27 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BAIRD, James H. “Jim” WWII Jim enlisted in the Air Force and served in Canada and overseas as Squad Leader and Pilot Officer during World War II. He received Official Commendation for services as Instructional Officer in flying. Jim was a Jockey along with his brother Sam. BAIRD, Sam L. WWII Sam enlisted in the Navy and served overseas in aircraft carriers HMS Illustrious and HMS Liverpool. He served as Engineer-Lieutenant during World War II. He was discharged in October 1945. Sam was a former Winnipeg Jockey. BANTING, Harvey Gordon WWII Harvey was born in Melville, Saskatchewan on December 13, 1914. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Flin Flon on November 4, 1941. He served in the United Kingdom and in India as a Sergeant during World War II. He was discharged in Winnipeg on January 10, 1945. Harvey received the Service Medal.
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