167 The Royal Canadian Legion www.mbnwo.legion.ca PORTEOUS, George Nelson WWI Born at Cypress River, Manitoba on April 5, 1896, Private George Nelson Porteous was the youngest of four surviving children of the late Mr. Abraham and Mrs. Pricilla Porteous. Following the passing of his father when he was ten years old, Nelson devoted himself to assisting his widowed mother upon the family homestead in the Rural Municipality of Daly, where they tilled the soil and laboured faithfully in the raising and harvesting of wheat. As his elder siblings married and departed to establish homes of their own, the duties of the farm increasingly fell to young Nelson, who bore them with diligence and good spirit. Answering the call, Nelson journeyed to Winnipeg and enlisted in the Canadian Infantry joining the 5th Battalion (Saskatchewan Regiment). He served bravely in France and in Flanders. During his service, he took part in the memorable victory at Vimy Ridge and later in the fierce and muddy struggle at Passchendaele, engagements in which the valour of the Canadian Corps was most notably displayed. Private Porteous passed away on October 18, 1918, while serving overseas. It is believed the harsh weather and rigours of service may have hastened his end. He now rests in Hauncourt, France, among his comrades-in-arms, having given his strength, his youth, and ultimately his life in the great cause of Freedom and Empire. His sacrifice is remembered with honour. PROSSER, Ross WWI Ross was born Staynor, Ontario in 1890. He served with the 12 Field Ambulance during World War I. He married Kate Mustard in 1921 and owned Prosser’s Garage. He was a councillor, fireman, curler and was a strong community supporter. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Gladstone Branch 110. Ross passed away in 1975. PRYZNER, Joe WWII Joe was born in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, to John and Helen Pryzner. He joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (Little Black Devils) and was killed on October 9, 1944 at the Battle for the Leopold Canal. Joe was thirty years old and is buried at the Adegem Canadian War Cemetery in Belgium. He left a wife, Ann, and a son, Raymond, of Winnipeg. Joe came from a large family, many of whom still live in the Shoal Lake Municipality. He had spelled his last name as Prayzner but was known as Pryzner in Shoal Lake. In the book authored by Cliff Chadderton about the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, Joe is mentioned as being a very well-liked member and regarded highly as a soldier. His name is inscribed on the Shoal Lake Cenotaph.
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