189 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca STAPLES, Albert George “Bert” WWI Bert enlisted in the services on May 7, 1918 in the 1st Battalion Depot, Manitoba Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Forces. He was discharged on October 14, 1919. Bert lived most of his life in the Hodgson area. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Hodgson Branch 158 and received a Life Membership. Bert passed away on July 30, 1974. STAPLETON, Hubert WWII Hubert enlisted on July 3, 1940, in the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. He served overseas in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany during World War II. He was an army cook and was wounded while overseas. Hubert received his discharge in August 1946. His decorations were: 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Hubert was deceased on March 5, 1982. STEVENSON, Alfred James WWII Alfred James Stevenson was born on December 28, 1907 in West Selkirk, Manitoba. He joined the service on May 23, 1942 in Winnipeg. He was a Gunner in May 1942 and was promoted to Sapper in September 1942. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal on November 23, 1943.
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