35 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca ANDERSON, Allan Elmar WWII Allan was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on January 18, 1919. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Winnipeg on October 5, 1941 and served in Canada and in the United Kingdom during World War II. He was discharged in Regina on October 3, 1944. He had one son, Dennis Allen. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Allan passed away on October 20, 1992. ANDERSON, David William WWII David was born in London, England on May 21, 1911. He enlisted in Winnipeg on October 22, 1942 and served with the Canadian Scottish Cameron Highlanders in Canada, England and Continental Europe during World War II. Private David Anderson suffered shrapnel wounds to his left arm and chest. He was discharged in Winnipeg on April 25, 1945. David was married to Kathleen Susan. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. ANDERSON, Douglas William “Doug” WWII Doug was born in 1918 in Russell, Manitoba, to John and Jessie Anderson. The family moved to Rorketon in the late 1930s and on to Neepawa in 1939. Doug enlisted in the Army on December 21, 1940, serving as a radio operator with the 10th St. Catherine’s Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, 2nd Field Regiment. Corporal Doug Anderson served his country in England, Holland, Italy, Germany, and France and was very proud of the part he played in the liberation of Holland. Upon his return to Canada in 1945, Doug was discharged at the Manitoba District 10 Winnipeg on October 13, 1945. He received the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the War Medal 1939-1945. After his return, Doug enrolled in a master barber course in Winnipeg and upon completion, he and Beth returned to Neepawa. He worked for Jim English for several years before opening his own shop in town. He worked as a barber for 35 years, retiring in 1981. Doug was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch 23 for 42 years from 1963 to 2005 and belonged to the Masonic Lodge, the Grand Lodge of Manitoba and the United Church board and choir. Doug passed away on February 28, 2005 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery.
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