Reg. #55
| Name: | Rex Dingwall |
| Date of Birth: | Jan 8, 1914 |
| Location at Birth: | Channel, Newfoundland |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Date of Passing: | Aug 14, 2003 |
| Location at Passing: |
Obituary
DINGWALL, Alexander Rexford - Newfoundland Ranger Force Regimental #55. Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Thursday, August 14, 2003, Alexander Rexford Dingwall, aged 89. He was born January 8, 1914 at Channel, NL. Predeceased by wife Netta, February 13, 1999 and brothers Rod and Arch, and sisters Gwen and Myrtle. Left with fond memories are his daughter Marilyn Ryan (Don); his son Robert Dingwall (Patti); grandchildren: Nancy Ryan (Dean Cooze), John Aaron Dingwall (Johanna), Jill Elias (Joey), Christian Dingwall (Nikki) and one adored great-grandson, Kyle Dingwall. Survived by his brother Murdoch and his sisters: Joanne, Sue, Blanche, Rosemary and sisters-in-law: Mabel and Lillian, also Hazel and Evelyn. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. The family graciously thanks the caring staff at Chancellor Park where he lived for nearly two years. Thanks also to the many staff at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. The family will be receiving visitors on Friday, August 15, 2003 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Newfoundland Ranger Force Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 5151, St. John`s, NL, A1C 5V5. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
"Forever Remembered"
Ranger Force Career
| Regimental Number: | 55 |
| Date Enlisted: | Jul 24, 1937 |
| Date Discharged: | Jul 21, 1947 |
| Length of Service: | 9 years 12 months |
Posting History
| Detachment | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Whitbourne Headquarters | Jul 24, 1937 | Dec 17, 1937 |
| Burin Detachment | Dec 16, 1937 | |
| Burin Detachment | Dec 18, 1937 | Jan 24, 1938 |
| Marystown Detachment | Jan 25, 1938 | Mar 2, 1938 |
| Port au Port Detachment | Mar 11, 1938 | Jul 28, 1941 |
| St. Anthony Detachment | Aug 15, 1941 | Jul 17, 1942 |
| Bonne Bay Detachment | Jul 20, 1942 | Jul 19, 1947 |
| Kilbride Headquarters | Jul 20, 1947 |
Rank History
| Rank | Start Y-M-D | End Y-M-D | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 2nd Class | 1939 | Jun | 30 | |||
| Ranger 1st Class | 1939 | Jul | 1 | 1942 | Jul | 18 |
| Corporal | 1942 | Jul | 19 | 1944 | Jul | 31 |
| Sergeant | 1944 | Aug | 1 | |||
Beyond the Ranger Force
Occupation History
“Office boy” at local doctor’s office, pre-Ranger Force.
Employed with E. Pike Ltd.
Manufacturers’ Agent, post-Ranger Force.
From the Library
| Issue and Receipt Voucher, FROM Dingwall TO Goulding, 1942-07-17 | ||
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Author | Dingwall, A.R.; Goulding, N. |
| Date Published | Jul. 17, 1942 | |
| Attribution | The Rooms Provincial Archives, MG 621, Box 19, Folder D | |
| Note | ||
| Issue and Receipt Voucher, FROM Curnew TO Dingwall, 1937-12-20 | ||
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Author | Curnew, T.P.; Dingwall, A.R. |
| Date Published | Dec. 20, 1937 | |
| Attribution | The Rooms Provincial Archives, MG 621, Box 19, Folder D | |
| Note | ||
| Issue and Receipt Voucher, FROM Q.M. Stores TO Dingwall, 1946-05-21 | ||
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Author | Delaney, E.; Dingwall, A.R. |
| Date Published | May. 21, 1946 | |
| Attribution | The Rooms Provincial Archives, MG 621, Box 19, Folder D | |
| Note | ||
| Issue and Receipt Voucher, FROM Q.M. Stores TO Dingwall, 1945-01-23 | ||
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Author | Delaney, E.; Dingwall, A.R. |
| Date Published | Jan. 23, 1945 | |
| Attribution | The Rooms Provincial Archives, MG 621, Box 19, Folder D | |
| Note | ||
| Issue and Receipt Voucher, FROM Q.M. Stores TO Dingwall, 1935-12-15 | ||
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Author | Q.M. Division; Dingwall, A.R. |
| Date Published | Dec. 15, 1938 | |
| Attribution | The Rooms Provincial Archives, MG 621, Box 19, Folder D | |
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