The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 17 APLAND, Jake A. WWII Jake was born in the Spry Hill district in 1909. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps in June 1942, and saw active duty in Italy, Belgium, France, the UK, and Germany. He was discharged in December 1945, and married Esther that year. They raised three children. After the war, he was a grain buyer for the Federal Grain Co. for 10 years. He was promoted to superintendent in 1956 and transferred to Yorkton. He stayed there until Federal sold out in 1956, and then went to work for a car dealership and stayed there until his retirement. He received the CVSM & Clasp, the Defence Medal, the France-Germany Star, the 1939-45 War Medal, and the Italy Star. Jake passed away on March 20, 1981. APLAND, Lawrence N. WWII Lawrence was born in the Marchwell area on April 7, 1917. He joined the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps on December 16, 1942. He returned to the Marchwell area after his discharge on September 13, 1945, and bought the home farm. In 1946, he married Clara, and they raised two sons and one daughter. He joined The Legion in 1945 and became a Life Member after 45 years. He did a lot of curling while farming. In 1969, he was elected councillor division 4 for the RM of Langenburg #181 and served until 1978. He received the CVSM and the 1939-45 War Medal. ARCAND, Albert WWII Albert was born on January 24, 1918 in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, SK. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army on June 20, 1940 and served in Canada, Britain and North West Europe until his discharge on November 28, 1945. He received the 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, and the War Medal 1939-45. Albert passed away in 1972. APSHKRUM, Samuel Oscar WWII Samuel was born on August 2, 1917 in Manitoba. He enlisted with the Army on May 17, 1941, and served with the 37th Battery of the 17th Field Regiment in England, Italy, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany until his discharge on December 8, 1945. He received six Service Medals: the Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Medal, Battle of Britain Medal 1939-45, 1939-45 Bronze Star, and the France-Germany Bronze Star. Samuel passed away on March 13, 1983.
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