233 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca MINAKER, Brian Calvin SPECIAL DUTY AREA Brian was born in Brandon, Manitoba on July 18, 1948. He enlisted in the Army and served with the COTC Training, 26 Field Regiment Brandon and COTC Ph 1 in Borden and COTC Ph 2 in Shilo. He was a member of the 26th Field from 1968 to 1969. Brian has been a member of the Brandon Legion Branch 3 for ten years and Morden Branch 11 for ten years. MISENER, Ernest F. WWII Ernest was born in Pipestone in 1910. He enlisted in the Army on May 18, 1943 with the No 13 District Depot (Lake Superior Regiment) in Calgary, Alberta. He took his training at Currie Barracks in Calgary and embarked in March 1944 to the United Kingdom during World War II. He embarked to France (Northwestern Europe) and transferred to the Canadian Scottish Regiment in September 1944. He was a member of the Virden Legion Branch 8. Ernest passed away in 1967. MONTROY, Peter L. WWI Peter was one of five sons of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Montroy, who served their country overseas. He was born in Rock Lake, Manitoba. He enlisted in Winnipeg and transferred to the 108th Battalion in England with who he continued to serve overseas. He drowned at Sioux Lookout, ON early in the fall of 1945. MONTROY, Ramsey WWI Ramsey was born in Rock Lake, Manitoba, one of five sons of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Montroy to serve his country abroad. Ramsey enlisted in Neelin, Manitoba in 1916. He trained in Camp Hughes and served in action in France and Belgium. He was wounded in Battle in Vimy Ridge. He married Miss Lilly Gosselin in about 1905. They had five children, Fred, Oliver, Evelyn (deceased), Beatrice and Gertrude. MORRISON (BREAULT), Doris E. WWII Doris was the daughter of James and Helen Breault. She married Pat Morrison in February 1962. She enlisted with the RCAF in Winnipeg, took her training at Toronto and was stationed at Dauphin Air Stn. and Uplands in Ontario. NORDAL, Johannes Sivertson WWI Johannes was born in the R. M. of Argyle, Manitoba, the son of Rofn and Vigdis Nordal. He was called into service in the USA, going to France at St. Michel and Argonne and in the Army of Occupation until October 2, 1919, when he returned and again took up the teaching profession. PAULSON, Louis Harold WWI Louis was born in the R. M. of Argyle, Manitoba on October 21, 1896, the son of Kristjan and Jonina Paulson. He enlisted in Winnipeg on March 27, 1916 in the 223 Battalion, going to England in April 1917. He participated in battle at Lens, Cambrai and Passchendaele and was wounded at Lens. He returned to Canada in April 1919, following which he farmed in Gerald, SK. PLAYFAIR, John Lorne WWI John was born on December 25, 1875 in Frontenac County, Ontario. He enlisted on November 22, 1915 in Winnipeg with the 61st Battalion, CEF serving in Canada, Britain and France with the 44th. He was honourably discharged as Sergeant on June 8, 1919 in Winnipeg. John was decorated with the Military Medal, Meritorious Service Medal as well as the British War and Victory Medals. The MM was personally presented by the Prince of Wales. POOLE, Brian WWI & WWII Brian was born in Baldur, Manitoba in 1899, the son of hardware merchant Thomas and Mrs. Poole. He enlisted in World War I with the 190th, later serving with the 78th in France. After the war, he farmed. In World War II, he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1929, going overseas in 1940. He was killed accidently in England on February 18, 1941. PRICE, Frank WWI Frank was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Price of Baldur. Frank was a druggist. He enlisted in Winnipeg in the Canadian Army Medical Corps. He served in Winnipeg, Windsor and Nova Scotia before going abroad. In 1941, he married Marion Frame. They had one daughter, Mrs. D. Larkin. Frank is deceased. More Veterans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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