369 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND PRIOR, Earl Duncan Earl was born in Sparta, Ontario on February 5, 1923. He enlisted in the Army on November 3, 1942 during World War II. He served with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons, 18th Armoured Corps in Canada, England and France with the rank of Trooper. Earl was killed in service on September 1, 1944 near Brettville sur Laize, France. He received the 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp as well as the Defence Medal. PURDY, Guy Guy was born in Paisley, Ontario on September 30, 1896. He enlisted in the Army on November 8, 1915. Guy was with the Artillery Unit 3rd CDAC unit and 32nd Bruce Rifles for two years as a Private. He served in England, France and Germany during World War I. When he was discharged on March 30, 1919 he went back to being a barber. He sold the business in 1947 and operated a Hardware Store. Guy married Lorna Armstrong on June 25, 1925 in Paisley and they had two children, Jean and John. Guy was a member of the I.O.O.F., Maple Leaf Lodge 227, Scottish Rifles of Barrie and The Royal Canadian Legion Tara Branch 383. He was well known in sporting circles. In 1922 to 1925 he played hockey and lacrosse as a valuable player. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church. Guy passed away on August 9, 1971 and is buried in hillcrest Cemetery in Tara, Ontario. PROKOP, Edward Edward was born in Kitchener, Ontario in 1923. He joined the Army during World War II and served in Canada, England and Italy with the 3 Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the pre-war Scots Fusiliers of Canada. As soon as hostilities were declared, Edward transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers who were pleading for men. He trained at Knollwood Park in Kitchener. Sadly, Edward was killed neat the Moro River in Italy on December 3, 1943, only one month after penning a Christmas card to his mother, Mary. He had been overseas for two years. In addition to his mother, he left father Leo, a brother-Leo Jr. and five sisters-Josephine, Hilda, Nellie, Vickie and Margaret. He was only twenty. He is buried in plot 5, row H, grave 7 at The Moro River Canadian War Cemetery. He rests there with 1615 comrades. His medals, photo and Memorial Cross are displayed with pride and reverence at Kitchener’s Branch 50.
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