149 The Royal Canadian Legion www.mbnwo.legion.ca MORLEY, Mervin Edwin WWII Mervin was born on May 5, 1919, in Riding Mountain, Manitoba. In June 1941, he enlisted in the 18th Armoured Car Regiment. He also served with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. After spending time on the west coast, he left from Camp Borden, Ontario in September 1942. He spent time in Aldershot, the Hallams, Blackheath, Surrey, and the South Downs before leaving for France on July 7, 1944. He went missing in action on November 1, 1944, and was taken as a prisoner of war near Hanover, Germany. In April 1945, the USA troops came and they worked their way back to England. Mervyn married Jean (Bowbrick) from England in August 1945, and they returned home (Riding Mountain) in 1946. They had six children and farmed and ran a drag line business. He was a life member of The Royal Canadian Legion Kelwood Branch 50. Mervyn passed away on January 5, 1992, in Riding Mountain. MOSCRIP, Charles WWI Charles was born in Belmont, Manitoba on March 12, 1893. He was an apprentice machinist at CPR prior to joining the army in 1914. He served with the 3rd Canadian Division Engineers during World War I and returned to Woodside, MB in 1918. He farmed in the Palestine District. Charles was seriously hurt while helping neighbours at a sawing bee. He moved to Snowden, Saskatchewan. Charles died on May 26, 1931, in a farming accident. MUIRHEAD, Robert WWI &WWII Robert was born in 1898 in Gladstone, Manitoba. He served overseas in World War I and in World War II was stationed in Prince Rupert, BC with the Veterans Guard. He was reported to be the first volunteer from Gladstone in World War I. Bob won the Military Medal for resourcefulness in action. Towards the end of the war, a company of Canadian troops (about 180 men) was given the task of advancing seven miles through the famous Hindenburg Line. The commanding officer was killed in action and shortly after, the next man in line was hit by a shell. In this dilemma, Bob stepped forward and offered to take the company through. The objective was reached and for his resourcefulness under fire, he was recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. However, this was changed to the Military Medal. After World War I, he married Helen (Nellie) McDonald. Nellie was the first president of the local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary of Gladstone Legion Branch 110 in the years 1939-1940. Bob was in partnership with A.J. Kennedy Meat Market and was also the abattoir duties man in Gladstone for many years. On retirement, they made their home in Killarney. Bob was a happy go lucky guy and a friend to everyone. Bob passed away unexpectedly in 1964 and Nellie on June 22, 1969 in Neepawa.
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