SA12728 Rifleman Perry James (PJ) Hoare was born 2 August 1940 on Pelee Island, Ontario, son of Edgar James and Irma Ruth Hoare of Leamington, Ontario and brother of Philip J. Hoare.
He enlisted in London, Ontario with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada on 7 January 1958 and following graduation from the Regimental Depot in June 1958, served with both Regular Battalions of the Regiment.
He died 14 August 1965 aged 25, when his jeep overturned near Morphou In northwest Cyprus. At the time of his death he was serving with Support Company, 1st Battalion as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He was buried with full military honours on 17 August in the Dhekelia Garrison British Military Cemetery (Plot 3, Row 8, Grave 18.)
Honours and Awards:
- Special Service Medal with NATO Bar
- Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (Posthumous)
- United National Forces in Cyprus Medal
- Dag Hammarskjöld Medal (Posthumous)
Is any of his family still around. I have a friend in Cambridge, Dave Sopha, who is an Artist. He painted the mural “Portraits of Honour” of the Afghan soldiers 158 that died. He now is working on a mural of the 27 Peacekeepers that died in Cyprus. Hoping to find photos of all 27.
To see his work “Portraitsofhonour.ca”
CW below indicates they are related to him – perhaps reply to their comment.
Hi Larry
Kirk from Ingersoll ON.
I have had no luck in locating any family.
No I have not sorry. As a kid I remember driving to Peelee Island with my family to look for his parents to return the I.D. but my Dad had no success. How are you related and were do you live? Kirk
Perry was friends with my father William McDonald and the night he passed away he borrowed some rings from my father since he was going out on the town that night in exchange for his I.D. which I still have. Wondering if any family is around. Thanks
I am a relative..Have u heard from any others?
Hello
Sorry have not checked this page in a while.
No never did hear back from anyone.
Does any family remain around the area? I’m in Ingersoll.
Hello, Perry had an uncle his name was Charlie. Charlie changed his name to Oare, dropping the”h”. Charlie had a,daughter whose name was Maryann. I think Charlie passed many years ago however Maryann would be in her ’70’s.
My father, Gordon Edward Latta knew Perry Hoare. They were both in the QOR at the same time. My father was in Cypress at the same time Perry passed away and he helped prepare Perry’s gear/kit for burial as he was the NCO in charge that day… he says it was a very sad day 😢
Nothing to add other than you did a fantastic job creating this page for P.J.
Hi Bev my father was friends with Perry
I also was friends with him and just missed being him as I had an early morning run. RIP Perry