LEST WE FORGET 275 OLSON, Clarence Morris WWII Clarence was born in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota on March 16, 1911. He enlisted in the Canadian Army on May 13, 1943 and did his basic training in Maple Creek, BC and his advanced training for the Royal Canadian Engineers in Chilliwack, BC. He was then sent to Germany and posted to the Lake Superior Regiment. He was involved in the European Campaign and travelled across Europe during the invasions of France, Belgium and Germany, ending up in Holland when it was liberated. After he was discharged on March 21, 1946, he moved back to Loon Lake and farmed until he retired. He was very active in The Royal Canadian Legion Loon Lake Branch 165 for over 39 years and became a Life Member. Clarence passed away on February 13, 1999. OSBORNE, George Martin WWI George was born on April 12, 1889, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England. He joined the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry 195th 102 Service CEF serving in France for two years and nine months, arriving there on November 28, 1916, and commenced duty on December 9, 1916. His right arm was amputated at Vimy in 1917 from a shrapnel wound on the right elbow which was shattered badly because of gangrene. He sailed for Canada on September 19, 1917 and was entitled to wear one gold casualty stripe. George passed away on February 15, 1961. OLSON, Magnus WWII Magnus was born in Churchbridge, Saskatchewan in 1918. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on October 28, 1941. He received Aero engine training until November 1942, proceeded overseas to England and was then posted to 429 Squadron (Heavy Bomber) #6. Magnus was honourably discharged on October 6, 1945 with the rank of Leading Aircraftman. He received the War Medal 1939-1945, Defence Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Magnus was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Foam Lake Branch 16. He passed away in 1999.
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