157 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca GOODRICH, Charles “Charlie” WWII Charlie joined the Army in 1942. At that time he was living in Fisherton. He served in England, France, Belgium and Holland and remained in the Occupation Forces after the war ended. Charlie resided in Winnipeg until his death. His decorations included: the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence of England Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the 1939-1945 War Medal. GOYMAN, Joe WWII Joe was educated at the Broad Valley School from grade 1 to 6, then his family moved to Winnipeg. He joined the RCNVR (Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve) in January 1941. He saw service from Hong Kong to the Aleutians and along the west coast. Then later on the east coast in mine sweeping approaches to east coast harbours to North Atlantic convoy duties. He was Ord/seaman onboard HMCS Prince Robert, LD/seaman on board HMCS Stratford and A/CPO on board HMCS Mahone. He was discharged late in 1945. After discharge he attended university and qualified as an Officer Candidate with the University training division, Naval and became an Officer Candidate. He retired from the CNR as an Engineer. He has served on the executive of Norwood, St. Boniface Legion for about fifteen year and after as 1st Vice President. GRADLEY (GRODZIUK), Ray Alexander WWII Ray enlisted in the Canadian Army (Active) on April 22, 1943 in Hamilton, Ontario as a Signalman. He took basic training as a driver/gunner and wireless operator, in the armoured division, (tanks) at Mifford, Ontario. Unfortunately at the end of advance training he was categorized and sent to clerical training in Toronto and on completion returned to Camp Borden. Six months later he requested a transfer to Fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg. He ended his service at Headquarters, Royal Canadian Service Corps, at Fort Osborne Barracks, doing clerical work. He was honourably discharged on September 24, 1946, and returned to Hamilton, Ontario. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal 1939-1945. After service, he resided in Burlington, Ontario.
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