231 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca JOHNSON, Gudmundur “Mundi” WWI Mundi was born in Iceland on December 27, 1878, the son of Jon and Adalbjorg Jonsson. He enlisted in Winnipeg in 1916 with the 197th. He served in England and in France. On January 16, 1904, he married Erlina Ingibjorg Jonsdottir. They had two sons, John A. and H. Marino. Mundi was remembered as a carpenter by trade in Baldur until he retired to Vancouver in 1954. JOHNSON, John M. “Jack” WWI John was born in Winnipeg on March 30, 1894, the son of Markus and Margaret Johnson. He enlisted in Brandon in July 1918; where he was stationed when the war terminated. On June 9, 1919, he married Ena and they had four children, Flora, Evelyn, Dorothy and John who passed away in a traffic accident on November 19, 1964. Jack farmed two miles north of Baldur until he passed away. JOHNSON, Kari S. WWI Kari was born in Gardar, ND, USA, the son of Sigmundur and Soffia Johnson. He enlisted at Cavalier, ND and trained at Camp Dodge, Iowa before going overseas with the 88th Division of the American Army from August 1918 to June 1919. Kari married Anna Dalman on June 8, 1918 and they retired in Baldur. They had four daughters Jennie, Kristine, Lillian and Ranka. JOSEPHSON, Fridbjorn Arni WWI Fridbjorn was born in the R. M. of Argyle, Manitoba on November 12, 1894, the son of Thorstein and Holmfridur Josephson. On June 11, 1918 he enlisted, went to England and was in training there when the war ended, returning to Canada on June 24, 1919. He took up residence in Sinclair, MB. KENNEY, Russell Ambrows WWI Russell was born in Pilot Mound, Manitoba (Dry River), the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kenney. Russell served in World War I, receiving a Military Medal for meritorious service. They had one daughter, Bessie, who lived in Ontario. LANDERS, Harry WWI Harry grew up in England and came to Canada about 1912. He lived near Fisher Lake for several years. He enlisted in the 222nd Battalion in 1916 and was sent overseas in the autumn of 1916. He was badly wounded but recovered and was sent back to the front where he was killed on the day that the war ended. LYONS, Clifford Joseph “Cliff” WWI Clifford was a Trumpeter in service. He was born in Roland, Manitoba, the son of Joseph and Mary Lyons. He enlisted in Regina with the RCMP serving with them from 1918 to November 1919. He was eighteen when joining to go overseas where he spent one year. He returned to spend two years in Sanatorium and died at the age of 21. Cliff lived in Baldur while his father operated the local butcher shop. MacDOUGALD, John WWI John was born in Glengarry County, Ontario. He enlisted in Ontario, serving with the 3rd Battalion Infantry. John spent many years in this community as a laborer before his death on January 16, 1950. McGILLIVRAY, William Albert WWI William was born in Fort Gratiot, St. Clair County on July 25, 1890, the son of John and Mary Ellen McGillivray. He enlisted at Baldur on June 9, 1917, served in the 78th Battalion Canadian Infantry in France and was honourably discharged on July 28, 1919. On December 29, 1926, he married Isabelle Stuart and they had one daughter, Ruth Doreen Hurst. Bill is deceased. McLAREN, Peter Henry “Pete” WWI Peter was born in Baldur on March 20, 1895, the son of Archie and Lavina McLaren. He passed away on November 5, 1961. Pete served in England and in France from 1918 to 1919. He married Isabelle Reid of Glasgow, Scotland in Ninette, Manitoba on November 24, 1926. They had one daughter, Ruby Kenyon. Pete was a member of the Baldur Legion. He suffered the results of war all his life. He worked as an electrician in Baldur for many years. More Veterans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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