A beautiful tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of our family's military and war veterans. Their service echoes through generations, a legacy of courage and dedication.
A remarkable legacy of service and sacrifice spanning over a century. From battles on distant shores to conflicts at home, our family's commitment to defending our country shines bright.
Let us remember and honor the brave souls who stood tall in the face of adversity, ensuring freedom and peace for generations to come
A military veteran is a person who is no longer serving in a military. A military veteran that has served directly in combat in a war is further defined as a war veteran (although not all military conflicts, or areas in which armed combat took place, are necessarily referred to as wars).
Final Roll Call
Here we remember those who have answered the final call, finished their race and continued on to their eternal journey
We remember those who served and fought for our nation.Who sacrificed for those they loved.
Those who fought for our nation in countries far away or close to home. fought for our nation.The heroes that returned with scars and the heroes that did not come home.
We remember those who waved a fond farewell as they sailed to protect our shores.
For those who protected our skies and soared into the skies.
The mighty rumble of our artillery and marchers with rifles on the forefront battle.
List of War Warriors, War or Military Veterans and Military service men and woman
Xhosa Frontier War South Africa -
1899-1902
C Birkenbach served in the British German Legion from 11 July 1855 till 31 March 1861 posted at Fort Murray in East London.
Boer War South Africa - British Soldiers vs the South African Boers 1899-1902
Trooper Alfred Weeks, Royal Horse Guards, died at the age of 22 of enteric fever (typhoid) in No 6 General Hospital, Naauwpoort (Noupoort) Colesberg District, Cape Province. Also commemorated on a Royal Horse Guard Boer War bronze memorial plague in Holy Trinity Church, Windsor, Berkshire.
LC Weeks was a member of the British Army during the Boer war and killed in action in Aliwal North on the 5 August 1900.
His regiment – Royal Garrison Artillery and service number 23543.
R C Weeks was a rifleman for the British Army Forces during the Boer war and killed in action – LadySmith Surprise Hill -11<br>no 3264
Captain Walter Henry Lepan Weeks, son of Jabez and Anne (Trollip) Weeks.
Africa (WWI & WWII)
Albert Petrus Weeks was born on the 24 January 1874 and married to Johanna Alida Viljoen in 1897. He was a prisoner of war in 1901
Captain Andries Johannes Weeks, son of James William and Margaretha E (Wolhurter) Weeks and husband of Alida Francian (Malan).
Edward Weeks James, second eldest son of James James and Sarah Ann ( Weeks) James and husband of Johanna Pertronella Christina Loxton.
Edward Weeks was a prisoner of War.
Lt Hurbert Weeks Driver, the son of Arthur and Minnie Florence (Weeks) Driver of Somerset West, Eastern Cape South Africa.
Lt Herbert was killed in action on the 19 September 1918 in France at the age of 18.
He was part of the Royal Air Force and in squadron 53 as a pilot.
Lt Herbert W Driver was burred in Honour in France at the Commonwealth War grave yard for World War I and his final resting place at in Monchy-le-Preux, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France.
This memorial website was created in memory of Herbert Weeks Driver , born 1898 and passed away on 19 September 1918.
We will remember him forever.
William James Weeks , son of James William & Magaretha E (Wolhurter) Weeks, and husband of Elizabeth Petronella Malan and later re-married and the husband of Francina Louisa Theron.
Andre Cyril Weeks, son of Capt Andries and Alida Francina (Malan).
Grand Father James William and Magaretha (Wolhurter) Weeks.
Andries Johannes Weeks Birkenbach, son of Jan Gerhardus and Martha Magdalena ( Weeks) Birkenbach and husband of Winifred Mary Cremen.
Casandra Valeria Weeks, son of David and Rachel Magdalena (Horn) Weeks.
Casandra was on active duty during WW II with the SA Air force in Libya during the fatal accident.
Casandra grand dad James William and Magaretha (Wolhurter)
Brigadier Jan Pieter Albertus Furstenberg, son of Peter Theodorus and Heila maria Johanna (Weeks) Furstenburg and husband of Maria Catharina (van Wyk) Furstenburg.
This memorial website was created in memory of Brigadier Jan Pieter A Furstenburg, born 17 November 1910 and passed away on 12 December 1948.
Kennith Weeks Driver, son of Arthur and Minnie Florence (Weeks) Driver and husband of Molly (Clark) Driver . Kennith Weeks Driver, born 1918 and passed away on 2 February 1947 during a aircraft accident, and paying the highest price of war.
Was awarded the DFC in the Second World War flying for the South African Airforce. The DFC was awarded for shooting 11 enemy aircraft. He also rammed his aircraft into an enemy aircraft when he ran out of ammunition and parachuted to safety. Was a prisoner of war in Germany since 14th June 1941.He died flying RAF aircraft back to Britain after the war where his rank was that of Major.
This memorial website was created in memory of Maj Kenneth Weeks Driver.
Philip Reginald Israel Raphael , son of Philip and Editha (Crole) Raphael, and husband of Anne Victoria (Walters) Raphael.
Able Seaman Phillip was on the HMS Hermes in Cylon during WW II and attacked by carry-borne aircraft from Japanese force dispatched seventy bombers to sank the HMS Hermes, and sadly sank in 10 minutes from the first strike.
Stanley Birkenbach, son of Carl Sebastian and Emily ( Lonngren) Birkenbach and husband of Evangeline (De Vries) Birkenbach.
He is also known as Carl Burton
Stanley paid the highest price of War (1909 – 1945)
2 Lt Walter Wheymouth. son of Capt. Andried Johannes & Alida ( Malan) Weeks.
Walter died during a operation in Mathubatuba during WW II and paid the highest price for War.
WW II – Walter Weymouth ( Puggy) Weeks
Lt Col William Gaul Driver, the son of Arthur and Minnie Florence (Weeks) Driver of Somerset West, Eastern Cape South Africa.
This memorial website was created in memory of Herbert Weeks Driver , born 1910 and passed away on xxxx.
We will remember him forever.
Louis Kotze Meerholz, the youngest son of John Douglas and Sylvia Brenda (Evans) Meerholz.
Canada (WWI &WWII)
Frederick Franklin Barnes, born 17 Sep 1879 in Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa. Died 3 Apr 1965 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington.
Private, Company I, 14th Minnesota Infantry
Archie A , born in 1922 andd passed peasefully on the 1 April 2013.
The son of Benjamin and Bertha ( Mullens) Cudmore.
Aubrey David born on the 2 February 1899 in Nova Scotia and died 16 April 1983.
Clarence Melville Wright, born 30 Jun 1920 in Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick and died 17 Apr 1998 in Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick.
Clinton James, born 17 November 1920 in Amhert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia and died 27 March 2010 in Pointe, Claire, Montreal, Quebec.
Edward Arthur Brown, son of George Albert and Elizabeth Jane ( Weeks) Brown was born on the 15 December 1889 in in Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia.
Edward served during the War in France & Belgium with the 12th Siege Battery, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)
Francis Leslie Smith born on the 8th May 1895 in Rocky Point, Queens,PEI and died 24 August 1971.
Francis Edward, born March 1906 in Chignecto Mines, Chumberland, Nova Scotia and died 24 March 1984 in New Glasgow, Pittou, Nova Scotia.
The son of Edward and UrselaJane ( Baxter) Weeks and husband of Eva Weeks.
Harry Earl Hoar, born 24 May 1917 in Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick and died 5 Feb 2011 in St. John, St. John, New Brunswick.
Herold henry, born 6 march 1918 in Parkside, Westmorland, New Brunswick and died 10 May 2002 in Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick.
John William McKay, born on the 4 September 1890 in Nova Scotia and the son of Charles Edward and Sarah Bertha (Weeks) McKay and the husband of Mamie Gothreau.
Preston Willard, born 20 October 1922 in Newton Heights, Westmorland, New Brunswick and died 23 December 2006 in St John, New Brunswick.
WW II -Preston Willard Cudmore (Canada)
Ralp Austin Cudmore, born 20 August 1925 in Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick and died 11 April 2007 in Moncton, Westmoreland, New Brunchwick.
Roy Chandler, born in 1926 Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia and died 10 November 1970 in Cumberland, Nova Scotia.
Robert Arthur Stewart (AKA Joseph A. Weeks), born 29 Jun 1907 in Nova Scotia and died 18 Dec 1998 in Ottawa, Ontario.
George Archibald Weeks, born 12 Sep 1919 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia and died 1 Mar 1994 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
USA (WWI &WWII)
Elmer Clement Wallace, born the 23 October 1890 in Rochester, Monroe, NY and died the 22 July 1942
Elmer Fremont Wagner, born 14 Jan 1919 in Broadwater, Morrill, Nebraska and died 25 Oct 1990 in Doland, Spink, South Dakota.
Staff Sargent, Army Air Corps
He was a member of Fifth Air Base Headquarters Squadron at Mindanao, Philippines when it surrendered. He was a prisoner of war from May 10, 1942 to Oct. 16, 1945. He was honorably discharged. He attained the rank of staff sergeant.
Ernest George Stultz, born 26 Jul 1925 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts and died 23 Apr 1992.
32nd Division, 126th Infantry Regiment
P.F.C. Ernest George Stultz, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stultz of North Chestnut street has been given the Philippine Liberation Medal. Holder of the Combat Infantrymen’s Badge, P.F.C. Stultz is a battle wise veteran of three major campaigns against the Japanese.
Harlan Weeks, born 24 May 1893 Ada, Idaho and died on the 3 April 1953.
Harlan the son of Joseph Edgar Weeks and Alice Oglesby and husband of Lila Laurine Smally.
Harvey Harold Stultz, born 21 Feb 1927 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts and died 29 Aug 1985 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York.
Seaman First Class, U. S. NavyHarvey H. Stultz S/1/c has been stationed for several months on Guam.
John Kyle McCue, born 29 Apr 1912 in Riverdale, Fresno, California and died 19 Sep 1969 in Reedsport, Douglas, Oregon.
Landon Dubois Ver Valin, born 2 Dec 1927 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska and died 17 Dec 2000 in Pierce County, Washington.
Sgt. U. S. Army
Leon Everett Clement, 21 Jun 1923 Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died 26 Nov 1988 in Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
Merchant Marines and U. S. Army.
WW II – Leon Everett Clement (USA)
Melvin Ralph Clement, born 23 Aug 1920 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died 22 May 1996 in Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
U.S. Marine Corps, serving with the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific Theater.
Mirick George “Bill” Perkins, born 23 Jul 1927 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts and died 8 Sep 2018 in Holden, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Morris Harvey Swanson, born 29 Jul 1926 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died 15 Feb 2003 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Noval Hanniford, born 17 March 1891 Milford, Hillsborough, New Hapshire and died 23 June 1963 in Melborne, Brevard Florida.
Ralph Darwin Shaw, Jr., born 30 Jan 1919 in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut and died 23 Aug 1991 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida.
Walter John Bateman, born 19 March 1900 in Ida Grove, lova and died 8 June 1968 .
William Donaghy, born 19 April 1883 in Rutland, Humbolt, Iova and died 29 September 1918 in France.
William Edward Olsen, born 13 Nov 1924 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois and died 6 Jan 2013 in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado.
A decorated veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving in London during the Blitz and in Normandy, France.
WW II – William Edward Olsen (USA)
William Thomas Wallace, born 19 Aug 1912 in Rochester, Monroe, New York and died 12 Aug 1960 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.
77th Infantry Division, U. S. Army
He was wounded in the right arm by shrapnel May 1, 1944, during the Okinawa invasion. He also participated in the landings at Guam, Leyte, and Ie Shima with the 77th Infantry Division.
WW II – William Thomas Wallace (USA)
USA- Korean War
Harold Alfred Lipska, born 26 Jul 1933 in Colorado and died 15 Sep 2008 in Douglas County, Oregon
US. Marine Corps
Korean War – Harold Alfred Lipska (USA)
John Elzear Lamoureaux, Jr., born 24 Nov 1930 in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died 2 Dec 1986 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
US. Air Force
James Robert McFarland Jr., born 12 Jan 1928 in Sacramento, Sacramento, California and died 16 Jan 1991 in Grand Junction, Mesa, Arizona.
U.S. Marine Corps
Korean War – James Robert McFarland Jr. (USA)
Mervin Levarn Jones, born 15 Mar 1931 in Amherst, Buffalo, Nebraska and died 8 Sep 1984 in Kitsap County, Washington.
Corporal, U. S. Army
Ralph Saunders Lloyd, born 24 Mar 1933 in Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa and died 25 Jun 2018 in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside, California.
U.S. Army
Raeburn Eugene Hammond, Jr., born 7 Jul 1937 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died 4 Jan 2006 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida.
US. Air Force
Korean War – Raeburn Eugene Hammond, Jr. (USA)
USA- Vietnam War
Elmer Fremont Dump, born 17 Mar 1947 in Bridgeport, Morrill, Nebraska and died 30 Jan 2009 in West Fargo, Cass, North Dakota.
Specialist 5, U. S. Army
He was drafted into the US Army and served from July of 1967 until his discharge in March of 1969. He served in Vietnam and received several military honors including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Vietnam War – Elmer Fremont Dump (USA)
Kenneth Eugene Jones, born 9 Jan 1949 in Perris, Riverside, California and died 30 May 2008 in Olivehurst, Yuba, California.
Lance Corporal, U. S Marine Corps
Vietnam War – Kenneth Eugene Jones (USA)
LaVern Allan Wagner, born 3 Aug 1939 in Sterling, Logan, Colorado and died 1 Jan 1984 in Sterling, Logan, Colorado.
U.S. Army
Vietnam War – LaVern Allan Wagner (USA)
Paul Frederick Weldon, born 21 Nov 1937 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire and died 29 Aug 2000 in San Diego, San Diego, California.
Private First Class, U. S. Army, sharp shooter.
Paul David White, born 30 Jun 1952 in Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died 28 Sep 2008 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
U.S. Navy
Vietnam War – Paul David White (USA)
Robert Kenneth Cudmore, born 16 Apr 1944 in Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died 10 Oct 1983 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
U.S. Navy
Victor Russell Goin, born 10 Nov 1942 in Los Angeles County, California and died 16 Feb 2016 in Yuma, Yuma, Arizona.
Sergeant, U. S. Army. Also served during the Korean War.
Vietnam War – Victor Russell Goin (USA)