The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 101 CRAIG, Glenda Elaine PEACETIME Glenda was born at Lampman, Saskatchewan, on May 19, 1956. She enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces on July 24, 1974 at Regina, Saskatchewan. After completion of administration clerk trades training she was posted to CFB Moose Jaw and other postings include 2 RSU Toronto, 437 Squadron Trenton, CFB Chilliwack, 4 ATAF Ramstein, Germany, HMCS Vancouver and CFB Esquimalt, HQ UNDOF, Syria, HMCS Tecumseh and 41 Brigade HQ. Glenda retired at the rank of MWO in April 2006 and was awarded the Order of Military Merit in October 2002. CRAIG, Harry Kenneth KOREA, PEACETIME and NATO Harry was born in Arcola, Saskatchewan, on March 18, 1923. He enlisted in the RCEME on January 4, 1946 and was discharged on February 20, 1969. Harry missed WWII but wanted to go to Korea, which he did, and was wounded twice in action. He completed Grade 11 prior to enlisting and while in the Army he received his vehicle and tracked mechanical proficiency in the RCEME. He served in the Middle East with two tours of duty on the Gaza Strip. As a civilian, Harry spent his free time and retirement time hunting in the mountains and always had his head under the hood of the best running truck in town. His medals include the UN Service Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Harry passed away on February 22, 1997. CRAMPEAN, Neil George WWII Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Crampean, was born near Wawota, Saskatchewan. After taking his public schooling at Ardine School, he farmed until joining the 101st RCA and served in Continental Europe. He was killed in action on September 27, 1944 at age 24 and is buried in Belgium. Crampean Lake in Northern Saskatchewan is named in his honour. CRAIG, Russell Sidney WWII and PEACETIME Russell was born in Arcola, Saskatchewan, on February 21, 1921. He joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles on September 19, 1939 and served in England and on the High Seas. While mustering in England for duty, Russell grew tired of waiting for action and joined the English Merchant Marine, the same unit that was transporting much needed supplies from Canada to England. Russell was torpedoed and his ships sunk three times. He was a headstrong young man, much like his brother and father. He was killed in action on July 23, 1944 and is buried in Bene-sur-Mer Cemetery, Riviers, France.
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