Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star August 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star August 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram August 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Photo of ERSKINE ROBERT EATON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

Photo of ERSKINE ROBERT EATON – L-R Margaret Eaton, Hazel Ireland, unknown, Erskine Eaton and unknown. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

Photo of ERSKINE ROBERT EATON – 2382 Capt Erskine Robert Eaton (RMC 1934) was the son of Robert Young Eaton (who was the third President of Eaton's Ltd) and Hazel Margaret Eaton, of Toronto, Ontario. At St. Andrew's College in Rosedale, which he attended from 8-11 years of age (1924-1928), he was remembered for his bright smile and cheerful countenance. He went to Mr. Palmer's School and subsequently to the University of Toronto Schools and the Royal Military College of Canada in. Kingston. Erskine Eaton was a wellknown horseman and obtained a commission in the Governor-General's Body Guard. He was chosen to be a member of the Army team to represent Canada at Olympia and in Dublin. At the outbreak of the war, he was a member of the staff of the Montreal store of the T. Eaton Co. He immediately volunteered for active service and his application to join the 1st Battalion, Les Fusiliers de Mont Royal was accepted. Originally Transport Officer of the unit, he was sent overseas for a company commander's course early in 1940, when the battalion was at Valcartier; and he rejoined the unit later. He also served as intelligence officer of the 5th Brigade. He was gazetted Captain in the spring of this year, and became second in command of "D" Company. On August 19, he was killed in action in the Dieppe raid. His former commanding officer in Montreal, Col. Paul Grenier said of him: "He was one of the most efficient officers in the unit. I deeply regret his death, but I feel proud to think that an English-speaking Canadian has contributed to the writing of another great page in the history of our French-Canadian military annals." On behalf of the School, the Review extends sincere sympathy to Erskine's family. He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom. His name is listed on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada. Sources: St. Andrew's College Review, Christmas 1942 http://www.archive.org/details/chstandrewscolle1942stanuoft

College Review – 2382 Capt Erskine Robert Eaton (RMC 1934) was the son of Robert Young Eaton (who was the third President of Eaton's Ltd) and Hazel Margaret Eaton, of Toronto, Ontario. At St. Andrew's College in Rosedale, which he attended from 8-11 years of age (1924-1928), he was remembered for his bright smile and cheerful countenance. He went to Mr. Palmer's School and subsequently to the University of Toronto Schools and the Royal Military College of Canada in. Kingston. Erskine Eaton was a wellknown horseman and obtained a commission in the Governor-General's Body Guard. He was chosen to be a member of the Army team to represent Canada at Olympia and in Dublin. At the outbreak of the war, he was a member of the staff of the Montreal store of the T. Eaton Co. He immediately volunteered for active service and his application to join the 1st Battalion, Les Fusiliers de Mont Royal was accepted. Originally Transport Officer of the unit, he was sent overseas for a company commander's course early in 1940, when the battalion was at Valcartier; and he rejoined the unit later. He also served as intelligence officer of the 5th Brigade. He was gazetted Captain in the spring of this year, and became second in command of "D" Company. On August 19, he was killed in action in the Dieppe raid. His former commanding officer in Montreal, Col. Paul Grenier said of him: "He was one of the most efficient officers in the unit. I deeply regret his death, but I feel proud to think that an English-speaking Canadian has contributed to the writing of another great page in the history of our French-Canadian military annals." On behalf of the School, the Review extends sincere sympathy to Erskine's family. He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom. His name is listed on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada. Sources: St. Andrew's College Review, Christmas 1942 http://www.archive.org/details/chstandrewscolle1942stanuoft

Newspaper Clipping – From the Montreal Gazette. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

Funeral Procession

Burial Service

Burial Service

Stained Glass Window – 2382 Capt Erskine Robert Eaton (RMC 1934) was the son of Robert Young Eaton (who was the third President of Eaton's Ltd) and Hazel Margaret Eaton, of Toronto, Ontario. At St. Andrew's College in Rosedale, which he attended from 8-11 years of age (1924-1928), he was remembered for his bright smile and cheerful countenance. He went to Mr. Palmer's School and subsequently to the University of Toronto Schools and the Royal Military College of Canada in. Kingston. Erskine Eaton was a wellknown horseman and obtained a commission in the Governor-General's Body Guard. He was chosen to be a member of the Army team to represent Canada at Olympia and in Dublin. At the outbreak of the war, he was a member of the staff of the Montreal store of the T. Eaton Co. He immediately volunteered for active service and his application to join the 1st Battalion, Les Fusiliers de Mont Royal was accepted. Originally Transport Officer of the unit, he was sent overseas for a company commander's course early in 1940, when the battalion was at Valcartier; and he rejoined the unit later. He also served as intelligence officer of the 5th Brigade. He was gazetted Captain in the spring of this year, and became second in command of "D" Company. On August 19, he was killed in action in the Dieppe raid. His former commanding officer in Montreal, Col. Paul Grenier said of him: "He was one of the most efficient officers in the unit. I deeply regret his death, but I feel proud to think that an English-speaking Canadian has contributed to the writing of another great page in the history of our French-Canadian military annals." On behalf of the School, the Review extends sincere sympathy to Erskine's family. He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom. His name is listed on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada.

Memorial Arch – Memorial arch, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario

Memorial – Memorial stair, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario

Stained Glass Window – Ex-cadets are named on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario and in memorial stained glass windows to fallen comrades. 2382 Capt Erskine Robert Eaton (RMC 1934) was the son of Robert Young Eaton and Hazel Margaret Eaton, of Toronto, Ontario. He served with the Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, R.C.I.C. He died on Aug 19, 1942 at 27 years of age. He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom.

Plaque – Ex-cadets are named on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario and in memorial stained glass windows to fallen comrades. 2382 Capt Erskine Robert Eaton (RMC 1934) was the son of Robert Young Eaton and Hazel Margaret Eaton, of Toronto, Ontario. He served with the Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, R.C.I.C. He died on Aug 19, 1942 at 27 years of age. He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom.

Memorial – Ex-cadets are named on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario and in memorial stained glass windows to fallen comrades. 2382 Capt Erskine Robert Eaton (RMC 1934) was the son of Robert Young Eaton and Hazel Margaret Eaton, of Toronto, Ontario. He served with the Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, R.C.I.C. He died on Aug 19, 1942 at 27 years of age. He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom.

Grave marker – 2382 Capt Erskine Robert Eaton (RMC 1934) was the son of Robert Young Eaton and Hazel Margaret Eaton, of Toronto, Ontario. He served with the Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, R.C.I.C. He died on Aug 19, 1942 at 27 years of age. He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom.