227 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca FREDERICKSON, Samuel WWI Samuel was born in Bru, in the RM of Argyle, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Frederickson. He enlisted in Winnipeg and served in Canada but did not go overseas due to his eyesight. He was a member of the Dauphin Royal Canadian Legion. Samuel passed away on December 14, 1967. He and his wife had one son, John Douglas. FREDERICKSON, Valtyr “Walter” WWI Walter was born on May 3, 1892 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Fredrik and Gudlaug S. Frederickson. They came to Canada and the Bru district in 1908. Walter joined the 223rd Battalion on April 11, 1916, but was released from service in 1917 due to a loss of health. He was a trapper in Northern Saskatchewan and stationery engine operator for many years. Walter passed away in Wisconsin in about 1934. FREDERICKSON, Walter WWI Walter was born in the RM of Argyle on December 26, 1890, the son of Saemundur and Valgendur. Walter enlisted in World War I, trained at Val Cartier, Quebec and arrived in France in 1916. At Ypres he was seriously wounded in the head. Upon return to Canada, he took up his position as a printer in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. His wife was named Norah Yann and they had one son, Richard. Walter passed away in 1947. FRIDSTEINSSON, Arni WWI Arni was born in Riverton, Manitoba on January 9, 1891, the son of Fridstein and Sesselia Sigurdson. Arni was a resident farmer of his community for several years before enlisting in Baldur on July 31, 1918. He was in training when Armistice was signed and did not go overseas. He lived in the Riverton district and passed away at Betel Home in Gimli on February 27, 1971. GODKIN, Jas H. WWI Jas was born in Pilot Mound in October 1892, the son of pioneer (1879) parents, J. W. and Agnes Godkin. He served in the Trenches in France for a considerable time. He married overseas and their family included a son Harry. GOODMAN, Gudmundur “Fred” WWI Fred was born in Iceland, the son of Anna and Thorlakur Gudmudson. He enlisted on January 12, 1918 in Winnipeg, serving in Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa as a service police. He was discharged on December 28, 1918. Fred married Gudrun Christie on February 1, 1921 and they farmed southwest of Glenboro. They had one daughter Mattie. Fred passed away in 1962 and is buried in Grund Cemetery. GOODMANSON, Sigurdur WWII Sigurdur was born in Baldur, Manitoba on October 15, 1915, the son of Hans and Thorbjorg Goodmanson. He enlisted in February 1943 and trained at Vancouver, Victoria and Wetashewin, Alberta. He lived in North Vancouver, British Columbia. In October 1966, he married Nora Hannah and was employed as a construction foreman and blaster. GRAHAM, Archibald Muir “Archie” WWI Archibald was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Graham, later of the Dry River, Manitoba district. He enlisted in Scotland and later transferred to the Canadian Artillery and spent four war years in France. When he was discharged, he held the rank of Sergeant Major. Archie is deceased. GRAHAM, Edward Brown WWI Edward was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graham. He enlisted in Winnipeg with the 44th Battalion. He trained there and in Shilo and was sent to France. In 1921, he married Nellie Morgan. They had one daughter, Laura. GRAHAM, John Brown WWI John was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graham. John enlisted with the 203rd Battalion in Winnipeg, training there and in Shilo. He served overseas in France and in Belgium. He married Sarah Kemp and they had one daughter Irene. John retired to Winnipeg. More Veterans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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