enlisted under Commander Lieutenant Beer No. 2, 5th Siege Battery. John later went to France from March 26, 1918 until January 15, 1919. John served as a gunner with ASth Battery C.F.A. His return home on April 3, 1919 was the occasion for celebration and a presentation of a watch from his friends. After working in New Brunswick as a cheesemaker John returned home in 1923 to resume farming. He married Vera Simmons and from this union came four children, Alberta, Herman, Keith and Verna.

Hammond Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson enlisted in the Army, but never went overseas. Later Hammond made his home in Boston, Mass., and worked as a painter. He married Margaret Robinson and they had a family of six, Lillian, Freddie, Edna, Richard, Norma and Glenda.

Sydney Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Campbell went to Western Canada where he worked in a Bank before he went into the Forces. Sydney later made his home in United States.

George Thompson lived with his grandfather, William Thompson. After leaving school he went to Western Canada. There he joined the Forces and went overseas where he was killed in action in the battle of Vimy Ridge.

WORLD WAR II 1939—1945

Stordy lnman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred lnman, enlisted in 19A2 and served in the Engineers, but owing to foot trouble was released after a few months. Stordy married Muriel Best and from this union came seven children, George, Brenda, Vernon

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