267 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND KING, Osborne W. Osborne was born in Chatham, NB on January 20, 1921. He enlisted in the Army on September 20, 1939. He served with the North Shore Regiment in Canada, England, Germany, North West Europe and the High Seas during World War II. Corporal King was discharged in 1971. He was awarded the Long Service Medal, the UN Peace Keeping Medal, the France and Germany Star, and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. After his discharge, he worked as a Clerk at Dominion Store and a Salesman at a craft shop before rejoining the Army in 1950 and serving with the Ordinance Corps. Osborn has been a member of Cobourg Legion Branch 133 for 4 years. KIRKLAND, Stuart B. Stuart was born on May 26, 1923 in Walkerville, ON. He enlisted in the Army on February 5, 1940. He served with the Kent Regiment before being transferred to the Essex Scottish Regiment when he shipped overseas in 1942. He was with the D-Day invasion force on Normandy. Company Sergeant Major Kirkland found himself in charge of the Company after all officers had become casualties. They overtook a German strong point that was holding up the troops. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions. He then proceeded through Falaise, Caen, Elbeug, Antwerp, South Beverlan and Mass-Puttes. He was also awarded the Military Medal. His Distinguished Conduct Medal was presented to him personally by King George VI and the citation presented by General Montgomery. He returned to Canada staying active in the Essex Scottish Regiment and raising a family. He was a member of Corporal Harry Miner, V.C. Legion Branch 185. Stuart passed away on October 14, 1996. KINGSLAND, George W. B. George was born on January 28, 1923 in Oshawa, Ontario. He enlisted in the Army on November 16, 1942. He served with the Hastings Prince Edward Regiment and the Irish Regiment in Canada, England, Italy and Europe. He was wounded twice in Italy. He was discharged on March 4, 1946. George has been a Life Member of Sir William Stephenson Legion Branch 637 for over 30 years.
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