171 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND HARRIS, Anthony John Anthony was born in Gander, Newfoundland on August 29, 1959. He enlisted in the Navy (Regular Force) in February 1978 and served until his release in 1996. Anthony resides in Rockwood and is a ten-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Acton Branch 197. HEASMAN, Frederick James Frederick was born on February 12, 1897, in Burham, Kent County, England. In 1906, he immigrated to Canada with his parents. One of nine children, he enlisted on November 27, 1916, in Stirling, Ontario and joined the 254th Squadron Hastings – Prince Edward Island Regiment and 3rd Division Signals. Following training in Belleville, he was sent to Seaford in Sussex, England in 1917 and became a firstclass Signaller and Shooter with Canadian 6th Reserve Battalion. With the Princess Patricia’s, he served at Avion prior to Vimy Ridge. His battalion was involved in the recapture of the City of Mons. Fred was gassed at Amiens and went on toArras. He received treatment at No. 7 Canadian Hospital in Bramshot before returning to Canada. He received his military service discharge in Kingston on July 12, 1919. The mustard gas inhalation affected him for the rest of his life; however, he was able to work at various jobs across Canada and married in 1922. His son and daughter presented him with six grandchildren. He operated a small farm in Stirling, Ontario and was a founding and long-time member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 288. On October 14, 1983, he died in his hometown, Stirling, Ontario, from respiratory complications. HARTLEY, Harold Robert Harold was born in Muskoka, Ontario on August 21, 1912. He enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) in 1942 and became a Military Staff Clerk, first in Brantford, then in Toronto before being transferred to the Canadian Railway Operating Group in May 1943. The Corps consisted primarily of enlisted railway employees trained to repair and operate European railways devastated by Allied bombing and retreating enemy demolition. By July 1943, it shipped overseas aboard the ex-ocean liner HMT Queen Elizabeth. Upon arrival, it moved to Colchester, England. Personnel went to various bases for specific skills training for repairing and operating railways in liberated parts of Europe. It landed in Normandy in August 1944. While based in Caen, patrols were sent out to assess the condition of the lines and equipment. As the advance continued through northwest Europe, the Corps moved behind it, repairing the lines and moving troops and material to the front until war’s end. It was subjected to periodic aerial attacks by the Luftwaffe throughout its operations. Harold continued as Military Clerk and was promoted to Corporal. The Corps was disbanded in September 1945. Harold returned to Toronto and married. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210 for 25 years. Harold passed away on October 23, 2000.
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