379 In the Service of Canada ARMY biographies Welter, Anthony (Tony) John Anthony was born at Scott, Saskatchewan in 1915. During the Second World War he served overseas with the Westminster Regiment in Italy and then in Northwest Europe after March 1945. Tony lived in Kelowna and Vancouver for most of his life enjoying golf until he died on the Pitt Meadows gold course in 1976. Yerburgh, Chris Chris was born in 1936. A long-time Legion member in Oliver and received the organization’s highest honour, the Palm Leaf to his Meritorious Service Medal for his work in supporting war veterans and local youth. The Palm Leaf, which few people receive, recognizes the recipient for continuous service to The Royal Canadian Legion. Chris was known for his devotion to the aims and objectives of the Legion, particularly ensuring that veterans are supported in their needs. The award was presented by BC/Yukon Command past president Glenn Hodge who noted that it is quite an achievement to receive the Palm Leaf. “They are hard to come by . . . you have to do a lot of service for the Legion and the community.” Chris died in 2021. �
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