ANDERSON, William Rowland WWII Bill was born in 1915 in Maryfield, SK. He enlisted with the Army in May of 1940 and was assigned to the Yorkton Light Anti-Aircraft Battery as a Gunner on a Bofors anti-aircraft gun. His battery was sent to England that fall as part of 2nd LAA Regiment RCA, 1st Canadian Infantry Division. He served in England and Italy until his discharge. He was a founding member of the now defunct Briercrest Legion Branch # 274. Bill currently resides in Saskatoon, SK. and has three children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ANTHONY, James Roy WWII & Korean War James was born in 1924 in Rivers, Manitoba. He enlisted with the R.C.E. during WWII. He served in Great Britain, Italy, and Germany. He re-enlisted with the R.C.E.M.E. during the Korean Campaign. He received the following medals: 1939-45 Star, Italy War Medal, Italy Star and the Canadian Volunteer Medal and Clasp. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #02 for 56 years. James passed away in 2003. ARMSTRONG, Robert Dale WWII Robert was born in the Regina General Hospital on June 5, 1921. He was raised in Whitewood, SK and joined the Whitewood Legion Branch #87 in 1941. He joined the Army in 1942 and was appointed Instructor of Basic Training for 1 year and was then sent to Maple Creek for more instructing. He served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany before his discharge in March of 1946. Robert has been a Legion member for over 61 years and still attends all Legion functions. ARNOTT, Russell WWI Russell was born on March 31, 1899 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The family moved back to Canada in 1906. During WWI he enlisted in the 152nd Battalion in Weyburn, SK. He was then transferred to the 5th Battalion (Western Cavalry) once they landed in England. He was wounded just after Vimy Ridge at the battle of Arleux. He was a member of the Ceylon Legion Branch #46. Russell passed away on April 1, 1971 in Ceylon, SK. ASMUNDSON, Harvey William WWII Harvey was born in 1919. He enlisted with the Army in June of 1941. He joined the Rosetown 67th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery and served in England. He became a driving instructor of the other trainees.In 1943, Harvey was posted to Ordinance, the auxiliary forces attached to Canadian Military Headquarters. He became NCO of three Petrol depots in South England, Witley, Aldershot and Borden. He rode a motorcycle to get from to the other. He married a young lady, Jean Harris, from Haywards Heath, Sussex. Harvey passed away in 2006. No Photo The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 13
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