53 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BISHOP, Jack WWII Jack was born in 1921 in Stonewall, Manitoba, where he worked in his father’s butcher shop until he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942. During his time overseas, he survived his ship being struck by a torpedo. He was discharged in 1943, at which time he married Fay Howard. They had two boys, Howard and Cliff, and resided in Norwood Flats. Jack worked for Canada Packers for 46 years and retired in 1985. He passed away in 2006. BLAIR, Lillian A. WWII Miss Lillian Blair was a Public Health Nurse in the Fisher Branch Nursing Station prior to her service in South Africa. After returning to Canada from service in Africa, she spent her remaining years in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The following is from a clipping: Nursing Sister Lillian A. Blair, only daughter of Mrs. A. E. Blair, Alexander, Man., has arrived safely in South Africa. She was a member of the Manitoba government department of public health, and enlisted for service in South Africa. She left Winnipeg on December 17, 1941. BLOWERS, Clifford WWI Clifford Blowers enlisted in the 44th Infantry Regiment in World War I and served in England and France. After being discharged, he returned to the Fisherton area to farm. He later moved to Woodlands, Manitoba, where he remained until his death. The following is taken from a postcard sent to Mrs. C. Stodgell from overseas on March 6, 1916: Dear Friend, Just a line to let you know I am well. Hoping you are the same. Everything is good out here. News is scarce so will say good-bye for now. From your old friend, Cliff Clifford Blowers was a Life Member of the Stonewall Legion. He resided in the Woodlands area until his death.
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