165 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND HACKING, Gordon Howard Gordon was born on March 20, 1916, in Solsgirth, Manitoba, to William Henry and Agnes Elizabeth (Harrison) along with four siblings: Eileen, Marjorie, Merle and Frank. He worked on the family farm until he joined the RCMP in January 1940. Gordon was trained at the Depot Division in Regina, later that year he was transferred to Ontario, lived in North Bay, and worked with the Police Dog System in Toronto, Ottawa, and Rockcliffe. In 1942, he was posted to Taber, Alberta at the Prisoner War Camp. On April 25, 1946, Gordon married Evelyn Ruby (Kinzell) in Lethbridge, Alberta and they raised three children: Lois, Keith and David. He was discharged in August 1962. Gordon was hired as Chief of Police in the Town of Taber. Having a permanent place to live in, Gordon got involved with all aspects of community life. He was named the outstanding citizen of the year in 1970. Chief Hacking had gone out berry picking one Saturday afternoon and didn’t return. That evening, a search was put in place, and he was found at 4:30AM. He died suddenly on July 27, 1975. Gordon is laid to rest in Taber Memorial Garden. HADDEN, Frederick James Frederick was born on June 12, 1894, on St. Joseph Island, east of Sault Ste. Marie, to George and Dinah Hadden. His attestation document states that he was a farmer. On December 31, 1915, he enrolled in the Army (Regular Force) with the 119th Overseas Battalion. After training, he was transferred overseas on August 8, 1916. While in Britain he came down with influenza and diphtheria. Frederick was transferred to the 58th Batt. in April 1918 as part of the machine gun corps. During that time, he received a gun shot wound to his hip. On May 5, 1919, he was discharged and returned to St. Joseph Island. On October 10, 1931, he married Winifred, and they had eight children. Frederick passed away on June 25, 1968, and is buried in the Richards Landing Cemetery. HALL, Arthur Arthur was born in London, England on July 26, 1908. He enlisted in the Canadian Army in February 1943 and served with the Royal Engineers 262 Field Regiment during World War II. He was transferred to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles just before D-Day. Both of his legs were crushed in an accident and he was sent home to Scotland where he served until 1946. Arthur passed away in 1987 at the age of 79.
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