95 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca HODSON, Albert “Innes” Innes Hodson soared all his life. Born second, on December 11, 1932, with three sisters, to parents Norman and Kay Hodson of Lenore, Manitoba. Innes, grew up on the family farm, educated Breadalbane, then graduated from Virden schools, before completing his degree in Agriculture in 1955 at the University of Manitoba. After working with the Federal Department Agriculture in Alberta, and qualifying as a pilot, Innes joined the RCAF, 418 Squadron in Edmonton, earning his commission and wings, including twin-engine on Mitchells. Training with 9 NATO Nations comrades was quite unique. Innes achieved two awards, highest marks, and flying excellence. He was honourably discharged in 1958, then farmed with his parents, and joined Legion Branch 8 in Virden. He attained his commercial pilot license before marrying Joan Tapp, from Montgomery School community, near Virden, in 1964. The Hodsons have continuously farmed since 1889, five generations now. Family achievements include the Canadian Angus Association recognition for raising purebreds (1999) for 50-plus years, and Manitoba Farm Family of theYear Award. Innes and Joan retired to Virden, leaving farming to the next generations. HOLLIDAY, Orval WWII Orval was born in 1906 in Plumas, Manitoba. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on May 13, 1943 and was discharged on November 12, 1945. Orval passed away in 1986. HOLOWATY, William WWII William was born in Inwood, Manitoba in 1904. He enlisted in the Army and served with #12 District Depot at the rank of Private from May 1942 to March 1946. He served in Canada and in the United Kingdom during World War II. He was awarded the War Service Badge “General Service Class” and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp issued in Ottawa on March 13, 1946. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion in Moosomin, SK for eighteen years. William passed away in 1964.
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