45 www.on.legion.ca BALSTON, Frederick Samuel Frederick Samuel Balston was born in Lakefield, Ontario on April 25, 1893, to Miriam (Nellie) Balston, a single mother. Charles was raised by his grandparents, John and Susan Balston. He was a general labourer when he enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) on January 5, 1915. He joined the 21st Battalion in Kingston and was seriously wounded in Belgium. While on leave to England he met, and later married EdithWilliams (1918) and was discharged on May 22, 1919, having served four years and four months. Both travelled home to Canada. After the war, he and Edith moved to Buffalo to be nearer his mother, and he worked and later managed a Feed Mill. He had two sons and passed on May 22, 1957, just sixteen days after Edith. Charles and Edith both travelled to France and attended the Vimy Dedication in July 1936 and witnessed King Edward VIII pay homage to the brave Canadians. Charles and Edith attended many a Remembrance Day Ceremony in Windsor and in Cornwall and was known for his smile and his hearty handshake. They both were greatly missed after his passing. Charles was a proud veteran. BANKS, Lewis M. Lewis was born in Perth, Scotland, on August 11, 1921. He joined the RAF DONR at the age of 20. Lewis was trained with the Royal Horse Guards in England. He became a dispatch rider and rode a motorcycle, delivering messages and orders to other posts. He served in India at Lord Mountbatten’s office. He also served in Burma and returned home in 1946. After the war, Lewis taught territorial how to drive jeeps and trucks. During his service he acquired many medals including the Gunnery [Bofort guns], RAF Service Medal 1939 to 1945, The Burma Star, The Battle of Britain and Defense Medal. Lewis married Catherine Hirshal in 1951, and they had two children. The family of four immigrated to Canada in 1965 and obtained their Canadian citizenship in 1971. They lived in the Municipality of East York and Lewis was a 32-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Todmorden Branch 10 and was awarded his Life Membership. Lewis passed away on September 18, 2003. BARKER, Delbert W. Delbert was born in Campbellford, Ontario on May 7, 1921. He enlisted in the Navy (Regular Force) on May 9, 1942, and served with the Hasty P’s in Canada, Britain, and Central Mediterranean Area. He was discharged on April 3, 1946. On June 25, 1977, he moved to Trent River, Ontario. Delbert was a thirty-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Havelock Branch 389. Delbert passed away on September 13, 2007. We Will Remember Them Ontario Command
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