213 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca SWITZER, Charles WWII Charles enlisted in the Army on April 27, 1942. He was a member of Headquarters 17th Canadian Infantry Brigade. Charlie trained and became a qualified driver operating self-propelled vehicles. He served in New Brunswick and in Ontario. Charlie was discharged on February 9, 1945. He returned to Fisherton where he farmed until his retirement and passed away on December 6, 1984. SWITZER, David WWI Private David Switzer served in Canada and in England during World War I. He returned to reside in Fisherton until his death. SWITZER (CAMIRE), Dorothy “Dot” WWII Dot joined the CWAC on October 12, 1942. After one month training at Fort Osborne Barracks, she was sent to Vermilion, Alberta for basic training and later to Vancouver, British Columbia on December 3, 1942. Dot was attached to the Ordnance Corps and remained there until July 1, 1944 when she received her discharge. Dorothy married Ross Matthews in 1944 and was widowed in 1951. She raised her four children in Winnipeg and Vancouver. In 1980, she returned to Fisher Branch and married Phil Camire.
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