The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 53 BRITTS, Alfred Joseph WWII Alfred was born on November 4, 1915 in Humboldt, SK. He had 8 siblings, 2 of whom also served in the War. He married Burnace Parker of Winnipeg shortly before he was ordered to England. On July 21, 1944, Alfred and 6 other young men were killed in action over Haarl, near Tubbergen, Overijssel, Holland, when at 8,000 feet a German fighter aircraft collided with a Lancaster aircraft #PB 174. The information about the #405 City of Vancouver Squadron, Pathfinder Force is recorded in 2 brief notes included in a memorial book that is on display in the BC Aviation Museum. BROCK, John William Angus WWII John was born on November 17, 1924 in McTaggart, SK. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and his squadron was 437 Husky Squadron, 8 Wing/ CFB Trenton, ON. He was in this squadron when it was formed in September 1944 to its disbandment in June of 1946. He received the following medals for his service: Bomber Command Commemorative Medal, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, CVSM with Bar, and the 193945 War Medal. He joined The Royal Canadian Legion Abernethy Branch #26 and was an officer. John passed away on April 6, 2002. BROWN, Cecil W. WWII & Peacetime Cecil enlisted in the Canadian Army in September 1943 and served in Canada and the UK. He was discharged in Regina in March 1946. In 1952, he enlisted in the Air Force, and served in the International Air Police H.Q. He also served with the Allied force in Central Europe. Cecil was awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal, Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Special Service Medal, Canadian Forces Decoration, and Clasp. He was discharged in 1973. BROWN, Arthur WWII Arthur joined the Canadian Armed Forces on May 11, 1942. He had 8 weeks of basic training in Shilo, MB and took 6 weeks of training in rifle, Bren gun, Sten gun, TMC, P.I.A.T. grenade, 2# Mortar, T.S.M.C. and M3. He was posted overseas as a sniper with 3 Bn of 2nd Canadian Light Infantry Reg. And served in England, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. He received France & Germany Star, Defense Medal, War medal and Canadian Volunteer Service medal with Clasp. Arthur was discharged on May 1, 1945.
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