205 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca STRANGER, David Reuben PEACETIME David joined the Navy in February 1952 at HMCS Chippawa in Winnipeg and took basic training at HMCS Cornwallis and was then stationed at HMCS Naden. Also, he was in Korea on sea patrol for thirteen months during the peace talks. Their home port was Sasevo, Japan and sometimes they were running Australian soldiers to Hong Kong on R.N.R. David spent some time in southeast Asia and also Panama Canal and Caribbean. He was discharged at HMCS Naden in January 1957. All of his sea time was served on board HMCS Sioux 225. David resided in Terrace, British Columbia. STRANGER, James Thomas “Jim” PEACETIME Jim was born in St. Peter’s Dynevor on September 6, 1935 and moved to Peguis in 1938 with his family. On graduating from Peguis South School, he attended Birtle High School. Jim enlisted in the Navy and served aboard HMCS Bonaventure. On return from the Navy, Jim worked on the family farm. Jim passed away in March 1990. He left behind his wife, Yvonne, and three children: Alvin, Crystal and Andrew. STRANGER, Melvin Kitchener WWII Melvin was born on January 16, 1923 in St. Peters Dynevor. He enlisted in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry on February 9, 1943 and went overseas with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. He transferred to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles while he was overseas. He was wounded on September 24, 1944 in Calais, France. Melvin received his discharge on March 29, 1946.
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