The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 145 HEGAN, T. George WWII George volunteered into service with the Indian Head Artillery in 1940. He had earned the rank of L/Sgt. by the time they mobilized to England. He saw action in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Holland with the Canadian 5th Armored Division. He earned three campaign stars. Upon demobilization he used his military service credits to study pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan. He took his first professional employment in Regina where he continued serving with the local militia artillery regiment. George passed away in September of 2006. HEGEDUS, Alex WWII Alex was born on March 23, 1917 in Kipling, SK. He was called to serve his country leaving behind his young widowed mother and young siblings to carry on their own. He served in England, France, Germany, Holland and Belgium as a Private. While on the front line, his life was narrowly spared twice; first his helmet was pierced by a bullet, burning his hair. The second occurred in the trenches when his pant legs were burned. It was a very happy day when he and the other veterans boarded the boat to return to Canada. Alex passed away in 2002. HERFINDAHL, Benhart WWII Benhart joined the N.R.M.A. on August 20, 1942 and served until June 29, 1944. He enlisted in the 9th Coast Battery, R.C.A. at Prince Rupert, B.C. June 30, 1944 and served in the United Kingdom until he was discharged on March 18, 1946. HEMING, Cecil Davis WWII Cecil was a Flight Sergeant, Canadian Air Force and served as a Gunner. He was killed in action when his Halifax aircraft was shot down near St. Trond during an operation against Pilzen, Czechoslovakia. Cecil was originally buried at St. Trond, Belgium. He was single and age 22. He is on the Village of Pelly Honour Roll. Cecil is the son of Cecil F. & Marion Heming of Langford, B.C.
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