THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 155 Geissmann, Roger Francois Roger was born in Mulhouse, Alsace, France on March 4, 1926, to Louise and Leon Geissmann. Roger was a proud veteran of World War Two, first as a resistance fighter and then answering the call to join de Gaulle’s Free French First Army. The division was formed by the first units to rally to de Gaulle after the fall of France. Roger emigrated from France to Calgary, Alberta with his wife, Johanna Josefa (Brunner) Geissmann, and son in 1953. Roger and Johanna were resilient, hardworking, and frugal and became an essential part of Canadian society. An avid craftsman, reader of books and history enthusiast, Roger enjoyed hunting in his younger days and grew to champion conservationism later in life. The mountains were his happy and safe place. Roger participated in the Alberta chapter of the ACSFQ, an association for French veterans and soldiers. Additionally, Roger was a fiftyyear member of The Royal Canadian Legion, where he and Joanna enjoyed volunteering and attending social activities. Roger passed away on January 22, 2023, at the age of 97 years. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Johanna (2008), his parents, Louise and Leon (both 1940) and his brother, Pierre (2014). Roger is survived by his son, Peter of Calgary, AB; and two grandsons, Robert (Nancy (nee Smith), Michael (Zulema Franco) and four great-grandchildren, Delia, Carlos, Chloe, and Adrian. Gibling, Eric Eric was born in England. He was raised in England and in Millet, Alberta. After completing his schooling, he worked in Millet at the Drug Store. During World War Two, he served in the Army from 1940 to 1945 in England, France, Belgium, and Holland. After being discharged from the Army, he moved to Chemainus, BC where he lived until he passed away. His brothers, Robert and George, also served in the Canadian Forces during World War Two. Gibling, George George’s family emigrated from England in the early 1920s. He was born and raised in Millet, Alberta and took his schooling there. WhenWorldWar Two started, he was one of 60 men selected as a member of No. 2 Canadian Army University Course at the University of Alberta in Edmonton to be trained as an officer. When the program was discontinued after one year, George joined the Army. He was sent to England and trained as a driver and as a radio and Bren Gun operator. He was assigned to Europe just as the war ended. He volunteered for the Pacific War and was on embarkation leave when the war ended in August 1945. George returned to University and obtained a B Sc. in Civil Engineering and lived in Ottawa. He is now deceased. His brothers, Eric and Robert, also served in the Canadian Forces during World War Two.
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