The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 11 ANDERSON, Omar Carl WWII Carl was born in 1919 in Leroy, SK. He worked as a farm laborer until he joined the Regina Light Infantry in Regina. He spent a long time in England and was sent to Holland in Occupied Force. When he returned to Canada he farmed briefly, then worked in BC at Trail in the lead at Silver Mine. He worked in the Ontario woods, on the Hudson Hope Dam, Fort St. John, BC, and on oilrigs in Alberta. He became a carpenter and built many houses and renovated buildings. He retired to the original farm and developed a large garden and orchard. Omar passed away in 2007. ANDERSON, Robert A. WWII Bob was born in 1920 in Kincaid, SK. He joined active service with the 60th Battery RCA at Aneroid, SK on July 24, 1940. He trained in Canada as a member of the 17th Field Regiment RCA and went overseas to England in November of 1941. He took part in all Canadian Corps battles in Italy from Ortona to the Hitler Line. With a short stop in Belgium, the regiment went into action in Holland. At the cessation of hostilities he returned to Canada, having served his country to the utmost. He was a member of The RCL for 51 years. Bob passed away in 1999. ANDREWS, Howard Frank WWII Howard was born in 1923 in Moosomin, SK. He joined the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps when he was 19 years old. He took his basic training in Sherbrooke, Que. and his advanced training in Farnham, Que. He served in Canada until his discharge on March 13th, 1946. Howard is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Paddockwood Branch. ANDREWS, Harvey Ross WWII Harvey was born in 1919 in Moosomin, SK. He enlisted with the Army in 1939. After basic training he was put in the R.C.E. and he became a Motorcycle instructor. In 1942 he was sent to the doctor as he was limping, they discovered a hole in his heel and he was given a total discharge. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatoon Branch for 30 years. Harvey passed away in 1985.
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