Osgerby, Private “Bill” William Harrison

Service Highlights

  • Born in Ontario.
  • Served in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) during the Second World War.
  • Served overseas as part of the Canadian Army’s mechanical and technical support units.
  • Member of the St. Marys Fire Department
  • Longtime member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 236, St. Marys.
  • Passed away in 2014 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital at the age of 93.
  • Buried in St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys, Ontario.
  • Commemorated through the St. Marys Legion Veterans Banner Program.

A Life and Service Remembered

William Harrison “Bill” Osgerby was part of a generation that served during the Second World War and then returned home to build and support their communities. During the war, he served with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, a branch responsible for maintaining and repairing the vehicles, weapons, and equipment that kept the Canadian Army operating in the field.

The work of RCEME soldiers was essential but often carried out behind the front lines. Their skill and reliability ensured that units in combat could continue to move, fight, and function effectively. Bill’s service placed him within that critical network of support that sustained Canadian operations overseas.

At this time, his service records are not publicly available, so the exact details of his service movements have not yet been confirmed.

After the war, Bill returned to St. Marys where he became deeply involved in the life of the community. He served as a longtime member of the St. Marys Fire Department and remained active in sports, both playing and coaching. His commitment to service continued through his many years as a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 236.

Bill Osgerby passed away in 2014 at the age of 93. He is remembered not only for his wartime service, but for a lifetime of contribution to his family, his community, and the organizations that supported veterans and public service.

Major Battles and Operations

Service with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in support of Canadian Army operations

  • Wartime mechanical and technical support for Canadian forces during the Second World War

Learn More

William H. “Bill” Osgerby Obituary

https://stratfordbeaconherald.remembering.ca/obituary/william-h-bill-osgerby-1073400291