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This armoury, Colonel R. S. McLaughlin Armoury, is named in honour of Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, CC, ED, CD. The armoury was built in 1914 by the Department of National Defence.

Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, CC, ED, CD (September 1871 – January 1972) was an influential Canadian businessman, philanthropist and the longest serving Honorary Colonel of the Ontario Regiment (RCAC). He started the McLaughlin Motor Car Company in 1907, one of the first major automobile manufacturers in Canada, which evolved into General Motors of Canada. In 1921, McLaughlin was appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 34^th Ontario Regiment (renamed the Ontario Regiment (RCAC) in 1958) and held this position until 1931, at which time he was appointed Honorary Colonel of the same unit. Affectionately known as “Colonel Sam,” McLaughlin served as Honorary Colonel until 1967, earning the distinction as the longest continuously serving Colonel in the history of the Canadian Forces. In 1967, Sam McLaughlin was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada.

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This street is named in honour of Private Jacques Alexander Wallig (Army), a member of 42nd Bn Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment), who died September 26, 1916. Researched by Nicole Patterson, Oshawa Public Libraries, 2008 Pte Jack A. Wallig, formerly of the 42nd Montreal Highlanders, who was wounded on September 23, died in the base hospital 3 days later. Pte Wallig, who was 25 years of age, came to Toronto from Holland five years ago. After a year in the city, he moved to Oshawa, where he was employed in the Fittings Ltd. In January 1915, he enlisted at Oshawa with the 37th Battalion and after reaching England, was transferred to the Montreal Unit. Before the war, his brothers were jewellers in Brussels. From the Toronto Star 15 Nov 1916

This street is named in honour of Private Earle Trevail (Army), a member of the 15th Bn Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment), who died September 26, 1916. Memorial: Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

This street is named in honour of Pilot Officer Warren Raymond Taggart (RCAF), who died May 24, 1943. Memorial: Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, United Kingdom Researched by Nicole Patterson, Oshawa Public Libraries, 2008: Having seen action with the RCAF in various theatres of war, he was reported missing in June 1942 following air operations in Gibraltar, but was later reported safe, after being interned in Spain. He later made his way to England. Nearly a year later, on June 3, 1943, he was again reported missing. When his mother received this message, she first expected it to be an announcement of his arrival in Canada, as he was due to have a furlough after 18 months of arduous flying. In his last letters, sent in April and postcards sent from England in May, he spoke of seeing his mother and sister, Jean, very soon. Raymond Taggart was born in Midland in 1916 and came to Oshawa with his parents in 1944. He was a graduate in Technical Studies at O.C.V.I. and was employed as a metal finisher at General Motors. He was a member of the local Sea Cadets. Before the war broke out, he already had obtained his flying license and was thoroughly equipped for the job when he joined the RCAF in 1940 at Toronto. He received his training in Western Canada, getting his wings in Carberry, Manitoba. He then spent three months in Charlottetown, PEI, receiving special training before being sent overseas in November 1941.

This street is named in honour of Corporal Gordon Ernest Stire (Army), a member of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, R.C.I.C., who died January 31, 1944. Burial: Moro River Canadian War Cemetery, Italy

This street is named in honour of Trooper Morley Russell Spencely (Army), a member of the Ontario Regiment R.C.A.C., 11th Armoured Regiment, who died December 16, 1943.

This street is named in honour of Trooper Morley Russell Spencely (Army), a member of the Ontario Regiment R.C.A.C., 11th Armoured Regiment, who died December 16, 1943.

This street is named in honour of Flight Sergeant Eugene Salmers (RCAF), a member of 12 (R.A.F.) Squadron, who died June 18, 1943. Burial: Holt Le Beckering (All Saints) Churchyard, Lincolnshire, UK

This street is named in honour of Warrant Officer John Raike (RCAF), who died September 16, 1944. Researched by Nicole Patterson, Oshawa Public Libraries, 2008: Born in Oshawa and a resident all his life, he was employed by General Motors prior to his enlistment. A great hockey enthusiast, he received an education at North Simcoe Public School and O.C.V.I. Enlisting as an air gunner in September 1941, he received his training at Toronto and Jarvis before being posted overseas in March 1942. He was reported missing in action on September 18, 1944. He had one brother, Norman, who also served in the France, and seven first cousins serving in the armed forces.