515 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND TORRINGTON, William Frederick William was born in 1893 in Barry Docks, Wales and came to Arkona, Ontario for work. He enlisted in the Army on February 10, 1915 in London, Ontario and joined the Canadian Mounted Gun Corps to serve in World War I. He sailed on March 13, 1916 on the SS Scandinavian. William served in France and died of wounds in the United Kingdom on May 6, 1918. He is buried in Barry Cemetery, County Glamorgan. TRAVISS, Herbert Scott “Herb” Herb was born on June 24, 1918, in Palmerston, Ontario. He tried to enlist in March 1942 in the RCAF but was turned down for medical reasons. In April 1942, he did enlist with the Army RCASC, but was deemed unfit to serve overseas due to chronic sinusitis and flat feet. He was transferred to Scots Fusiliers and served in Canada for the duration of the war, being discharged in September 1944. When Herb was asked about his service, he always said his job “was to guard Niagara Falls and the Germans never took it once” when he was there. Herb’s father, Albert, operated the Feed Mill inWalton, Ontario and when he died in 1944, Herb returned home to carry on the business until his retirement in 1970. Herb married Mildred Sellers, and they had two children, a son Dr. Brian Traviss and a daughter Gail Traviss Moffat. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218 for over sixty years and served in the positions of President and Immediate Past President. Herb passed away on July 3, 2005. TRAQUAIR, Murray Alvin Murray was born in Huron County, Ontario on February 14, 1921. He enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served in Canada with the Infantry during World War II. After his discharge in 1945, Murray married Evelyn Wareing and had three children Jim, Jerry and Nancy. He enjoyed working on his farms and building homes. Murray filled the positions of President, Past President, Treasurer, Bar Chairman, Building Chairman and Public Speaking Chairman for The Royal Canadian Legion Hensall Branch 468. He kept the Legion viable during difficult times with his carpentry skills. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Legion Long Service 60-year pin and the Meritorious Service Medal. Murray passed away on April 4, 1988.
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