185 www.on.legion.ca HAZZARD, James Russell “Hap” James Russell Hazzard, affectionately known as “Hap” among his crew, exemplified courage and dedication in service to Canada. Born on September 26,1923 in Becher, Ontario, he volunteered for service early on January 19, 1943 and trained at HMCS Hunter in Windsor and later Cornwallis and Stradacona in Nova Scotia. Hap served aboard HMCS Uganda, Canada’s first cruiser and the only Canadian warship to engage the Japanese in the Pacific in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. As an Able Seaman and Torpedoman, his action station was on the starboard side of the “A” turret, home to three of the ship’s formidable six-inch guns. Hap’s distinguished service earned him the War Service Badge, 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and War Medal 1939-1945. Throughout his two-and-a-half years at sea, he wrote over fifty heartfelt letters home, most of them beginning, “Well folks, here comes another line your way…” He was released on November 19, 1945. Returning home, Hap married Margaret Houle, raised twelve children, built a thriving agricultural business, and devoted himself to service in his church and overseas missions. His legacy endures in his family, his community, and his induction into the Lambton County Agricultural Hall of Fame – a true Canadian hero. Hap passed away on February 24, 2013. HEAL, William Stanley William was born inWoodstock, Ontario on October 31, 1921. He joined the Royal CanadianAir Force onAugust 18, 1942, at the age of 22. He commenced his flying training at No. 10 E.F.T.S. in Pendleton, Ontario, on March 25, 1943. His training began with the Tiger Moth, moving on to the Anson and Oxfords, which were considered a transition to the heavy bombers such as the Halifax and Lancaster. He completed his service flying at No. 1 Squadron No. 5 S.F.T.S. in Brantford, Ontario. After completing advanced training, in 1943, he was sent overseas to England and continued his training with the RAF at Shawbury. It was there that on February 20, 1944, William crashed during a training flight. He is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, Cheshire, United Kingdom. HENDERSON, James Douglas “Jim” Jim was born in Toronto on December 11, 1920. He enlisted in the Air Force (Regular Force) on November 16, 1939 and served as a Squadron Leader with the Moose Squadron in England, NorthAfrica and Italy. While flying, he was wounded by flak. When coming home from a mission, his aircraft went down in the North Sea and several men perished in the life raft. He had several crashes while flying and he won the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was released on October 19, 1945. Jim was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Wallaceburg Branch 18. He passed away on May 10, 2018. We Will Remember Them Ontario Command
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