239 The Royal Canadian Legion www.mbnwo.legion.ca OSWALD, Andrew WWII Andrew was born in Glasgow, Scotland on January 30, 1903. He enlisted in the Army (service number H20204) in Winnipeg on May 30, 1940 and served with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders in Canada and in England during World War II. Private Andrew Oswald was discharged in Winnipeg on May 1, 1942. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Andrew passed away on November 8, 1976. O’NEIL, William Norman WWII William was born on September 7, 1922. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (service number R98158) in Windsor, Ontario on April 18, 1941 and served in Canada during World War II. WOII William O’Neil was discharged in Toronto on May 15, 1945. He and his wife Ann had one daughter, Judith Gale. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. O’REILLY, Edward Donovan WWII Edward was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on October 24, 1924. He enlisted in the Navy (service number V84384) in Winnipeg in September 1943 and served with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in Canada and on the High Seas during World War II. A/B Edward O’Reilly was discharged in Halifax in August 1947. He was married to Philomena and was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Edward passed away on March 22, 2000. PEDERSEN, Glen WWII Glen was born in Stranraer, Saskatchewan on February 23, 1920. He enlisted on June 6, 1941 (service number H65423) and served with the RC Service Corps in Canada, England and Europe during World War II. Private Glen Pedersen was discharged in January 1946. He was married to Vivian and was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Glen passed away on February 4, 1991. PEEVER, Kelly Clarence WWII Kelly was born in Oak River, Manitoba on April 5, 1917. He enlisted in the Army (service number V62529) in Flin Flon in May 1943 and served with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in France during World War II. A/B Kelly Peever was discharged on December 21, 1945 in Winnipeg. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Kelly passed away on June 6, 1983. PERKINS, Osborne William WWII Osborne was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan on February 21, 1918. He enlisted in the Army (service number L59801) in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on October 2, 1941 and served with 3 Med Regiment in Europe during World War II. Gunner Osborne Perkins was discharged in Regina on February 28, 1946 and he received five medals. He and his wife Margaret had two daughters, Laren Joyce and Rita Faye. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Osborne passed away on February 12, 1978. PLOSCHANSKY, Michael “Mike” WWII Mike was born in Ethelbert, Manitoba on November 15, 1923. He enlisted in the Navy (service number V63057) in Toronto on June 3, 1943 and served on HMCS Arnprior in Canada and overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve during World War II. A/B Michael Ploschansky was discharged in Toronto on November 15, 1945. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Mike passed away on October 30, 1988. POCKETT, Leslie L. WWII Leslie was born in Isabela, Manitoba on August 21, 1922. He enlisted in the Army (service number H87704) in Flin Flon on December 31, 1941 and served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps overseas during World War II. Private Leslie Pockett was discharged in Winnipeg on January 26, 1946 and received the Service Medal. Leslie was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. POCKETT, Thornton W. WWII Thornton was born in Glenella, Manitoba on June 28, 1919. He enlisted in the Army (service number H65422) in Flin Flon on June 24, 1941 and served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps in France and in Germany during World War II. Corporal Thornton Pockett was discharged in Winnipeg on January 23, 1946 and received the 1939-1945 Star, Victory Medal and Defence Medal. He and his wife Doris had one daughter, Phyllis. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flin Flon Branch 73. Thornton passed away on November 27, 1980. Remembered
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