The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 323 STINSON, Edgar “Wally” WWII Wally was born in Austin, Manitoba on February 6, 1918. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1944 to 1945. He joined the Saskatchewan recreation movement of the provincial government in 1948. In 1949, he became director of the Department of Education’s Fitness and Recreation Division. Wally has been an official and an administrator with many organizations and events, including president of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada, vice-president of the Canadian Olympic Association and Chef de Mission to several international teams for Canada. STOLZ, Emil WWII Emil was born in 1919 in Mendham, SK. He enlisted with the King’s Own Riflemen and served in Canada until his discharge. He married Erma in 1945 and they raised a family of three boys. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Tompkins Branch 140 for 23 years. Emil passed away in January of 1984. STONEHOCKER, John M. WWII John was born in 1914 in Lavoy, Alberta. He enlisted with the Air Force as an AC2 aircrew on December 11, 1942. He was selected and trained as a Navigator Bomb Aimer. He was commissioned on graduation and was posted overseas to the United Kingdom and placed on coastal command until his discharge in 1946.He received the Atlantic Star and achieved the rank of Flight Officer. He returned home to his wife Doreen and raised six children. John was a trusting man who served his country, his church and his family well. He passed away in 1997.
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