Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16
Over 100 years caring for Veterans.... your sacrifices are not forgotten.
1 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca On behalf of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Command, I extend my sincere thanks to all businesses, individuals, and Legion Branches for their steadfast support in bringing the latest edition of the Military Service Recognition Book to life. Your commitment ensures we continue to honour and preserve the stories of those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our freedoms. We will never forget their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Robert Cutbush President The Royal Canadian Legion Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Command A Message from the President
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 2 Front Cover Photo The Gladstone Cenotaph stands as a solemn tribute to the 51 soldiers and one Nursing Sister from the local community who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War. Unveiled on July 1, 1923, this poignant memorial in the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone was officially dedicated in a ceremony attended by distinguished figures, including Lieutenant Governor James Albert Manning Aikins, Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Godson-Godson, and Archbishop Samuel Pritchard Matheson. Today, the cenotaph continues to honor their memory and serves as a timeless reminder of their bravery and sacrifice. The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 PAGE President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Publisher’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Provincial Poster & Literary Contest Winners . . . . . . . . . .9 VETERANS ADAMSON, Margaret Eleanor . . . . . . . . .39 BARONI, Raymond John . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 BATEMAN, Roy Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 BATES, Radley Malcolm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 BELL, Donald Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 BLACK, John Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 BOYLE, Kenneth Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 BRIESE, Marguerite Eleanor . . . . . . . . . .43 BRUGGER, John Richard Milton . . . . . . .45 BUCHANAN, Melvin Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . .45 BUCHANAN, Roy Alexander . . . . . . . . . .45 BURNETT, Findlay Alexander . . . . . . . . . .47 CAMPBELL, Donald R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 CHRISTIANSEN, Helgi Martin . . . . . . . . .47 CHRISTIANSON, Einar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CHRISTIANSON, Helgi M. . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CLARKE, Charles Robert . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CRABBE, Arthur Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 CRABBE, Kenneth Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 CRABBE, Philip Fawcett . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 CRABBE, Raymond R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 CRABBE, Thomas Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . .55 CRAIG, Daniel A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 CRYDERMAN, James A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 CURTIS, John Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 DAYHOLOS, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 DEVESON, George Ewart . . . . . . . . . . . .59 DEVESON, Peter Alexander . . . . . . . . . . .59 DEWART (ROE), Margaret Charvelle . . .59 DILLING, Edwin John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 DRAYSON, Gerald Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 DRAYSON, Percy William . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 DRYSDALE, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 DRYSDALE, James Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 DRYSDALE, John Minshull . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Table of Contents
3 www.mbnwo.ca Table of Contents DRYSDALE, Magnus Charles . . . . . . . . .65 DRYSDALE, Stanley M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 EAKINS, Paris R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ELLIOT, George Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 EVANS, Antonius Norman . . . . . . . . . . . .69 EVANS, Arthur John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 FEARNS, Daniel David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 FERRIS, Thomas A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 FERRIS, Walter Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 FERRIS, William A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 FORD, Francis John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 FREE, Benjamin George . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 GALLOWAY, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 GARDINER, Hugh William . . . . . . . . . . . .75 GILL, Homer Wilmot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 GRAHAM, Carman Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 GRENSTED-GILES, Stanley Lawrence . .77 GRIFFITH, John Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 GUINN, James Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 GUY, Alvin Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 HALLEN, Edgar Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 HARPER, James Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . .81 HEARN, Neta Irene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 HENDERSON, John Charles . . . . . . . . . .83 HOBBS, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 HODGKINSON, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 HOLMES, Glenn Hammond . . . . . . . . . . .85 HONOUR, Anna Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 HORNER, Harvey Winford . . . . . . . . . . . .87 HUNTER, Hiram James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 HUNTER, Orville Kitchener . . . . . . . . . . .89 HUNTER, W. Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 HUNTER, Wellington Douglas . . . . . . . . .91 HURRELL, Dennis Campbell . . . . . . . . . .91 HURRELL, Glen F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 HURRELL, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 JACKSON, John Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 JACKSON, William Templeton . . . . . . . . .93 JEFFREY, Arnold Finnemore . . . . . . . . . .95 JEFFREY, David Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 JEFFREY, Elmer Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 JEFFREY, Melvin Laverne . . . . . . . . . . . .97 JOHNSON, John F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 JOHNSTON, Percy Hallowes Wray . . . . .99 JOHNSTONE, Jack K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 JOSLAND, Wilfred Walter Arthur . . . . . . .99 JURY, Cecil Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 KALINOWSKI, Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 KERR, Dr. Hewitt Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 KERR, Frederick Howard . . . . . . . . . . . .107 KERR, James Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 KINGDON, Albert John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 KINSLEY, William Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . .109 KIRSILA, Ensio W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 KOZMENIUK, Dmytro Michael . . . . . . . .111 KRYSOWATY, Stephan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 KULBACKI, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 KULBACKI, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 KULBACKI, Paul Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .113 LAMB, Albert George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 LANGLEY, Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 LEE, Dudley Colimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 LEE (SIMPSON), Ida Frances . . . . . . . .123 MABLEY, Gerald Kitchener . . . . . . . . . . .123 MABLEY, Harry Garnett Earle . . . . . . . .123 MABLEY, Richard Lawson . . . . . . . . . . .125 MAJURY, William Murray . . . . . . . . . . . .125 MARKLE, Jack Wellington . . . . . . . . . . .125 MARKLE, Orin Clemens . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 MATTHEWS, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 McCONAGHY, Arthur Francis . . . . . . . . .127 McINTOSH, William Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 McLEAN, Duncan Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 McLEAN, George Charles . . . . . . . . . . .133 McLEAN, Mary Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 McMANUS, Clifford Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 McNABB, Arthur Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 McNARLAND, George E. . . . . . . . . . . . .141 McTAVISH, Donald John . . . . . . . . . . . .141 MIDDLETON, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 MILLS, Alvin Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 MILTON, Robert Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 4 Table of Contents MINKUS, Clarence Casimir John . . . . . .143 MOFFAT, John Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 MONSON, Vincent George . . . . . . . . . .147 MOORE, Arthur Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 MOORE, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 MOORE, Douglas Haig . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 MOORE, Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 MURRAY, James Alexander . . . . . . . . . .151 NAYLOR, Gordon Ambrose . . . . . . . . . .155 NELSON, Walter James . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 NEWTON, George C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 NORTHCOTT, Geoffrey Wilson . . . . . . .157 OBERG, Fredolf Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 OLSTEAD, George James . . . . . . . . . . .163 PARKER, John Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 PARKER, Lewis Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 PARKER, Walter Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 PARRES, Alfred Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 PEARSON, Arthur Valdemar . . . . . . . . .167 PELLETIER, Alfred J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 PELLETIER, Ivan Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .169 PELLETIER, Joseph Albert . . . . . . . . . .169 PELTS, Ernest Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 PETTERSON, Victor H. . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 PICO, James Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 PIELCHATY, Anthony J. . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PILATZKE, George E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PILLA, Arthur M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PILLER, Roderick N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PINDER, Donald Edward . . . . . . . . . . . .173 PINETTE, Alphonse B. . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PJEVACH, Bogdan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PLACENTINE, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PLAMONDON, Orance J. . . . . . . . . . . .229 PLANTE, D’Arcy K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 PLATT, Douglas J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 POITRAS, Hector L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 POITRAS, Joseph L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 POLLARD, Ernest V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 POLLOCK, Robert S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 POLLON, Arthur Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 POLLON, Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 POLLON, Joseph Raymond . . . . . . . . . .177 POLLON, Robert Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . .179 POLOWY, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 POOL, George E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 POOLE, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 POPP, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 PORTEOUS, Hubert B. . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 PORTER, Alvin B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 PORTER, Robert J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 PRITCHARD, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 PROVEN, James Frederick . . . . . . . . . .181 PYNE, William D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 QUESNEL, Vernon Wesley . . . . . . . . . . .187 RADFORD, William Bruce . . . . . . . . . . .191 RAMSDEN, Michael E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 RATHBONE, Michael J. . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 RATKE, Elmer M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 RAVEN, Albert H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 RAVEN, Fred A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 RAWLES, Harold A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 RAWSON, George A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 REDMAN, Walter C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 REEKIE, Jack W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 REEVES, W. H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 REINHART, William J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 RENDZIAK, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 RICHARDS, Frederick Nelson . . . . . . . .197 RITCHEY, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 ROSE, Cecil McLachlan . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 RUDY, John Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 RUSNICK, Nicholas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 SANGSTER, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 SEARLE, Clayton Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 SHARPE, Harry Leonard Mansfield . . . .205 SKATCH, Steven Russell . . . . . . . . . . . .205 SMITH, Cameron Murray . . . . . . . . . . . .209 SOUTHERN, Edward G. . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 SPENCE, James E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 STEVENSON, Henry Carson . . . . . . . . .211 SWAN, Melvin Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
5 Table of Contents SYSLAK, Carl John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 TAYLOR, James Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 TEMPLETON, Robert Russell . . . . . . . .215 THOMAS, Edward Patrick Dean . . . . . .235 THOMPSON, Frank E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 THOMSON, William Murray . . . . . . . . . .235 THORNE, Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 TKACHYK, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 TKACHYSHYN, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . .235 TOMLINSON, George Lawrence . . . . . .219 TORGERSON, Elenor Denise . . . . . . . .235 TOUGAS, Henry Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .235 TREILHARD, Donald George . . . . . . . .235 TREMBLEY, Romeo Joseph . . . . . . . . .235 VUJNOVICH, Mayko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 WALKER, Frank Wellington . . . . . . . . . .237 WALKER, Garfield Morris . . . . . . . . . . .237 WALKER, Oliver Grandville . . . . . . . . . .237 WALLSTROM, Johan B. William . . . . . .237 WALMSLEY, Kenneth Alexander . . . . . .237 WALTS, Albert Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 WANAMAKER, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 WANAMAKER, Robert Francis . . . . . . . .237 WARD (HUTTON), Juanita . . . . . . . . . . .221 WARD, Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 WARICK, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 WARK, Douglas Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WARREN, Charles Gerald . . . . . . . . . . .239 WARREN, Gordon Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WARREN, Robert Omer . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WATKINS, Harold Douglas . . . . . . . . . .239 WATSON, James John . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WATSON, John David . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WEBSTER, Alexander Robertson . . . . .239 WEHNAN, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WEIR, William Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WELLS, Arden W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WELLS, Helen Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WELLS, John Roland . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WELLS, Keith Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 WHEELER, Lewis Franklin . . . . . . . . . . .221 WILSON, James Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 WILSON, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 WOODCOCK, Gerald Harvey . . . . . . . . .223 WOODCOCK, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 WOODCOCK, Kenneth John . . . . . . . . .225 Photo courtesy of Gary Peters Lest We Forget
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 6
7 www.mbnwo.ca The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND Fenety Marketing Services is honoured to assist with publishing this series of Military Service Recognition Books for The Royal Canadian Legion – Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Command. This is the 16th edition in the series devoted to recognizing Military and RCMP Members throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. We are proud of the role that we play in honouring our country’s Veterans. We honour them all and we will never forget their sacrifices. The generous support of the people of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario has made these historic publications possible, and we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the citizens and businesses who assisted with this project by way of financial contribution or by the purchase of advertising, as it is their support that makes this legacy of The Royal Canadian Legion possible. “Lest We Forget” Mark T. Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services A Message from the Publisher 1-800-561-4422 www.fenety.com
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 8 © 2020 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved. Husqvarna’s Military Service and First Responder Appreciation Program is designed to provide those who serve in the Canadian military or are a first responder, with savings up to 10% on a wide range of riding mowers and handheld products. Now you can get the performance, reliability and industry-leading innovation of Husqvarna for less. It’s our way of saying thank you for everything you do. HUSQVARNA.COM 580BTS II Blower 75.6 cc • 4.3 hp • 26.3 lbs. 525LST Trimmer 25.4 cc • 1.2 hp • 10.4 lbs. 455 Rancher® Chainsaw 55.5 cc • 3.5 hp • 20" bar Z448 Zero-Turn Mower 48" • Kawasaki 22 hp engine FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT SHOWING OUR APPRECIATION TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL. SAVE UP TO 10% Offer valid at independent Husqvarna dealers. Ask us for complete details and qualifying models. YOU SERVE YOU PROTECT YOU SAVE MZ61+ROPS Zero-Turn Mower 61" • Kawasaki 24 hp engine 567 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0J9 204-237-4911
9 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Senior Colour Poster Signe Evren
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 10 KF AeroSPace proudly recognizes and salutes all who have served, and who continue to serve.
11 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Intermediate Colour Poster Taryn Jonker
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 12 Supporting and Honouring our Veterans 2115 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J1
13 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Junior Colour Poster Violet Law
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 14
15 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Primary Colour Poster Nevaeh Stoughton
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 16
17 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Senior Black and White Poster Jade Vanderlinde
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 18 Where you need us to be. 1.800.264.2926 | accesscu.ca ACCESS C R E D I T U N I O N
19 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Intermediate Black and White Poster Alyvia Lutz
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 20 Lest We Forget 1369 Erin Street, Winnipeg, MB R3E 2S7 204-989-3636 midwestengineering.ca Thank you to our Veterans for your Service and Sacrifice
21 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Junior Black and White Poster Arya Smith
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 22
23 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Primary Black and White Poster David Folkerts
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 24 Learn more at CANEX.ca Learn more at SISIP.com CANEX CF One No Interest Credit Plan Life, Critical Illness, & CAF LTD Insurance Price Match Guarantee CANEX CF One Rewards Financial Advice & Investments Home Heating Program Financial Education & Counselling Do you know what products, programs, and services are available to you?
25 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Senior Poetry Ysaiah Medina
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 26 Victoria - Edmonton - Regina - Saskatoon - Winnipeg Hamilton - Trenton - Kingston - Ottawa - Petawawa Oromocto - New Minas - Lower Sackville - St. John’s
27 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Intermediate Poetry Jacob Heino
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 28 The First Nations Veterans Program at SCO is deeply committed to recognizing and honouring the service of First Nations Veterans, all while providing the assistance Veterans need to thrive in their communities. We invite First Nations Veterans in Manitoba to connect with us, join our community, and let us help you in your journey to a fulfilling post-service life. If you are a First Nation Veteran in need of support, know someone who is, or if you want to learn more about our program, please contact our Veterans Program Coordinator. Email: veterans@scoinc.mb.ca Phone: 204-946-1869 Toll free at 1-866-876-9701 A Brief History of First Nations Veterans in Canada Since time immemorial, First Nations have been the protectors and warriors of our lands, waters, and people. When called to serve by our Treaty partner Canada, our citizens have always risen to the challenge. This has resulted in a rich and complex history of First Nations military service in what is now Canada. From World War I to present-day deployments, our ancestors and citizens have made significant sacrifices to protect the values and freedoms of our relatives and all other Canadians, standing strong for values like diversity and inclusion. Despite these contributions, First Nations Veterans have often encountered discrimination and distinct challenges in their post-service lives. This includes historical discrimination such as the loss of their First Nations Status as a requirement to serve in the forces, and after lengthy deployments away from home due to government of Canada policies under the Indian Act. It also includes current challenges such as navigating the Veterans Affairs system, securing stable housing, accessing traditional healing support, and connecting with like-minded First Nations Veterans who understand their unique experiences.
29 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Junior Poetry Piper Baker
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 30 Last Post Fund Serving Veterans Since 1909 For over 100 years, the Last Post Fund has ensured that no eligible Veteran is deprived of a dignified funeral and burial for lack of financial resources. The Royal Canadian Legion has played a key role in the promotion of the Last Post Fund’s mission to deliver the Funeral and Burial Program on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada. For more information regarding this Program please call 1-800-465-7113. Fonds du Souvenir Au service des anciens combattants depuis 1909 Depuis plus de 100 ans, le Fonds du Souvenir veille à ce qu’aucun ancien combattant admissible ne soit privé d’un service funéraire et d’inhumation par manque de ressources financières. La Légion royale canadienne a joué un rôle clé dans la promotion de la mission du Fonds du Souvenir d’assurer l’administration du Programme de funérailles et d’inhumation au nom d’Anciens Combattants Canada. Pour plus d’information sur ce Programme, veuillez composer le 1-800-465-7113. lastpostfund.ca | fondsdusouvenir.ca
31 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Senior Essay Ellen Turner
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 32 2001 49th Street East Brandon, MB R7A 7R2 ampedelectricmb.ca They gave their tomorrows so we could have our today ... Lest We Forget MHA Enterprises Ltd. ALAN HADLAND Box 460, St. Theresa Point, Manitoba R0B 1J0 Phone: 204-462-2159 Cell: 204-795-6216 Fax: 204-462-2830 Email: alan.hadland@alair-mhaent.ca Web: alair-mhaenterprises.ca Serving the Indigenous Community since 1996 Proudly Honouring our Veterans
33 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Intermediate Essay Tarah Waldner
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 34 Elias Truck Service Ltd 956 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 1P4 (204) 775-2271 Proud To Honour Our Veterans Thank You! GRAY & COMPANY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS and NOTARIES LEST WE FORGET 301 – 386 Broadway Scott P. Gray, LL.B.* Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R6 scott@gray-company.com Tel: (204) 943-3040 Alexander Gilroy, B.A., J.D. Fax: (204) 943–5135 alex@gray-company.com Toll Free: 1-866-630-4892 *Legal Services Provided by Scott Gray Law Corporation
35 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca Provincial Contest Winner - Junior Essay Emma Smith
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 36 204-231-2741 Windeck.ca DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT. 2019 NADRA AwardWinning Deck THANK YOU Lest We Forget
37 www.mbnwo.ca The First Nations Veterans Program at SCO is deeply committed to recognizing and honouring the service of First Nations Veterans, all while providing the assistance Veterans need to thrive in their communities. We invite First Nations Veterans in Manitoba to connect with us, join our community, and let us help you in your journey to a fulfilling post-service life. If you are a First Nation Veteran in need of support, know someone who is, or if you want to learn more about our program, please contact our Veterans Program Coordinator. Email: veterans@scoinc.mb.ca Phone: 204-946-1869 Toll free at 1-866-876-9701 A Brief History of First Nations Veterans in Canada Since time immemorial, First Nations have been the protectors and warriors of our lands, waters, and people. When called to serve by our Treaty partner Canada, our citizens have always risen to the challenge. This has resulted in a rich and complex history of First Nations military service in what is now Canada. From World War I to present-day deployments, our ancestors and citizens have made significant sacrifices to protect the values and freedoms of our relatives and all other Canadians, standing strong for values like diversity and inclusion. Despite these contributions, First Nations Veterans have often encountered discrimination and distinct challenges in their post-service lives. This includes historical discrimination such as the loss of their First Nations Status as a requirement to serve in the forces, and after lengthy deployments away from home due to government of Canada policies under the Indian Act. It also includes current challenges such as navigating the Veterans Affairs system, securing stable housing, accessing traditional healing support, and connecting with like-minded First Nations Veterans who understand their unique experiences.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 38 512 Airline Road, St. Andrews, MB R1A 3P3 (204) 668-3234 Proud to Honour our Veterans 205 Mercy Street Selkirk, MB R1A 2C8 Phone: (204) 482-5942 Fax: (204) 482-3000 Email: lssd.boardoffice@lssd.ca Website: www.lssd.ca The Board of Trustees, Students and Staff of LORD SELKIRK SCHOOL DIVISION salute The Royal Canadian Legion in recognizing the sacrifices of our Veterans and in honouring the bravery of our Troops. ‘Lest We Forget’
39 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca ADAMSON, Margaret Eleanor KOREA Eleanor was born on July 16, 1935, to Mary Emily (Emma) Adamson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She received her first two years of education at Eden, Salisbury, and Springhill. After her family moved to Neepawa in 1943, she attended school there. Eleanor enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1953 to join the war efforts in Korea. However, the war ended shortly after her enlistment. She went to Montreal by train and then on to St. John, Quebec for her basic training on course #110, which was a six-to-eight-week course on discipline, marching, and learning to take and follow orders. From there, she travelled on to Clinton, Ontario for a few weeks until her accounting course became available at Aylmer, Ontario. She was then posted to #5 Supply Depot in Moncton, NB, where she worked in the pay accounts section. In April 1955, she was transferred to a NATO base at 2(F) Wing, Grostenquin, France. These bases were established because of the Cold War and Communism. Eleanor travelled from Quebec City to Calais, France on the ship Scythia and from Calais to Paris, France for several nights. Two years later, in May 1957, she returned to Canada, arriving in Winnipeg for the next two-and-a-half years. Here, she met and married her husband, Garnold Scott. After six years and four months, her military career ended on November 17, 1959. In May 2006, Eleanor attended a 50th reunion in Grostenquin, France. She and her husband farmed until 1992 when they moved to Neepawa. She has been a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch 23 for 71 years. BARONI, Raymond John WWII Raymond was born on December 6, 1922, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Michael and Marie Baroni of Glendale, California. He was the youngest of eight children. The family moved to Neepawa in 1928, where he received his education. He also attended St. Paul’s College in Winnipeg after completing high school in Neepawa. Raymond enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and trained as an Air Gunner in Trenton, Brandon and MacDonald. He graduated in May 1943 and was sent overseas in June. By December, he was reported missing. Sgt. Raymond Baronio died on December 16, 1943 and is commemorated in the Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery in Brandenburg, Germany. Baroni Lake (64 P/14) northeast of Nejanilini Lake was named after him in 1974. His mother visited East Germany in 2001.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 40 hydro.mb.ca We’re proud to honour all veterans. To request accessible formats visit hydro.mb.ca/accessibility. SponsorshipAd_RoyalCanadianLegion_7h_4.735w_2024.indd 1 2024-11-28 9:43AM Congratulations to The Royal Canadian Legion On 100 Years of Service
41 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BATEMAN, Roy Jesse WWI Roy was born in Elkhorn, Manitoba on June 4, 1896. He enlisted in the Army and served with the CEF 1st Depot Battalion in England, France and Belgium during World War I. In 1956, he joined The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch 23. Roy passed away on September 8, 1987 and his funeral date was September 11, 1987. BATES, Radley Malcolm WWII Radley was born in 1914 in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, to Clement and Louisa Bates. His father came to Canada in 1914 and spent the summer working at Riding Mountain, Manitoba. He was on his way back to England in the fall when he died and was buried in Winnipeg. His widow, with the three youngest children, Charles, Vera, and Radley, came to Canada and Riding Mountain in 1921. Her sister was living there. Radley attended school in Kelwood, Arden, and Brookdale and moved to Neepawa when he was fourteen years old. He went to work at a local bakery for a short time, then moved to Seaborn’s Bakery. Radley enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served as a baker for the Army Service Corps in Labrador. He was discharged in 1946. Radley returned to Neepawa and to the bakery, which was now owned by R. Hurrell. He spent 54 years working there. He and his wife, Florence Lamb, were married in December 1938. They lived and raised their family in Neepawa. He retired in 1981. Radley passed away on October 12, 2004 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Lot 18, Block 9, Range 23. BELL, Donald Frederick “Don” WWII Don was born on July 26, 1917, to Edgar and Jennie Bell in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The family resided in Neepawa when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. WO Donald Bell served overseas in England with 295 Squadron during World War II. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch 23 for 31 years from 1954 to 1985. Don passed away on September 29, 1985 and he was buried in Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, Lot 5, Block 6, Range 3E.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 42
43 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BLACK, John Howard WWII John was born in Fort Francis, Ontario on July 28, 1914. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Flin Flon on April 14, 1941 and served in Europe during World War II. Flight Lieutenant John Black was taken prisoner of war on May 13, 1944. He was discharged in Winnipeg on July 27, 1945 and received the Service Medal. He and his wife Mary had two sons, Ian and Ronald. He has been a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. BOYLE, Kenneth Donald “Ken” WWII Kenneth was born on August 4, 1919, to E.P. and Rosemary (McHale) Boyle in Neepawa, Manitoba. He received his early education in Neepawa and then went to St. Paul’s High School in Winnipeg. He received his Bachelor of Science (Dairying) from the University of Minnesota in 1941. Ken enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 and served as a Link Instructor at the rank of Sergeant until his discharge in 1945. He and his wife, Mary Margaret Doyle, were married in April 1945. He went on to teach Dairy Science at California Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo. Ken passed away on September 26, 1977 in San Luis Obispo. He has been memorialized at his family plot in Neepawa’s Riverside Cemetery, Lot 3, Block 7, Range 5. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch 23. BRIESE, Marguerite Eleanor WWII Marguerite was born on January 3, 1919, to Julius and Rose Briese in Neepawa, Manitoba. She enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Regiment in 1942. During World War II, she worked at aircraft mechanics in Portage la Prairie and served with the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRENS) from 1942 to 1945. In the medical branch of the Navy, Marguerite nursed on hospital wards in Halifax and St. John’s, Newfoundland as one of the nursing sisters. In the services, she was known to the patients as “Judy”. One of the men in the hospital where she worked wrote a poem about her. Upon discharge in 1945, she returned to Neepawa to work as an LPN at the Neepawa Hospital for three years. She married her husband, Roy Baker, in September 1947 and they moved to Hamilton, Ontario. Together they had four children, Glenn Russell, and triplets Bonnie, Barbara and Allan. Marguerite passed away on May 4, 1997 in Hamilton and is buried there.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 44 Proud to Honour Our Veterans Proudly serving Winnipeg for over 30 years! 100-100 Hoka Street Winnipeg, MB R2C 3N2 Tel: 204-224-2286 www.canitalgranite.com 343 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A5 204-925-9560 The most famous Canadian - is the Canadian Soldier Supported by Clinique St-Boniface Clinic
45 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BRUGGER, John Richard Milton “Dick” WWII Dick was born on May 22, 1923, to John and Hazel Brugger of Franklin, Manitoba. He was raised in the area and educated at Glendale School. In 1942, Dick enlisted in the army and was trained at Wainwright, Alberta; Terrace, BC; and graduated as a gun fitter for the artillery in Hamilton, Ontario. After nearly two years, he switched over to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles as a Corporal where men were needed to serve. He was then sent overseas in December 1943. He served in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Dick was discharged and sent home to Canada on January 26, 1946 aboard the HMS Mauretania. He returned to Franklin to farm and on October 29, 1946, he married Dorothy Grasby from Cordova, Manitoba. They lived and raised their family there until their retirement to Minnedosa, Manitoba in 1998. Dick passed away on August 24, 2013 in Minnedosa and is buried at Minnedosa Cemetery. BUCHANAN, Melvin Elmer “Sonny” WWII Sonny was born on November 12, 1915, to John and Eva Buchanan in Neepawa, Manitoba. He received his education there and later went to work for Harry Snell. He enlisted on June 24, 1940 and served with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. Corporal Buchanan served in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe before being wounded at Dieppe and sent back to Canada on April 5, 1944. He then went to work at the CPR station in Winnipeg in the Returning Office until demobilization on July 19, 1946. Sonny received the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and in 1994, posthumously received the Dieppe Service Bar. He and his wife, Rita Budd, were married on July 29, 1944. They lived and raised their family in St. James (Winnipeg), Manitoba. Sonny worked for a short time as a contractor and at Parkhill Bedding before going to work for the Ministry of Transportation at the Winnipeg Airport. He remained there until 1976 when he retired. Sonny passed away on March 18, 1994 and is buried in Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Winnipeg. BUCHANAN, Roy Alexander WWII Roy was born on March 29, 1925, to Archie and Doris Buchanan of Riding Mountain, Manitoba. He received his education at the Riding Mountain School and then worked on farms and at logging until the war broke out. Roy enlisted in the army in 1943 and served in the Service Corps. He was sent overseas to France and Germany. He remained there until 1946 serving with the Army of Occupation for nine months. Upon his return home, he drove a transfer until 1952, then went to Atikoken, Ontario to work in the mines. He and his wife, Betty McLaughlin, were married on April 14, 1954 and returned to Riding Mountain later that year to run the village store which they ran until 1974. Roy then went to work as a Correctional Officer at Spruce Woods where he remained until his retirement in 1983. Roy passed away on April 17, 1996 in the Neepawa Hospital and was buried in the Riding Mountain Cemetery.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 46 Proudly supporting the men and women of our armed forces past, present, and future. Lest we forget. ! " # $ % & !
47 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca BURNETT, Findlay Alexander WWII Findlay was born on November 12, 1919, to Ranald (Scotty) and Christina (White) Burnett in Neepawa, Manitoba. He enlisted in 1941 in the PPCLI with the Commandoes and served in the Aleutian Isles. The Commandoes were an elite American-Canadian Special Forces Commando Unit. Alec married Jean Burnett. He passed away on February 25, 2001 in Neepawa, Manitoba and is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, Lot 18, Plot 3, Range 19. He became a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch 23. CAMPBELL, Donald R. WWII Donald was born in Chapel County, Barwick, on June 15, 1915. He enlisted in the Canadian Army in January 1941 and was discharged in February 1946. His rank was that of a Private and his serial number was H-62524. He served in the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe. Donald was in the Battle of Ortona when that took place. He spent time in Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and the United Kingdom. He received the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 145 for 41 years. Donald passed away in 1997. CHRISTIANSEN, Helgi Martin “Smitty” WWII Smitty was born in Selkirk, Manitoba in 1923. He joined the Navy in 1940 and served on a corvette in the North Atlantic during the war. Later, he joined the Naval Reserves at Chippawa. He returned home in 1945 to become an electrician and married Anna in 1949, and they settled in Gimli. After working and travelling, Smitty became Gimli’s Harbour Master. He was a life member of The Royal Canadian Legion Gimli Branch 182 and Selkirk Branch 42. He passed away in 2004.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 48 A TRIBUTE TO ALL THOSE THAT SERVED, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE WHO SACRIFICED THE ULTIMATE - LIFE! WE THANKYOU LEST WE FORGET From the West Kildonan Legion Branch #30
49 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca CHRISTIANSON, Einar WWI Einar was born in Oslo, Norway in 1897. He enlisted in the Army and served as a Private in France with the 8th Battalion Canadian Infantry during World War I. He waited in staging camps and was “taken on strength” to the trenches at Vimy Ridge and was killed on Day 1. He was nineteen years old. He had ten brothers and sisters. His mother received his $2.19 pay and belongings. CHRISTIANSON, Helgi M. WWI Helgi was born in Oslo, Norway in 1900. He was a fisherman/dredge master on Lake Winnipeg. He and his brother Einar served together in World War I. Helgi served as a private in the Army with the 43 Battalion CEF. While in service, he was shot and received a head injury. He recovered and was sent back to war where he was shot again and survived. He was sixteen years old while serving. After the war, he married Nancy Roberts. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 42 for forty years. Helgi passed away in 1961. CLARKE, Charles Robert WWII Charles was born in Renwer, Manitoba in 1933. He served in the army (service # SH-61923) in Continental Europe with the Cameron Highlanders during World War II. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Atikokan Branch 145 for over twenty years. Charles passed away in 2024.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 50
51 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca CRABBE, Arthur Eugene “Art” Art was born in 1941 to Phillip and Jean (Milne) Crabbe in Neepawa, Manitoba. He joined the Navy in 1961 and served in Halifax, Winnipeg and Germany. In 1977, he went to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to work at CFB where he obtained the rank of Sergeant as a vehicle technician. His wife, Gladys, passed away while he was still serving in Germany and Art passed away in October 1981. His death was the result of a single car accident in Saskatchewan. Art was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Lot 4E ½, Block 7, Range 21. CRABBE, Kenneth Brian “Ken” Ken was born on October 20, 1943 to Philip and Jean (Milne) Crabbe in Neepawa, Manitoba. He received his education there and in 1962, Ken joined the Canadian Armed Forces. He spent the next 33 years serving his country. In 1973, Ken was stationed in Lahr, Germany. Later, he and his wife, Marielle, lived in Orleans, Ontario. Ken passed away on May 8, 2020 in Orleans and was buried at the National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery, in Ottawa, Ontario. CRABBE, Philip Fawcett WWII Philip was born on July 9, 1912, to Fred and Matilda (Boldt) Crabbe in Neepawa, Manitoba. He enlisted and served in the Canadian Army during World War II as a Lieutenant Corporal. Phil married Jean Milne on August 6, 1932 in Minnedosa and they lived in Neepawa. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch 23 for fifty years from 1954 to 2004. He passed away on February 9, 2004 and was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, Lot 6, Block 9, Range 22.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 52 For more information, visit mpi.mb.ca Honour thosewho protect and defend. Purchase your specialty licence plate at your local Autopac.
53 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca CRABBE, Raymond R. Lieutenant-General Ray Crabbe was born in Neepawa, Manitoba to Phillip and Jean (Milne) Crabbe and joined the Canadian Army in September 1963. On graduation from the University of Manitoba, he served in a variety of command and staff appointments including a tour of duty with the United Nations in Cyprus and NATO in Germany. He served in Calgary with 1st Battalion Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry as Commanding Officer and Operations Officer with the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Petawawa, Ontario as the Regimental Major. Following studies at the US Armed Forces Staff College, he was appointed Commanding Officer 1PPCLI. He joined the Army Staff College in Kingston, Ontario as a member of the Directing Staff and later as Chief of Staff. In 1986-1989, he served as Chief of Staff of Prairie Militia Area in Winnipeg and attended French language training in 1990. He was promoted to Brigadier-General in 1990 and appointed Commander Special Service Force in Petawawa. In 1992, he was appointed Director-General Personnel Careers Other Ranks at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario and was responsible for personnel policy and management for all non-commissioned members of the Canadian Forces. He was posted to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia at the height of the Balkans War as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Protection Force and Commander of the Canadian Contingent. He returned to Canada in June 1995 and was posted to Halifax, Nova Scotia where he commanded Land Force Atlantic Area. In January 1996, he was decorated with the Meritorious Service Cross by the Government of Canada and, in June 1997, with the National Defence Medal (Gold) by the Government of France for his service in the former republic of Yugoslavia. In September 1997, after a brief tour of duty as Commander 1 Canadian Division in Kingston, ON, Lieutenant-General Crabbe was appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Staff at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, where he was responsible for Canadian Forces operations and intelligence worldwide. In May 1998, Lieutenant-General Crabbe was promoted to the Order of Military Merit to the grade of Commander. Lieutenant-General Crabbe retired from the Canadian Forces in October 1998. He is a graduate of the Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College, Kingston ON, the Canadian Forces Staff College, Toronto ON, and the United States Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk VA. In May 2010, Lieutenant-General Crabbe was appointed as the Colonel of the Regiment of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and held this appointment until June 2015. He now resides in East St. Paul, Manitoba and is the past Chairman of the Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. in Portage la Prairie, past President of the Royal Military Institute of Manitoba, past Chair of the International Steering Committee of the Multinational Standby High Readiness Brigade for United Nations operations and is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Division of the Corps of Commissionaires. He is a member of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Senate and Trustee of the Rifle’s Foundation. He remains active in defence and security matters as well as foreign affairs, and operates a consulting business. He is married to the former Brenda Freeman of Killarney MB. They have two children, Lia and Derek, and four grandchildren.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 54 Thank you for your service, Veterans and to those who continue to serve in our forces. For the sacrifices you have made, so that we and our loved ones can live in this beautiful country in freedom. 340 Transport Road Sunnyside MB R5R 0J5 (204) 222-0723 www.ssplumbing.ca
55 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca CRABBE,Thomas Gordon “Tom” Tom was born on April 21, 1940, to Phillip and Jean (Milne) Crabbe in Alonsa, Manitoba. The family moved later and were living in Neepawa, Manitoba.Tom enlisted on January 24, 1962 inWinnipeg, Manitoba. He was married to Kathryn Fowler of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Tom was killed on October 23, 1969 in a gearbox explosion and fire on his ship, HMCS Kootenay. He was buried at sea. The Kootenay disaster is known as the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy. A number of factors combined and contributed to the severity of the incident, which began when an explosion ripped through the engine’s starboard gearbox of the Destroyer Escort, HMCS Kootenay. At the time, the ship was approximately 200 miles off the south west coast of England. As a result of the fire and deadly toxic smoke created by the explosion, nine crewmen died and 53 were seriously injured.Years later, the disaster remains deeply imprinted in the memories of the survivors. The disaster began at 8:10am. Just after the morning watch had been relieved, the order was given, “full speed ahead both engines”. At 8:21am, a bearing in the starboard gearbox failed. Its casing had been improperly installed and the oil intended to circulate through it as a coolant overheated reportedly at 650°C. With the pressure in the engines up to its maximum for the ship to be under full power, the bearing exploded, rupturing the gearbox. A massive wall of fire blasted the ten men working in the engine room burning them as it raged through the space. In the engine room, the pump feeding the lubricating oil to the ruptured gearbox continued to spew lubricant around the engine room fueling the flames. The intense heat and deadly smoke foiled attempts to close the valves of the severed oil line. The fire surged out of the engine room and into the main cafeteria. The wheelhouse located forward of the engine room was rapidly overtaken by smoke. Once the wheelhouse was evacuated, the ship was left steaming across the Atlantic at full speed, since the boilers were stoked to full pressure and completely out of control. The electrical system had also been destroyed by the blaze and the ship could not radio for help. Most of the firefighting equipment and the Chemox breathing apparatus were stored in the main passageway and were rendered inaccessible or destroyed by the fire. Crabbe Island, located in northwestern Manitoba, was named in Leading Seaman Thomas Crabbe’s honour in July 2018. His name is also engraved on the memorial in front of the County Court Building in Neepawa and on the Bonaventure Monument in Halifax. CRAIG, Daniel A. WWII Daniel was born in Dauphin, Manitoba in 1913. He served as a telegraphist in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve on HMCS Levisbased in Halifax. In the early hours of September 19, 1941, at Cape Farwell, Greenland, the Levis sustained a torpedo hit on the port side. It sank five hours later amid heroic efforts with a towline. There were eighteen deaths and forty rescues. The Leviswas the first Canadian-built vessel to sink since the outbreak of World War II. Daniel was 28 years old. He is commemorated on a memorial in Halifax, Panel B; Dauphin, MB Cemetery and on page 86 of A Place of Honour. Craig Point in Lake Agerbak in northern Manitoba was named after him in 1995. His service medals include the 1939-1945 Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and War Medal 1939-1945. Daniel passed away in 1941.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume 16 56 NEED EXTRA STORAGE SPACE? COMMERICAL STORAGE UNITS WITH 24-HOUR GATE ACCESS. Clean, secure and cost effective units are available in a variety of sizes to fit your requirements. 15% discount for Veterans and Active Military TOWERSSELFSTORAGE.CA 204.837.6480 SELF STORAGE 700 Grandview Street Brandon, MB R7A 7L2 204-727-3163 We are proud to Support our Veterans. Lest We Forget www.east40.ca
57 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca CRYDERMAN, James A. WWII James was born in Rosebank, Manitoba in 1914. He served in the Army with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in Canada and in Italy where he was captured in October 1943 and was held as a Prisoner of War in Germany. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Atikokan Branch 145. James passed away in 1998. CURTIS, John Arthur “Jack” WWII Jack was born on April 1, 1917, to Arthur and Charlotte (White) Curtis in the Langford Municipality near Neepawa, Manitoba. He enlisted and served overseas in France, Holland and Germany with the Lake Superior Regiment of the Canadian Army. In 1946, Sergeant Curtis was discharged and returned to Canada. Jack married his wife Betty Thurston, in 1943 and they spent their lives in Neepawa. He worked there for the Land Titles Office until his retirement in 1977. Jack passed away on March 14, 2003 and was buried in Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch for 57 years from 1946 to 2003. DAYHOLOS, Fred Fred was born on June 20, 1922, to Nick and Annie Dayholos, in Glencairn. He received his education in Tenby. He worked as a carpenter’s helper at Johnston’s Ranch and then in 1942 he began working for the C.N.R. In April 1943, Fred enlisted in the Armed Forces. He was stationed at Portage, then North Bay, Ontario and Camp Shilo in October 1943 until July 1944. At this time, Rifleman Dayholos was sent to Aldershot, NS with the Brockville Rifles prior to embarkment to Kingston, Jamaica. After two years, when the Armistice was signed, he returned to Canada and Manitoba. Fred then resumed his employment with the CNR at Tenby. He and his wife, Rose Odynski, were married on September 22, 1947 in North Bay, Ontario. After several moves related to work, they made their last move to Glenella. Fred had to take an early retirement after 43 years with the CNR Railway due to illness. He passed away on June 25, 1986 in Gladstone and was buried in the Goodlands Cemetery.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTM0NTk1OA==