Canada and my family history, 1940-1950 By Koronado Sep 1, 1939 Outbreak of WWII. Canada declares war. Mar 15, 1941 Lesie Powell and Hazel Kite get married. Apr 30, 1941 Leslie Clement Powell enlists in the Air Force Nov 1, 1941 Leslie was discharged because he was colourblind Dec 8, 1941 Battle of Hong Kong. 4413 allied casualties. Jul 23, 1942 Larry Powell is born Aug 19, 1942 Dieppe Raid. 3367 Canadians killed, captured or wounded. Mar 12, 1943 Allies recapture North Africa. Jun 6, 1944 Canadians land in Normandy on D-day Aug 7, 1944 Joan Powell is born Sep 2, 1945 WWII ends. Nazi Germany defeated. Sep 5, 1948 Rhonda Powell is born Jun 1, 1950 Mary Vilbrunt and Leonard Melton married