51 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND BENNETT, William William was born on June 30, 1895, in Dundee, Scotland. He immigrated to Canada in his late teens to join his sister. He enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) on July 15, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario. He served with 75th Overseas Battalion, 2nd Canadian Division, 3rd Canadian Division and 48th Highlanders in England and in France at the rank of non-commissioned Corporal. He was discharged on February 25, 1919. William married Lillian Ila (Marsh) and they adopted a son, Bryan William. He worked a variety of jobs but retired as a Stationary Engineer from Simpson Sears in Toronto. He was an active member of the Stationary Engineers Union, and his passion was soccer. William passed away on June 3, 1973, at the age of 77, and is interred at Park Lawn Cemetery in Toronto. BINGEMAN, Lawrence Forler Lawrence was born on August 8, 1925, in New Hamburg, Ontario, to Lawrence and Wilhelmina Caroline (Forler) along with three siblings: Robert Donald, Lorraine (Schroeder), and Reginald G. Bingeman. He enlisted in World War II with the Royal Canadian Navy (Regular Force) inApril 1944 and served in Canada until he received his discharge in May 1946. Larry married Leona (Brenneman) and they raised five children: Christine, Lawrence, Randy, Connie, and Steve. He was a plumber for 44 years and member of UA527 and their joint Training Committee. He was Director/Owner of Bass Lake Hunt Club and was a longtime member and director of Wilmot Rod and Gun Club and a well-respected conservationist. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion New Hamburg Branch 532 for 36 years. Larry passed away at his home on November 17, 1991 due to a heart attack and is laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery in New Hamburg. BETTS, Dale F. Dale was born in Toronto, Ontario on April 29, 1964. He enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) on June 11, 1981. He served with the Royal Regiment of Canada until his discharge in July 1988. Dale is a 25-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Flight Lieutenant David Homell, VC Branch 643.
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