ATKINS, Melvyn Clifford WWII Melvyn was born in 1920 in Abernethy, SK. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941, and, after training as an Aero-engine Technician, he was sent to British Columbia where he spent time at Patricia Bay, Sea Island, Tofino and Boundary Bay. He re-enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1955 and served in Canada and France. He was then transferred to Comox, B.C. where he retired in 1970. He passed away in Courtenay, B.C. on August 22, 2006. BABICHUK, John WWII John was born in the Insinger District and attended school at Aysgarth. He enlisted with the Canadian Army on August 5, 1943. He served in Canada, England, Germany and Holland until his discharge on June 11, 1946 as Rifleman. On October 15th, 1949 he married Anne Bandura of Kelvington and they had 2 children. John currently resides in Foam Lake and is a member of the Sheho Legion Branch and has been a member since 1964. He is a past president and helps with many activities the branch undertakes. BAILLIE, George WWII George was born in Scotland and he came with his parents to Manitoba and then to Connell Creek, SK. He worked in the mines before enlisting. He enlisted with the R.C.E. on September 15, 1941 and served in Canada, England, Italy, France, and Germany until his discharge on December 17th, 1945. He and his wife Evelyn farmed in the Connell Creek area. George passed away in 1968. BAINES, Phillip WWII Phillip enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on February 17, 1941. He transferred to the R.A.F. as a Radar Instructor and served in Canada, England, South Africa, and India until his discharge on August 17, 1945. BAPTIST, Lloyd O. WWII Lloyd was born in Foam Lake, SK on May 19, 1923. In May of 1941, he enlisted with the Regina Rifles in Regina. He was sent to Brampton, ON for Basic training and then went on to Camp Borden for Driver Training and a Driverʼs Mechanics course. He served in England, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. Lloyd is retired and currently resides in Biggar, SK. The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 15
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