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Fallen Canadians with ties to hockey

Countless hockey players of all skill levels have served in the Canadian military over the years. Sadly, many of them gave their lives.

Please note: The list is not reflective of all fallen Canadian hockey players who served, as no official count of hockey players was made upon enlistment.

1942

Surname Given name(s) Unit Date of death
Buchanan Alexander Gibson Royal Canadian Air Force 06 January 1942
Fox John Elwood Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, R.C.I.C. 24 January 1942
Robson George Eyre Royal Canadian Air Force 13 April 1942
Dutton Joseph Mervyn Royal Canadian Air Force 06 June 1942
Costigan Norman Edward Royal Canadian Air Force 17 June 1942
Bladon James Stanley Royal Canadian Air Force 24 July 1942
McConnell Russell Henry Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve 07 September 1942
Fargher George Frederick Royal Canadian Air Force 10 September 1942
Hendry George Ainslie Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve 13 September 1942
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