Black silhouette of a person wearing a military cap and uniform, facing to the right, on a white background with distressed edges.

Private Stephen BRICE

No. 464092 62nd Battalion

Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)

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Stephen Leslie BRICE was born on November 22, 1891, in Streatham, England. 

On August 26, 1915, he enlisted in the 62nd Battalion, CEF.  He served on the battle fields in France with the 4th Canadian Machine Gun Corps.

On August 15, 1917, he was wounded by shrapnel at Lens, France, in the ‘Battle of Hill 70’.  His right leg was amputated and he was subsequently discharged from the military.

During WW2, Stephen lost two sons on active service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).  Pilot/Sgt. Vincent BRICE and Flight/Lt. Francis Sergeant BRICE. Mount Brice (Skagit Valley, BC) was named after the two BRICE brothers for their sacrifice to Canada.

He was a prominent chartered member of Matsqui Unit #315.

He was a member of the Chilliwack Flying Club and co-responsible for the building of the Chilliwack Airport.

Stephen Leslie BRICE died on January 12, 1970 (78), at Vancouver, BC.

A historical military will handwritten on aged paper on the left, and a printed informational text about soldiers' wills on the right, under a golden border.
Handwritten military will form on perforated paper, with printed sections labeled for name, unit, and signature, signed by S. S. Bruce on June 5, 1916, and includes information about ownership and an apology for the loss of property.
A handwritten historical document, possibly a military or government record, with details about an individual, including names, addresses, and dates, and stamped official markings.
A handwritten note on paper with a smaller attached typewritten form. The paper appears worn and is placed on a gray surface. The handwritten note is in cursive, and the typed form contains printed information and handwritten signatures.
Front page of The Chilliwack Progress newspaper, dated Wednesday, January 14, 1970, featuring headlines about a highway crash, blood donor clinic, and study on Coqualeetza Hospital, with articles on car accident, blood donation, and local community e
Black and white newspaper page with multiple articles, advertisements, and a photo of five women wearing hats at a social event. The page includes advertisements for fresh produce, meat, and a grand opening event for Beattie Farm Service Centre in Ch
Historical newspaper page titled 'The Chilliwack Progress' from June 27, 1945, featuring articles, advertisements, and images, including a prominent advertisement for Quaker Corn Flakes with a smiling child.
Obituary notice for Mrs. Frances Hayward Brice, who died on November 25 in Vancouver. Funeral service details included.
A newspaper page from The Chilliwack Progress dated Wednesday, November 28, 1951. It contains various articles, announcements, and advertisements including church schedules, a Ladies' Circle Fall Bazaar, Christmas baking tips, and advertisements for
Obituary notice for Stephen Leslie Brice, who died on January 12, 1970, in a private hospital at age 78. He was formerly of 205 Pendrel St., survived by his wife Frances, one daughter Mrs. J. A. Mulford, and one granddaughter Marilyn, one grandson St