229 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca GUNNLAUGSON, Siggeir Hannes “Harry” WWI Harry was born in Baldur in April 1896, the son of Brynjolfur and Halldora Gunnlaugson. He was called up in May 1918 which left his aged mother and two sisters on the farm. He was training in Canada when the war ended, so returned to the farm. He married Lottie Bannerman on October 28,1925 and they had two children: Harry “Merle” and Lottie “Joyce”. Harry farmed in Baldur until his retirement. He is deceased. HACAULT, Andrew WWII Andrew was born in Bruxelles, Manitoba, the son of Joseph Hacault. He enlisted in Winnipeg at Fort Osborne and was stationed in Debert, Nova Scotia and served overseas in Aldershot and many places in England with the R.W.R. He married Therese Desrochers in 1948. They had five children: Patsy, Guy, Roland, Larry and David. HALLGRIMSON, Sigurdur “Siggi” WWI Sigurdur was born in Gardar, North Dakota, U.S.A., the son of Thorsteinn and Elizabeth Hallgrimson. He came to Canada as a young man and enlisted in Winnipeg in June 1, 1918. He trained at Minto Barracks in Winnipeg and did not go abroad. He was discharged on January 10, 1919. Siggi farmed until his retirement to Glenboro and he passed away on November 12, 1971. HAMWEE, Cyril WWII Dr. Hamwee was born in Manchester, England, the son of Joseph and Judith Hamwee. He married in 1939 and they had two daughters, Jean and Barbara. He enlisted in Leeds, England, trained in Manchester and London and served in Burma. Dr. Hamwee was the physician in Baldur during the 1950s; thereafter he lived in Breton, Alberta. HARRISON, Percy WWI Percy was born in Holland, Manitoba on August 20, 1895. He enlisted in Winnipeg in the 34th Fort Garry Horse Regiment on May 9, 1918. He trained in Winnipeg and at Shornecliff, England and France where he was kept in the “Standing Army” until March 1919. Percy married Ida McSorley of Brandon on July 12, 1933. They had one son, Percy “Grant”. Percy farmed in Glenora for several years prior to his death in 1967. HENRICKSON, Sigthor Mattias WWI Sigthor was born in Baldur, Manitoba on September 15, 1892, the son of Tryggvi and Jonina Ragnheidur Henrickson. He enlisted in Winnipeg on March 17, 1916 with the 223 Battalion. He participated in battle at Passchendaele, Lens, Amiens, Arras and Cambrai returning home on August 6, 1919. He married Ethel Mary Gowans and lived in Winnipeg. ISFELD, Ivan Andrew WWII Ivan was born in Langruth, Manitoba, son of Mr. and Mrs. Holm Gier Isfeld. Ivan enlisted in Winnipeg and going overseas was reported missing on August 31, 1943 and later presumed dead. In 1949, his body was found outside of Holland (where a farmer had buried him) and later transferred to Field of Honour so his parents were notified. Ivan’s parents farmed north of the area known as the Stone Church. JOHNSON, Armann Friddor “Fred” WWI Armann was born on May 26, 1895 in Bru, Manitoba, the son of Jon and Gudny Johnson. Fred enlisted in 1918 and served in Canada. He and his wife Asa (Joelson) had three children, Laura Lambertsen, Marjorie Spratt and Daniel. They retired in Baldur. JOHNSON, Arni WWI Arni was born in 1892 in Gardar, ND, USA, the son of Sigmundur and Soffia Johnson. He enlisted in January 1918 in Winnipeg. He trained there before going overseas where he served in France. On November 30, 1941 he married Elizabeth Bolack. They retired to Baldur. JOHNSON, Bernhard “Ben” WWI & WWII Bernhard was born in October 1896 in Bru in the R. M. of Argyle, the son of Jon and Gudny Jonsson. Ben enlisted in the 190th in November 1916. He served in France where he suffered wounds and was returned to Canada in January 1919. Ben was a practicing dentist for a number of years in Calgary, Alberta. In that capacity he also served during World War II. Ben is deceased. More Veterans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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