169 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca MARTIN, Henry L. WWI Henry was born in Oakland Municipality, near Nesbitt, Manitoba, in 1890 and lived on the farm there until he enlisted in 1917 with the 43rd Battalion Canadian Infantry, MB Division. He died from the Spanish Influenza in France in November 1918 and is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France. MARTINDALE, Walter WWI Walter was born in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1870. He enlisted on March 4, 1915, with the 184th Battalion in Morden, Manitoba, at the age of 45 and served in the Great War until his discharge due to poor health on June 22, 1918. His experience in France broke his health and he never was the same man. When Walter went overseas, he left behind a wife, the former Flora Law and seven children. Upon his return, the couple had five more children. Walter passed away in November 1929. For serving his country, Walter received the 1914-1918 King George V Service Medal and the Great War for Civilization 1914-1919 Medal. MATTHEWS, William A. WWII William was born in Reston, Manitoba, in 1915 on the family farm in the Hillview District. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II but never was posted overseas. Upon his discharge in 1945, he returned to the Reston District and farmed until retiring to Virden, Manitoba. He married Merle “Bud” Bulloch in 1947. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the WWII War Medal 1939-1945. William passed away in 1983, and was a loyal member of Elizabeth Branch 106 of The Royal Canadian Legion for over thirty years.
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