LEST WE FORGET 325 STENSRUD, Walter WWII Walter was born in 1919 in Loverna, Saskatchewan. He was drafted into the Canadian Army, regimental number M38846, on February 19, 1942, taking his basic training in Camrose. He was sent to Victoria, BC under the American Army for about one year. After being at the Aleutian Islands, he was promoted to Sergeant on his return to Victoria, BC. Walter was then sent to the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. He was discharged on February 6, 1946. Walter returned to the Ryley area, where he had been farming prior to the war. Walter was one of the charter members of The Royal Canadian Legion Ryley Branch 192 and served as President of the branch for some time. He was also honoured with Life Membership in the Legion.Walter passed away on June 16, 2005 and is buried in the Ryley Cemetery. STEWART, Donald John WWI Donald John Stewart’s attestment papers listed his address as ‘Breton’ when he signed up on April 5, 1916 in Regina. The name of the village was misspelled; he was living in Bratton, Saskatchewan. He was 39 years and 8 months old. He was born in Ontario (that is all that is written opposite place of birth) on July 27, 1876. His next of kin was his brother John K. Stewart of Glengary, Ontario. Donald listed his occupation as farmer and teacher. The medical examination done at enlistment declared him to be fit for service. He was a member of the 195th Battalion. His training was done at Camp Hughes in Manitoba. Donald’s service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force lasted only 182 days. His discharge papers indicate “weak lungs” and a “weak heart,” and conclude that he was “not able to carry on in drill or any strenuous physical exercises.” The 1921 Census indicates that a Donald John Stewart was living in the R M of Fertile Valley. STEPHANIUK, William WWII William volunteered for the Canadian Army in August 1942 and received his basic training in Manitoba. He participated in several hazardous and secret trials at Experimental Station, Suffield in the autumn of 1942. He went overseas in 1943 and served in Canada, Holland, France, England, Sicily, Italy and Germany. He served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. He was wounded by machine gun fire in January 1944. He was wounded once again in December 1944 when their vehicle hit an anti-vehicle mine. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 305. William passed away in June 2000.
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