13 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca ALCOCK, Arthur A. A. WWII Arthur was born in Souris, Manitoba, in 1918. He was killed in action on June 17, 1942, at the age of 22. He was with #24 Operational Training Unit (Cum Labore Adjuvantes). His Whitlux Aircraft crashed while landing at Honeybourne, England. Six members of the crew were killed (not Canadians). Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Alcock is buried in the Evesham Cemetery in Worcestershire, England. Alcock Lake in Northern Manitoba is named after him. ALVIS, John Clifford WWI John was born in Wick Berkeley, Gloucester, England, RSD, in 1887. He joined the 79th Battalion Expeditionary Forces and transferred to the 1st Canadian Rifles serving in France and Flanders. John won a Military Medal for bravery at Vimy Ridge. He passed away in 1965. AMY, Thomas C. WWII Thomas was born in R.M. of Rockwood in 1918. He joined the Picton Highlanders serving in Canada and Bermuda with the rank of Corporal. He took his basic training in Portage la Prairie before being assigned to the Highlanders in the Maritimes and stationed in Bermuda. Taking advantage of the opportunity to upgrade himself through courses offered to servicemen, Tom received diplomas in Horticulture and Agriculture. Upon his discharge, Tom and his wife, Eleanor, purchased their farm through the VLA. He was a successful farmer for many years and was offered a position as Head Gardener for the base in Winnipeg after his retirement. Tom passed away in 2001 and was a Life Member of BrantArgyle Branch 222 of The Royal Canadian Legion for 53 years and served his community proudly, as he did his country.
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