Electrical Section, 127 Wing, Christmas, 1943
From Pierre Lagacé, the gentleman who works tirelessly to bring our ancestors home to us!
Was your father, grandfather, uncle, granduncle, or someone you know was with Electrical Section, 127 Wing around Christmas time in 1943?
Well chances are that he is on this picture.
Lorne’s father is.
This picture is probably not precious unless your father, grandfather, uncle, granduncle, or someone you know was with Electrical Section, 127 Wing around Christmas time in 1943.
If you find someone you know, please write a comment and I will get in touch.
Posted on December 22, 2016, in Uncategorized, WWII and tagged ancestry, Christmas, Faith, family history, History, Military, Military History, WW2, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 50 Comments.
Thank you so much for all this precious wartime photos and stories, dearest GP Cox.
A very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year to you and you loved ones.
Hugs and love from
Dina, Klausbernd and Siri & Selma ❤
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I do indeed hope this joyful season brings happiness to my Fab Four of Cley. I can only wish for the impressive and educational posts I’ve enjoyed in the past to continue in 2017. Only the best for my friends across the pond, the sea and a canal or two (wherever you may be at any given time.] ho-ho-ho!!
With love and admiration,
GP Cox
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Merry Christmas from the Pupazzovi……
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Thank you and the same to you and yours!!
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hello gp cox its dennis the vizsla dog hay i do not think me or my dada no ennybuddy in that pikcher but they do all luk verry snappy dressed up in there yooniforms and kotes for the seezun!!! mary krismas to yoo frum us!!! ok bye
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Merry Christmas, Dennis. Thank you for taking a look at the picture.
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Wonderful that Pierre tirelessly reaches out to the past, pulling people closer to their ancestors. I studied this beautiful photograph, knowing these men would’ve given anything to be home with their families. Many thanks to you, GP, and Pierre too~~
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Yes, he does and always feels that each bit of information is its own reward. I wish we could have more Pierres in the world!
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Every time someone wants to share pictures and stories I become uncontrollable and start writing. My latest blog is about Gerald Thomas Padden killed on December 17, 1942. His nephew wanted to share pictures in a photo album that belonged to his uncle. It might seem unimportant to most people…but I don’t mind. I believe in the importance of the duty to remember.
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Your devotion and your love, Pierre, are such a gift for so many. My warmest regards and thanks to you~~
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It’s an incurable curiosity since 1958, and an immense passion for preserving the past…
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May you never lose that passion!!

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See you tomorrow on RAF 23 Squadron
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Till then my friend…..
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Preserving the past like you have been doing since September 2012…
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And you’ve read them all! Amazing!!
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Merry Christmas GP! All the best to you and yours!!! Bruce
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Thank you so much. And I wish the same for you !!
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Lorne’s father looks very distinguished with that snappy mustache! Merry Christmas, dear friend.
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Same to you, Kerry. I hope you and your family have the very best!!
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Wünsche dir lieber Freund ein schönes Weihnachtsfest und alles lieb Gislinde
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Vielen Dank, Gislinde. Ich wünsche Ihnen und Ihrem das Beste!
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You absolutely right. I wish I had the energy and the determination Pierre has!
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He’s a dedicated researcher alright! And he’s always there to teach others – I sure know that!
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That’s quite the photo G.P.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year ahead.
Leslie
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Thank you, Leslie. Please know how much I appreciate your loyalty here throughout the year!
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You’re like an old friend GP.
Leslie
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That’s is definitely mutual, Leslie. Thank you for always being there for me. Have a great weekend!!
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You too GP.
Leslie
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I don’t know anyone, but what a great picture. Our boys, doin’ their thing, and thank you GP for the memories.
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They deserve it, Jacqui. I do my best for wonderful people such as yourself!
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I don’t know anyone in the photo…but I stare at each young, brave face, wondering about their lives and families…and I am grateful for them.
(((HUGS)) 🙂
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That is the best answer yet!! Pierre will be pleased to hear that, just as I am!!
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I agree that photo’s like this are precious whether you know them or not. It’s a piece of history. Merry Christmas, Everett.
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Thank you, Kathy. How many Christmases have you had at your new home now?
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This is our 2nd Christmas here. Time sure flies!
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With your expertise, how did your decorations turn out this year?
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Actually didn’t decorate this year. The last few week we both had a bad cold and then bronchitis. It’s getting better the last few days. Reason I didn’t do a blog post, either. Thanks for asking.
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So sorry to hear that. As long as you have each other – it can be the best one yet!!

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So very true and I know it is getting better. Thanks for being such a great friend!
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That’s the easiest part!!
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Feel the same way!
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This is a great idea to do. After reading this post, I went into my office where I have a WW2 photo to see if it labeled, and it is: Co. C First Platoon MDTS Lawson General Hospital Atlanta- January 1943. Now I need to find a place with more exposure to post the photo than my blog. Any suggestions?
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I suppose Pinterest, but there are so many blogs under the tags WWII and WW2, Military History and Family History – that putting it on your own site and including these tags may put it out there just as well. What do you think?
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Stay tuned for this new story GP…
https://bcatp.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/no-7-a-o-s-portage-la-prairie-revisited/
https://sergeantpadden.wordpress.com/
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Outstanding!
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This is just the beginning of this journey into the past with his nephew’s contribution. It’s all about a photo album he found out about 4 weeks ago.
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It’s Christmas magic – I find it going on all around Blogsville this year!!
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These wartime photos are indeed precious to anyone who knows a relative in them, or recognises a friend. They are also precious to all the rest of us, as cherished mementos of brave men who went out into the unknown to save the world from oppression at the time.
Best wishes and seasonal greetings to you, and to all your readers and contributors.
Pete.
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Thank you, Pete. I feel that even though one doesn’t know the person(s) in question, we each have someone who was affected. May we always remember and help to make each Christmas closer to a peaceful
one.
Wishing you and yours the very best!!
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