BIGELOW, Edward “Ted” WWII Ted enlisted with the Army Medical Corps on October 26, 1940. He served in Canada and Overseas with the 1st Division until his discharge on March 8, 1944. He was married in Scotland. After his discharge he moved to Edmonton, AB. BIGGS, Edwin Percy WWI Edwin was born on October 28, 1886 in Northampton, England, taking his schooling and training as a carpenter. He came to Canada on April 23rd, 1914 and took a homestead in the Edmore District where he met and married Ivy Green. He joined the 214th Overseas Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment on March 13, 1916. Edwin served overseas until his discharge in 1918. After his return he returned to the farm and after a short period he moved to Saskatoon. They lived there until he retired and they moved to Selma Park, BC. BINGHAM, James Milton WWII James was born on October 3, 1919 south of Wideview, SK. He enlisted with the Army in 1941 and joined the Saskatoon Light Infantry. He did not pass his medical to go overseas and was sent to the coalmines in Bienfait. Jim paid the ultimate sacrifice in a coal mine accident on December 31st 1943. BIRRELL, John A. Peacetime John was born in 1943 in Canora, SK. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army during peacetime. He served in Canada for six years with 4 R.C.H.A., 8 Co. R.C.A.S.C. John is currently a member of the Foam Lake Legion Branch #16. BIRTWISTLE, Roy WWII Roy was born on June 20, 1916 in Moose Jaw, SK and lived in the Calderbank area. He enlisted with the R.C.A.F. in the fall of 1942 and studied that year in preparation for going to Wartime Emergency Training School. He then went to #4 Initial Training School and graduated in August. He later went to High River AB where he trained to be a pilot. He re-mustered in November and returned to Manning Depot in Brandon, MB. He also served some time in Moncton until his discharge on January 27, 1945. Roy passed away on March 8, 2003. The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 27
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