381 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND McCAHILL, Alvin L. Alvin was born in Forest, Ontario on May 30, 1915. He enlisted in the Army on August 10, 1942. Private McCahill served with the Carleton and York Regiment. He served one year in the artillery and two years as the company runner. He first served in Sicily and Italy where he was wounded on December 13, 1942 at the Battle of the Gully during the Moro River Campaign. He spent several months in the hospital and then returned to the Regiment which was still in Italy and engaged in battles including Ortona, the Gothic Line, and the Liri Valley. The Regiment moved to France in June 1945 and Holland in August 1945. Alvin was awarded the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, CVSM and Clasp and the 1939-45 War Medal. When Alvin returned to civilian life, he married and had two children. He founded and operated “Cherry Ridge Fruit Farm”, an orchard, fruit and vegetable farm. He was a member of the Forest Legion 176. Alvin passed away on April 10, 1998. McCOLEMAN, Angus L. Angus was born in Spring Bay, Ontario on September 22, 1910. He left his job at the Creighton Mine, Sudbury, Ontario to enlist in Canada’s war effort. He joined the Toronto Scottish Regiment on September 11, 1939 and left Canada for London, England on December 5, 1939, arriving on December 17, 1939. Angus was transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and mentioned the building of bridges among many other wartime experiences. He served in Canada, United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean area and Continental Europe during World War II. Donald McColeman, Angus’ son, relates one of his father’s favorite saying, “Shake the hand that shook the hand of Major General McNaughton”. This gives a glimpse into the pride Angus felt in serving his country and our allies well. Upon entering a drinking establishment, he was amazed to see at the bar the older brother he had not known was still alive until that moment. Needless to say, they were two happy Canucks and celebrated that night in true Canadian style! Angus was awarded the Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, 1939-45 War Medal and one more that has been lost. After five and a half years of military service, Angus returned to civilian life with his wife Marion and children Joan, Lois, and Donnie (who had been a six-week old baby when his father left for war). After his discharge, Angus worked as a mechanic in Blind River and Elliot Lake, Ontario. He was a member of Blind River Legion Branch 189 for seventeen years and Elliot Lake & District Legion Branch 561 for four years. Angus passed away on September 7, 1966. McCLELLAND, Lloyd Frederick Lloyd was born in the Sullivan Township, Grey County on March 30, 1917. He joined the Perth Regiment, was sent to England in late 1941, and was promoted to Sergeant. He saw active duty in Italy assisting the Brigadier General during World War II. He completed an army intelligence course in Algeria, North Africa. In February 1945 the regiment landed in Marseilles, and pushed through France. In April 1945 they captured the town of Arnhem. The Perths and 11th Brigade advanced to north of Holland into Germany. He was in the Army for 2,170 days, returning to his wife’s family in Muskoka in August 1945 to run Lakeside Lodge. He earned the 1939-45 Star and 1939-45 War Medal, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Lloyd was active in forming RCL 489 with fellow veterans in the community. Lloyd has a chapter in his memoirs of his military experience. He was a member of Legion Branch 489 for 45 years. Lloyd passed away on August 8, 1994.
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