121 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND DEWBERRY, Robert John Robert was born on August 28, 1922, in East Zorra Township to John and Jessie (Patterson) Dewberry along with three sisters, Isabel, Violet and Gladys. He attended Sebastopol School in Oxford County. He enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) for World War II in September 1942 with the Essex Scottish and received his basic training at Ipperwash Base, then sent for special training in Debert, NS plus Wainwright, Alberta. He was shipped overseas and served in Canada, Belgium, Holland, and Germany and sent back to Canada and discharged in October 1945. After returning home from the war, Robert worked on local farms. When he was home, he enjoyed making woven and hooked rugs with his mother. The family noted a change in Robert’s behaviour and personality and took him to the doctor. He was diagnosed with mental tendencies and was admitted at the Westminster Hospital in London where he stayed for over forty years until his death on April 15, 1987. He has been laid to rest in the South Easthope Cemetery in Perth County. DITTRICK, Brock Darius Brock was born on January 31, 1969, in Grimsby, Ontario, to Garth and Maleka Dittrick. At the age of fourteen, Brock joined 2848 Centennial Highlanders Cadet Corps (Argyll Cadet Corps) and transferred to the A&SH of C (PL) in July 1987. Brock completed his QLI and 2 Infantry training during the summer of 1988 and then in 1990 was cross trained as a QL5 vehicle tech and driver. From 1990 to 1993, Brock worked several times with the RCR Battle School at CFB Petawawa. He was released in September 1994. DIETRICH, Leo Gerard Leo was born on March 21, 1920, in St. Clements, Ontario to Eugene John and Elizabeth Ann (Busch) Dietrich along with twelve siblings, Anthony, Marcella, Agnes, Albert, Edward, Frank, Ann, George, Charles, Harry, Mildred, and Mary. Leo attended St. Clements Catholic School and was working on occasional jobs when he enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) on February 2, 1941 and posted with the Royal Canadian Service Corps. He served in England, France, and Germany, had obtained the rank of Corporal and was presented with five medals when discharged in December 1945. After the war, he got a job on road construction, became a heavy duty Road Grader Operator and eventually Roads Superintendent. He initially joined The Royal Canadian Legion in 1958. He married Mary Ellen Norris and they raised ten children, Carol, Patricia, John, William, Diane, Joanne, Maureen, James, Annette, and Barbara. He rejoined the same Legion in 1986 at Waterloo Branch 530 and was a member for twelve years. Leo passed away on March 30, 1999 and is commemorated on plaque six of Waterloo Legion Veterans Memorial Wall. He is buried in St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery.
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