235 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca PURVIS, Albert WWI Albert was an RCMP Constable stationed in Yukon prior to World War I. He enlisted in the 102nd Battalion and fought in France and Belgium. He returned to Canada in 1919 and farmed in Baldur for a few years. At the time of his death he was an employee of CNR where he had worked for fourteen years. He died suddenly on March 19, 1942. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Purvis had two sons, Ronald and Jack and a daughter, Doris. ROBERTS, Jack WWI Jack was born in Rexom, Wales. He enlisted in Winnipeg in 1912 and served abroad in the United Kingdom and in Continental Europe. On September 24, 1919 he married Mildred Gertrude Morrison. They had ten children: Mildred, Helen, Vivian, John, Grace, Lorne, Hilda, Lloyd, Wray and Wayne. They farmed south of Greenway. Jack is deceased. SEXSMITH, William Graham “Bill” WWI William was born in Baldur, the son of Thomas and Sarah (Graham) Sexsmith. Bill enlisted in Baldur, trained there and at Camp Hughes before going overseas to serve in England, France, Belgium and Germany. In October 1920, he married Mae Cramer. They had four children, Beatrice, Frances, Graham (deceased) and Evelyn. Bill operated the livery barn and dray service in Baldur until he passed away. SIGMAR, Bjorn WWI Bjorn was born in the R. M. of Argyle, Manitoba on June 26, 1895, the son of Sigmar and Gudrun Sigurjonson. He enlisted on May 14, 1918 and was discharged due to poor health on January 6, 1919. Bjorn farmed with his brother, Albert, for many years. He passed away on May 9, 1963. SIGURDSON, Kristjan “Chris” WWI Chris was born in the R. M. of Argyle on February 8, 1895, the son of Kristjan and Johanna Sigurdson. He enlisted on May 13, 1918 in the Army. He sailed for England on August 4, 1918. He came back to Canada in June 1919 and farmed the rest of his life in Markerville, Alberta. He married Margaret Mae Brown of Innisfail, Alberta. Chris passed away in December 1955. SIGURDSON, Sigurbjorn Anton WWI Anton was born on January 21, 1902 in Winnipeg, the son of Stefa and Ragnhildur Sigurdson. He enlisted on March 12, 1916 in the 197th Battalion as a bulger at the age of fourteen, but was released due to his age. Anton was a brother of the late Mrs. Bergur Johnson. He lived in Winnipeg. SIGURDSON, Sigurdur “Siggi” WWI Sigurdur was born in Baldur, Manitoba on May 15, 1885, the son of Hjortur and Maria Sigurdson. Siggi enlisted on May 20, 1918 and was training in England when the Armistice was signed. On return, he farmed in Raymore, SK then went to British Columbia where he died in a car accident at Prince George. THORSTEINSON, Carl Daniel WWI Carl was born June 2, 1882, the son of Thordur and Elizabeth Thorsteinson. He enlisted in the 222nd in January 1916 and participated in battle at Passchendaele, Amiens and Arras. He returned in April 1919. Carl married Jonina Joelson and they made their home in Baldur where Carl retired. WARD, Joseph H. WWI Joseph was born in Yorkshire, England in 1888. He enlisted in the Army and served with the 44th Battalion and 27th City of Winnipeg in France and Belgium during World War I. He was gassed at Ypres in 1915 and was wounded three times. He received the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was a member of St. James Legion Branch 4 for over 25 years. Joseph passed away in 1970. WARDELL, Silas WWI Silas was born in Barrie, Ontario. He enlisted in Winnipeg in October 1914 in the 27th Battalion 6th Brigade CEF. He went overseas in May 1915 and to France in September 1915 and returned to Canada in 1919. He, Mrs. Wardell and their son Howard lived on their farm in the Zephyr district for many years. He passed away in 1969 at the age of 88. More Veterans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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