247 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca WATTS, John Austin WWII John served in the Army with the RCA in Canada and in the United States of America during World War II. He was discharged in September 1945. His service number was B-159151. WEBBER, Richard Lawrence WWII Richard was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan on September 6, 1921. He enlisted in the Army in Saskatoon on May 21, 1941 and served as a sapper with the 9th Canadian Field Squad RCE in Europe during World War II. He was discharged in Winnipeg on October 5, 1945 and received the Service Medal. WEBSTER, Elmer H. WWII Elmer was born in 1919 on the family farm in the Riverview District of the Rural Municipality of Glenwood, Manitoba. He enlisted in April 1941 and after basic training, was sent to Pacific Command in Victoria, BC before being posted overseas in October 1943. Elmer served as a Storeman with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, #36 – 1st Canadian Army Troops, in Canada, England, France and Holland, where he was on VE Day. Elmer was a Lance Corporal when he returned to Canada in January 1946 and was discharged in Winnipeg in March. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Germany Star, and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp. He settled in Souris, trained as a Journeyman Electrician, and operated Webster’s Electric. Elmer was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Souris Branch 60 for more than 35 years and he passed away in 2008.
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