Military Service Recognition Book 496 ONTARIO COMMAND SIMMONDS, Auston R. “Hank” Hank was born in Summerside, PEI on January 3, 1948. He enlisted in the Army in March 1966 and served with the 1 RHC – The Black Watch; 2 RCR; 2 PPCLI; the Airborne Regiment. As a peacetime soldier, Hank served in many places. He was in Gagetown, NB in 1966; Cyprus in 1967 and 1984; Germany in 1969; Winnipeg, MB in 1970; Golan Heights, Syria in 1970; Moosonee, ON in 1972; Summerside, PEI in 1974; Egypt in 1975; Petawawa, ON in 1980; London, ON in 1985 and Cold Lake, AB in 1986. His last twelve years were with the Airborne. Early in his service Hank was impacted by Agent Orange at Gagetown, and is now suffering ill effects from that. In October 1968, during and 1800 ft. para jump, the chute did not open all the way and Hank damaged both his knees. Afterwards, he took part in the Rick Hansen relay across Canada. While in Syria, he helped build an orphanage; fed a leper colony in Damascus; and removed 27 children from olive trees where they had been hung with meat hooks. Hank was discharged in June 1987. He has been a member of Chesley Legion Branch 144 for 3 years. SIMPSON, George Bismark “Cy” George was born in Tobermory, Ontario on October 17, 1896. He enlisted in the Army on September 3, 1918 and served with the 259th Battalion, Canadian Rifles CEF. He served during both World Wars and in Siberia during World War I. He was one of five brothers who served their country. After he was discharged on February 12, 1946, Cy returned to Tobermory where he operated a Charter Boat service. He was a member of Tobermory Legion Branch 290. Cy passed away on October 6, 1989. SIMPSON, Francis E. Francis was born in Newcastle, Ontario on March 19, 1925. He enlisted in the Army on June 16, 1942 and served with the 23rd Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery as a Gunner and the 10th Light Anti-Aircraft as a Private in Canada and Britain during World War II. He was a driver and a motorcycle instructor in the RCA. Private Simpson was discharged on May 1, 1946. He settled in the Whitby area and was a member of Brooklin Legion Branch 152 for 38 years. He held the position of President of the Brooklin Branch from 1987 to 1989. He visited schools and canvassed for the Poppy Fund for many years. His medals include: Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and War Medal 1939-45. Francis passed away on September 18, 2006.
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