211 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca SYROTUCK, Michael WWII Michael was born on October 10, 1919, in Ethelbert, Manitoba. He enrolled in the Edmonton Military Institute in 1937 with the rank of Lieutenant. He joined the Militia, serving with 78th Field Battery R.C.A. and graduated from the Royal School of Artillery as a Captain. He enlisted in the Army on August 19, 1940 and was promoted to Major in 1942. He served in Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Holland. Michael was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the Defence Medal, and the France and Germany Star. He returned to reserve status on March 11, 1946. He was promoted to Acting Lieutenant Colonel to command 116 Depot (Reserve Force) until November 1954, when he attained the rank of Colonel. Michael helped organize The Royal Canadian Legion Norwood Branch 178 and served as its first President in 1946 as well as in 1947, 1949, 1950, and 1953. He was awarded a Life Membership in December 1962 and the Meritorious Service Medal in 1966. Michael passed away in 1974. TAPAROWSKI, Carl Alexander Carl served in the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in Canada and on the High Seas. His service number was V-36570. TELFER, Andrew Black Craig WWII Andrew was born on November 27, 1916, in Shevlin, Manitoba and was the oldest of three brothers who went to war. His brothers were Gordon and Robert. Andrew joined the Army in 1939 and served in England, Holland and Belgium with the Yorkton Anti-Aircraft Battery. He was discharged in 1946 and then worked many years on the CN Railroad as a decks and bridges foreman. His next job took him to Fort Nelson, British Columbia, where he was the town foreman. From there, he retired to the farm he and his wife purchased in Clayhurst, BC, not too far from Dawson Creek. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 63 in Saskatoon, SK and in Dawson Creek Branch 141 in British Columbia. He died on January 14, 1987.
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