35 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BLAIR, Robert William “Bob” WWII Bob was born in Ochre River, Manitoba on August 29, 1924. He enlisted in Dauphin on October 24, 1941 and served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps in Canada and overseas during World War II. He was discharged on November 13, 1945 at the rank of Private and received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. He was married to Helen and they had two daughters, Barbara and Eldeen. Bob passed away in 1953. BLANCHARD, Lorne Earl WWI Lorne was born in San Antonia, Texas, USA on June 6, 1883. He enlisted in the Navy and served as a Bandsman with the 7th US Infantry Band, 38th Dufferin Rifles Band, 38th Regiment Band, 100th Grenadiers Regiment and 90th Regiment Band. He was discharged in 1906. Lorne passed away on July 4, 1967. BLANCHARD, Robert George WWII Robert was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Blanchard. He enlisted in September 1939 and served during World War II as a Private with the Calgary Highlanders in Canada and overseas. Three of his brothers also served: Russell, Len and Ernest.
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