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Kathleen Hodgson (nee Field) was born April 27 1920 in Metchosin, B.C. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1937, and attended Sprott Shaw Business College in 1938. Kathleen married Benjamin Gordon Hodgson (b.1910-) on June 20 1941 and had a daughter, Lynda Kathleen (b. 1943). She resided at 511 Lampson Street since 1949.

Richard (Dick) was born on April 16, 1920, in Victoria, British Columbia, where his father was stationed at the naval base. He was only 17 when he started flying lessons and joined the Royal Air Force (RAF), receiving his wings on October 7, 1939. In England, on July 19, 1940, Dick's squadron was attacked by a group of Messerschmitt 109s, and suffered severe losses. Dick’s plane was seen on fire, and crashed into the sea, taking with it Dick and his gunner, Sergeant Curley. Their bodies were never found.

Tina's brother is Richard Howley.

George Isbister, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Isbister, grew up in Esquimalt, worked in Dockyard and Yarrows and joined the Canadian army, where he was a wireless operator and instructor in the Signal Corps. He has lived in Ontario, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. His wife, the former Vera Kirkup, died in 1983.

Robina James was born in London, England, in 1902. She married Richard Pascoe James in 1921.

William E. John married Maxine on March 21, 1954. They have two children: Louise Frances Ann and Esther Fay Anita. He worked as a photographer with the R.C.N. in Esquimalt for 21 years and spent 15 years with the Daily Colonist. He was also contracted by the Township as a photographer for municipal functions, such as the 75th Anniversary booklet. He has also given a large collection to the City of Victoria Archives. Deceased April 4, 2000.

John and Ethel Acreman were married in 1915 and resided in Esquimalt, B.C. with their children, Doris and Douglas. John Acreman was Esquimalt's Chief of Police from 1926 to 1930.