The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 315 STEELE, Gordon Canavan WWII Gordon was born in Expanse, SK, on June 4, 1917. He enlisted in the Army in Saskatoon, SK, on December 16, 1942, at the age of 25, serving in France, Germany and Holland. He began his service driving Army tanks, and later became a chauffeur to the higher-ranking officers. He received the 1939-45 Star, the France-Germany Star, and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Following the war, Gordon returned home and married Reta Walker of Hawarden in 1951, and they raised two children: Loretta and Colin. Gordon passed away on April 22, 1989. STEEVES, Charles L. PEACETIME Charles was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, in 1935. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954, serving in Canada and France, and was discharged in 1966 CFB Dana. He now resides in Saskatoon and Elbow, SK, and is an active member of the Loreburn Branch #251 of The Royal Canadian Legion. STEVENSON, Howard WWII Howard was born in 1919, one of a set of twins born to Rud and Ida (Newton) Stevenson on the New England district. Howard and his twin brother, Howard, both worked up north at Swanson and Chesley mill after leaving school as well as working for local farmers. Howard enlisted in the Army in 1941 and spent the rest of the war years overseas. He was awarded the French Croix de Guerre. Howard and his brother started a garage business in Manville, AB, after the war. He married Geraldine McLaughlin and they had a family of four. STEVENSON, Harold WWII Harold was born in 1919, one of a set of twins born to Rud and Ida (Newton) Stevenson on the New England district. Harold and his twin brother, Howard, both worked up north at Swanson and Chesley mill after leaving school, as well as working for local farmers. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 and spent the rest of the war years overseas. Harold and his brother started a garage business in Manville, AB, after the war. Harold became ill with multiple sclerosis and had to give up his share of the business so he returned home in 1951 and spent his time there at University Hospital until he passed away in 1968.
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