Military Service Recognition Book 494 ONTARIO COMMAND WEDGE, Edward J. Edward was born on November 10, 1917 in Rogersville, NB. He joined the North Shore (NB) Regiment of the Army on June 4, 1941. He served as a Private in Canada, the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean and Continental Europe during World War II until his discharge on January 7, 1946. His decorations include the 1939 – 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Italy Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the Defence Medal. He was a member of the Legion Branch 85 for more than 30 years before he passed away on October 15, 1989. WELCH, Alan L. “Al” Alan was born in Westport, NS on December 13, 1942. He was the son of Albert who was a World War I veteran. Al had a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University and was a Certified Management Accountant. He enlisted in the Army on September 29, 1959 and was trained at CFB Borden and Kingston, and was commissioned as a Lieutenant. He served as a Finance Officer in the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps and Logistics Branch. Major Welch’s postings include Calgary, Gagetown, Trenton, London, Ottawa, Chilliwack, and Lahr and Soest, Germany. He also served in Norway and Cyprus. Al was honorably discharged on November 12, 1989 at the rank of Major, transferring to the Reserved until 1993. After retirement, he was employed as Public Servant with the National Defence, Corrections Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. He married Evelyn in 1967 and they had three children. His decorations include the Special Service Medal (NATO), the Canadian Peace Keeping Service Medal, the UN Force in Cyprus, and the Canadian Forces Decoration and Clasps. Alan has been a member of Sir Arthur Currie Legion Branch 116 for 10 years. WEEKS, Alfred E. “Bud” Alfred was born on February 6, 1922 in Toronto, ON. He enlisted in the Army on September 8, 1942 and served with the Headquarters Squadron, 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade, Canadian Armoured Corps. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany during World War II. He was a radio operator in tanks. His group arrived in France in late July of 1944. On August 14, 1944, during the battle to close the “Falaise Gap”, they lost a number of friends within minutes and he and two others were taken prisoner. A few days later, after a brush with a German SS officer who wanted to shoot them, they were able to escape with the help of local French people. He was reassigned to other tanks and finished out the war. He was discharged on March 12, 1946 and, was married when he returned home. He and his wife of 68 years have raised four daughters. He worked as a tool and die maker until retirement. He has made many trips to Normandy to visit the graves of his friends and to visit very good friends in Holland. He has been a member of The Royal Canadian Legion for 35 years.
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