Military Service Recognition Book 498 ONTARIO COMMAND SKINNER, Margaret Muriel Margaret Muriel Langlois (nee Skinner) was born in Bracebridge, Muskoka, Ontario on February 5, 1923. She enlisted in the Army on April 12, 1944 and served with the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in Canada during World War II. She was discharged on September 20, 1945 and lived in Toronto. In 1946, she helped form the first Women’s Legion – The Margaret Eaton Branch of Toronto. She married Harry Gibson in 1945 and they had two children. After his death in 1953, she married James Langlois. They moved to North Bay where she and Jim were active supporters of North Bay Legion Branch 23. They had five children together. Margaret enjoys gardening and using her computer. She finds it useful to stay connected to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. SKUCE, Robert “Bob” Robert was born in 1925. He enlisted in the Army in September 1943 and served with the 8th CDN RECCE Regiment, 14th Canadian Hussars in England, France, North West Europe, and Germany during World War II. Bob served in all the Canadian campaigns after D-Day to the Liberation and V-E Day in Europe. Robert has been a member of Harry Brown V.C. Legion Branch 497. SKINNER, William A. “Bill” William was born in Bracebridge, Muskoka, Ontario on November 27, 1919. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on May 26, 1942 and served with the RAF Bomber Command in England and in Germany during World War II. Bill was a pilot in the 103 Squadron of the RAF. He flew Lancaster bombers over Germany. He received the DFC for completing his mission despite the loss of the port inner engine when oil and coolant overheated. The propeller had to be feathered. He continued through enemy fire and attacked the target successfully. He completed 31 operations before a new crew took out the plane (which never returned). He became a flight instructor until the end of the war. In civilian life Bill owned and operated a bulldozer working for Bell Telephone and Ministry of Transport. He said he chose it because it had controls like an airplane. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion. Bill passed away on February 16, 1998.
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