The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 231 PALLAGI, Imre James RESERVE Imre was born in Oshawa, Ontario on November 26, 1953. In 1970, he enrolled in The Lorne Scotts PD&H Regiment in Oakville, Ontario until honourably released in 1975 with the rank of Master Corporal Infantryman. He also joined the Lorne Scotts 1188 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps from 1970 to 1971. He enrolled with HMCS Unicorn Navy Reserve in Saskatoon in 1981 as A Leading Seaman Cook until honourably released in 1983. In 1985, he also joined The Royal Canadian Army Cadet Instructor List. In 1986, he was appointed a Second Lieutenant and given a Queen’s Commission as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. In 1988 via LTQ course, he was appointed a full Lieutenant. He was administration officer with 2537 Battleford Legion Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps North Saskatchewan Regiment and honourably released in 1989. Imre is a member of the Legion Branch 9 in Battleford, SK. PARKER, Donald “Don” WWII Donald was born on December 6, 1924 in Saskatoon, SK. He and his older brother Eric went to Caswell School and Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. In September 1943, he joined the Canadian Army at #12 District Depot in Regina, SK and took Basic Artillery training at Brandon (Gunner). He sailed for England during the Second World War on British Troop Ship ANDES, not in a convoy. Ten days later, they landed in Southampton on December 4, 1944. He was attached to 13 +2/14 Canadian Field Regiment. In 1945, he went to Utrecht, Holland then Germany near Oldenburg, going from town to town rounding up German prisoners of war; then to the naval barrack at Wilhemshaven, releasing Germans back to civilian life. Due to sickness, he was sent to hospital near Brennan, then to 22nd General Hospital at Bramshott, England. He left the hospital on March 22, 1946 on the hospital ship Lady Rodney for Canada. The screened top deck housed mental patients; second deck, pregnant English War Brides; the bottom deck was for wounded or sick soldiers. After about fourteen days at sea, they docked in Halifax, then took the hospital train to Regina. Don was discharged on May 1, 1946. He married and had three children. He was a member of Saskatoon Legion Branch 63 for 45 years. Don passed away on August 26, 2009 and is buried in Saskatoon Woodlawn Cemetery. PARKER, John James Frederick “Eric” “Jack” WWII Eric was born on September 30, 1922 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. To his family and in his younger years, he was known as Eric. In later years, he was also called Jack. Eric was a reservist with the Saskatoon Light Infantry at an early age. Eric volunteered for his country and was in the Army during the Second World War and served in England. His younger brother, Don, would follow later. Eric returned to Saskatoon after the war and began working for the City of Saskatoon. In 1952, Eric joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, trained at Camp Borden, Ontario then posted to Squadron 23 Wing 406 (Lynx) Squadron. In 1955, Eric returned to civilian life after a career ending injury and was re-employed with the City of Saskatoon until retirement. Eric and his wife Isabel raised their family in Montgomery Place, a veterans holding. Eric passed away on November 22, 2003 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery with his name on the wall of honour. Eric was a member of the Legion Branches 63 and 362.
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