221 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca THOMAS, James “Jim” WWII Jim and Charlie, sons of Phil and Margaret Thomas of Fisherton, both served in the Canadian Army. Jim enlisted on August 4, 1940, one day after his brother Charlie’s enlistment. Jim trained at Camp Shilo, Manitoba and Camp Borden, Ontario. He was discharged in 1942 due to medical reasons. He then returned to live in Fisherton are until his death in 1976. THOMAS, Joan PEACETIME Joan joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in Winnipeg in 1951. She took basic training in St. Jean, Quebec and Instrument Technician in Camp Borden, Ontario. She spent the remainder of service time in Summerside, Prince Edward Island and Trenton, Ontario. She worked on both prop and jet aircraft during that time. THOMAS, Walter PEACETIME Walter joined the services with the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1967. He took basic training in Edmonton, Alberta. He transferred to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Edmonton. Walter was the son of Mary Thomas of Hodgson, Manitoba.
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