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The Wheeley family were long time Esquimalt residents.

George Levi (Leo) Whittle emigrated from England to Chicago, Illinois, to take up a career in real estate. He later lived in Esquimalt, BC.

Peter was born in London, England on June 30, 1922 and served in the R.A.F. during WWII. He was employed at Point Hope Shipyards and was a member of the Esquimalt Legion, Branch 172.

George Wilkinson was born Feb. 25, 1918 in Esquimalt, BC. He enlisted in the army in 1935, beginning his military career as a private in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, and eventually became a lieutenant-colonel in the Canadian Provost Corps, with peacekeeping tours in Cyprus and the Middle East. His military career ended in 1967 and he became a security officer for the Federal Government, eventually becoming security director before retiring in 1976. He married Isobel Cockburn and they had 2 children, Diane (b. 1947) and Patrick (b. 1954). Isobel was a stenographer with DND and other Federal agencies.

George Frederick Williamson was born November 4, 1921 on his family's homestead in Gordon Head. As a youth, he attended various Victoria schools including Boys' Central Gr. 7 & 8, Esquimalt High 1936-40. He joined the RCAF in 1941, retiring from service in 1945, as a Ft. Lieutenant. His career in aviation continued after the War for 43 years.

Lowell Winchester is retired from the Canadian Armed Forces. He was Docking Master, Naval Engineering Unit, Pacific Command.

Alfred Charles Wurtele was born in Kingston, Ont., August 17, 1897. He married Anne Sherwood June 26, 1937, and they had two children: Anne and Elizabeth. He graduated from Royal Canadian Naval College. Alfred was captain of HMCS Stadacona in Halifax, NS. He served as Reeve of Esquimalt for 14 years (1952-65) and was a member of Council from 1946 to 1981. He was made the first Freeman of the Township of Esquimalt in 1987.