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Andrew George Latta McNaughton was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan (formerly of the Northwest Territories) in 1887. Demonstrating an interest in science at an early age, he attended McGill University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in physics and engineering.

In 1909, McNaughton enlisted in the Militia and in 1914 he joined the 4th Battery of the Canadian Expeditionary Corps. His scientific background and leadership skills led to a series of rapid promotions. In under 20 years, McNaughton received six promotions, rising from the rank of Lieutenant to Major-General. By 1944, Andrew McNaughton was a Canadian General.

What separated McNaughton from his peers was his ability to apply the knowledge he gained in his formal education to his work in the field. McNaughton aided in the development of several new techniques in weaponry and detection; he was responsible for the development of the discarding sabot projectile, flash spotting and a precursor to radar called sound ranging.

General McNaughton's successful military career was compromised during the Second World War, when he approved the disastrous operation in Dieppe, France. The influence of critics and the General's ongoing health concerns led to McNaughton's resignation from his position in 1943.

McNaughton Road was named in his honour on May 16, 1944. It is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

Corvette Street was named on February 1, 1943, in honour of those who served in the Royal Canadian Navy on corvettes. During the Second World War, new types of vessels were constructed and scientists worked desperately to design new methods of locating and destroying the U-boats. Canada's fleet was augmented by several new types of vessels, of which the corvette was the most famous.

Designed on the pattern of a whaler, it was 63 metres long, displaced 935 tonnes and had a maximum speed of 16 knots. They could be produced quickly and cheaply and had the ability to outmanoeuvre a submarine. However, corvettes were known as "wet ships." They had been designed for coastal patrols and were pressed into transatlantic service only because there was nothing else available. As the seas broke over them, salty water seeped through seams, hatches and ventilators. They were intolerably crowded and living conditions on board for a crew of some 60 sailors were terrible. Nevertheless, these small ships were invaluable in the anti-U-boat war. Of the 123 corvettes that served in the Royal Canadian Navy, ten were lost to enemy action.

Corvette Street is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

Fleet Street was named on February 1, 1943, in honour of those who served in the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Navy fleets. It is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

Navy Street was named on February 1, 1943, in honour of those who served in the Royal Canadian Navy. It is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

Nelles Road is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

At the age of 16, Admiral Percy Walker Nelles joined the Canadian Fisheries Protection Service as a Naval Cadet in 1908. He first served in the Canadian Government Ship Canada. In 1910, at the start of the Naval Service of Canada, he joined HMCS Niobe for training. From 1913 to 1917, he trained with the Royal Navy.

Nelles became Flag Lieutenant to the Director of Naval Service in 1917. In 1920, he was appointed to the Naval Headquarters staff in Ottawa. In 1923, he returned to sea with HMS Caledon.

On promotion to Commander in 1925, Nelles was appointed Commanding Officer Pacific Coast. In 1930, he assumed command of HMS Dragon as acting Captain. The next year, he assumed command of the HMCS Saguenay as a Commander. In 1932, he was named Commander-in-Charge Halifax and promoted to Captain in 1933.

Nelles became Chief of the Naval Staff in January 1934. He was the first Canadian born and trained to do so. With that, came a promotion to Commodore First Class in July 1934. He was promoted to Rear-Admiral in 1938 and Vice-Admiral in 1941. In 1944, he was appointed Senior Canadian Flag Officer Overseas and Head of Canadian Naval Mission (London).

Nelles was promoted to Admiral when he retired from the Royal Canadian Navy in January 1945. He died on June 13, 1951. On May 16, 1994, this street was named in his honour.

Bishop Road is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

William Avery Bishop was born in Owen Sound, Ontario on 8 February 1894. During the outbreak of the Great War, he was a cadet at the Royal Military College, in Kingston. He enrolled in the 9th Mississauga Horse, Canadian Expedition Force, on 30 September 1914, and he later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. Bishop, who already had the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross, became the first Canadian Airman to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his single-handed early morning attack on an enemy airfield near Cambrai, France. On 2 June 1917, he found seven aircraft on the ground; he attacked and destroyed three, and was later credited with the destruction of the remaining four aircraft. Bishop continued air operations until August 1917 and returned to the front in June 1918. He emerged as the British Empire’s second highest scoring ace, with 72 official victories.

In the Second World War Bishop was an Air Marshal in the Royal Canadian Air Force and assisted in recruiting. He later died in Palm Beach, United States, on 11 September 1956.

This street is named on May 16, 1944, in honour of William Avery Bishop.

Dunkirk Road is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

On September 6, 1944, the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division marched eastward with the objective of clearing the entire coastal area east of Calais, including the heavily fortified port of Dunkirk, capturing the launching sites of German rockets and putting an end to their attacks on southern England. This park commemorates those who fought at Dunkirk.

Dunkirk Court is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

On September 6, 1944, the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division marched eastward with the objective of clearing the entire coastal area east of Calais, including the heavily fortified port of Dunkirk, capturing the launching sites of German rockets and putting an end to their attacks on southern England. This court was named on February 17, 1942, to commemorate those who fought at Dunkirk.

Calais Street is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

On September 6, 1944, the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division marched eastward with the objective of clearing the entire coastal area east of Calais. Le Havre, Boulogne and Calais were taken by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division only after massive attacks with combined air and ground assaults. This street was named on February 1, 1943 to commemorate those who fought at Calais.

Dunkirk Road is located on property that was acquired by War Time Housing Limited and was the first of many developments during the war years built to help house the influx of workers required in Welland for the war effort.

On September 6, 1944, the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division marched eastward with the objective of clearing the entire coastal area east of Calais, including the heavily fortified port of Dunkirk, capturing the launching sites of German rockets and putting an end to their attacks on southern England. This street was named on February 17, 1942, to commemorate those who fought at Dunkirk.