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Doris Evelyn Acreman Johnston was born in Victoria on November 11, 1921 to John (Jack) and Ethel Acreman. Doris married Archibald McLean Johnston in London, England on July 17, 1943. A son, Russell Stuart, was born December 6, 1947. Doris spent 2 years at Esquimalt High School and 2 years at Victoria High School. She graduated from the Sprott-Shaw Business School and was a medical secretary. Her father was Esquimalt's Chief of Police from 1926-1930.

Mark Aitken is an Esquimalt resident with a strong interest in heritage issues. Mark and his wife, Kathie, restored 657 Lampson Street and it was the first heritage home to receive Esquimalt municipal designation. Mr. Aitken has served on the Esquimalt Heritage Advisory Committee, Hallmark Society Board, and was a key volunteer in the restoration of Ross Bay Villa on Fairfield in Victoria.

Margaret Allen (nee McCulloch) was born on March 20, 1927 in Saskatoon. Margaret married William S. Allen on June 26, 1947. They had 3 children. Mrs. Allen volunteered for many causes including serving in the Tuck Shop at Sunset Lodge, canvassing for the Salvation Army, working with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary - first at the Esquimalt Branch #172 and later at Trafalgar/Pro Pats Branch #292, regularly helping in the Tuck Shop at Broadmead Lodge and at the veterans' birthday parties at Broadmead. Margaret passed away September 15, 2020. An oral history was provided by Margaret's husband, Bill Allen, in 1990 and can be obtained from the Esquimalt municipal archives.

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Mike Antonsen is an electrician who grew up and continued to reside in Esquimalt.

Frances Argyle was born in Esquimalt and married George Argyle in 1942. They had three sons. Frances Argyle worked at David Spencers and Eatons and her husband owned a garage in Esquimalt.