247 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca WADHAM, Frank Edwin “Ed” WWII Frank Edwin Wadham (Ed) was born at home, on the family farm on October 3, 1926, near Maryfield Saskatchewan. He was the oldest of three boys and three girls. With school, he farmed with his father. Ed enlisted in the Army infantry in October 1943 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His father, WWI POW, intervened. The next brother was much younger. Classified essential service agriculture, Ed was removed for harvest. For the remainder of war, he shared time between farming and the army, as Private in M Division. When war ended, Ed farmed and then did mechanical trades. He married Hazel Curtis of Kenton, Manitoba in 1948. Ed, Hazel, and three sons, a daughter, still share love and life together. Ed and Hazel live in Virden, Manitoba. Ed was honoured by Manitoba for lifetime service, as scout leader. He was also long-term Lay Minister, Anglican Church, and is a member of Woodworth 118 Legion in Kenton. Being musical all his life, Ed still entertains with guitar and voice. He and Hazel still love to dance. WATT, Lancelot “Buster” WWII Buster Watt enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942. He served as stationary engineer in Dafoe, Saskatchewan. He was discharged in 1945. Buster, and his wife Bernice, lived in the Fisherton area for a short time, and then moved to Winnipeg. WEBSTER, Allen “Al” WWII Allen J. Webster (Al) was born August 20, 1923 and was raised in the Elmwood area of Winnipeg. He enjoyed sports, mostly playing hockey for the Cavaliers. In 1941, he enlisted in the army.With 1st Canadian Survey Regiment, 1st Division, Royal Canadian Artillery, he served in England, Italy, and France through Germany. On return, he married Phyllis Bryant, his prewar love, after their many letters during war. In April 1946, Allen joined Winnipeg City Police, serving the citizens of Winnipeg for nearly 34 years, retiring as Staff Inspector. Allen was an avid curler, a devoted member of Acacia Masonic Lodge 111, and a very proud member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Edward Branch 81 in Winnipeg. Al received many Medals: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, Defence, Victory Europe, Stars: Italy, France and Germany, 1939-1945 WWII, and Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police with bronze bar 25 years, and silver bar 30 years, and the General Service Badge. He passed away in April 1998 at the age of 74 years.
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