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.
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