Military Service Recognition Book Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command Volume 7
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1 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND A Message from the President www.mbnwo.ca I feel very pleased that I am able to introduce you all to our 7th Military Service Recognition Book. As many of you will know, I have had a long spell in the hospital. I am now back and ready to face the rest of my term. With our support this book will continue giving us memories of war and victory. This book holds many lives in its hands and keeps us thinking about the lives which were so radically changed in the years while we waited for peace. There were great changes that came from those conflicts. I want to give you all my hope for understanding of the individuals who were fighting and dying for our peace. I also hope you appreciate the contents of the book. In Comradeship, Mel Willis President The Royal Canadian Legion Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command
Military Service Recognition Book 2 Over 100 years caring for Veterans.... your sacrifices are not forgotten.
3 www.mbnwo.ca PAGE President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Publisher’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 VETERANS ACORN, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 ADAMS, Harry J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ALLISON, William L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ANDERSON, Albert Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 ANDERSON, Andres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ANDERSON, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ANDERSON, Hjalti S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 ANDERSON, Julius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ANDERSON, Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ANDERSON, Sverre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 ANTONIOUS, Stephen T. . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ARASON, Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ARASON, Skapti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ARMSTRONG, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 BAJUS, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 BAKER, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 BALDWIN, Keith J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 BALDWIN, Kelvin B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 BALDWIN, Margaret M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 BALDWIN, Robert W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 BALLANTINE, Elwin Walter . . . . . . . . . .225 BAMBENEK, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 BARNES, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 BARRETT, Francis W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 BARTLEY, Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 BARTLEY, Reginald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 BASKERVILLE, James D. . . . . . . . . . . . .21 BASKERVILLE, Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 BATEMAN, John Hawthornwaite . . . . . .225 BEEDIE, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 BELL, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 BENSON, Howard Richard . . . . . . . . . .225 BENSON, Stefan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BERARD, Joseph E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BERG, Harold V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BERGESON, Donald A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 BERGSON, Lloyd M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 BERRY, William Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 BICKERTON, Albert D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 BICKERTON, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 BIRT, James A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 BLACKBURN, Arthur Stanley Woods . . .31 BOLTON, William John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 BOOMHOWER, Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 BOOMHOWER, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 BOWERING, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 BRAENDLE, John N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 BREMNER, Francis John . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 BROWN, Homer A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 BROWN, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 BULLION, George Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 BUNN, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 CAMERON, Kenneth W. . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 CAMPBELL, Murdo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 CANART, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 CARR, Barton P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 CARR, Jack A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 CARRELL, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 CARRIERE, David G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 CATHCART, Lorne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 CHAMBERS, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 CHAMBERS, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 CHOWN, Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 CLARK, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 CLARK, Fredrick C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 CLARK, John Wanstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 CLARK, William L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 CLARKE, Allan Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 CLEMENSON, Clemi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 CLINE, Earle H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 COLDWELL, Albert L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 COLDWELL, William T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 CONQUERGOOD, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . .45 CONQUERGOOD, Howard . . . . . . . . . . .45 COOK (APPERLEY), Rebecca Pearl . . . .45 COWIE, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 COX, Henry E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 COX, Melvin C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 CRAIK, Murray Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CRAMER, Delbert M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 CRAMER, Thomas Arthur . . . . . . . . . . .227 CRAMER, Wilfred Playfair . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CRERAR, Robert S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CRUICKSHANK, Thomas W. . . . . . . . . .51 CULLEN, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Table of Contents Front Cover Photo The Waverly Park Cenotaph in Thunder Bay, Ontario was originally built in remembrance of local soldiers who died during World War I, and was updated for both the Second World War and the Korean War. It was erected in 1925 by the McCallum Granite Company of Kingston, Ontario, through the efforts of the Women’s Canadian Club. The cenotaph is identical on either side, with an inscription that reads: ERECTED IN COMMEMORATION OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THIS CITY WHO DIED ON THE FIELD OF HONOUR IN WAR THAT CANADA MIGHT MAINTAIN HER HERITAGE OF FREEDOM. The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND
Military Service Recognition Book 4 Table of Contents CULLEN, William Alexander . . . . . . . . . .51 CUTTS, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 CUTTS, John Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 DALRYMPLE, Murray G. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 DEARLE (KUSTRA), Helen . . . . . . . . . . .55 DELORME, Rita Wilma . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 DONNELLY, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 DONNELLY, John R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 DONNELLY, William H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 DOUGLAS, Gary T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 DUNCAN, Douglas A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 DUXBURY, Bernard J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 DUXBURY, Charles B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 DUXBURY, Oscar B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 DUXBURY, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 DUXBURY, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 EGGLETON, Charles R. . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 EKMAN, August J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 EMBERSON, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 ESPEY, William Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 EVERETT, Leonard Francis . . . . . . . . . .227 FALLOON, Maurice E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 FARQUHAR, William R. . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 FAULKES, Frank B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 FAULKES, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 FAULKES, William Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 FEADER, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 FERGUSON, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 FLYNN, William James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 FRANKLIN, Douglas Howard . . . . . . . . . .69 FRANKLIN, Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 FRASER, Ronald J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 FRASER, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 FREEMAN, Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 FURNAS, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 FUTTY, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 GARDHAM, George W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 GARDNER, George R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 GARDNER, James S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 GARDNER, William Ronald . . . . . . . . . . .75 GEISEL, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 GERRARD, George S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 GILBART, Lloyd M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 GILBART, Stanley W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 GILBEY, John Percy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 GIRLING, Armer H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 GODIN, Maurice Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 GOEGEBUER, Marcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 GOERTZEN, Frank S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 GOODA, Frank P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 GOODMAN, Steini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 GOODRIDGE, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 GREENAWAY, Gordon H. . . . . . . . . . . . .83 GREENAWAY, Hampton W. . . . . . . . . . .83 GREENWOOD (POPLE), Lillian . . . . . . .83 GROVES, Edward Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . .227 GUTHRIE, Robert M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 HABINSKI, Julian L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 HALLGRIMSSON, Edwin P. . . . . . . . . . .227 HANNAH, James A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 HANNAH, James M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 HARVEY, Leonard W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 HERITAGE (MERRITT), Agnes . . . . . . . .87 HERITAGE, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 HOBBS, Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 HOLMES, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 HORNING, Terrence B. . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 HORNING, Wally L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 HORRILL, Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 HORRILL, Hughie E.H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 HORRILL, Roy J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 HOWARD, Frederick J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 HUDSON, Herbert T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 HUFFMAN, Angus W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 IRELAND, Edward C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 ISLEIFSON, Barney August . . . . . . . . . .229 JOELSON, Sigurdur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 JOHANNESSON, Clarence . . . . . . . . . .229 JOHANNESSON, Pall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 JOHANNSSON, Arman . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 JOHNSON, Alfred T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 JOHNSON, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 JOHNSON, Brynjolfur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 JOHNSON, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 JOHNSON, Clifford I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 JOHNSON, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 JOHNSON, John Eggert . . . . . . . . . . . .229 JOHNSON, Robert D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 JOHNSTONE, Alice Lillian . . . . . . . . . . . .99 JONASSON, Herman David . . . . . . . . . .101 JONSSON, Theodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 JOSEPH, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 JOSEPHSON, Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . .103 KATCHANOSKI, Philip Peter . . . . . . . . .229 KELLEHER, James S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 KENNEDY, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 KENNEY, George Pervis . . . . . . . . . . . .229 KENNY, Clarence R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 KERR, Don C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 KILGOUR, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 KING, Derek J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 KITSON, Clifford A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 KITSON, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 KNIGHT, Albert James . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 KOLDYK, Sybren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 KOOL, Walter Arie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 KRAWCHUK, Merdo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 KREITZ, Friedrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 KUSTRA, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 KUSTRA, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 KUSTRA, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 LAMONT, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 LAMONT, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 LASEK, James W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 LAVOIE, Gaston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 LEE, Eric James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 LEE, John D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 LEE, Robert Nathaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 LEE, Thomas Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 LEE, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 LEGARIE, Roy E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 LEMIEUX, Gerard J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 LESLIE, Alec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 LESLIE, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 LESLIE, Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 LESLIE, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 LUMGAIR, Norman A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 LUND, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 LUNDGREN, W. A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 MacDONALD, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 MacGARVA, Robert Alexander . . . . . . .123 MacGARVA, Ronald O. . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 MACHAN, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 MACKAY, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 MAILES, Russell E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 MALLETT, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 MANN, John Plater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 MASON, Henry G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 MATSON, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 MAVINS, John Earle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 MAWBY, James Turnell . . . . . . . . . . . .129 MAY, Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 McBEAN, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 McCALL, George A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 McCAMON, Edgar R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 McCOLL, Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 McCOLL, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 McDIARMID, Allan C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 McDONALD, Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 McFADDEN, Jesse Harold . . . . . . . . . . .231 McGOGY, Allard LeRoy . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 McGOGY, Bernard James . . . . . . . . . . .137 McGOGY, Donald Charles . . . . . . . . . . .137
5 Table of Contents McGOGY, Ellis Kirkland . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 McGOGY, Leslie Groves . . . . . . . . . . . .139 McGOGY, Murray Benone . . . . . . . . . . .139 McGREGOR, Frank J. N. . . . . . . . . . . . .139 McINTYRE, Ross G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 McKAY, Donald G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 McKAY, Murray R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 McKINNY, Robert Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 McLAREN, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 McLEAN, W. J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 McLEOD, Alick Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 McLEOD, Robert Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 McLEOD, Robert Murray . . . . . . . . . . . .145 McLEOD, Roderick Murray . . . . . . . . . .145 McMANUS, John Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 McNEILL, Bernard J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 McTAGGART, Orville E. . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 METCALF, Richard D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 MIDDLETON, Joseph J. . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 MILLER, Murt L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 MILLER, Robert C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 MILROY, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 MITCHELL, Clarence McLean . . . . . . . .151 MITCHELL, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 MONTROY, Emill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 MONYCH, Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 MOORE, Wesley J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 MORRIS, William James . . . . . . . . . . . .155 MUDGE, Albert Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 MULLIGAN (JESSAMAN), Vi . . . . . . . . .155 MULLIGAN, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 MURRAY, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 NAGLE, Francis J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 NAISMITH, George Albert . . . . . . . . . . .159 NORRIS, Jack T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 NYLIN, Tilden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 O’NEILL, Dori J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 ORCHARD, Clarence N. . . . . . . . . . . . .161 ORR, James H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 OSSACHUK, George G. W. O. . . . . . . .163 PADDOCK, Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 PAWLUK, Daniel D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 PETERSON, Norman P. . . . . . . . . . . . .165 PHILLIPS, Ross M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 PIERSON, Francis S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 PIZZEY, Fredrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 PIZZEY, George J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 PIZZEY, Ralph C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 PLUMB, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 PLUMB, Stan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 POHL, Henry Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . .169 POLCHNSKI, Dominic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 POLCHNSKI, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 PORTERFIELD, John A. . . . . . . . . . . . .171 POSTON, Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 PRATT, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 REID (McBRIDE), Marion S. . . . . . . . . .173 REID, David H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 REID, Edwin R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 REID, Henry W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 REYNOLDS, Walter R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 RICHARDSON, James J. . . . . . . . . . . .177 ROBERTS, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 ROBERTSON, George F. . . . . . . . . . . .177 ROBINSON, Thomas W. . . . . . . . . . . . .179 ROBSON, James Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 ROSS, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 ROSS, Leslie Jack Willis . . . . . . . . . . . .181 ROSSET, Andre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 ROSSET, Claude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 ROSSET, Henri C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 ROUSE, Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 ROWLEY, Wesley Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . .231 RUSKIN, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 SAWYER, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 SCOTT, Charles Pringle . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 SELLEN, Linton Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 SHAW, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 SIDDALL, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 SIGTRYGGSON, Konrad . . . . . . . . . . . .231 SIMMS, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 SINCLAIR, Lloyd G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 SISSON, Scotty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 SKARDAL, Kristjan A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 SLATER, Hubert John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 SMALL, Samuel T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 SNAITH, Roy A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 SNELL, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 SNELL, Rupert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 STANTON, Richard H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 STANTON, William H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 STEINKE, Fredrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 STEINKE, Richard W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 STEINKE, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 STEVENS, Alfred H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 STEWART, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 STEWART, Verna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 STOLTZ, Carl E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 STOYANOWSKI, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .199 STRANG, Harry Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 STRUTT, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 SUITOR, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 SULLIVAN, Francis T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 TAYLOR, James A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 THIESSEN, Paul E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 THOMASSON, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 THOMSON, James L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 TITUS, Gerald R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 TITUS, John S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 TODD, Thomas Baron . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 TOWLER, Edgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 TRICK, Charles Richard . . . . . . . . . . . .205 TWIGG, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 VIAU, Armand E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 VIAU, Joseph R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 VILLENEUVE, Joseph A. . . . . . . . . . . . .209 WADE, Clarence Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 WARD, Earl Kitchener . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 WARREN, Robert J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 WARRENER, James Albert . . . . . . . . .211 WATSON (STONEHOUSE), Mary K. . . .211 WAWRYK, Nickolas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 WAWRYK, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 WAWRYK, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 WELSH, Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 WELSH, Wilfred Playfair . . . . . . . . . . . .231 WHETTER, R.J. Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . .215 WHITE (SKEOCH), Gladys E. . . . . . . . .215 WHITE, Bernard V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 WHITE, George A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 WICKENS, Edward Donald . . . . . . . . . .217 WIDDICOMBE, C. Wesley . . . . . . . . . .219 WILLIAMS, James A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 WILLIAMS, Leonard R. . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 WILLIAMS, Llewellyn L. . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 WILLIS, Arthur J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 WILLIS, David A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 WILLIS, Joseph H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 WILSON, Orville King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 WOOD, Robert R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 WOODS, Samuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 WORTHINGTON, Frederick W. . . . . . . .223 WRIGHT, Alfred J.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 WRIGHT, Horace F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236 Veteran Information Submission Form . . . . . . . .240 SPECIAL THANKS to Glenn and Kate Matthews for supplying military silhouettes for Veterans without photographs.
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7 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND A Message from the Publisher Fenety Marketing is very proud of its participation in the publication of the The Royal Canadian Legion – Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Command’s Annual Military Service Recognition Book. This is the seventh edition in the series devoted to recognizing veterans and ex-military service personnel throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It is always an honour to work with The Royal Canadian Legion on this historic series of recognition books, which offers another avenue to continue its mandate as “Keepers of Remembrance”, so that the selfless contributions made by Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario’s veterans will not be forgotten. I would like to thank the citizens and business owners of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario who have supported this very worthwhile project of The Royal Canadian Legion, as it is their support that makes this legacy of The Royal Canadian Legion possible. “Lest We Forget” Mark T. Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services www.mbnwo.ca
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9 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca ADAMS, Harry J. WWII Harry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Adams was born in 1918 at Stockton. The family farmed south of Baldur. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Artillery on January 3, 1941 and took his training at Woodstock and Petawawa, Ontario. He went overseas in June of 1941. Harry took his discharge in England at the end of the war and lived there. ALLISON, William L. “Bill” WWII Bill was born on the farm north of Elkhorn, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 and served for five years. He trained at St. Thomas and Trenton, Ontario. He was then posted to the bombing and gunnery school at MacDonald, MB for the remainder of his service. He was promoted to Corporal. Following his discharge, he began farming. Bill was a Life Member of the Elkhorn Legion Branch 58. ANDERSON, Andres “Andy” WWII Andres was born at Baldur, Manitoba, the son of Siggi and Sena Anderson. Andy enlisted in Winnipeg, trained at Trenton, Ontario and Dafoe, Saskatchewan. Going overseas, he was stationed in England and in France. On June 7, 1947, he married Ruth Gerolamy. They had a son, Dean.
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11 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca ANDERSON, Harry WWII Harry was born and raised on the family farm near the village of Manson, Manitoba. He joined the Army in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. After training in Canada, he left for England during World War II. He became ill in England and was invalided home in 1944. He was later discharged for health reasons. He settled in Winnipeg where he worked for the Provincial Government. ANDERSON, Julius WWII Julius was born in 1903 in Grund district (Baldur) the son of Bjorn and Kristine Anderson. After teaching for four years, he entered the Manitoba Medical College graduating in 1936. He served on the Staff of the Municipal Hospitals for two years; following which he practiced medicine at Biggar, Saskatchewan for two years. In 1941, he enlisted in the R.C.A.M.C. going overseas in November of 1942. Dr. Julius and his wife, the former Margaret Bower, resided in Winnipeg upon his return to Canada. ANDERSON, Stanley “Stan” WWII Stan was raised near Mansion, Manitoba where he attended school. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in 1943 and was trained as a gunner. He served on convoy duty on the North Atlantic as a D.E.M.S. (Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship) gunner. Stanley was discharged in 1945 in Winnipeg, MB.
Military Service Recognition Book 12 sagkeenghealth.com The Sagkeeng Health Centre (SHC), also known as the Fort Alexander Health Centre Inc., is a community health centre funded through Health Canada - First Nations Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) serving the Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba. A broad range of health services are provided by SHC to members of Sagkeeng as well as the larger community including mental health counselling, pre- and post-natal programs, immunizations, suicide crisis response, addictions counselling, home care services, diabetes education, parenting programs, and more. SHC also manages a clinic which provides physician services, dental services, and a pharmacy. Vision The Sagkeeng First Nation envisions a healthy community where members benefit from an optimal level of physical, emotional, social, spiritual health, wellness, and traditional lifestyle practices. Our vision is rooted in a deep respect and understanding of our Nation's history and traditional knowledge and the role that knowledge plays in shaping the kind of morals and values that create good health and a sense of wellness. Sagkeeng Health Centre Box 70, Pine Falls, MB R0E 1M0 SAGKEENG HEALTH CENTRE SERVICES Mental Health Counselling Optometrist Services Telehealth Main Office Phone: (204) 367-9990 Fax: (204) 367-9535 Medical Clinic - Dr's Office Phone: (204) 367-2208 Fax: (204) 367-4587 Headstart (Junior High) Phone: (204) 367-2588 Pharmacist Phone: (204) 367-9900 Proud to Honour our Veterans
13 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca ANTONIOUS, Stephen T. “Steve” WWII Steve was born at Baldur, Manitoba, the son of Stigur and Lena Antonious and in November of 1945, he married Lois Pink at Pierson, MB. They had three children, Patricia, Barry and Timothy. He enlisted at Portage and trained at Barrie Field, London and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA. He owned and operated A.N.C. Aluminum in Winnipeg. ARASON, Elmer WWII Elmer was born in the Bru district, the son of Tryggvi and Olive Arason. He enlisted in Winnipeg in December of 1942 with the R.C.A.F. He trained at Winnipeg, Toronto and St. Thomas, Ontario. He worked as an air force mechanic. On April 10, 1943, he married Helen Patterson and they had four children, Debbie K., Kerry L., Janette O., and Tryggvi S. and farmed near Cypress River. ARASON, Skapti WWII Skapti was born on the N.W. 24-6-14 in the R. M. of Argyle. His parents were Oli and Olga Arason. He married Edith Auery on May 23, 1945. He has one son, Gregory, and two daughters, Eileen and Nancy. He enlisted in Winnipeg in 1941 with the R.C.A.F. and trained at Charlottetown. Overseas, he was stationed in Scotland as a Staff Pilot. He returned to Canada in 1944 and was discharged in 1945.
Military Service Recognition Book 14 Proudly supporting our service personnel past, present and future | waa.ca/community Douglas Little P.O. Box 100, 323 Railway Avenue, Gillam, MB R0B 0L0 Ph: (204) 652-3150 Fx: (204) 652-3199 information@townofgillam.com www.townofgillam.com We thank the brave men and women who have given so much on our behalf. The Town of Gillam Council
15 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca ARMSTRONG, Donald “Don” WWII Don was born on April 20, 1924, and raised on the family farm in the Parkland district, south of Elkhorn, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve on May 12, 1943. He served in World War II on the High Seas on North Atlantic convoy duty until the war ended. Don was discharged on October 5, 1945. After the war, Don and his wife, Evelyn, moved to Turner Valley, Alberta where he worked for Royalite Oil Company. BAJUS, William “Will” WWI Will was born and raised on the family farm north of Elkhorn, Manitoba. He joined the Army on March 21, 1917 and served overseas in England and in France with the 4th Divisional Ammunition Column during World War I. After the war, he became a successful farmer in partnership with his brother. He married Kathleen Bryant on January 15, 1942 and together they raised seven children. Will passed away in 1961. BAKER, William WWI William was born on January 12, 1896 in Ontario. He was a rancher at the time of his enlistment with the 137th Battalion in Calgary on February 8, 1916. His unit sailed from Halifax aboard S.S. Olympic to England where he transferred to the 31st Battalion and William was in France by the end of November 1916. In August of 1917 he received a gunshot wound to his right leg and was returned to England and treated in hospitals in Manchester and Epsom until July of 1918. While William was hospitalized he met his future wife, Lillian (Elizabeth) Drake. William returned to Canada in April of 1919 and received his official discharge due to demobilization. In September of 1920, Lillian arrived in Canada. They first lived in Ameliasburgh, ON where they farmed but soon moved to Carman, Manitoba, then to Keewatin, ON where William worked for the Lake of the Woods Milling Company and a Flour Mill for 30 years before retiring. William was a sports leader and community worker. William and Lillian had five children: Sheilah, Desmond, Ron, Doreen and Dennis. William passed away at the age of 64 on February 1, 1959.
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17 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BALDWIN, Keith J. WWII Keith was born in Warren, Manitoba in 1917. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in January 1942, spending most of his enlisted time in Canada at Paulson near Dauphin, MB as Leading Aircraftman. He was discharged from the service in 1945. After some time, Keith moved to California with his family where he resided until his death in 1994. BALDWIN, Kelvin B. PEACETIME Kelvin was born in Warren, Manitoba in 1933. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1951 and received his basic training in St. Jean, QC and did his trades training as clerk typist in Aylmer, ON. After training, he went to Trenton, ON for six weeks to train for and participate in the Honour Guard for Queen Elizabeth. His postings include MacDonald, Portage La Prairie, and Winnipeg, MB. He was then posted to 2 Fighter Wing in Grostenquin, France. After returning from France, he went to Base Winnipeg and then to Training Command Headquarters. He was released after twenty years of service in December 1971. Kelvin has been a member of Stonewall Legion Branch 52. BALDWIN, Margaret M. WWII Margaret was born in Ontario in 1889. She graduated from the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing in 1926. She joined the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and went overseas in 1940 with the Canadian Nursing Sisters to the Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital near Tapelow, England. Margaret served there for the duration of World War II. After the war, she returned home to Manitoba where she continued her nursing career. She was awarded the Royal Red Cross for her service. Margaret passed away in 1968.
Military Service Recognition Book 18 Municipality of Grassland Box 399, Hartney, MB R0M 0X0 Proud To Support Our Veterans And Troops The Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg 161 Grandin Street, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0A8 Phone: (204) 233-6365 Fax: (204) 233-6415 Thank You To The Brave Men And Women Who Sacrificed So Much For Our Freedom. KinsmenClub.com Serving the Community’s Greatest Need Since 1924
19 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BALDWIN, Robert W. WWII Robert was born in Warren, Manitoba on January 13, 1925. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on November 11, 1943 and was sent overseas in December 1944 where he served with the 59th “Broken Wheel” Squadron in Ireland and the North Sea as an air gunner before he was transferred into the Royal Air Force. He did air patrolling into the North Sea and the English Channel searching for German U-Boats and submarines, as well as escorting convoys of ships coming with supplies such as gasoline, tanks and guns. He was discharged in February of 1946 and sailed home on board the Queen Elizabeth. His awards include the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, the Atlantic Star and the Air Gunner’s Badge. He was a Life Member of the Woodlands Legion Branch 248. Robert passed away in 2010. BARNES, Harold WWII Harold was born at Sternoway, Saskatchewan. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on July 14, 1941. He served in World War II in England, India and Burma. After he was discharged in 1945, Harold and his wife, Joyce, began farming in the Fleming, SK area. They later moved to live in Elkhorn, Manitoba. Harold was an active member of the Elkhorn Legion Branch 58. BARRETT, Francis W. WWI Francis was born in Romford, England in 1892. He joined the Navy in 1918, hoping he would get back to England to see his mother, but got no more than 75 miles out of Halifax on a patrol boat (9 Niobe) Mine Swiping. He served with the RCNVR in Canada during World War I. His rank was Leading Stoker P.O. Francis was discharged in 1919. After the war, he came back to Binscarth, Manitoba and bought a farm. In 1926, he married a girl he met in Halifax, Vera Mont, and they raised a family of five. They retired in 1956. Francis was a member of the Binscarth Legion Branch 74 for 31 years before he passed away in 1962.
Military Service Recognition Book 20 2169 We Honour Our Veterans For Their Brave Service 205 Mercy Street Selkirk, MB R1A 2C8 Phone: (204) 482-5942 Fax: (204) 482-3000 Email: lssd.boardoffice@lssd.ca Website: www.lssd.ca The Board of Trustees, Students and Staff of LORD SELKIRK SCHOOL DIVISION salute The Royal Canadian Legion in recognizing the sacrifices of our Veterans and in honouring the bravery of our troops. Educational Care & Excellence ‘Lest We Forget’
21 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BARTLEY, Raymond “Ray” WWII Ray was born on July 6, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario. He moved to Carievale, Saskatchewan with his parents where they ran a store. In 1934, the family moved to Elkhorn, Manitoba where they established a permanent home and continued to operate a store. Ray joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 as an aero-engine mechanic. He served on various units across Canada during World War II and was released in 1945. He went back to Elkhorn to work in the store. However, in 1946, he re-enlisted in the Air Force. After another 25 years of service, he passed away in Belleville, ON in 1973. He was Warrant Officer Second Class. BARTLEY, Reginald “Reg” WWII Reg was born on August 26, 1927 in Carievale, Saskatchewan. He joined the Army just before the war ended at a very young age. He was training as an infantry replacement in fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg when the war ended. After the war, Reg returned to Elkhorn and opened a barber shop. He married Eleanor Stein from Melville and they raised a family of three boys. Reg passed away in December of 1980. BASKERVILLE, James D. “Jim” WWII Jim was born at McAuley, Manitoba on March 14, 1923. He joined the Army in June of 1941 and was assigned to the 18th Armoured Car Regiment. He served during World War II in Canada, Germany, England, France, Holland and Belgium and was wounded in action. Jim was discharged in January of 1946. Jim passed away in Winnipeg on November 14, 1993.
Military Service Recognition Book 22 A TRIBUTE TO ALL THOSE THAT SERVED, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE WHO SACRIFICED THE ULTIMATE - LIFE! WE THANK YOU LEST WE FORGET From the West Kildonan Legion Branch #30
23 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BASKERVILLE, Mary WWII Mary was born and raised on the family farm near McAuley, Manitoba. She joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in July of 1941. She served during World War II in Kingston, ON. She was discharged in 1946. BEEDIE, William WWII William was born in the R.M. of Winchester, Deloraine, MB on September 9, 1913. He enlisted in the Army and joined the 2 Motor Ambulance Convoy, RCASC. He served in England and in Italy during World War II. He received the France and Germany Star and three other medals. He was a lifetime member of over fifty years of the Deloraine Legion Branch 11 before he passed away on December 31, 2000. BELL, William WWII William was born in Winnipeg on March 12, 1917. He joined the 38th Field Artillery Militia, which later became the Fort Garry Horse Regiment. William enlisted with the Winnipeg Grenadiers when WWII broke out and after basic training was sent to Bermuda to do ship guard duties before rejoining the rest of the Regiment in Jamaica. His regiment was assigned to Hong Kong and they arrived on November 16, 1941. William survived being shot by Japanese soldiers and survived the Battle of Hong Kong when a fellow soldier made the ultimate sacrifice by jumping on a grenade before it exploded. William also survived almost four years of extreme deprivation in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. While a POW, he met his brother Gordon who was also in the camp; Gordon would later die at another POW camp. William suffered from many ailments during his years of service, but enlisted again during the Korean War. He was assigned to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles but because of his many previous war wounds, he was sent home because he was no longer physically able to serve. William worked at Winnipeg Hydro until retirement. William passed away on his 96th birthday, March 12, 2013.
Military Service Recognition Book 24 CUPE Local 87 representing municipal workers in Thunder Bay and surrounding area proudly support our Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Veterans and Troops. Thank you 1126 Roland Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7V 5M4 Phone: (807) 345-9511 Fax: (807) 345-4906 KF Aeropsace proudly recognizes and salutes all who have served, and who continue to serve.
25 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BENSON, Stefan WWII Stefan was born in Selkirk, Manitoba in 1921. He enlisted in the Army and served in Montreal during World War II. He was a member of the Norwood, St. Vital and Osborne Legion Branches for more than forty years before he passed away in 2013. BERARD, Joseph E. WWII Joseph was born in Grande Pointe, Manitoba in 1927. He enlisted in the Navy and served as a Stoker with the RCNVR in the Pacific during World War II. He had 47 year of continuous service with the Legion and was a member of the Norwood-St. Boniface Legion Branch. Joseph passed away on January 12, 2014 in Winnipeg. BERG, Harold V. WWII Harold was born in 1921 in Vermilion Bay, Ontario. He joined the Army in World War II and served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and the RCCS in Canada, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. His medals include the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp, 1939 – 1945 Star, France and Germany Star and the Defence Medal. Harold passed away in 1970.
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27 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BERGESON, Donald A. WWII Donald was born at Erikson, Manitoba in 1925 and was educated at Erikson School. In 1944, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and later transferred to the Army. He was discharged in 1946. On one of his leaves home, he was involved in a motorcycle accident which necessitated the amputation of his right leg and a long stay in Deer Lodge Hospital. He married Marion Magill and was a salesman for supplies to Power Stations and mines. He passed away in 1989 and is buried in Winnipeg. BERGSON, Lloyd M. WWII Lloyd was born at Erickson, Manitoba in 1923. He was educated at Erickson School. In 1940, he joined the Army and served for five years with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and throughout NorthWestern Europe during World War II. Following the war, he worked in mines in Ontario and the North-West Territories. In 1965, he purchased the NW 18-17-18 WI in the R.M. of Clanwilliam where he lived and farmed until his death in 2004. He is buried in Bethel Cemetery at Danvers, N/E of Erickson. He was a member of the Erickson Legion Branch 143. BERRY, William Robert “Bill” WWII Bill was born in Manitou, Manitoba in 1923 and was raised on the family farm in Middleton, MB. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 and after basic training was stationed overseas in England working as an airplane mechanic. He was discharged in October of 1945 and returned home and purchased the family farm which he farmed until his death in 2006. He was a member of the Manitou Legion Branch 21 for 61 years.
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29 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BICKERTON, Albert D. “AB” WWII “AB” Bickerton was born in 1919 and was raised on a farm near Elkhorn, Manitoba. He joined the Army in 1939 and served with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse. He served during World War II in England and saw action with his Regiment in Italy and Holland. He returned to Elkhorn after the war and began farming in the district. AB was a member of the Elkhorn Legion Branch 58. BICKERTON, Thomas “Tom” WWII Tom was raised on a farm near Elkhorn, Manitoba. He joined the Army in 1941. After training in Canada, he proceeded overseas and joined the South Saskatchewan Regiment in England. He saw action with his Regiment in France and later campaigns. He was severely wounded in Holland. After his discharge, he returned to Elkhorn and began farming. He married Jean Cuthill and they raised a family of four. BIRT, James A. “Jim” WWII Jim was born on Brooklyn Street, Winnipeg in 1922. His father Jim and mother Nellie used to go to dances at St. James Legion after World War I. The family moved to Fort Frances when Jim was a baby but returned to Winnipeg when Jim was fifteen. He joined the Air Force in 1941 and was trained as an Instrument Technician. He served in various bases across Canada including Newfoundland. Jim re-enlisted after the war and stayed until 1950. He worked as an Instrument Technician first for Bristol and then for Air Canada. He married Hazel Lauttamus in 1952 and they bought a house on Ferry Road where they raised three daughters. Jim retired in 1980 to work at his hobby of oil painting and to enjoy his summer home in PEI near his relatives. He and his wife travelled widely, all over the world. He was a St. James Legion member for over sixty years and he and his wife went dancing on Saturday nights. Jim was a patient in Deer Lodge Veterans Unit for five years and died on December 29, 2001.
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31 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BLACKBURN, Arthur Stanley Woods “Stan” WWII Arthur was born on October 31, 1912 in Kenora, Ontario. He moved to Winnipeg and attended St. Alphonse and St. Edwards School. He started working for Hudson Bay Company in the early 1930’s. He joined the Corps of Canadian Firefighters in 1942 and trained in Ottawa. Stan went overseas during World War II and was stationed in Plymouth and returned to Canada in 1945. He returned to work at Hudson Bay Company and retired after 44 years of service. He was a member of Branch 1 in Winnipeg. Stan passed away on June 21, 1985. BOLTON, William John WWI William was born in Glenella, Manitoba in 1894. He served with the Army in Canada during World War I. William passed away in 1958. BOOMHOWER, Floyd WWII Floyd was born at Elkhorn, Manitoba and served in the Army overseas during World War II. While in England, he met Pat Wildblood. She immigrated to Canada and they were married in Elkhorn. Floyd continued his military career after the war as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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33 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BOOMHOWER, Jack WWII Jack was born near Elkhorn, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve during World War II. He served on convoy duty on the North Atlantic. While in England, he met and married Babette Fletcher, his British war bride. Together, they raised a family of three. Jack passed away in 1979. BOWERING, Fred WWII Fred was born near Elkhorn, Alberta. He joined the Royal Canadian Air force in 1942 as a technician. He served during World War II at various locations in Canada and overseas in England. He was discharged in 1945 to farm near Elkhorn. For a number of years, he was the curator of the Elkhorn Automobile Museum. Fred was a member of Elkhorn Legion Branch 58. BRAENDLE, John N. WWII John was born in 1916 in Binscarth, MB. He enlisted in the RCNVR on January 3, 1941, in Winnipeg as an O/S for W/T. After basic training he was sent to HMCS Naden in Esquimalt, BC for a course in wireless telegraphy. On completion, John was sent to Prince Rupert to serve on HMCS MacDonald for the next sixteen months. In the spring of 1943, he was sent to Halifax and was posted briefly to HMCS Hamilton. John was then sent to St. Hyacinthe for another course in communications before the Hamilton left the dock. On his return to Halifax, he was sent to HMCS Provider where he served until the spring of 1945. His last ship was HMCS Milltown and he served on her until they returned from England and he was sent to Winnipeg for his discharge on December 28, 1945.
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35 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BREMNER, Francis John WWII Francis, son of John and Rebecca Bremner, was born on February 28, 1916 in the Rural Municipality of Landsdowne near Arden, Manitoba. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Navy in Winnipeg on January 16, 1941. He was posted to Esquimalt, BC as an Able Seaman. His ship, the HMCML 128 patrolled the West Coast of Canada to the Aleutian Islands. Francis was discharged on September 24, 1945. He returned to Neepawa, MB and purchased land where he farmed and raised a family until his sudden passing on October 9, 1992. Francis was a Life Member of Legion Branch 23 Neepawa. BROWN, Homer A. WWII Homer was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1919. Lieutenant Brown joined 70 Field Battery in Brandon. After his initial training, he was drafted to England and there he received his commission. He later joined the Allied invading forces in Normandy, and there he transferred to light anti-aircraft #8 RCA. Receiving his second pip he eventually became Liaison officer with the Polish Forces in Europe. He served in France and in England during World War II. Homer was killed in action in 1944. He was mentioned in Dispatches. BULLION, George Roy WWII George was born at Baldur, the son of Ed and Margaret Bullion. Roy enlisted in April of 1940 in Winnipeg and took his training at Rivers, Edmonton and Esquimalt, BC leaving for overseas in January of 1941 as a Sergeant Pilot. He received his Pilot Officer degree before leaving England for combat in India. In December of 1944, he was lost over Burma.
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