299 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND JACK, Alvin C. Alvin was born in Forester Falls, Ontario on November 3, 1914. He enlisted in the Navy on October 8, 1943 and served with the RCNVR during World War II. He was discharged on October 25, 1945 and was awarded the War Service Badge. Alvin has been a member of Major McKeever Legion Branch 259 for 29 years. JACKSON, Lloyd William Lloyd was born at home, Lot 1 Con. 17, Amabel Township now South Bruce Peninsula on August 6, 1926. He enlisted in the Army on March 13, 1945 and served with the Canadian Infantry Corps in Chatham and Ipperwash during World War II. Lloyd was discharged on April 16, 1946. He has been a member of Wiarton Legion Branch 208 for forty years. JACKSON, John A. John was born in Toronto, Ontario on November 8, 1924. He joined the RCNVR on June 6, 1944 and tells of his father having seen action in WWI in the Field Artillery. John’s duty stations saw him in Hamilton (HMCS Star), temporary duty in Guelph, several postings and courses at Cornwallis including selection for Officer Candidate Training and several trips to St. Hyacinthe, QC. John Volunteered for the Pacific Campaign and tells us that the two months leave prior to departure allowed him the luxury of coming home and “helping to get the hay in.” He was discharged on September 9, 1945. Upon his return to St. Hyacinthe, V.J. Day was declared and John got out in time to complete his studies at Guelph. John continued his affiliation with Canada’s military during his first teaching job in Wingham by joining the Reserve Artillery as well as the local Cadet Corps. When John left Wingham to move to R.H. King Collegiate in Scarborough he was a Major and earned the Canadian Forces Decoration. John is a member of Campbellford Legion Branch 103.
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