101 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca COUTU, Paul PEACETIME Paul enlisted in the Navy in May 1947 in Winnipeg. He trained and became a radio operator. He was discharged in Winnipeg in May 1952. Paul resided in Edmonton, Alberta. CRAITE, Herman WWII Herman joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (Air Crew) in September 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He took his basic training in Hamilton, Ontario, and Moncton, New Brunswick. He completed his training in England. Herman flew in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq and India. He crashed in India due to engine trouble. His plane was completely destroyed and the navigator was killed. Herman sustained a broken foot and was sent to hospital in England. He then returned to Canada and was stationed in Belleville, Ontario, where he was an instructor in the RCAF in bombing and gunnery. Herman returned to Winnipeg in October 1945 for his discharge. He resided in Winnipeg, Manitoba. CRAMPAIN, Raymond Earl WWI & WWII Raymond was born in Griswold, Manitoba in 1898. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on October 26, 1916 with the 16th Can scomsh. He was discharged on February 27, 1919. He enlisted on June 19, 1940 for World War II and later discharged on July 29, 1944. Raymond passed away in 1978.
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