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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – C2 Villa YOUR COMPLETE HOME FASHION CENTRE Lest we FIFTY + YEARS | FAMILY BUSINESS fgt403-329-5500 2415 2 A Avenue North Lethbridge, AB. 403-329-5500 2415 2 A Avenue North Lethbridge, AB. John MacDonald ‘Jock’ Milroy John MacDonald ‘Jock’ Milroy served as a gunner in the 20th Field Battery, R.C.A. in the Second World War. He enlisted on Sept. 6, 1939 and served from 1939 until 1945 in France and Germany, and received the Defender of Britain Medal. John B. Drewry John B. Drewry of Raymond served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945 in North Africa and the South Pacific as a Chief Petty Officer. John and his wife Dorothy raised four children — Bruce, Bryan, Brett and Carolyn. Gunner Alexander Tate Alexander Tate was born June 9, 1918 in Claydon, Sask. and began service in the R.C.A. on April 8, 1942. He served as a driver/mechanic in C Troop, 5th Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment, 4th Canadian Armed Division, 96th Anti-Tank Battery. The battery was mobilized for active service in October 1941, arriving in England June 11, 1942 for training. The battery landed in France on July 28, 1944 and saw its first action the next day. Carl W. Renner Private Carl W. Renner - Canadian Intelligence Corps. Served in United Kingdom and Continental Europe 1942-1946. Herman Renner Private Herman Renner - 1st Battalion Royal Highland Light Infantry. Served in United Kingdom and Continental Europe 1944-1946. Rudolph Renner Private Rudolph Renner - served as a mechanic in an armoured (tank) division on home defence duties in Canada 1942- 1944. The Renner brothers were sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Renner of Nobleford, Alta. John A. Wukusich Lance Corporal John A. Wukusich - Canadian Intelligence Corps 1942-1946. Served in United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wukusich of Lethbridge. Harold Perry Harold Perry, 1897-1985. From Coaldale, AB. Served in the First World War in the Armed Forces from 1915-1918. Stationed in Germany in the Ground Forces. Leo Dwight Hirsche From Wrentham. Served in the Air Force in the Second World War; flew Lancaster bombers on 39 bombing raids. Clarence A.Collins Private Clarence A. Collins of the Burdett district joined the Canadian Army (Infantry) Nov. 5, 1942 at age 19. As a Calgary Highlander 2nd Div., served in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Caen, Falaise Gap and South Beveland Peninsula. Marched in the Victory Parade in Amsterdam on June 28, 1945. Later served as a guard at Lethbridge PoW camp. Robert William Gibson Robert W. Gibson, born Aug. 21, 1920 at Milk River, the fourth child of 13. Served as Warrant Officer, Classair Gunner with a group flying over Trier, Prussia. Killed in action on Dec. 23, 1944. Alexander Dower Lt. Alexander Dower, 35 LA, 10th BN. Served in Boer War. Came to Woolford, Alta. in 1908. Served in First World War at Vimy Ridge, where he was shot and died April 11, 1917. Buried in France. John (Jock) Harvie John Harvie, from St. Kilda, Alta., east of Coutts. Born July 8, 1892 in Scotland to William and Janet Harvie. Enlisted in December 1915. Served in First World War in 16th Battalion in Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Killed at Vimy Ridge April 9, 1917. Joseph B.Seeman Sgt. Joseph Bernard Seeman of Lethbridge served in the Canadian Army from Sept. 24, 1941 to Sept. 7, 1946. He was qualified in the trade of dental assistant, serving with the C.D.C. Corps for 46 months. Received the War Medal 1939-45 and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. WilliamSmith Henderson Served in the First World War, 82nd Battalion in France. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1915. Demobilized April 2, 1919. Served in the Second World War, 1st C.M. Machine Gun Brigade. Enlisted June 6, 1940. Medical Discharge Sept. 21, 1942. Walter R. Bowie Corp. Walter Robert Bowie (RCAC), Born Oct. 16, 1918 in Travers, Alta. Killed in action May 16, 1944 in Italy. 2nd Canadian Armoured Regiment. Medals: War Medal, 1939-45 Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; C/W Clasp, Italy Star. Buried in Cassino, Italy. Lived in Cardston, Alta. when he enlisted in Camrose. Russell P. Lawrence Bombardier Russell P. Lawrence served in the Canadian Active Army. Enlisted in the 39th Battery R.C.A. C.A., in Lethbridge on Oct. 6, 1940. Was honorably discharged on Oct. 4, 1945 after serving overseas in England and The Netherlands. His known medals include Defence Medal, Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-1945. HonoraryCaptain George Percival Porter George Porter lived on a farm near Grassy Lake with his family. He served with the Lethbridge Highlanders as an honorary captain. His son Warren also enlisted with the battalion and died in 1918. Captain William Watkins-Handcock William WatkinsHandcock immigrated to Canada from Britain and served for a time with the NWMP. During the First World War, he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Forces with the 113th Lethbridge Highlanders. Captain Lewis Martin Johnstone L.M. Johnstone served as the paymaster for the Lethbridge Highlanders. He was a prominent member of the city, being a partner in the Johnstone and Ritchie law firm. Demers, Graham, McDougall, Zook The Demers family originally of Skiff and then Lethbridge was involved in the Second World War. All 5 of Wilfred Demers' sons and 3 sons-in-law were in the armed forces. Left to right Edmund Demers, in the R.C.A.F. at Chatham N.B., Maurice on the Western Front with the Royal Canadian Engineers, Andre at No.7 O.T.U., Debert N.S. air force station,Cyril, an able seaman in the R.C.N.V.R., who served on H.M.C.S.Haida, Signalman Gaston, only 19, with the R.C.C.S. at Kingston ON. Sons-in-law Gunner Charles Graham, Leading Aircraftman Clarence McDougall and Signalman Elvin Zook who served on H.M.C.S. Cap-de-la-Madeleine. The Lethbridge Military Museum was established to promote and exhibit the military history of Lethbridge from 1899 to the present. In so doing the museum offers an assortment of local documents, artefacts, medals, photos, and stories which illustrate this history and connection to southern Alberta. In addition, the museum will endeavour to promote the collection, preservation, and research of military artefacts which are of historical signifi cance to Lethbridge. The area covered is not just the City of Lethbridge but southern Alberta. Anyone who would like to make an offer of a donation can contact the museum. The ability to preserve and share the rich military history is vital to informing current and future generations. A courtyard greets visitors featuring a collection of several larger objects and memorial benches to pause and refl ect. A stone feature in the shape of a poppy consists of outer rings where a veteran or supporter of the museum can purchase to have their name engraved on a brick. The Lethbridge Military Museum will be open after the Remembrance Day service. One of the main permanent features of the museum is “The Mural of Remembrance.” This interactive display consists of 60 individual one foot squares of a person or scene combined to form the mural. It is a very popular interact exhibit to experience in person or on the internet, available on the museum website to experience and share. The museum is open Wednesdays from noon to 4 pm. It is located inside the Vimy Ridge Armoury located at 337 Stubb Ross Road beside the Lethbridge Airport. Should groups require other timings arrangements can be made by calling 403 892 3561. For further information please visit: http://www. lethbridgemilitarymuseum.org/ Lethbridge Military Museum promotes rich military history of the city ■ Story Submitted By GLENN MILLER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – C3 ✦ Lethbridge Herald page – C3 Sgt. Melvin O. Hanson M212, 20th AntiTank Battery R.C.A. Born - February 27, 1907 Died - January 29, 1982 Lethbridge, Alberta Served from 1939 - 1945 Lt. John Graham Johnson Lieutenant Johnson immigrated from Britain, eventually settling in Lethbridge. In January 1916, he received a commission with the 113th Battalion Lethbridge Highlanders, serving in Canada and overseas. Ouida Emily (Bohm) McAdam Ouida Emily (Bohm) McAdam Born August 17, 1922 in London, England Died March 28, 1999 in Lethbridge, Alberta Our mother served in London, England as a private in the British Army in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) from 1941-1943 Hometown: London, England Thomas G.B. McAdam Thomas G.B. McAdam. Born October 3, 1915 in Winnipeg, MB Died March 19th, 2003 in Lethbridge, AB. Our Father served with the Canadian Army as a Gunner for the 17th Light Anti Aircraft Battery, from September 9, 1940-1945 Hometown: Magrath, AB Paul G.J. Smith Paul G.J. Smith - Chief Petty Officer Served from 1941-1945 on HMCS Cobalt on the North Atlantic with the Royal Canadian Navy Born in Cabri, Saskatchewan, December 2, 1913 Died December 10, 2003 Lethbridge, AB Captain John Skelton Prior to immigrating to Canada, John Skelton had prior service with the Grenadier Guards in the Sudan and South Africa. He left his position as chief of police in Lethbridge to join the 113th Battalion in January 1916. Joe McDonald Joseph Stanley (Joe) McDonald Killed in action Sept. 24, 1944 Buried in Coriano Ridge war cemetery. Sept. 1939 joined the Edmonton Battalion. Donald G. McLean Donald G. McLean - Born in Lethbridge in 1920. Died 1983. Served Royal Air Force in Victoria, B.C. at Pat Bay. He was a war air gunner and an officer. He served from 1939- 1945. Lieutenant Hugh Donnan Lieutenant Donnan immigrated from Ireland and settled in Lethbridge where he was employed as a broker. In May 1916, he joined the Lethbridge Highlanders and served in Canada and overseas. Private Alfred M.Smith Private Alfred M. Smith served in the First World War, 1914 to 1918. 49th BN, joined in 1916. Served at Vimy Ridge front line; shot in leg and was discharged due to mobility May 15, 1919. Passed away Sept. 15, 1972. Buried in Field of Honor, Lethbridge. PrivateSydney Allan Bryant Private Sydney Allan Bryant. Joined Canadian Army in Calgary April 11, 1944. Discharged Oct. 10, 1946. Theatre of service: Canada, United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Awarded the War Medal 1939-45. Allan passed away in Taber, March 26, 2020, at the age of 96. Our Remembrance Day Salute to Service is dedicated to honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, and to all of the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in our nation’s military. We thank them for their courage, commitment and sacrifice. Join Us in Remembering Those Who Served

Lance Corporal Carl “Bud” Heck, regimental number M1696, served with the Canadian Provost Corps during the Second World War. He enlisted May 15, 1944 and was discharged on March 4, 1947. He currently lives in Coaldale. LanceCorporal Carl ‘Bud’ Heck Thomas Arthur Browning, of Taber, was born Dec. 13, 1923 and served in the Royal Canadian Navy from March 29, 1943 to Nov. 17, 1945. He served overseas and made 26 crossings of the Atlantic Ocean. He died Feb. 13, 2007. Thomas Arthur Browning John “Jack” Ernest Browning, of Taber, was born Oct. 10, 1921. Stationed at Summerside, P.E.I., he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from Aug. 24, 1942 to Oct. 11, 1945. He died Jan. 16, 2004. John ‘Jack’ Ernest Browning Corporal Bruce Laird Thomas B155605, joined 24th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Engineers in 1942 in Petawawa, Ontario. Served in communication/navigation installation in Halifax and Alaska. Later joined 33rd Field Regiment R.C.E. Militia in Lethbridge. Lieutenant John Harold Horn Lieutenant Horn was one of the first officers to sign up with the Lethbridge Highlanders. He saw action in France and Belgium during the First World War. Captain Edward Ord Wallace Captain E.O. Wallace served with Lord Strathcona’s Horse during the Boer War. In December 1915, he signed up for service with the Lethbridge Highlanders and later served in Canada and Europe. Major John Francis McGuire Major McGuire served in the Imperial Army in Malta, India, Cyprus and Egypt. He enlisted for service in the 63rd Battalion from Edmonton and was later transferred to the 113th Battalion Lethbridge Highlanders. Lt.Charles MansfieldScaddan A former member of the NWMP, Charles Scaddan received a commission with the Lethbridge Highlanders. He later transferred to the 31st Battalion. On November 7, 1917, he died of wounds received in action. Lt. Foster Bowell Scholey Lieutenant Scholey was working as a bank clerk when he enlisted with the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles. He was later transferred to the Lethbridge Highlanders and served in Canada and overseas during the First World War. Captain Albert Emerson McIver A.E. McIver served with the King’s Liverpool Regiment during the Boer War. In 1915, he enlisted for service with the Lethbridge Highlanders and served in Canada and overseas. Major Henry Earle Hardisty Major Hardisty served as adjutant of the 113th Battalion Lethbridge Highlanders. Prior to signing on with the Kilties, he served with the 63rd Battalion from Edmonton. J.W. (Wes) Hoyt J.W. (Wes) Hoyt held the rank of S.Q.M.S. (Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant) with the Royal Canadian Engineers, 4th Division, 6th Field Park. He served in England and Holland during the Second World War and passed away February 1, 1972. James (Jim) Cumming of Toronto, Ontario enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy as an Able Seaman in 1939. He was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was on convoy duty in the North Atlantic serving on HMCS Chebogue. While in Halifax, he met and married Leading Wren Margaret Forbes on November 30, 1944. When he was honorably discharged in 1945, he was awarded the 1939-1945 CVS Medal with clasp, the 1939-1945 Star, the Atlantic Star and the King George Medal. He passed on July 22, 1980 in Calgary, Alberta. Petty Officer James AlfredCumming Margaret (Forbes) Cumming of Winnipeg, Manitoba, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Wren in 1941 at the age of eighteen. She was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia until the end of the war in 1945. While in Halifax, she met and married Petty Officer James (Jim) Cumming on November 30, 1944. When she was honorably discharged at the war’s end, she was awarded the 1939-1945 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal as well as the King George Medal. She passed on March 30, 2013 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Leading Wren Margaret (Forbes)Cumming Flt. Sgt. George McAllister Linn from Lethbridge joined the RCAF at age 17 years and received his wings in Winnipeg, Man. He served from 1942- 1945. He later married and had six children. He passed away Nov. 21, 1990 at the age of 64 years. George McAllister Linn Corporal Nicholas Bolokoski - born Oct. 6, 1918 in Hardieville. Enlisted with the King’s Own Rifles at Moose Jaw on March 23, 1942. Later transferred to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and landed with the unit in France on June 21, 1944. Saw combat at Caen, Falaise, Truin and Calais. Was killed in action during the Calais offensive on Sept. 27, 1944. Bolokoski was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp. Corporal Nicholas Bolokoski Q:What are the branches of the Canadian Armed Forces? A:The Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Q:What is the oldest and largest branch of the Canadian military? A: The Army Q:When did women begin serving in the Canadian military? A:In 1885, women began serving as nurses in the field, caring for Canadian troops. Twelve of these women were awarded the Campaignmedal for service in the North-West. Since 1989, the Canadian military has allowed women to serve in nearly every role, except aboard submarines, which was allowed in 2000. By 2011, women made up approximately 15% of the Canadian military. Q:Who was the first female combat general in the world? A: Canadian Brigadier-General Jennie Carignan became the first-ever female combat general in the world in 2016. Q:When was Remembrance Day established? A:Originally celebrated as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth, the name was changed to Remembrance Day in 1931. LEST WE FORGET. TODAY AS A COMMUNITY WE PAUSE, TO GIVE THANKS AND TO REMEMBER. Remembrance Day Q & A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – C4 (JR) JockCoyle, Calgary Highlanders WWI Jock Coyle served with the Calgary Highlanders during the First World War. A. DouglasSmith A.Douglas Smith applied to join the R.C.A.F. but wasn’t called up until Jan. 1941, they had mislaid his application. Doug was Posted to #4 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron at Ucluelet, B.C., where they were on Sea Patrol. July 1944 he was transferred to 168 Heavy Transport Squadron at Rockcliff (a mail squadron flying Canadian Forces mail across the Atlantic to Europe and Africa). Doug received his discharge in June 1945. Adam Dutka Adam was born in Commerce, Alta. in 1920. Adam joined the 29th Canadian Armed Recce, Southern Alberta Regiment. Adam was an athletic young man and represented his unit in competitions. The third member of his family in the Armed Forces during WWII, Adam was killed in action in Belgium in 1944. Adam was 24 years old when he died. Major/Squadron Leader Alan Lawrence (Larry) Nelson Major/Squadron Leader Alan Lawrence “Larry” Nelson Stationed with 413 Squadron RCAF during WWII as a Sabre Jet pilot at Sweibrucken, Germany. Born in Cardston he was enlisted for 29 years, starting in 1943. Medals: CVSM, Victory Medal, NATO Medaland CD and Clasp for each decade of service. Graduate of the Empire Test Pilot School, 1956. Albert DeBoer Albert was born in the Nobleford area, enlisted with antitank and transferred to R.C.E.M.E. and served in England from 1942 to 1945 as Tank Instructor. He was honourably discharged in 1945 and awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and Defense of Britain Medal and Clasp. AlexShaw Served during WWII as a Rank Warrant Officer First Class with Canadian Air Force, Squadron 120BR. Was a wireless operator/air gunner defending the Canadian west coast from 1941-45. Continues to serve on the Honour Guard for other veterans. Alexander Adams Alexander Adams enlisted in 1914. He trained as a signaller with the 13th overseas Mounted Rifles C.E.F. at Calgary, Cardston and Medicine Hat. He was sent overseas in 1916. By early 1918 he was back in England after duty in France. Alexander was killed, at age 29, in action at Cambria on Sept 28, 1918. AlexanderScott Marshalsay Alexander Scott Marshalsay was born October 18, 1914. in Uphall, Scotland. In 1940 he joined the R.C.A. Militia and enlisted with the Canadian Army on May 30, 1942 and served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, Transport Division for the Tenth Field Dressing Station. Corporal Marshalsay served in Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. He was awarded the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, The Defence Medal, the France and Germany Star, the 1939-45 Star and the War Medal 1939-45. Archie Wilmer Sheffield Archie Wilmer Sheffield enlisted on his 21st birthday, January 9, 1915 in Cardston. He trained at Cardston, Calgary and Medicine Hat until heading for overseas duty with the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles in Europe. Honourably discharged on July 19, 1919. Passed away May 29, 1983. Arthur John Carpenter Arthur John Carpenter Born May 14, 1925. Died December 14, 2000. Served in Royal Canadian Navy as a wireless operator. Corporal Axel Setter Corporal Axel Setter enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army, March 1943 at 35 years of age. He served with the Algonquin Regiment. in the U.K. and Continental Europe. Discharged in March 1946. Awarded 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal 1939-1945. Trooper Bert HardingClifton Trooper Bert Harding Clifton of Magrath was a member of the 14th Calgary Tank Regiment. He was taken prisoner of war on August 19, 1942 during the raid on Dieppe. He spent nearly three years as a prisoner of war in Poland and Germany. For his service, he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp and the Dieppe Bar. F/LT. W.R. (Bill) Perkinson F/LT. W.R. (Bill) Perkinson from Sylvan Lake, Alberta served in the R.C.A.F. 434 Bluenose Squadron based in Yorkshire England during WWII. He flew 35 trips over enemy territory as a tail gunner, including flying escort to the pathfinder force for the DDay invasion including the Arnhem Airborne Landing, a 1200 plane daylight trip, which was recognized for a direct hit on the Flying Bomb assembly plant at Peene Muade. An awesome sight remembered — over 5,000 vessels stretched 20 miles from massive destroyers to small craft taking part in the invasion. Deceased June 24, 2008. Brigham Young Card Brigham Young Card, Private, Staff Sergeant, Lieutenant, Special Services Division, Chemical warfare at Suffield Experimental Station. Physicist - aerosols and particulates, 1942-45. Scientific resource person at Suffield, Dugway Proving Ground and Canadian American Universities doing chemical warfare research. Warrant Officer Horace (Jack) Savill from Cochrane, Ont. Horace (Jack) Savill served in the RCAF from 1939 to the 1960s, earning several medals including the 1939-45 Volunteer Service Medal and the Defence Medal. Horace (Jack)Savill Private Matthew Nicholas Thomas from Grassy Lake, moved to Taber, now lives in Lethbridge. Served from 1942-46 in U.K. Central Mediterranean area and continental Europe. Matthew Thomas Flying Officer William Stafford William Stafford served in the Canadian Air Force out of High River in World War II. His plane was shot down over Burma and he was declared Missing in Action and presumed dead. His body and plane were never found. He was born and raised in High River, and his photo is in the Barons Legion.

Sergeant Bernard J. O’Donnell Sergeant Bernard J. O’Donnell Hometown: Purple Springs. Enlisted July 21, 1941 and received his RCAF Wings in Yorkton. He was killed in action on March 2, 1943 in England. Buried at the St. Nicholas Church at Feltwell in Norfolk. His brother, Butch, also served. Cecil Walter Moncrief Cecil Walter Moncrief Cecil had a distinguished army career in WWII serving with the 14th Armed Regiment from Calgary. With the 14th Army tanks, he was evacuated from Dieppe in 1942. They suffered almost 3,500 casualties in a force of 5,000. He later served in Italy where he was severely injured and lost his right arm. Flying Officer Chance Hudson Flying Officer Chance Hudson Flew WWII Mosquito bombers on reconnaissance flights prior to the bomber raids. Joined the Air Force in 1940 and was sent overseas in 1942. Returned home safely in 1944. During service, his crew was forced down and left adrift at open seas for two days. Pilot OfficerCyril Hoult Pilot Officer Cyril Hoult, a native of Lethbridge, joined the RCAF 435 Transport Squadron receiving his wings in 1953. During Operation Suez, 1957 Cyril piloted CF-119 Flying Boxcars as airlift support between Naples, Italy and Abu Suiveir, Egypt for the United Nations Emergency Force, Cyril was awarded his Canadian Peacekeeping Medal on May 26, 2001. LanceCorporal DavidSinclair Lance Corporal David Sinclair joined the Calgary Highlanders in May 1940. Shortly after going overseas, he transferred to the Canadian Provost Corps. He was stationed in London during the blitz. At Canada House, he had the privilege of being served tea by the Queen Mother. He went on to serve in France, Holland and Germany. He was honourably discharged in January, 1946. Warrant Officer Den Birch Den Birch, Warrant Officer, served with Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Airforce. Home town Waterloo, Ontario. Served 24 years in Canada, England and France. Medals awarded are the Canadian 1939-45 Voluntary Service, Special Service, War Medal and C.D. and Bar. Edward Marcus“Ted” Brave Rock He enlisted in the army in 1939 where he was sent to Shiloh, Man. for his commando training. From there he embarked for Halifax NS. Overseas to England in 1940. He was stationed at London. He was promoted to Lance Corporal and served under the Lanark and Renfrew Regiment (Scottish Regiment). Ted fought in many battles and took part in the liberation of Rome. Roles in the military included being an MP. Ted was injured in a shell shock and became hospitalized. He sailed from Liverpool back to Canada on October 22, 1943. StaffSergeantClarence Delman O’Brien Staff Sergeant Clarence Delman O’Brien. Clarence was born in Raymond, AB. He enlisted November 3, 1941 with the 6th Division Postal Corp. Esqimalt B.C. (in charge of Army Post Office) MajorCortney Steele Brewerton USAF Intelligence Officer Hometown: Magrath. Enlisted May 22, 1985 and still in service. Now stationed in Suffolk, VA with the Joint Forces Intelligence Command. Served during Desert Storm. Issued 15 different medals for service. Daisy (Bisschop) Procure Enlisted in the army at Yorkton, Sask. in 1943. Worked with the Royal Canadian Odnance Corps at Llaird Building Regina, shipping and receiving army supplies, guns, ammunition etc. Received B trades pay, Good Conduct Pin, was posted to Dundern Camp as Corporal.Left army 1946. Pilot Officer Duane H. Forsyth Pilot Officer Duane H. Forsyth Four years served during WWII. He was born in Magrath, and was a schoolteacher for 38 years. Edmund Emmett (Butch) O’Donnell Served in Canadian army during WWII and returned home safely after his service was complete. His brother, Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell, was killed in action in 1943. David Gardner Hometown: Taber. Quote from David’s personal history: “I served in WWI and was wounded five times. I served from 1914-18. I joined the armed forces in 1914 to an infantry battalion. Early in 1915 I transferred to the 13th CMRS cavalry. Later I went on a draft to Sommerset Barracks in England to the Fort Gary Horse where I was a riding instructor. Then I went on a draft to the Lord Strathcona Horse in France.” Douglas Bligh Douglas enlisted August 6th, 1941 in Vancouver, B.C. and was discharged on November 28th, 1945. His home town was New Westminster, B.C. He served in Canada and England with #165 Squadron, then transferred to #436 Squadron to serve in Burma and India. He received the C.V.S.M. and Clasp, the Burma Star, Maple Leaf and 1939 -1945 Star. Douglas Eves Douglas, from Milk River, joined the army in Calgary at Currie Barracks and served under Major Graham until he was transferred to Lethbridge to the internment camp. He was a first-class butcher and cut meat for the 10,000 German prisoners. Due to illness at home he retired from service in 1945. Sgt.-Major Elijah JohnCarpenter Born May 3, 1886, died December 17, 1964. Enlisted in the 113 Battalion transferred to the 13 Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) expedition force at Lethbridge on November 21, 1915 and discharged March 21, 1919. He served in Canada, England, France and Belgium. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – C5 PrivateChesleyCarter Private Chesley Carter from Hill- crest, enlisted in the No. 13 Dis- trict Depot C.A. in the Canadian Army on January 16, 1942. He served in Canada, the United Kingdom and Continental Eu- rope. He received the 1939-45 Star, France German Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. His discharge was on Jan- uary 21, 1946. He returned to civilian life in Lethbridge, AB. Chesley also served in the Cana- dian Army Militia in Lethbridge from February 1950 to April 1961. ClarenceC.Andersen Hometown: Dubuc, Sask. He enlisted February 1941 at age 25. He was in the Third Regiment, Fifth Division, a tank corps called Governor General Horse Guards. They nicknamed themselves the Go Get Hitler Gang. He was a gunner in a Sherman tank. He fought in Algiers, Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. He was in Northern Holland on V- Day. His medals, which his daugh- ter remembers polishing for every Nov. 11, were nothing compared to the pride he felt when he re- turned to Holland for the 50th Commemoration in 1995. DonaldLlewellynHill Don was born in Arborfield Saskatchewan and enlisted in the Army at 19. He enlisted on May 26, 1943 and served until Sept. 24, 1945. His unit was the Win- nipeg Rifles Invasion Troops #12 District Depot C.A. He was one of the first recruits to land in France Normandy on June 7th at 6 a.m. They crossed France, Bel- gium and Holland into Germany. Don was wounded and sent to hospital in England then sent by a hospital ship home. He received 4 medals plus a Thank You Medal from Holland. FlightLieutenant DonaldP.Roy Donald flew a “Halifax” Bomber during WWII, in Great Britain. One night, while returning from a mission, his formation passed a German formation, returning to Berlin, after bombing London. The crews from both sides, were able to see each other in the moonlit night. Nothing was said or ini- tiated, and each formation returned to their bases. Roy was awarded the following medals: The War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and The Defence medal. Andrew Alm Andrew Alm was born April 22, 1924 and lived in Iron Springs. He joined the 39th Battery Royal Canadian Ar- tillery in Sept. ’41 in Leth- bridge, Alberta. He arrived in England in 1942, served with 3rd Medium Royal Canadian Artillery in Eu- rope January 1944. He was wounded in Holland in 1945. In 1951, he joined the 29th Brigade, under the United Nations, served in South Korea from 1951- 1953 as a member of the 2nd Canadian Horse Artillery. First Battal- ion Black Watch HRH Canadian Officers on Loan Hometown Lethbridge. Served from January 1941 to September 1945 in the European theatre. Wounded April 1945. Lieutenant DonaldG. Wilson On 14 March 1915, John Godwin trav- elled to Valcartier and enlisted with the Canadian Field Ar- tillery. He served with this unit in France and Bel- gium. On July 8, 1916, Lieutenant God- win was arranging for a bombardment of German lines when he was killed by an enemy shell. He was laid to rest near his brother, Lieutenant Charles Godwin at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery. Arthur Forbes was the only son of Arthur and Jessie Forbes who had immigrated to Lethbridge from Aberdeen, Scotland in 1908. On Feb. 5, 1915, he enlisted with the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles and was later transferred to the 49th Bat- talion (Edmonton) CEF. On Oct. 30, 1917, Private Forbes passed away as a result of gunshot wounds received to the arm, shoulder and hip during the Passchendaele battle. He was laid to rest at Nine Elms British Cemetery. For his wartime service, Forbes was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. PrivateAuthurForbes Lieutenant Sydney Thurber served with the 113th Lethbridge High- landers and later with the 85th Battalion Nova Scotia. In February 1918, he was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While wounded, he was able to take out a machine gun post and stayed with his men until the action was com- pleted. Lieutenant Thurber con- tracted pneumonia and on Oct. 14, 1918 he passed away. He was laid to rest at Terlincthun British Cemetery. Lieutenant Thurber was also awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his wartime service. Lieutenant JohnL.Godwin Burns W. Wood of Taber joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942. He received his “wings” in Fort Macleod, Al- berta and served in the R.A.F. Transport Command, ferrying aircraft to the world- wide theatres of war. The command suf- fered great loss due to weather and faulty equipment. Honorably discharged in 1945, he still lives in Taber and is fond of recalling his flying experiences. FlyingOfficer Burns W. Wood Maurice Attwood en- listed with the 113th Leth- bridge High- landers in February 1916 and served overseas with the 16th Cana- dian Scottish. On April 9, 1917, he was killed at Vimy Ridge, leaving to mourn his wife, Rose and daughter, Doris. PrivateL. Maurice Attwood Major Howland served with the South African Con- stabulary during the Boer War and later as an officer in the 113th Battal- ion Lethbridge Highlanders during the Great War. When the unit was bro- ken up, he received a position with the 16th Battalion Canadian Scottish, seeing action in France and Belgium. MajorGilbert Howland Captain A.H. Denoon was the reverend at Knox Presbyterian Church in Calgary when he enlisted with the Lethbridge Highlanders in August 1916. He was designated the battal- ion’s chaplain and em- barked overseas with the unit in the fall. CaptainAlexander HughDenoon In December 1915, A.W. Pryce-Jones accepted com- mand of the 113th Battalion Lethbridge Highlanders. He commanded the unit through its recruitment, training and its journey to Britain, until it was disbanded in October 1916. He went on to serve in various administrative roles for the remainder of the war and lost his own son, Rex, during the Battle of the Somme. Lt.-Col.Albert Westhead Pryce-Jones The Piper family took up a home- stead in the Foremost area in 1911. In April 1916, George Piper enlisted with the 113th Battalion Leth- bridge High- landers and served overseas with the 16th Canadian Scottish. He was killed in ac- tion at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917. Private GeorgePiper Brothers Earl and Clarence Betts were inseparable. When Earl enlisted with the Lethbridge Highlanders on March 27, 1916, it was no surprise that Clarence signed up a few days later. They served overseas together with the 16th Battalion Canadian Scottish until Earl was killed in action on April 9, 1917 at Vimy Ridge. Clarence survived the war and returned to the family farm near Coutts. Earland ClarenceBetts British Flying Officer, 154303 Major Jaroslav (Jerry) Dolzeal LieutenantSydney W.Thurber JosephGillesPoirier Gil was born in 1932 in Montreal, Quebec. He joined the Army in 1950 and was posted to Camp Borden, Ontario with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp (RCAMC). He then went to parachute training before transferring to the Canadian Postal Corps and serving in Europe, Egypt, Lebanon, and the Congo, Africa. He was awarded the NATO, Peacekeeper, UNEF, and UN Congo Medals. He served approximately 12 years, discharged with honours.

(Chick)Ruth Campbell Wife of T. Rex Forsyth, she joined the Navy after Rex was shot down over Belgium. She vis- ited his grave in Antwerp. Later she remarried her Commanding Officer. AbleJames Sabey Able James Sabey Canadian Expeditionary Forces, 1914-18. Hometown: Magrath. AvardFairbanks Hawkins Avard Fairbanks Hawkins Enlisted in 1940 and went over- seas to the U.K. and other coun- tries. Honourably discharged after war. 1922-1997 Hometown: Magrath. Joined RCAF at 18 years old. Piloted Lancaster Bomber in WWII and completed his required 30-plus bombing missions over Germany. FlyingOfficerT.Rex Forsyth Born in Magrath, Rex, a school- teacher before the war was killed in action over Belgium April 28, 1944 on his 5th operational trip. Buried in Antwerp with his crew. ShirleyG. Wilson (Johnson) Leading Wren Home town Lethbridge. Served from 1942-1945 at Syd- ney, N.S. R. Mark Dahl AircraftsmanEldonJ. Card Leading Airman, served 1942- 1945 at Fort Macleod, Gimli, Manitoba and other centres as clerk. Canadian Air Force Cadet, 1942 Cardston. Served at Suffield Ex- perimental Station as a research assistant in physics and meteorol- ogy during the summers of 1943 and '44. PrivateThelma Flett Served during WWII with the Royal Canadian Service Corps. ThomasEarl Findlay Thomas Earl Findlay (deceased) served in the Royal Canadian Air- force in Canada. Vernon Spackman Commissioned a Sergeant Major and was stationed at Calgary where he assisted in training the men. Wallace Adam Jr. Wallace Adam Jr. joined early in the war. He was sent to Mewata Barracks in Calgary LincolnJohn Card Alfred Lipping- well and his wife, Bertha made their home in Leth- bridge with their daughters Ivy, Dulcie, and Freda. In September 1915, he enlisted with the 82nd Bat- talion and was later taken on strength by Calgary’s 50th Battalion. He was severely wounded on November 12, 1916 and passed away three days later. PrivateAlfred Lippingwell One of the few Lethbridge-born members of the Lethbridge High- landers, William Frame was raised in the city and at time of enlistment, he held the position of principal at Gal- braith School. For his service, he re- ceived the Military Cross, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Lieutenant William EdwardFrame C.E. Hiscocks en- listed with the Lethbridge High- landers in Febru- ary 1916. Prior to this, he has been employed as the treasurer for the town of Blair- more. For his service in the Great War, Hiscocks received the Military Cross, British War Medal and Victory Medal. CaptainCharles EdwinHiscocks Lieutenant Grimes enlisted first with the 63rd Battalion in Edmonton and later transferred to the 113th Leth- bridge High- landers. He served in Canada and overseas, receiving a British War Medal and Victory Medal for his wartime service. LieutenantAlbert EdwardGrimes WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 ✦ Lethbridge Herald page – C6 Frank Rabusic Frank Rabusic of Taber enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in Calgary in 1943. He was stationed in various parts of Canada until V.E. Day. He received his honorable discharge in June of 1945 with a rank of Pilot Officer. Fred NealSpackman Fred Neal Spackman joined the Royal Canadian Airforce September 26, 1941. He took Air crew training in Regina and High River then transferred to Flying Control Duties. He served in Fort Macleod, Montreal, Edmonton, Fort Nelson, Watson lake, Y.T., Patricia Bay and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in Canada and with 431 and 434 Bomber squadron at Croft, England. He was discharged September 10, 1945, with the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Sgt. Major GeorgeCoutts andSgt. Bill Coutts The Coutts brothers, Sgt. Major George on the left with the 39th Field battery and Sgt. Bill Coutts on right who served with the 20th Field battery. George is a D-Day survivor having landed on the Normandy Beach. Bill Joined in 1938 and George joined in 1941. On their return to Lethbridge they both met by accident at the London train station. George Ens Served WWII in Canadian Army Medical Corps. Received War Medal 1939-45 and the Volunteer Service Medal. Served in Canada from 1944-46. HughC. Brown Pilot Officer Hugh Card Brown was born and raised in Cardston. During the Second World War, he served in the RAF Volunteer Reserve 133 Eagle Squadron. On March 16, 1942, Pilot Officer Brown was reported missing and presumed dead in action over the North Sea. He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial and also listed as a flying ace on the rolls of the Polaris Flight Academy. Pte. George Feschuk Pte. George Feschuk was the last soldier of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment to pay the supreme sacrifice for his country. He was killed in action April 25, 1945, in Holland. George Grant Spackman George joined the Royal Canadian Army in about 1943. He served in Canada doing guard duty. Ranked as a Private. He was discharged in 1945. George Moses George was born in Redcliff. He enlisted in the Army in 1940 and served overseas from 1941 to 1945 with Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Army duties included driver, mechanic and motorcycle courier. After WWII, he moved to Champion where he lived until his death in 1970. Corporal George W. Lynch Enlisted 1940 - served five years. 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade Theatres of operation served in include: North Africa, Invasion of Sicily, Italy, France, Holland, and was part of the first armoured division to enter Germany. Received three Bronze Stars and three Silver Stars. Gilbert Fredrick Norris Enlisted in Calgary on June 15, 1941 at age 23. Trained in Manitoba before joining 5th Canadian Anti-tank regiment. His active service on the continent included Normandy invasion, German occupation, and service in Holland before returning to Canada for demobilization. Gilbert's only wartime injury was a broken finger when the lid of his tank was closed on his hand. He also played accordion in a band to entertain troops while staying in Holland. Received six service medals. Gilbert died on January 25, 2004. Sergeant GordonClifford McNabb Gordon enlisted with the RCAF on July 25, 1941, at 31 years old. He served with the RCAF in Lethbridge as an air controller at the airport until June, 1943 when he was moved to Trenton, Ont. for preparation of overseas service in London during the blitz. He returned to Canada from London on February 15, 1946 and was subsequently discharged from the RCAF on March 22, 1946. His medals included the voluntary service medal, medal for service in London and the medal for service during the bombing of London. Corporal Gordon M.Setter Enlisted in 1965 at the age of 17, Corporal Setter served with NATO; West Germany; UN Peacekeeping; Cyprus; Golan Heights; Egypt. Honorable discharge in 1980. Awarded C.D.; ’67 Centennial; UNFICYP; UNEFME; UNDOF; Peacekeeping; S.S.M. (NATO). Gunner Fred Phillips Frederic Phillips was principal and cadet instructor of Galbraith School when he enlisted for service with the 78th Depot Battery CFA in 1916. He was later taken on strength by the 16th Battery of the 6th Brigade CFA and served in France and Belgium. On November 12, 1917, Gunner Phillips was killed in action during the Battle of Passchendaele, leaving behind a wife and son. He received the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service. GordonStewart Brewerton Gordon Stewart Brewerton was born in 1899, died 1959. Served during WWI in the U.S. Army SATC 1917-1919. Grant Lawrence Spackman Was in the R.C.A.F. for five years. He was an officer and made thirty nine trips over Germany. He won the Distinguished Flying Cross, presented to him by the King of England. Grant R. Stevenson R.C.A.F. F/O Navigator AW Whitley #6 Bomber Command England WWII. Son of Shirley M. Stevenson and Alice Reva Bennett, Magrath. Harding L. Stevenson Served with Army TankTransport Europe in World War Two — son of Shirley M. Stevenson and Alice Reva Bennett, of Magrath. Bryant A. Jensen Bryant A. Jensen RCAF 1941-45 Hometown: Raymond Served as a bombadier, flying more than 30 raids on the Lancaster bomber with the RCAF and the Royal Air Force. Came home without a scratch. Passed away in 1989. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – C6

FlightSgt. Fred Johnson Frederick David Johnson was born in Lethbridge March 17, 1921 to Ethel and Fred Johnson. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. ground crew in Toronto in May 1941. He remusted into air crew in Nov. 1941 and graduated from No. 14 S.F.T.S. at Aylmer, Ont. Dec. 18, 1942, going overseas in January 1943. He was attached to R.C.A.F. #23 Operational Training Unit when the Wellington aircraft he was piloting on a return flight from Germany crashed in England, killing all five aboard. He is buried with his crew in the Botley Cemetery (outside Oxford), England. Fred was awarded the War Medal 1939-1947, the Defence Medal and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp. His mother received the Memorial Cross. Sergeant A. Graydon Ingram From Wrentham, Airman, Sergeant A. Graydon Ingram, was held prisoner of war for 27 months in a German P.O.W camp during World War II. He was a member of the RCAF 424 Squadron. His plane was shot down on a mission over France on January 26, 1943. He was liberated in April of 1945. Enlisted - 12 July 1941 Discharge Date - 18 July 1945. LAC Harry Michaelis Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. HarryS. Nettleton Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 with the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Helen (Dutka) Moses Helen was born in Medicine Hat in 1918. She joined the Canadian Auxiliary Territorial Service in Lethbridge and in 1941, was with the first group of Alberta women to join the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC). Helen transferred to London, England in 1943 and was stationed with 21st Army Group, Canadian Headquarters in France, Belgium and Germany. Before returning to Canada in 1945, Helen experienced both the good times of close friendship and the bad times of air raids and rocket attacks. Jenny Elizabeth (Beth) Sheffield Grant A teacher at Cardston, she enlisted in the Air Force in Calgary on December 30 1941. She trained in Calgary, St. Thomas, Ont. and Claresholm until being posted as a Corporal to P.E.I. and later to Gander, Nfld. until discharged. She returned to teaching in Cardston until retiring to Lethbridge, where she resided until her passing. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 ith the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 ith the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – C7 HeraldThomas Smith Hometown: Cardston Rank: Rifleman Served 1942-46 Enlisted in 9th Field Coy Royal Canadian Engi- neers CA Medals 1939-45 Star, France and German Star, The Defence Medal, Cana- dian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. HowardHarold Klohn Howard Harold Klohn - Warrant Officer Class II H/41679 C.S.M. Queen’s Own Cameron High- landers of Canada, R.C.I.C. He died in action in 1944 during the Second World War fol- lowing the D- Day landing in Normandy and is buried in the soldiers cemetery in Belgium. P.O.JohnH. Clarke P.O. John H. Clarke was born in R a d v i l l e , Saskatchewan in 1920. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in May 1940 and served 7 years. Main theatre during the war was escorting convoys overseas. He received the Oak Leaf for dis- tinguished service. JohnJamesRohovie Hometown: Coalhurst Served active service with the RCAF from November 1942 and was honourably discharged in October 1945, transferring to the reserves. He was stationed in Cal- gary, Toronto, Winnipeg and Pearse. He trained as an engine mechanic. He passed away in June 1992. JohnLloyd“Jack”Knight A Staff Sergeant with the First Special Service Force, Jack saw duty in the Aleutian Islands, North Africa, South Italy, the Anzio beachhead and the South France Airborne Task Force Inva- sion prior to attending Royal Mil- itary College. He was awarded nine Military Service medals in- cluding the Silver Star for gal- lantry. J.LeslieStevenson J. Leslie Stevenson was drafted from his L.D.S Church mission by the U.S.A. — killed in action in France October 6, 1918. D.S.C. for bravery. Son of John G. Stevenson and Elsie Maria Larson-Lund, Raymond, Alberta. Special mention in Raymond as one of the largest funerals. CorporalHenryEvanJensen From Raymond, Jensen enlisted in Calgary in April 1941 and was honourably discharged in May 1945. He served one year in Canada and three in the United Kingdom. He was an airframe mechanic, doing daily inspections and refu- elling. He spent 20 months of his service with the 416 Fighter Squadron (Lynx Squadron) and 16 months with the 1679 Conver- sion Unit. HenryS.Scott Scottish immigrant Henry an- swered the call of his new coun- try and enlisted in the 112 Battalion (The Lethbridge High- landers) on Feb. 14, 1916. In Eu- rope he was transferred to the 85th infantry battalion (The Nova Scotia Highlanders). He fought at Vimy Ridge. On a night patrol June 16, 1917, Private Scott was killed in action. He was 19 years old. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Vic- tory Medal. PrivateHenryTheodoreBruder Served in Third Division Assault Troops Canadian Army. Born and raised in the Pincher Creek area, Henry enlisted on October 27, 1941 at the age of 23. He served in Canada, United Kingdom and Continental Europe, landing on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day Invasion. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence of Britain Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Private IvanE. Workman Ivan, from Hill Spring, served with the 49th Edmonton Regi- ment from 1939-45. He served in Britain, France, Holland, Italy, Belgium and Germany and was among the first troops to land on D-Day. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the Italy France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp and the War medal. Jack McClain Jack McClain joined the Armed Forces in Calgary in 1943. He spent three years overseas as trooper with the 4th Canadian Ar- moured Division (tank core). He served as a tank driver in Eng- land, Holland and Germany. Jack had crossed the Rhine River in Germany when the war ended and action was ceased. He was discharged in March 1946 in Cal- gary. Jack is the father of 4 chil- dren and is residing in Raymond. LanceCorporal JamesC.Furman Served with the Canadian Army, 14th Calgary Tank Regiment from February 1941 to Septem- ber 1945 in Canada, Britain, Sicily, Central Mediterranean and northwest Europe. He received the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Serv- ice Medal with Clasp and War Medal 1939-45. Later he received a Dieppe Medal and a ThankYou Canada Medal from Holland. JeanNeva(Ward)Spackman Jean Neva (Ward) Spackman en- listed in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Women’s Division, Sept. 20, 1943. She took basic training in Rockliffe, Ontario. Jean gradu- ated with the rank of A.W.I. and later advanced to L.A.W. June 10, 1946, and was posted to Vancou- ver where she reported to West- ern Air Command. She was discharged August 13, 1946. JeraldJ.Fallon Jerald enlisted October 19, 1941 age of 17, 39th R.C.A. Leth- bridge. Trained in Camrose, transferred to 21st Field Artillery New Westminster and Nanaimo. Again transferred to 3rd Cana- dian 5th Battery R.C.A. to Petawawa where he sailed to England June 14, 1942 on the Empress of Japan. He served as Artillery Signaler through Nor- mandy, Caen, Falaise, Nijmegan, Apeldoorn, Antwerp and the Shelde. He returned to Canada December 4, 1945 at the age of 21. NavySeaman John(Jack)Fitzpatrick Served 1942-1945 in the Atlantic theatre of WWII and took part in D-Day operations. He was a Telegraphist (radio operator) on HMCS Clayoquot later sunk by U-Boat near Halifax in 1944, HMS Whitaker later sunk by U- boat off England in 1944, and fi- nally Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat 743which survived the war. Jack earned The France and Ger- many Star, The 1939-45 Star, The Atlantic Star, The War Medal 1939-45, and The Canadian Vol- unteer Service Medal with bar. FlyingOfficerDale NilssonSpackman Royal Canadian Air Force 1941 - 1945 Dale joined the RCAF in 1941. He received his training at High River and Dauphin, Manitoba. Soon after he proceeded over- seas and was attached to the R.A.F. 39th Squadron as a torpedo pilot in the Battle of Malta. Shot down off the coast of Naples, he floated in a dingy in the Mediterranean for two days before being captured by the Germans. He was released 2 years later and was involved in a march across Germany near the end of the war. Sergeant Joseph R. Chollak April 2, 1909 - August 31, 1980 Served: Canada, England, France, Germany, Awarded: The 1939-1946 Star; The France and Germany Star; The Defence Medal; The Volunteer Service Medal. Andrew Prozniak Andrew Prozniak joined the 6th Lwowski Armoured Battalion under British Command March 13th 1942 after being released from deportation to Siberia by USSR. He served in the Middle East from 1942-1944 and in Italy 1944-1946. From 1946-1947 he served with the Polish Resettlement Corps. He was the recipient of the Polish Cross for Valour as well as the British 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defense Medal and The War Medal 1939-45. Del Roy Winters Del Roy Winters enlisted October 1942 in Calgary and took his Basic Training there. Advanced Infantry Training and Canadian Signals Training was taken at Camrose, AB and Kings- ton, ON. June 1943 he disem- barked in the United Kingdom to the 7 Edmonton Infantry Brigade Special Group. June 6, 1944 he was with the Cameron Highlanders in the second wave on Juno Beach on D-Day. He served in France and Belgium before being discharged January 13, 1946. FlightSgt. Fred Johnson Frederick David Johnson was born in Lethbridge March 17, 1921 to Ethel and Fred Johnson. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. ground crew in Toronto in May 1941. He remusted into air crew in Nov. 1941 and graduated from No. 14 S.F.T.S. at Aylmer, Ont. Dec. 18, 1942, going overseas in January 1943. He was attached to R.C.A.F. #23 Operational Training Unit when the Wellington aircraft he was piloting on a return flight from Germany crashed in England, killing all five aboard. He is buried with his crew in the Botley Cemetery (outside Oxford), England. Fred was awarded the War Medal 1939-1947, the Defence Medal and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp. His mother received the Memorial Cross. Sergeant A. Graydon Ingram From Wrentham, Airman, Sergeant A. Graydon Ingram, was held prisoner of war for 27 months in a German P.O.W camp during World War II. He was a member of the RCAF 424 Squadron. His plane was shot down on a mission over France on January 26, 1943. He was liberated in April of 1945. Enlisted - 12 July 1941 Discharge Date - 18 July 1945. LAC Harry Michaelis Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. HarryS. Nettleton Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 with the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Helen (Dutka) Moses Helen was born in Medicine Hat in 1918. She joined the Canadian Auxiliary Territorial Service in Lethbridge and in 1941, was with the first group of Alberta women to join the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC). Helen transferred to London, England in 1943 and was stationed with 21st Army Group, Canadian Headquarters in France, Belgium and Germany. Before returning to Canada in 1945, Helen experienced both the good times of close friendship and the bad times of air raids and rocket attacks. Jenny Elizabeth (Beth) Sheffield Grant A teacher at Cardston, she enlisted in the Air Force in Calgary on December 30 1941. She trained in Calgary, St. Thomas, Ont. and Claresholm until being posted as a Corporal to P.E.I. and later to Gander, Nfld. until discharged. She returned to teaching in Cardston until retiring to Lethbridge, where she resided until her passing. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 ith the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 ith the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. FlightSgt. Fred Johnson Frederick David Johnson was born in Lethbridge March 17, 1921 to Ethel and Fred Johnson. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. ground crew in Toronto in May 1941. He remusted into air crew in Nov. 1941 and graduated from No. 14 S.F.T.S. at Aylmer, Ont. Dec. 18, 1942, going overseas in January 1943. He was attached to R.C.A.F. #23 Operational Training Unit when the Wellington aircraft he was piloting on a return flight from Germany crashed in England, killing all five aboard. He is buried with his crew in the Botley Cemetery (outside Oxford), England. Fred was awarded the War Medal 1939-1947, the Defence Medal and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp. His mother received the Memorial Cross. Sergeant A. Graydon Ingram From Wrentham, Airman, Sergeant A. Graydon Ingram, was held prisoner of war for 27 months in a German P.O.W camp during World War II. He was a member of the RCAF 424 Squadron. His plane was shot down on a mission over France on January 26, 1943. He was liberated in April of 1945. Enlisted - 12 July 1941 Discharge Date - 18 July 1945. LAC Harry Michaelis Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. HarryS. Nettleton Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 with the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Helen (Dutka) Moses Helen was born in Medicine Hat in 1918. She joined the Canadian Auxiliary Territorial Service in Lethbridge and in 1941, was with the first group of Alberta women to join the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC). Helen transferred to London, England in 1943 and was stationed with 21st Army Group, Canadian Headquarters in France, Belgium and Germany. Before returning to Canada in 1945, Helen experienced both the good times of close friendship and the bad times of air raids and rocket attacks. Jenny Elizabeth (Beth) Sheffield Grant A teacher at Cardston, she enlisted in the Air Force in Calgary on December 30 1941. She trained in Calgary, St. Thomas, Ont. and Claresholm until being posted as a Corporal to P.E.I. and later to Gander, Nfld. until discharged. She returned to teaching in Cardston until retiring to Lethbridge, where she resided until her passing. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 ith the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916. Harry, from Milk River, enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941. He trained as an aero engine mechanic in London, Ont. He served in his trade in MacDonald, Manitoba, Portage La Prairie, Heyburn and North Battleford, Sask. He served for four years. Harry Scott Nettleton enlisted on February 4, 1940 ith the Royal Canadian Army 18th Field and Artillery and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Harry was there on Juno Beach on D-Day. Sergeant Nettleton was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Stars, the Defence medal and the War medal. Lt. Norman Phillips Kirkham Lieutenant Kirkham was born in Lethbridge, NWT in 1892. He served with the local battalion (113th Lethbridge Highlanders) during the First World War. Captain Norman Beeman Dr. Norman Beeman was practising medicine in Magrath, when he enlisted for service with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He served as the battalion’s medical officer through to their disbandment in October 1916.

F/LIvan CrouchNelson Hometown: Cardston. Enlisted on September 5, 1941 and served 21 months in Canada and 14 months over- seas. Arma- ment Trade, Station Arma- ment Officer JackCoyle RC Army M66667 Gunner 39th Battery Artillery. JackElliott Enlisted in Regina June 13, 1942. Discharged in Vancouver August 23, 1945. Rank of Sgt. JohnAlexander Findlay Served in the Royal Canadian Artillery 6th Field Regiment June 21, 1940 to October 24, 1945 in Canada, U.K., Italy and continental Eu- rope. Received the Canadian Volunteer Serv- ice medal and clasp, the Hol- land Thank You Canada medal. JohnFrancis Annon Born in Stellerton, Nova Scotia, en- listed in Canadian Army on Septem- ber 23, 1914 at Valcartier, Que. to fight in WWI. Killed in action January 25, 1916 at 23 years old. Buried in Bel- gium. Received the Silver Memo- rial Cross, the British War medal and Victory medal. On Sept. 22, 1914, Charles Godwin trav- elled to Valcartier and enlisted with the 2nd Battery Canadian Field Artillery. He served with this unit in France and Bel- gium. On April 4, 1916, he was killed in action and laid to rest at Reninghelst New Military Ceme- tery in Belgium. Two months later, his brother, Lieutenant John Godwin, was also killed in action and interred at the same cemetery. For his wartime service, Lieutenant Charles Godwin was awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. LieutenantCharles R.M.Godwin Lieutenant Frank McGowen lost his life during the assault on Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917. He was serving with the 16th Battalion CEF Canadian Scottish, having been transferred from the Lethbridge Highlanders. Lieutenant McGowen was laid to rest at Ecoivres Military Cemetery. For his wartime service, he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Lieutenant John Eaton was serv- ing with the 43rd Battalion CEF Cameron Highlanders when he was killed in action in France on 5 April 1918. He was just 21 years old. Lieutenant Eaton was laid to rest at Ecoivres Military Cemetery. For his wartime service, he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Lieutenant JohnN.Eaton John Cascaden en- listed with the 49th Battalion (Edmon- ton) CEF on Jan. 4, 1915. He served with the battalion throughout France and Belgium, rising through the ranks and eventually being commissioned a lieu- tenant. Lieutenant Cascaden was killed in action on 3 June 1916 in Belgium. As his remains were never recovered or identi- fied, he is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial. For his wartime service, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. LieutenantFrank F. McGowen LieutenantJohn B.Cascaden HaroldHudson Hudson joined the RCAF in 1942 and grad- uated with a commission as bombadier. He went overseas in 1943 with Squadron 419 (Lancaster bomber group) and made 32 successful mis- sions. He re- turned home August 11, 1945. Flying Officer Hugh McKenzie from Indian Head Sask. served in the Royal Cana- dian Air Force. Sta- tioned in England for three years, he flew 30 missions over Italy, France and Germany. FlyingOfficer Hugh McKenzie Private Eric Weinheimer from Welling joined the Cal- gary High- landers and served in France. He was killed in action during the latter stages of the battle for Normandy and is buried at Calvadose, France. PrivateEric Weinheimer FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – D8 John Frouws served in the Royal Cana- dian Engineers from 1941 until 1945. Seeing service in the United Kingdom and European the- atre, he reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, the France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and a medal from the Dutch government. James Beale was an Able Seaman from 1943 until dis- charge in 1946. He served on the HMCS Pictou escorting North Atlantic convoys until 1945. In 1946 he was transferred to duties in the South Pa- cific. James Beale JohnFrouws Conscripted into the British ATS in 1941, Rosalind Hicks was a clerk at a number of British Army bases through- out England. She became a nurse at a mili- tary hospital in 1944 after discharge. Rosalind Hicks Private Jack Fettig, origi- nally from Grassy Lake, was trained at Camrose and Dundurn, Sask. before being sent to Halifax. He was stationed at the Army Supply Depot in the Ord- nance Corps from 1941 until 1945. Private JackFettig LAC Gordon Thompson transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 after receiving his basic mili- tary training. After being trained in air- craft motor mechanics, he was trans- ferred to West Coast Command, serving as an engineer in a coastal pa- trol squadron before being discharged in 1945. Roger (Bob) Barrett was born and raised in Dids- bury, joining the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 after graduat- ing from high school. After training at Claresholm, he was posted to the East Coast Patrol in 1941. On being re-assigned to the RAF, he was sent to the north African theatre as part of a Beaufort crew. On Jan. 4, 1944, he was shot down over the sea near Crete. Roger (Bob) Barrett LACGordon Thompson Born in the Ukraine, M/Cpl Peter Engbrecht was brought up in Whitewater, Man., before joining the Royal Cana- dian Air Force in 1941. After serving two years as a batman, he transferred to air duty as a gunner. He was awarded the Conspicuous Gal- lantry Medal for shooting down five enemy aircraft over Europe. M/CplPeter Engbrecht Enlisting in the Calgary High- landers in 1939, Sergeant Cecil Gordon of Warner later transferred to VIII Recon- naissance Unit. Serving in the United King- dom and Canada, he was awarded the Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and bar, and 1939-45 War Medal. Sergeant CecilGordon Corporal Rod- erick Kennedy enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941, serving in Canada, Britain and the European theatre. Serving with 112 Light Anti- Aircraft Battery, he re- ceived the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and the CVS Medal and clasp. Corporal Roderick Kennedy Enlisting in the Calgary Army Tank Regiment prior to 1940, Trooper Walter Phillips saw action in North Africa, Britain, France, Sicily, Italy, Belgium and Holland. Discharged in 1945, he received the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Italian Star, CVS Medal and clasp, Defence Medal and the Victory Medal. Trooper WalterPhillips Flying Officer J Rex Miller from Magrath joined the Royal Cana- dian Air Force in 1942 for pilot training. Landing in England a year later, he was posted to training command as an in- structor. He was posted to bomber command just as the war ended. FlyingOfficer JRex Miller Gunner Don- ald McCurrach served with 3 Regiment, 13 Field Artillery from 1942 to 1945. Seeing service in the United King- dom and conti- nental Europe, he was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal and clasp. GunnerDonald McCurrach Joining the Calgary High- landers in 1940, Private Walter Foster of Picture Butte served in continental Eu- rope. He was killed in action during the lib- eration of Belgium in 1945 and is buried at Schooselhof Cemetery, Antwerp. Private Walter Boras WalterFoster of Iron Springs joined the Royal Cana- dian Air Force in 1943. Sta- tioned at vari- ous bases across Canada, he serviced air- craft prior to their departure to the Front. WalterBoras 1920-1962 Gwen, for- merly of Pincher Creek, served in the Royal Army from 1942 to 1945 in the Auxiliary Ter- ritorial Service. Gwen and her husband, John Wedg- wood, are both veterans. They had two children, Valerie and John. GwenPeters Wedgwood A sergeant in the Royal Canadian Ar- tillery, Clinton Karren enlisted in 1941. As a gunner in 112 Battery, he served in Britain and continental Eu- rope. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and the Canadian Vol- unteer Service Medal and clasp. Clinton Karren Born February 9, 1922, John served in the Royal Navy from 1941 to 1945 as a Radar operator in the Far East, policing the Indian Ocean in the 4th Cruiser Squadron. John and his first wife, Gwen Peters — also a veteran — resided in Pincher Creek. John and his second wife, Martha Herbst Conner, formerly of the Foremost district, reside in Lethbridge. John Wedgwood Roy enlisted in April 1942, was posted to the U.K. As- signed to The Lords Strath- cona Horse. He saw service in Italy, Hol- land and Ger- many. Wounded once. Demobbed in Calgary at the end of the war. Trooper RoyTomlinson Enlisting in Regina in 1940, Al Mur- ray joined 1 Battalion, Regina Rifle Regiment. He served in Eng- land until the D-Day land- ings, after which he served through France, Bel- gium, Holland and Germany. He re- turned to Canada in 1945 and was discharged late the same year. He re- ceived the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, CVS Medal and clasp, 1939-45 War Medal and medals from the French and Dutch governments. Al Murray Flying Officer Douglas Mitchell joined RAF in 1943 at age 18. Was stationed at the British Flying School in Oklahoma, U.S.A. and had just graduated as Flying Officer when the war ended. Returned to U.K. and was posted at RAF stations in Egypt, Jordan and Aden until demobilization in Oct. 1947. F.O.Douglas Mitchell

Harvey Kil- foyle was born in Fort William, On- tario on April 7, 1926. He served as an able seaman in he Royal Canadian Navy from June of 1944 to March of 1946 with an honorable discharge. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. His theatre of operation was Canada on High Seas. Harvey passed away in Leth- bridge, Alberta on March 23, 1998. Harvey Kilfoyle Howard Pea- cock was born and raised in Stonewall, Man., and en- listed in the military in 1940. He was trained at Brandon, Fort Macleod and Trenton, then was sent to Montreal and later Goose Bay, Labrador, where he spent 18 months as a mechanic with the trans- port division. He was discharged in April 1946 and resided in Portage la Prairie, Man., until retiring to Coal- dale, where he lost a battle with cancer in 1982. LACHoward R.Peacock Doug was born on Feb. 12, 1921 in Leth- bridge, AB. He enlisted in the Canadian Army May 21, 1942 in Cal- gary, AB. He was part of the North Nova Scotia High- landers. He was with the infantry as a stretcher bearer. Doug served a total of 39 months, 23 months overseas and was prisoner of war for 9 months in Germany, STALAG 12-D. He was dis- charged on Sept. 1, 1945, with a hon- orable discharge. Doug received a 1939-1945 Star (France & Germany), a Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp and a War Medal 1939-1945. Doug died of can- cer on Aug. 18, 1974. Private DouglasQuayle Flight Lieu- tenant Richard “Dick” Audet came from the Milk River area and went on to become a Second World War flying ace. As a pilot with an RCAF Spitfire squadron known as the “Griz- zly Bears,” he made war history Dec. 29, 1944 when he shot down five Ger- man aircraft in a seven-minute dog- fight over Germany. He died March 3, 1945, shot down while strafing a train behind the German lines during a mis- sion for which he had volunteered. He was 22 years old. FlightLt. RichardAudet Flying Officer Jack Emery went overseas in Feb. 1942. He was a navi- gator/bomb aimer with 405 Squadron (City of Vancouver). He was killed in action on June 11, 1944 at the age of 21 while on a mission to bomb the Versailles marshalling yards. He is buried in the communal cemetery at Auneau, Eure- et-Loire, France. Julius Kundrik of Lethbridge was enlisted in the Canadian Army in Cal- gary at the age of 18. He served on ac- tive service as a private from Aug. 30, 1944- Aug. 20, 1946 upon demobi- lization. The- atres of service include Canada, United Kingdom and continental Europe. Trained for 20 months in Ed- monton before heading overseas where he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 13 months before being re-deployed in the Pacific. He was discharged in Septem- ber 1945 at the age of 21. He was awarded several medals: 1939 Canadian Volunteer Service; George VI VID G. Brown Rex ET India Imp.; and 1939-45 the Defence Medal. His brothers Ken and Marvin served in the army. LeadingAir Craftsmen Daniel Wilfred “Will”Sullivan JuliusKundrik FlyingOfficer JackEmery Sgt. Gerald Palmer, age 22 of Raymond, Alberta, was the victim of the 1941 crash of Stanrear 946 on Mt. Baldwin, B.C. The crash site was not discovered until 1947 when a prospector spotted the remains of the wreckage. Sgt. GeraldPalmer Major Alexan- der Bowes Stafford, Cana- dian Field Ar- tillery, 39 Bty; killed in ac- tion, June 24, 1917. Buried in Noeux-Les- Mines Com- munal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Major Roy J. Craddock was a member of the 20th Bat- tery RCA, a non-permanent force prior to the war. When war was de- clared, Roy be- came active. Roy served in North Africa, Italy, and the Nether- lands. Roy died Jan. 15, 1992. Melvyn Alexander Mc- Donald joined the R.C.A.F and received his pilot’s training in Edmonton, Alberta, and Saskatoon, Sask. in 1941-42. His aircraft was shot down over the English Channel on a return trip from Brest, France on April 5, 1943, costing all of the crew their lives. PilotOfficer Sgt. Melvyn Alexander McDonald MajorRoyJ. Craddock Alexander BowesStafford Mikal C. Mikalson was a Private Gunner born near En- chant, Alberta on Feb. 1, 1922. He en- listed in the Royal Cana- dian Artillery June 10, 1940 at Leth- bridge and served in the U.K., Continental Europe and the Central Mediterranean area. He saw action at the Battle of Ortona in Italy. He was discharged Aug. 6, 1945. He passed away Aug. 6, 1987 and is buried in Calgary MikalC. Mikalson Wallace Ship- ton joined the Royal Aus- tralian Air Force in Sept. 1943 and trained in Canada under the Common- wealth Air Training Plan. On return to Australia, he was sec- onded to the Australian navy with the Air/Sea Rescue Units. He saw action in the south-west Pacific theatre. He was awarded the 1935-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal and the 1939-45 ASM Medal. Enlisting in the Royal Cana- dian Air Force in Sept. 1941, William Woolf was trained in Edmonton and McDonald, Man. where he spent more than two years training air gunners. He was transferred to 8 Bombing and Gunnery School at Lethbridge to train bombers before being discharged in 1946. Owen Whit- beck, joined the West Nova Scotia Regi- ment in 1943, aged 19. He saw service in the central Mediterranean theatre and continental Eu- rope before being discharged in 1945. He holds the Italian Star and the Cana- dian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp, with an oak leaf for gallantry. Owen Whitbeck William Woolf Wallace Shipton Corporal Richard Gesinghaus of Lethbridge served with the Royal 22 Regi- ment between 1939 and 1946. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Corporal Richard Gesinghaus Sergeant James Bridge joined the Royal Cana- dian Air Force in 1942 and served in Canada and England. At- tached to 6 Canadian Bomber Group, he was a master armourer. Corporal James Black joined the 112 Light Anti-Air- craft battery in 1942 and was trained as a cook. Serving in Britain , France, Hol- land and Ger- many, he received the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, CVS Medal, Defence Medal and the 1939-45 War Medal. Philip Rogers (1881-1936) served in the Army in the Boer War in South Africa for the British Empire. Philip homesteaded in the Milk River district with his wife Florence where they raised six children — Ruth, George, Helen, Fred, Harold and Charles. PhilipRogers Corporal JamesBlack Sergeant JamesBridge Rose Gostola joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War 2. She trained in Ottawa and in Toronto before being posted to #10 R.D. in Calgary where she remained working in the parachute section until the end of the war. She left with the rank of Corporal and was awarded the War Service Badge “Gen- eral Service Class.” RoseGostola Sgt. Wesley Ray Burke was born April 1, 1920 in Car- mangay and died Feb. 3, 1944 in Ox- ford, England. One of the reg- ular crew was not up to a night-flying test so Ray volunteered. A few seconds after taking off, one of the plane’s engines cut, it pitched and fell to the ground. All four of the crew onboard were killed instantly. JP Sweda en- listed in the army in 1942, joining the 6th Field Engi- neers in 1943. Attached to the Canadian Scot- tish division, he was with the D-Day in- vasion forces before being wounded. After treatment in England, he re- turned to active service with the 30th Field Engineers until the war’s end. George Glat- ley, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, served in Lord Strathcona’s Horse from 1939 until 1945. He was on active serv- ice in France and Belgium before being evacuated at Dunkirk. He returned to active duty in North Africa, Italy, Greece, Austria and Germany. The 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with bar, Italy Star and 1939-45 War Medal are among his decorations. GeorgeGlatley Sargeant JPSweda WesleyRay Burke,RCAF Corporal Harold Lep- pard won the Military Medal for his actions in the Italian campaign. As part of a pa- trol, he stormed an enemy position with one other soldier and despite being wounded twice, succeeded in overpowering the enemy, capturing a prisoner in the process. Corporal Harold Leppard JohnLaird McNabb John Laird Mc- Nabb joined the Canadian Army in 1940. Stationed at Curry Barracks Calgary. Served int he European Theatre in France, Bel- gium and Hol- land. Discharged in 1945. Private CharlesByron Stromsmoe Private Charles Byron Stromsmoe, service number 43652, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Helen Sinclair was one of the first women to enlist in Saskatchewan. She joined the Royal Cana- dian Air Force in Saskatoon, completing her training in St. Thomas, Ont. before being transferred to Claresholm. Corporal Sinclair re- mained there in a clerical capacity be- fore demobilization in 1945. HelenSinclair Alexander Taylor Allison enlisted with the Calgary Highlanders CASF Unit on June 26, 1940. He spent a few months at Camp Shiloh in Manitoba before being shipped overseas. He served in the United Kingdom and continental Eu- rope before being discharged on Sept. 21, 1945. Allison was awarded the Good Conduct Badge and Civilian Volunteer Service Medal. Alexander TaylorAllison gunteer Service Medal, the France and Germany Star, as well as the 1939- 1945 Star. 1939-1945 Star, the France and Ger- many Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and the War Medal of 1939-1945. received the Star of Italy, the Star of Germany, the Star of France and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. He died on Sept. 11, 1999. After being wounded in the hand, he spent a year in an Italian hospital be- fore being sent to Toronto and the Colonel Belcher hospital in Calgary. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – E3 Arthur Baldry left his home- town of Coal- dale to serve in the 10th Field Squadron, 5th Division of the Royal Cana- dian Engi- neers. Baldry served from 1941-1946 in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany and Holland. His medals include the 1939-1945 Star, Italian Star, France and Germany Star, Holland Defence Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Max Bossert, Alberta born, was enlisted in Fort Macleod as a Lance Corporal with the Canadian Scottish Regi- ment in 1941. Max was taken as a PoW on Dec. 20, 1944 and later died while a prisoner on Dec. 30, 1944. Cpl. John Caradoc Jones was a wireless operator with the 5th Divi- sion Signal Corp. From Lethbridge, he enlisted in 1941 and served until his honourable discharge Sept. 4, 1945. John completed his basic training at Camp Borden before being sent to England in 1942 for Spe- cial Forces Commando training. He served in Italy and northern Europe, and received the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France Star, Germany Star, 1939- 1945 Canadian Voluntary Service Medal and the Defense Medal. CorporalJohn CaradocJones LanceCorporal MaxBossert ArthurBaldry Rulon W. Hirsche Rulon W. Hirsche served in the Second World War from Dec. 1942 to Jan. 1, 1946. He was a Lance Corporal with the 22nd Field Amb- ulance of the Canadian Army. He went in as a part of the second wave to Juno Beach of the D-Day invasion. He also served time in France, Belgium, and Holland. He re- ceived a number of medals, but most importantly the Normandy Medal and the Queen’s Silver and Jubilee Medals. Edna Meyer was enlisted in the Canadian Army Women’s Corp in 1942 as a cook; and then was stationed in Ste. Anne de Belleveu the same year, as a 1st Medium Artilery. The couple met and were married on May 19, 1945, by the Chaplain of the Military Hospital where they were stationed. The newly- weds were then discharged later that year and began their life together. Sergeant Frank Edwin Miller of Sundre, Alta. served his time in Lethbridge be- tween 1939 and 1946. He also spent time in France, Germany, Holland, and England. He was awarded the 1939- 1945 Lion Medal, the 1939-1946 Vol- untary Service Medal, the Defence Medal, the France and Germany Star, and the 1939-1946 Star. Sergeant FrankEdwin Miller Edna Meyer & FrankConalty John E. Rus- sell joined the Royal Cana- dian Artillery in July 1940 as a gunner at Fort Frontenac, Kingston. He served in Eng- land in 1940 and partici- pated in Dieppe Raid on Aug. 22-23, 1942. He then served in the European theatre from July 1944 to August 1945, and was discharged in October 1945. He served in Korea from May 1951 to December 1952. He was awarded various medals. JohnE.Russell # M 36242 Sergeant John L. Treber was born on June 16, 1920. He enlisted on Au- gust 11, 1941 in Calgary, and served in Ed- monton, Woodstock, Ontario and Red Deer. John was in the first contingent of sol- diers at 133 Canadian Infantry Basic Training course as an instructor. He served at Wetaskiwin as an instructor of PT and small arms in August 1942. John was discharged Oct. 31, 1945. \He passed away June 4, 1984. SergeantJohn L.Treber

JosephDonald Miles Three pounds lighter than re- quired, Joseph Donald Miles enlisted into the Canadian Army on June 24, 1942, with the help of an army doctor who lied to get him in. He was a private posted in Canada and the United Kingdom. He was granted an honorable discharge on March 30, 1946. He received the Defence Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Heber Ray Miles enlisted in the Cana- dian Army’s 1st Division on Nov. 25, 1941. He served, driving convoy in England, until an acci- dent, unrelated to war, granted him an honourable discharge. He was sent home on Nov. 9, 1943. He died in Calgary of problems due to the acci- dent. Joseph Leo Annon enlisted in the Cana- dian Army on July 10, 1941 in Lethbridge. He left a wife and five chil- dren at home. He served in Canada and the United Kingdom as a Private, craftsman and electrician. He was discharged on Sept. 28, 1945 and awarded the Cana- dian Volunteer Service Medal. JosephLeo Annon HeberRay Miles Flight Lieu- tenant Earle S.P. Fox served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1940-1945. Fox served as a Night Fighter Pilot, flying Beaufighers and Mosqui- tos over England, France and Holland. In 1944, Fox was posted back to Canada to train pilots in Greenwood, N.S. He was medically discharged in 1945. After enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Cal- gary in 1942, Pilot Officer Donald Bate- man trained in Edmonton, Shepherd, Souris and Lethbridge. He received his wings in 1943 and was transferred overseas in April 1944. Bateman was attached to a British Squadron based near London. In Feb- ruary 1945, Bateman’s plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Essen, Germany. A Fort Macleod boy, Private Thomas Hol- stead enlisted in the army in 1916. He was with the 31st Battalion, serving in England and France. He fought at Passchendale, where he was gassed, and at Vimy Ridge. Holstead was discharged from the army in 1918. PilotOfficer Donald Bateman Enlisted in the Royal Cana- dian Navy Vet- erans Reserve at the H.M.C.S. Tecumseh in Calgary, Leading Seaman Albert Bate- man served from 1942-1945. He trained in Calgary, Esquimalte, B.C., St. Hyacinthe, Que. and several coastal ports. He served on the H.C.M.S Norsyd which was on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. Master Ser- geant Walter B. Scotney served with the 1st Battalion, Canadian Scot- tish Regiment. He fought at Normandy on June 6, 1944 and was wounded at Wagenborgen, Germany on April 21, 1945. Scotney was dis- charged in September 1945 and was living in Victoria, B.C. when he died in 1996. Corporal John Ross (later Captain) from Shaunavon, Sask., served 5 1/2 years dur- ing the Second World War. He jumped into Normandy on D-Day with the 1st Cana- dian Parachute Battalion and saw ac- tion in France, Belgium and Holland. He served in the Signal Corps after the war. Corporal JohnRoss Master Sergeant WalterB. Scotney Leading Seaman Albert Bateman Flight Lieutenant EarleS.P.Fox Private Thomas Holstead Private Steve Zsovan joined the Calgary Highlanders in September 1939. He served in the United King- dom and Canada, and was hon- ourably discharged in October 1944. He was awarded the Canadian Volun- teer Service Medal, Defence Medal and the War Medal 1939-1945 and Star. After enlisting with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943, Les Talbot trained as a navigator in Rivers, Man. and graduated in 1944 with the rank of pilot officer. He was posted to serve in the United Kingdom in Jan- uary 1945 and in July the same year volunteered for service in the Pacific theatre. He was discharged in Septem- ber 1945. Robert Welsh enlisted with the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941. He served in the North At- lantic as a gun- ner aboard the destroyer HMCS Gatineau. He was discharged in 1945. He went on to farm all his life near Fort Macleod and retired. RobertG. Welsh FlyingOfficer GeorgeLeslie Talbot PrivateSteve Zsovan Enlisting at Magrath, Pri- vate Lloyd Williams joined the Cal- gary High- landers and served in the United King- dom and Europe. After being wounded in Holland, he rejoined his unit and served until VE-Day. PrivateLloyd Williams George Hay- cock was born in Griswald, Man. in 1919. He enlisted with the Win- nipeg Rifles in 1942. His regiment was called the Little Black Devils (and rightly so). He and his regiment were the first to land at Juno Beach on D-Day. He luckily sur- vived and returned home. George Haycock Bryce Geddes was born in Eden Mills, Ont., in 1915. He enlisted with the Princess Pats Light Infantry in Winnipeg, serving from 1940 to 1945. He served in England for four years as a military policeman where he was in- jured in a motorcycle accident. BryceGeddes Pilot Officer Lloyd H. Hansen was a well- known airman of Lethbridge. He went missing some time after 1942 after a raid in Germany. He had survived a previous raid where he was forced down in the North Sea. The trip would have been the last he would have been sent on for six months. POLloydH. Hansen Keith Geddes was born in Eden Mills, Ont. He en- listed with the Winnipeg Grenadiers in 1942. He was sent to Hong Kong to defend the colony. Tragically he was captured and spent four terrible years as a pris- oner of war. He was liberated and sent home a very sick man. KeithGeddes Euclide Landry be- came active in service in Feb- ruary 1942 and was trained in Calgary. He saw out his tour in France and Holland. Landry re- ceived his discharge papers in 1946 and safely returned home on the Queen Elizabeth. EuclideLandry Lieutenant Neil Douglas Med- hurst at age 25 was a signals expert, who helped train troops in Jerico Beach, Prince George and Prince Ru- pert, B.C. After studying in Kingston, Ont., he was killed in heavy battle. Lieutenant NeilDouglas Medhurst George S. Nicholas, a Cana- dian Navy sea- man, served on the Corvette Camrose in the Second World War. He was also at- tending a radar course in St. Hyacyn- the, Que. Nicholas received the Atlantic Star. GeorgeS. Nicholas Sergeant Vera Shirley enlisted with the Canadian Women’s Army Corps on 8 February 1943. She served with the CWAC in Edmonton and southern Alberta, taking on duties in recruiting, public relations and radio publicity. For her wartime service, she was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal 1939- 45. RSM William (Bill) Shirley joined the local militia in 1925 as a teen. On 1 Septem- ber 1939 he signed up for duty with the 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery. RSM Shirley served overseas in Eng- land and the European theatre. He re- ceived the Order of the British Empire, 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, GVI Coronation Medal, EII Corona- tion Medal and the Efficiency and Long Service Medal with Bars. Cyril B.F. Jones began his Great War service on 26 January 1916 with the 113th Battal- ion Lethbridge Highlanders. When the Kilties were disbanded, Jones joined the 16th Battalion Cana- dian Scottish, where he rose to the rank of captain. Captain Jones served with this unit for the duration of the war, seeing action at several key battles in- cluding Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Amiens, and Canal du Nord. For his wartime service, he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. CaptainCyril B.F.Jones VeraShirley William Shirley Captain Lester Richards served as the bandmas- ter for the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. In the fall of 1916, he was trans- ferred to the 43rd Battalion CEF Cameron Highlanders and de- ployed to France. On 8 August 1918, Captain Richards was killed in action. He was laid to rest at Hourges Orchard Cemetery. For his wartime service, Captain Richards was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. CaptainLester Richards FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – E4 Brothers of war, John Knight, Kenn- eth Knight and Ronald Knight all served at the same time. John, left, served as a staff sergeant with the First Special Service Force. He saw service throughout Africa and Europe. Kenneth, centre, served as a corporal in the R.C.A. He was sent by the army to study the installation of radar systems in Toronto. Ronald, right, served with the Royal Canadian Navy in convoy be- tween Halifax and Britain, and Britain and Murmansk, Russia. Norman How- den was a member of the 39th Royal Canadian Air Force Recon- naissance. Howden spend two and a half years in Eu- rope as well as being involved in the invasion of Normandy. Howden received many medals such as the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and the 1939-1945 Star. John,Ronald andKenneth Knight Norman Howden Sergeant JamesL. (Jim) Wright Sergeant James L. Wright, born and raised in Lethbridge, joined the Canadian Army (Special Force) in August 1950 and was hon- ourably released in October 1952. While in Korea, he was with the R.C.A.S.C. 54th Transport Coy. He was awarded the Korean Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Volunteer Medal. PrivateLeslie Schaufert Flight Lieu- tenant William Robert Elcoate was serving with the 550 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, flying as a bomber when his plane was shot down Jan. 5, 1945. El- coate, who left behind a wife and son, was an instructor at the Lethbridge Flying Training School when he was accepted for overseas duty. Elcoate is buried in the Hanover War Cemetery in Hanover, Germany. After enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force June 3, 1942, LeRoy Sillito trained in Canada and England. He was killed in active duty overseas on Sept. 22, 1943 in a flying accident during training, which killed all six crew members. Sillito left be- hind a wife and three children. Sillito received several medals, including a Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and War Medal, 1939-45. Flight Sergeant LeRoySillito As a private with the Royal Canadian Ar- tillery, Freder- ick Roth served in the United King- dom and Eu- rope. He enlisted in the Canadian army on July 6, 1941 at the age of 18 and was discharged on Feb. 4, 1946 at 23 years old. His medals include the 1939-45 Star, France, Germany Star, the Defence Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Private Frederick Roth Master War- rant Officer Len Palmer joined the Cal- gary High- landers in 1940 before transferring to the air force. He served with 6 Canadian Bomber Group before being transferred to the Pacific theatre. Brian Fitzgerald Private Leslie Schaufert served with the Calgary High- landers, Royal Canadian Im- perialCorpsPrivate Hubert Edward Stub- bington was 17 when he joined thearmyinFlight Lieutenant William RobertElcoate PrivateHubert Edward Stubbington Sergeant Brian Fitzgerald joined the Canadian Scottish Regi- ment in the fall Master Warrant Officer LenPalmer Pte. D.M. Lee was enlisted into the South Saskatchewan Regiment in 1942 where he was trained as a sapper, later re-assigned to the infantry. He saw action in Belgium, Holland and Germany. Lee was later discharged in 1945 with the 1939- 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Centennial Medal, and the Decoration Medal. Pte.D.M. (Jack)Lee Private Joseph Schaufert served with the Calgary High- landers in PrivateJoseph Schaufert

PrivateLeslie Schaufert Brian Fitzgerald Private Leslie Schaufert served with the Calgary High- landers, Royal Canadian Im- perial Corps, and was killed in action in France on Aug. 8, 1944. He is buried in Bretteville-sur- Laize Canadian War Cemetery in France. He was issued the following medals, which were presented to his fa- ther in 1949: the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and the War Medal 1939-45. Son of Joe and Mildred Emard, Garth was raised mainly in the Burdett area, and with his brother Lawrence joined Leth- bridge’s Light Infantry Corps in 1941 (age 19). He served in WWII, landing with the allied invasion forces at Cher- bourg, France (D23). Garth was killed at Niimegen, Holland on February 27, 1945 a few weeks before the conclu- sion of the European war. He achieved the rank of Bombadier. Private Hubert Edward Stub- bington was 17 when he joined the army in 1942. On June 6, 1944, he landed on D- Day as a reinforcement and was sent to N.N.S. Highlanders, D. Coy, 3rd Div. 8th Brigade. During an attack July 27, Stubbington was taken prisoner and not released until May 1945. He was re- turned to England and arrived in Canada later that year. His medals include 1939- 45 Star, France and Germany Star, C.V.S.M. and Clasp, Defence of Briton, 1939-45 Medal. Terrence Fitzgerald On Nov. 9, 1939 Romeo Arthur Potvin enlisted in the Royal 22nd Regiment in Edmonton. He served in Canada and the United Kingdom be- fore being discharged on Aug. 11, 1944 when his service was no longer required. Charles Potvin enlisted in Cal- gary, Alberta and served with the Cal- gary High- landers. He served in France, Bel- gium, Italy, Germany and England and was discharged at the end of World War Two. Originally from Fort Macleod, Dennis served a 25 year career in the Royal Canadian Engi- neers. His ca- reer included a combat tour in Korea, postings to all regions of Canada as well as three tours in Europe with the Cana- dian Army, in support of Canada’s NATO commitment. Dennis is the ex- director of the Lethbridge Senior Citi- zens Organization and resides in Lethbridge. Leo Grudniski enlisted in the navy in 1942 in Sask- atchewan. He served aboard escort vessels as a signaller and gunner pro- tecting the convoys against German submarines during the Battle of the At- lantic, and was also in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. In 1944 he served aboard a minesweeper clearing paths for the D- Day invasion force. He ended the war with 11 medals, the Order of St. John and the C.D. Trooper Mau- rice H. Mc- Dougall, from the Piikani Na- tion, served in WWII from April 1, 1942 to Jan. 8, 1946 with the Canadian Army - B Squadron 27th Canadian Ar- mored Regiment (SFR). Served in Canada, United Kingdom and Conti- nental Europe. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Ger- many Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the War Medal 1939-1945. Chester joined the Canadian Army in WWII on Oct. 26, 1942. He was only 17 years old. He trained in Chilliwack, B.C. before being shipped off to the 13th Canadian Field Regiment in the European Con- flict. He received an honourable dis- charge on Feb. 6, 1946. Returning home to Raymond, Alberta. Medals: 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volun- teer Service Medal with Clasp and War Medal 1939-1945. Chester passed away March 10, 1965. GarthA. Emard PrivateHubert Edward Stubbington PrivateRomeo ArthurPotvin Private CharlesEmile Potvin DennisDray, C.D. LieutenantLeo Grudniski, O.St.J.,C.D., R.C.N. Trooper MauriceH. McDougall Gunner Chester Morris Fudra Terrence Fitzgerald en- listed with Canadian Scottish Regi- ment in 1940, transferred to U.S. Para- troopers, fought in Italy with the Fifth Army and was wounded in action. He held the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Brian Fitzgerald joined the Canadian Scottish Regi- ment in the fall of 1940, went overseas in September 1942, trans- ferred to Seaforth Highlanders, fought with British 8th Army and was killed in ac- tion Dec. 26, 1943. Lawrence, the family sports- man, was raised mainly in the Burdett area (son of Joe and Mil- dred Emard). He initially joined the Canadian Air Force locally and tried out for air crew service for a brief period of time, after which he remustered into the army, along with his brother Garth, Joining Lethbridge’s Light Infantry Corps (1942). Along with Garth, they landed on D23 at Cherbourg, France in the in- vasion of Germany-held Western Eu- rope. Duane, son of Joe and Mil- dred Emard, was raised mainly in the Burdett area. He joined Lethbridge’s 25th Artillery Brigade early in 1939. He married an English war bride (Flora Roberts). He was among the first (day three) soldiers to land at Cherbourg, France in the eventual inva- sion of Germany. He served over six years in the army before returning to Lethbridge with his wife and family. LawrenceL. Emard DuaneJ. Emard Cpl. Mylo Stromsmoe served with the United States 224th Anti-Air- craft Artillery Searchlight Bat- talion in Papua, New Guinea (South Pacific theatre). He drowned in Milne Bay on July 23, 1944. Mylo was 27 years old. Cpl. Mylo Stromsmoe Pte. Waldo Stromsmoe served in Eng- land, Italy, Germany and Holland from 1942-45. He was killed in action at 30 years of age. Pte. Waldo Stromsmoe E.G. Riehl enlisted Dec. 12, 1942 and served in Eng- land. He was discharged in 1946 at the age of 26. E.G. Riehl Gerald Stromsmoe served with the Canadian Mer- chant Navy as a fireman on the SS Rosecastle. The Rosecastle was sunk by a German U-boat Nov. 2, 1942 while at anchor off Bell Island, Conception Bay, Nfld. Gerald was 21 years old. Gerald Stromsmoe Pte. Jerome Stromsmoe served with the 5th Canadian Armored Divi- sion in Eng- land, Italy, France, Ger- many and Hol- land from 1940-45. Pte.Jerome Stromsmoe Pte.A.M. Severtson Pte. A.M. Sev- ertson returned to southern Al- berta after going in with the paratroop- ers in Nor- mandy on D-Day. He fought with them through France, Bel- gium, Holland and into Germany. He enlisted in to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps at Lethbridge on June 10, 1942 and later, volunteered for the 1st Canadian Paratroop Battal- ion. James McKenna served in the Second World War as a Sgt. Major Instruc- tor for the Royal Cana- dian Artillery in England from 1939-45. James McKenna LAC Arnold Stromsmoe served with the Royal Cana- dian Air Force as a Leading Aircraftman from 1942-46, based in Canada and the UK. LACArnold Stromsmoe Pte. Wendell Stromsmoe served with the 1st and 5th Canadian Ar- mored Divi- sion in England, Italy, France, Ger- many and Hol- land from 1940-45. Pte. Wendell Stromsmoe Private Joseph Schaufert served with the Calgary High- landers in France during the Second World War. He returned home but was found to be suffering badly from PTSD. PrivateJoseph Schaufert Douglas Richardson joined the RCNVRApril 1943, becoming the first telegra- pher,serving on the HMCS Thetford Mines a frigate. He served in Canada, Europe and the Mediterranean and received the CVS Medal, France, Germany, and Italy Stars, 1939-45 Star and the King George Medal. Douglas Richardson FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – E5 Thomas Fitzgerald Walter Fitzgerald Thomas Fitzgerald, lance-corporal with the 29th Canadian Ar- mored Regi- ment, enlisted in 1940 and went overseas in May 1942. Redmond Leo Fitzgerald Fitzgerald was a private with 7th Anti- Tank Regi- ment. He joined in 1941 and went over- seas in Sep- tember 1942. LeoFitzgerald Redmond Fitzgerald joined No. 1 Canadian Ar- mored Regi- ment in January 1943 and went over- seas. He held the rank of pri- vate. Walter Fitzger- ald was a pri- vate with R.C.O.C. in Calgary. He enlisted May 1942. Trooper Ernest Romans Born and raised on a farm near Lethbridge, Al- bert Rollingson enlisted in the Canadian Scot- tish just before his 17th birth- day. As a pri- vate he was involved in the D-Day landings in Normandy. Albert Rollingson Lance Corpo- ral Thomas Fettig, origi- nally from Grassy Lake, served in the Ordnance Corps from 1941 to 1946. LanceCorporal ThomasFettig Enlisting in October 1951, Trooper Ernest Romans served in Korea with A Squadron, Lord Strath- cona’s Horse. Emil Karp en- listed in the Army in 1942 and served with the 39th Battery in Eng- land and in Italy. Emil Karp Stanley John Wills enlisted in the army in 1942 and joined the anti- tank regiment. In September 1943, Stan went on the QliJack Stevensen, of Mortlach, Sask., joined the RCAF on June 6, 1941. After spending most of his time on the WtCtiA Lethbridge resident, Don Dalke volun- teered for the Special Forces in 1950. He served in the Korean War with the 2nd Captain Lorne B. Collins joined the Royal Cana- dian Army Medical Corps in March 1943 after completing his surgi- cal training at the Winnipeg GlHilHfdStanleyJohn Wills LACJack Stevensen LieutenantDon Dalke LorneB. Collins

PrivateLouis Gschaid Private Louis Gschaid, of Lethbridge, served with the 2nd Battalion of Engineers during the Sec- ond World War in England and continental Eu- rope from 1941 to 1945. They followed the front line, repairing or building new bridges in Belgium and Holland. He was awarded the Star of France to Germany, Defence of Britain Star and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Lloyd was born Dec. 18, 1918 and died March 2, 1993. He served in the Royal Canadian Army Corps from 1940-46 and was a PE instructor until France was invaded; then he was a dis- patch rider and led an envoy on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Gunner Warren Mills Enlisting in June 1940, Gunner War- ren Mills went overseas later that year. After service in Eng- land, he saw action in Sicily, Italy, and western Europe with 5 Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. Sapper RobertBrown Sapper Robert Brown of Lethbridge fought in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. He was attached to the 57 Field Squadron, Royal Cana- dian Engi- neers. Lloyd Mueller Joining the Royal Cana- dian Navy in 1938, Able Seaman Eric Domeier was posted to HMCS Fraser. In June 1940, the ship was involved in a collision with another vessel in the convoy. Although some seamen were killed, he survived only to be killed in a similar incident four months later. Ray Mueller Corporal William Domeier served three years with the RCAF as an accountant. He was stationed in Alliford Bay, Calgary, Yarmouth and Debert, Nova Scotia. He holds the 1938-1945 Star. Sergeant Don- ald Engemoen joined the air force at the age of 18 and took wireless air gunner training at Guelph. He was listed as missing in ac- tion while ferrying bombers to Eng- land on May 23, 1942. Art Mueller of the Milk River district was born in 1909 and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was sta- tioned at vari- ous bases across Canada, and serviced aircraft prior to their departure to the front. Art died in 1976. McKay Leish- man was in the army from 1942 to 1946. Serving with 12 Manitoba Dragoons, Ar- moured Car Regiment, he was stationed at Canterbury and Brighton, England, before going into action in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger- many. Archibald Hut- ton joined the army in 1914 and served overseas for five years. He fought in the battle at Vimy Ridge, where he was wounded. He returned to Lethbridge, married and adopted three children. He died there in 1959. John L. Hunter was a seaman for the Royal Canadian Navy from June 1944 to 1946. He served on the minesweeper HMCS Red Deer from No- vember 1944 to May 1945. He gained an army commission in 1948 and served with our first NATO contingent in Ger- many to 1953. He was awarded the At- lantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Overseas Clasp, the 1939- 1945 War Medal, a NATO Service Medal for NW Europe and Canadian Forces Decoration for 15 years total service war and peace. Born in Griswald, Man., Cyd lied about his age and enlisted with the Princess Pats Light Infantry in Winnipeg. He was 17. He was stationed in England in 1942 as a medic. He spent four years in England. He liked the army so much he enlisted again to go to Korea, also as a medic. Clarence Hunter enlisted in 3 Battalion, PPCLI in 1951. After paratrooper training, he served in Korea from 1952 to 1953, being dis- charged in 1954. He holds the Commonwealth Medal, KVS Medal, Korea Medal and the Peacekeeping Medal. WalterA.Huff Walter A. Huff was a lead air- craftsman with the Royal Canadian Air Force, January 1942-February 1946. Walter served over- seas as an ar- mament technician with his two brothers in England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium and Holland. After a career with North America Lumber and Canada Post, and raising four sons, Walter and his wife Anne are retired and living in Coaldale. Harold Rogers of the Milk River district was born in 1925 and served in the Canadian Army from 1942 to 1945. He served in the Signal Corps in England and Holland, using Morse Code extensively. Later, Harold taught school and raised six children with his wife Terry. Fred Rogers of the Milk River district was born in 1922 and served in the Canadian Army in the Second World War. Later, he and his wife, Emily, farmed in the Milk River area with their two daugh- ters, Linda and Judy. James Barker James Barker was born in 1927 and raised in Hamilton, Ont. He was a member of the Army and Navy Air Force and the Royal Cana- dian Legion. He passed away in Leth- bridge on February 7, 2006 at the age of 78. Sergeant Donald Engemoen JohnL.Hunter Cyd Haycock Frederick Thompson Rogers Archibald Hutton McKay Leishman Clarence Hunter Arthur Walter Mueller Ray Mueller of the Warner district served in the bom- bardier divi- sion of the Royal Cana- dian Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was shot down Feb. 23, 1945 and was a prisoner of war in Germany until the end of the war. He resided in Lethbridge until he passed away on April 6, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Corporal William Domeier Lloyd Mueller of the Warner district served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was sta- tioned in Canada, Eng- land and Turkey, and one of his pri- mary obliga- tions involved flying embassy staff around the Middle East. Lloyd lived in Lethbridge until he passed away on March 25, 2009 at the age of 91 years. AbleSeaman EricDomeier Gunner Robert Alfred Legge joined active service in September 1942. He went overseas Janu- ary 1943 with the 39th Cana- dian Field Ar- tillery, and served in Britain, Holland, Belgium and Germany until the war ended. He returned home January 1946. In 1945, he was mentioned in dispatches for distinguished service and received the Oak Leaf. Robert passed away De- cember 24, 1984. GunnerRobert AlfredLegge Stanley John Wills enlisted in the army in 1942 and joined the anti- tank regiment. In September 1943, Stan went on the Queen Eliza- beth to Eng- land and then to France for active combat duty as gunner and bombardier with the rank of Corporal. Stan was awarded the 1939-45 Star France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and Defence Medal. Jack Stevensen, of Mortlach, Sask., joined the RCAF on June 6, 1941. After spending most of his time on the West Coast in such places at Pat Bay, An- nette Island, Alaska and Tofino, British Columbia with 115 Sqd., he received his honourable discharge on Septem- ber 6, 1945. A Lethbridge resident, Don Dalke volun- teered for the Special Forces in 1950. He served in the Korean War with the 2nd Royal Cana- dian Horse Ar- tillery 1951-52. Then he served in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Vietnam. Then, the 1st Surface to Surface Mis- sile Battery (The Honest John) in NATO Germany and the left the serv- ice in 1962 with the rank of Captain. Captain Lorne B. Collins joined the Royal Cana- dian Army Medical Corps in March 1943 after completing his surgi- cal training at the Winnipeg General Hospital.He performed surger- ies in Canadian hospitals, then England, until May 1945, when he was transferred to a field dressing station in Holland. He remained in Holland and the Ruhr valley of Germany until Janu- ary 1946 when he was returned to Canada. He was discharged from the army May 1946 and lives in Lethbridge. StanleyJohn Wills LACJack Stevensen LieutenantDon Dalke LorneB. Collins Harold Rogers Lloyd Knibbs FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – E6 CaptainMurrayDennisWallaceLeroyCplFrankGGunnerJack Credico NLCredico As a member of the 15 Field Regiment, Royal Cana- dian Artillery, Gunner Jack Credico served in England, northwestern Europe and Germany. Serving in the Royal Cana- dian Air Force, AC2 Credico was stationed in Vulcan and the Queen Charlotte Is- lands, while engaged in air- port mainte- nance. A fourth-gen- eration profes- sional soldier, SA McQueen of Coaldale has performed peacekeeping duties in Bosnia, Croa- tia and Israel. Private Wayne Harvey served in 1 Battalion, PPCLI from 1962 to 1966. He served in Europe as part of NATO forces. SA McQueen Private Wayne Harvey Sidney John Barker served in the First and Second World Wars. He was 14 when he en- listed in Lon- don, England. He was dis- charged in 1945. After the war, he worked with PoWs in Ontario. SidneyJohn Barker HollyDoe Holly Doe served with the 6th Field Park Regiment (1939-1945) as a sapper throughout France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1945. Korean War Captain James Plomer was tended to by the HMCS Cayuga’s Sur- geon-Lieu- tenant Cyr, a phony who was portrayed in the movie Great Impostor by Tony Curtis. Captain JamesPlomer Julia H. Nicholas served as a cook in the Second World War. She was stationed in Vernon, B.C. then relocated to Fort Vermil- lion. Julia was noted as one of the army’s best cooks. JuliaH. Nicholas

Captain William Ray Stevens served in Cypress as the transporta- tion officer for the Canadian Peacekeepers from the fall of 1975 to the spring of 1976. He was awarded the Peacekeepers Medal. PFCCliffordE. Helm Murray Dennis Lumley joined the Canadian Armed Forces in May of 1951 in Leth- bridge. He served as a Lance Bom- bardier in Korea until August 1954. He was awarded the Volunteer Service Medal, the Korea Medal, the United Nations Medal, and the Peacekeepers Medal. Wallace Leroy Peterson joined the Canadian Army in May of 1951 in Lethbridge. He served as a Lance Bom- bardier in Korea until August 1954. He received the Korea Medal and the United Nations Medal. ErnestNicolay Sgt. Atwood M.D. joined the Peacekeep- ers in 1979. He served a United Nations peacekeeping tour in Cyprus in 1987, and then for a second time in Croatia in 1994. He then worked at the Museum of the Regiments in Calgary from 1996 until he retired from the military. Sgt.Atwood M.D. Captain Dun- can Rand joined the Army Re- serves in 1984 entering the 20th Independ- ent Field Bat- ter with the Royal Cana- dian Artillery. Rand has col- lected medals such as the Canadian Peacekeeping Medal and Canadian Decoration. Rand spent 12 years in the force. Clifford E. Helm served in Korea as a radio man on the front lines from June 1951 to August 1952. He was released with honourable discharge in 1954. Amongst all of the horror there was still a place for humour. He received the Korean Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korea Volunteer Medal. Flight Sergeant George Clare- mont Gale en- listed in the RCAF in 1941 and was part of the ac- tions over Germany and Italy. He was reported missing on April 9, 1943. On July 16, 1946 he was posthumously awarded Operational Wings of the Royal Canadian Air Force with recog- nition of gallant service in action. Donald Allen Rylands was a Captain in the Canadian Den- tal Corps of the Canadian Army during the Second World War and was stationed at Aldershot, England. He returned to civilian life and practised dentistry in Lethbridge. In 1945, at age 18, Corporal James D. Struth joined the Armed Forces. He served with the R.G. Signal Corps in Canada, Korea and Germany. Struth was honourably discharged in 1971, having been awarded the Volunteer Service Medal, Korean and Korean Volunteer Medal, NATO Medal, United Nations Medal and the C.D. Ken Wilkie served as a sig- nal man with Unit 8 Hussars on the Gaza Strip from 1957-1958. As part of his du- ties, Wilkie served as a driver and radio operator. Wilkie was stationed in Calgary with the signal corps. Art Kunstman joined the army in 1953. At the time the Canadian Army was short on men so he became a corporal at age 19. He was an ac- tive gunner, radio operator, and tank commander. He remained in Korea until June 1954. Flight Sgt. John Herbert Ekelund was the First Pilot of the Squadron Bombers. He was killed in action on Oct. 16, 1942 while sea mining. He had attained 515 flying hours and had 30 successful bombing missions. He was awarded the Air Crew Europe Star, the 1939-1945 Star, the 1939- 1945 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-1945 Defence Medal and the King George Medal. Pte. Alexander Boyd Little en- listed on Sept. 3, 1939 as a Calgary High- lander. He served in Canada, the United King- dom, the Cen- tral Mediterranean, and Continental Europe. He was dis- charged on Oct. 22, 1945. He received for 1939-1945 the Italy Star, the France Star, the Defence of Britain Star and the Canadian Volun- teer Service Medal and Clasp. Pat was born Aug. 7, 1922 and served with the Cana- dian High- lander Infantry, 5th Brigade from 1942-46. He was wounded dur- ing the Nor- mandy invasion Aug. 8, 1944 and was missing in action for three months. He spent eight months in hospital — a piece of shrapnel migrated out of his nose in 1955. FO Lervae Ca- hoon enlisted in May 1941 and reported for duty at Cal- gary, per- formed guard duty at the No. 3 Depot in Edmonton and other stations. At wings parade in 1942, he received his commission. He was then posted to Summerside, PEI to take part in general reconnaissance and navigation. After completing this, he was ground instruc- tor until 1943, when he received his next posting. After completing his com- mission, he was promoted to flying offi- cer. A.E. Cahoon was a direct entry commis- sioned officer entered for service Sep- tember 1941. He trained as an armourer at Belleville, Ont. He then served at No. 3 SFTS Calgary, ’42, and re- ceived a promotion to flying officer there. In 1943 he was transferred to No. 2 B. and G. School in Mossbank, Sask., where he was appointed officer in charge of commanding bombing. Bazalgette was a Lancaster pilot awarded the Victoria Cross, the only Albertan to be so recognized during the Sec- ond World War. Ian was born in Cal- gary, educated in Britain, and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. His Lancaster was hit by a flak and both starboard engines were knocked out. He landed the plane but it ex- ploded and all aboard were killed. His citation reads: “His courage and devo- tion to duty were beyond praise.” Rex was born Nov. 17, 1917 and served with the Army Service Corps (Transport) from 1940-46. As a Private in the Royal Canadian Army Corp he was a me- chanic in occupied Germany fixing motorcycles and cars. Bernard Smith Bernard Smith enlisted in 1941 in the RCAF. He was trained as a wireless gun- ner. He fought in the North African cam- paign and was shot down over the Sahara Desert in 1942. He walked for three days across the desert to Cairo, Egypt. Corporal JamesD. Struth Ken Wilkie Art Kunstman FlightSgt. JohnHerbert (Jack)Ekelund Pte.Alexander BoydLittle FlyingOfficer LervaeCahoon FlyingOfficer A.E.Cahoon Reginald(Rex) Knibbs Daryl (Pat) Knibbs Dorothy Chester (nee Sinclair) 1926-1974 She joined the CWAC in Au- gust 1945, completing basic training in Kitchener, Ont. and was then stationed in Halifax, N.S. When she returned home, she married R.C.A.F. Bombardier William Chester. Dorothy Chester Ernest Julius Nicholay served on ac- tive service with the Royal Canadian Air Force from Dec. 16, 1941 and was dis- charged Sept. 21, 1945 after having com- pleted a term of voluntary service during an emer- gency and transferred to the RCAF Reserve General Section Class. He was also posted to Iceland as an Aero Frame Mechanic. He received a C.V.S.N. and M.L. Captain William Ray Stevens MurrayDennis Lumley WallaceLeroy Peterson Captain DuncanRand Flight Sergeant George Claremont Gale CaptainDonald AllenRylands IanBazalgette Cpl.FrankG. Anderson Cpl. Frank G. Anderson - Regiment No. M129 - joined the Canadian armed forces the day after war was declared and served for six years and three months. Was the First Canadian Parachute Battalion and jumped 14 times. Last jump was over the Rhine River during the Battle of the Bulge. Marched through Germany with the Allied forces eventually meeting up with the Russian Army near Berlin. Sgt. Wesley RayBurke Born April 1, 1920 in Carmangay and died Feb. 3, 1944 in Ox- ford, England. Sgt. Wesley Ray Burke, RCAF, volun- teered for a night-flying test because the regular crew member was not up to the flight. A few seconds after takeoff, one engine cut, the plane pitched and feel to the ground; all four of the crew were killed instantly, including Sgt. Burke, who was a rear gunner. Frank Merkl Frank Merkl left Taber in 1951 and joined the Royal Cana- dian Navy. After seaman- ship training in Halifax he was drafted to HMCS Nayden in Victoria. He served in the Korean War and was awarded the following medals: 1954 Korea War, 1954 United Nations, 1950- 54 Korean Volunteer, 1951-61 Service Medals and clasp and 1967-1992 Con- federation medal. He was medically discharged Oct. 1961 after a diving accident. He passed away Dec. 4, 1996. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – E7 SergeantRobertBell FrankRobert Bell of Meadow Creek near Claresholm be- came a captain in 13 Canadian Mounted Ri- fles in France. He was killed in action at Ar- lieux, April 28, 1917. John(Jack) Lowther Served during WWI with the 147th Battal- ion, CEF. Served during WWII with the 20th Field Bat- tery. Took active training in Lethbridge, Claresholm and Penhold with the RAF. During World War II, he missed active duty by only weeks as the war ended. ClareEdiArthur Morse Chester Morse Muirhead CasperH. Meyer PrivateJohn (Jack) Lowther fought in the First World War with the British Artilery at Vimy Ridge. He was awarded the British M.M. Military Medal. Sgt. Harold Roy McBride joined the army in 1941 and received six medals. Sgt.Harold Roy McBride LAC Stanley R. Hunt served with the RCAF in the Common- wealth Air Training Pro- gram and also with #124 Ferry Squadrons. He was discharged in 1945. LACStanleyR. Hunt AlbertNelson Albert Nelson survived being shot down twice and flew over 230 mis- sions over oc- cupied Europe. The Spitfire pilot served with 403 Squadron RCAF after signing up in 1939.

Sergeant GeorgeCox Serving with 13 Canadian Mounted Ri- fles in Eng- land, France and Belgium, Sergeant George Cox of Pincher Creek survived the battle of the Somme. His diary entry for June 4, 1916 read "Our battalion wiped out." He signed up in February 1915 and was discharged in June 1919. A.D. White Frank Wardman Enlisting with the 32nd bat- talion of the Canadian Ex- peditionary Force in Winnipeg, Man. on Dec. 16, 1914, Private Philip Kenneth Sullivan served in France for the duration of the First World War. Discharged on March 12, 1919, Sullivan received the follow- ing medals: crossed swords 1914-1918 with no inscription, a rider on horse- back 1914-1918 CV with no inscrip- tion, an angel with no inscription and one button pin inscribed "for service at the front" Enlisted in the 137th Battalion CEF in Calgary and served overseas in France and Belgium with the 50th Battal- ion CEF. Pte Orsten saw ac- tion at Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Amiens and Canal du Nord. He was gassed in Au- gust 1917 and wounded in September 1918. He received the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry at Cambrai in September 1918. With two other sol- diers, he rushed an enemy machine gun position, killing seven and capturing 20. Evelyn Mered- ith came to Lethbridge in 1906 and en- listed in the Canadian Ex- peditionary Force in the First World War. In 1916, while serving with 20 Ar- tillery Regiment (Lethbridge), he died of pneumonia. Andrew Scot Jarvie A. Don White served as a LAC Instru- ment Me- chanic in England with 415 Squadron. After the war he served with southern Al- berta regiment RCEME, RCE and RCA retiring as a captain. Don holds a Canadian De- fence Medal and a Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal. Served with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. He was killed in action on Sept. 1, 1944 at age 25 during a fierce tank and arms battle for Pozzo Alto during the battle for the Gothic line. He is buried in Gradara War Cemetery, Row 1, Grave 17 in Gradara, Italy. He enlisted in September 1940 with the Royal Cana- dian Artillery 82nd Anti- Tank Battery. He saw action in Italy, France, and Holland.He eventually rose to the rank of Lance Bombardier Gunner. He re- ceived the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, 1939-1945 Canada Voluntary Service Medal, 1939-1945 Defence Medal, and the 1939-1945 King George VI Medal. He returned home in 1945. Flying Officer C.D. (Del) Goughnor, RCAF was stationed at 550 Opera- tional Squadron on the east coast of England near Hull. He was a naviga- tor on Lancaster bombers and com- pleted 37 operational flights over France and Germany from Sept. 4, 1944 until March 21, 1945. He passed away in Toronto in September 2009. Born in 1898, he joined the Princess Patri- cia Regiment in Victoria in 1916. After a short training session he was sent to Russia in Vladivostok. The Royal Family was killed while he was serv- ing in Russia. Too old to enlist when WWII came, Charles became an Army Reservist and an Air Raid Precautions Warden in Victoria. Capt. Jackson, H. Milton from Cardston/ Aetna; he en- listed in Cal- gary in 1939. He served with the 2nd Corps Field Park Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers. Total service - 77.5 months of which 42 months were overseas. Received the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45. Reported for service on his 22nd birthday in 1941. He was with the coastal com- mand on an anti-submarine patrol on Nov. 13, 1943 when he was lost with 12 others. Major Bronic Kasperski of Weyburn went overseas in 1941 and joined the Three Rivers Regiment as a tank driver after heavy losses at Or- tona. Their tanks supported the taking of Monte Casino. As a career soldier he served with the Strathconas, was commissioned in 1951. Peacekeeping duty took him to Cyprus in 1968. From Glen- wood, he joined the Canadian Air Forces and served with the number one bomber group 625 Squadron Scampton, England night bombers on famous Lancaster. Flew 30 operations over enemy territory. First squadron and first aircraft to drop food over Holland. this crew received medals from the Queen of Holland. Lloyd Broder- son joined the army on Feb. 3, 1943, Currie Barricks, Cal- gary. He served in Van- couver, Lady Smith, Prince George, Wain- wright, Cal- gary and Nova Scotia. He went overseas in 1945 to England, Dorking and Belgium. After the war, he was on guard duty in Germany and Holland. He was discharged June 1946. Lloyd passed away Feb. 9, 2001. LColCharles Hobbs A Lethbridge native and U of L gradu- ate, Chuck retired in 2009 after 37 years of service. A Logisticion, he served with 3 RCHA, 2 Svc Bn, 1CBG HQ and other headquarters. Interna- tional postings included Cyprus (U.N.) and two NATO HQs in Germany. Operational tours were Cyprus, Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan. Lethbridge, WWII 1941-45 Fourth Cana- dian Division Headquarters Royal Cana- dian Engi- neers, European Campaign, Caen, immediately following D-Day. Received nine medals, including Bel- gian Croix de Guerre and Belgian Order of the Leopold. He was also the Commanding Officer of local Reserve Army RCE for 16 years. ClareEdwin Cannady Gunner Clare Edwin Can- nady served in the First Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, which was re- organized into an infantry unit in July 1944, serving in Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. Staff Sergeant Alexander Sawers was in the Medical Corp for 33 years. He en- listed in Cal- gary at the age of 17 and his division was shipped out during the Korean and Second World War. He also taught many First Aid and St. John’s Ambulance courses dur- ing his career in the medical field. Arnold W. Stewart C.D. (Del) Goughnor CharlesEber Wilson FlightOfficer BlainePharis Bronic Kasperski Private PhilipKenneth Sullivan Evelyn Meredith PrivateHarold ArnlevOrsten Lt.-Col.R. Donald Livingstone FlightOfficer BurkeA. Thomas Frank Ward- man served in the First World War as a Pri- vate with the Canadian Army from June 1918- Aug. 1919 in England in the 49th Battalion, Alberta Regi- nent. John Kast was an Army Pri- vate in the Second World War. He served in the United Kingdom and continental Eu- rope. He re- ceived the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, CA Volun- teer Service Medal and clasp. His years of service were from November 1943 to March 1946. Lloyd Broderson Capt.Jackson, H. Milton Alexander Sawers John B. Weist was a corporal belonging to the Tank Corps and served from 1942 to 1946. When d is c h a r g e d , Weist had re- ceived the 1 9 3 9 - 1 9 4 5 Star, the Italy Star, the France and Ger- many Star, the 1939-1945 War Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Private Gunner Roy Douglas enlisted in the army in 1940. During the in- vasion of France, he was announced missing in action. He had been knocked unconscious by bombs and found one week later in the hospital. He later went to Berlin and was part of the D-Day invasion. He was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the France and Germany Bronze Star, the Defence Medal, the King George British War Medal and the Honourable Discharge Medal. Alfred A. Hubbard, a signalman first class and Lethbridge resident, was drafted in 1942. He served in Europe as a lineman mechanic until May 1946. He died May 28, 2006. PrivateGunner RoyDouglas AlfredA. Hubbard Signalman FirstClass Originally from Ruthilda, Sask., he served as a gun armourer on coastal com- mand squadron 407 from 1943-46. Dur- ing this time the squadron was located in both southern England and northern Scotland. Harcourt Hobbs JohnB. Weist John Kast FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Lethbridge Herald page – E8 Private CliffordRoyDanielHarden Lybbert James Morse Turner During WWII, Dan served as a navigator with the RCAF and received the distin- guished Flying Cross. Served during WWII with the Edmonton Fusiliers. Frederick Alexander Keiver FredClifford (Ted)Poynter Sgt.James McLennan Ted served in the RCAF from 1943 until the end of the war. He was a flight en- gineer and at- tained the rank of Pilot Offi- cer. Ted passed away in 2002. RCN First Class Stoker HMCS Ungava stationed at Halifax during WWII. Born in Saskatchewan, he was killed in action on April 26, 1945 in Germany just after his 19th birthday. From Leth- bridge, he served with the Canadian Provost Corps from 1960-66 and with the United Nations in Cyprus in 1965. JerryJoseph Petrak AlfredA. Frederick Alexander Keiver served with the Royal Canadian Elec- trical and Me- chanical Engineers 14th Division. From Coal- dale, he served with the Princess Patri- cia Light In- fantry from 1942-45 in England, France and Holland. Cpl.JamesC. McKay ElidoEdoardoBillCameronJohnA. Valk

Private CliffordRoy Hunt Enlisted in July, 1944 and was discharged in May 1946. Served in the Calgary High- landers in Canada, the U.K. and conti- nental Europe. Awarded the France and Germany Star and the Canadian Volun- teer Service Medal. Frank Blanchard DanielHarden Lybbert James Morse Turner During WWII, Dan served as a navigator with the RCAF and received the distin- guished Flying Cross. Served during WWII with the Edmonton Fusiliers. Major (Re- tired) Dennis Jobe, origi- nally from Kimberley, he joined the army as a 16- year-old sol- dier apprentice. In a career span- ning over 35 years, he served in all re- gions of Canada as well as 12 years with Canada's NATO forces in Europe. He retired in Lethbridge after a tour as commanding officer of Lethbridge's militia unit, 20 Independent Field Bat- tery, RCA. Perini, from Taber, flew as a tail gunner in Halifax and Lancaster bombers. On Nov. 2, 1944, on his 13th tour, Perini's plane was shot down over Hagen- Vorhalle, Germany and he was taken as a PoW for approximately seven months. During his captivity, Elido was interrogated by Hermann Goering, to whom he gave only his name, rank and serial number. Born in Barons on Nov. 20, 1916, Elling served as a navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1943-45 in England. He passed away on Jan. 3, 2006. Born in Souris, Man. and raised in Toronto, he joined the Navy when he was 19 and transferred to the air force and was an air gunner based in Tofino on Vancouver Island. RCN First Class Stoker HMCS Ungava stationed at Halifax during WWII. Enlisted in 1941, gradu- ated Jan. '43 and was com- missioned in RCAMC. Posted to TB San, Jasper Ski-Mountain- eering, Suffield Hospi- tal then Italy and advanced section of Canadian field ambulance there and in Holland. Posted after VE Day to super- vise German Army hospital. Back in Canada on Pacific force draft. Posted to Col. Belcher Hospital and dis- charged June, 1946. Reported for training May 10, 1943 and was posted overseas. He was more than halfway through his op- erational tour when the Hali- fax he was fly- ing in did not return to base on August 31, 1944. Born in Saskatchewan, he was killed in action on April 26, 1945 in Germany just after his 19th birthday. Brian McAndrews, of the Vauxhall area, served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Cana- dian Air Force. He enlisted in the RCAF in April 1941 and trained as a pilot, and later as a navigator, bomber, gunner and wireless operator. Brian flew 57 bombing raids during the Sec- ond World War, in the Italian cam- paign, as well as over Germany. He later served as a navigation and bomb- ing instructor, and enlisted in the RCAF on contract from 1953 to 1959, assigned to fighter control. Cyril McAn- drews, of the Vauxhall re- gion, enlisted in the RCAF April 4, 1944, training as air crew standard in Toronto. Due to reduced requirements for air crew, his training was cut short and he was transferred to Reserve General Sec- tion, Class E at Calgary Dec. 1, 1944. He and his wife are retired in Edmon- ton. Flight Officer Howard J. Branch Enlisted in Bomber Com- mand, 6 group as a tail gunner for 424 squadron. Shot down on his 19th bomber mission in June 1944. Parachuted to safety but was picked up by Germans and spent the remainder of the war as a POW. Died April 1, 2005. Served in WWI with the French Army and in WWII with the Canadian Army Fort Gary Horse and as a Special Opera- tions Executive in the Euro- pean theatre. As an SOE, he parachuted into France prior to Nor- mandy invasion. Awarded French and Belgium Croix de Guerre, French Medaille Militaire and Netherland order of Orange -Nassau with swords. Herbert LeRoy enlisted in the RCASC in Lethbridge in 1942. After training, he embarked for England in 1944. Later, served with the Canadian Infantry in Normandy. Returned to hospital in England to recover from a wound and was eventually discharged in Calgary in 1946. Was awarded all applicable service medals. Adrian McAn- drews, of the Vauxhall area, served as a staff sergeant with the Canadian Army Service Corps during WWII. Trained and qualified as a certified mechanic, he enlisted Aug. 4, 1942 and, upon em- barkation, was held back at Halifax and posted to the base at Truro, N.S., to service mobile units. He was also as- signed to assist the military police with marshalling the orderly movement of troops to ships in the embarkation process. He was discharged from the army Jan. 7, 1946. He died in Warner April 18, 1999. Wilfred McAndrews, of the Vauxhall region, served as a Flying Of- ficer with the RCAF in WWII after en- listing in September 1941. After training and certifying as a pilot, Wil- fred was posted to Ferry Command to fly new aircraft from Canada and the U.S. to Great Britain. In 1942, he was posted to Portage la Prairie where he piloted aircraft in the training of navi- gators. Wilfred was discharged sum- mer 1945. He died in Calgary Sept. 2, 1997. Norman Selk, who was born in Lethbridge, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Naval Volun- teer Reserve, Dec. 31, 1942, in Calgary. He served in Canada, on the high seas and overseas until his honourable discharge with the rank of Able Seaman, on Nov. 5, 1945. He received the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star with Atlantic clasp, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp and War Medal 1939-45. Walter Dewitt (Dee) Morris served in the Second World War (air force) RCAF) as a Corporal. He served across Canada and in the Pacific Theatre in charge of power houses and signals from 1940- 45. He received the 1939-45 Star and the CA Volunteer Service Medal and clasp. CaptainG.S. Balfour, M.D. Sergeant GeorgePharis JerryJoseph Petrak CyrilJoseph McAndrews Lt.-Col. H.J. Wickey HerbertLeRoy Corporal A.A. Stanley joined the Army on Jan. 27, 1941 in Edmonton and served all over Europe until his honourable dis- charge Jan. 18, 1946 in Winnipeg. He received the following awards: 1939-45 Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, King George VI Great Britian Medal and 1967 centen- nial medal. In 2014, he was awarded the rank of Knight of the French Na- tional Order of the Legion of Honour. He resides in Lethbridge. AlfredA. Stanley NormanSelk Thomas FrancisBrian McAndrews FlightOfficer HowardJ. Branch WilfredGerard “Red” McAndrews AdrianAlbert McAndrews Sgt.Elling W. Lunde ElidoEdoardo Perini MajorDennis Jobe WalterDewitt (Dee) Morris AndyAllison Andy Allison was with the 13th Canadian Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery, 3rd Division, 78th Battery out of Red Deer and in a gun pit along the Rhine River in Holland, near Enden, when VE-Day came. Born Sept. 12, 1909 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, he came to Leth- bridge, Oct. 5, 1920, and enlisted in September, 1941. On D-Day, the 6th of June, he boarded a landing craft at Portsmouth and headed for France, landing at Courseulles-Sur-Mer. He was told he was too old, at age 34, but "I went in anyway." A native of Teuton, Man., Ashley Quelch enlisted in the 179th Queens Highlanders in 1915. He saw action in Eu- rope and was demobilized in 1916. He re- enlisted in the Veterans Home Guard and served from 1941 until 1946. He was awarded four medals including the 1914-18 War Medal and one for the Battle of the Somme. AshleyQuelch BillCameron Served in the Royal Cana- dian Corps of Signals. Bill joined the army May 31, 1943 after sev- eral tries. his basic training was at Mewata Barracks Cal- gary and at Wetaskiwin. His advanced training was in Kingston. He was unable to go over- seas due to eye problems and took an honourable discharge on April 22, 1944 to return to the family farm after his father had a heart attack. Warrant Officer Glenn Miller served 25 years in the Royal Canadian Ar- tillery, starting with 3 RCHA U Bty in Shilo Man., then with NATO at CFB Baden with 4 AD REGT as part of the Cold War, a recruiter in Toronto and as an instructor at the Air Defence Artillery School in Gagetown, New Brunswick. He spent close to a third of his career in Lethbridge which saw him deployed to Bosnia and Herze- govina while on staff with the 18 Air Defence Regiment unit in Lethbridge. Glenn Miller Private Cyril Alfred Hunt joined the 4th Division Petrol Com- pany of the Royal Cana- dian Army Service Corps in Calgary in December 1940. Served all over Eu- rope and had suffered a leg injury in Italy. Cyril was awarded the 1939-1945, France-Germany and Africa campaign stars along with the Defence Medal and Canadian Volunteer Medal with Clasp. CyrilHunt Leading Air- craftsman Lee G. Clifton was born and raised in Ma- grath. On Sept. 7, 1943, he en- listed with the Royal Cana- dian Air Force. Served as an aircraft carpen- ter at various bases across Alberta for the duration of the war, receiving an honourable discharge on Oct. 7, 1945. For his wartime service, he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal. LeeClifton Archibald Fletcher Wilson was residing in Glasgow, Scot- land when the war began and was called up at age 18 into the RAF as a flight mechanic. Was later sent to Blackpool, Eng- land, to become a fitter, then was transferred to the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm to become a flight engineer. Was doing his basic training there when the war ended. In 1953, Archie and his young family immigrated to Alberta. Archibald Wilson John Lawrence (Larry) Porter served in the Royal Cana- dian Naval Re- serve as an Able Seaman from 1943-45. Joined in Cal- gary, was trans- ferred to Winnipeg and then to St. Hyacinthe, Que., Halifax and Shelburne, N.S. for training. Was ready and willing to serve his country and was signed up to go to the Pacific when armistice was de- clared, and was then transferred to Es- quimalt, B.C. and then to Calgary where he was discharged. John(Larry) Porter JohnA. Valk

Private Gabriel M Oslanski ichal Hazuda served in the Loyal Edmonton Regiment of the Canadian Army. His tour of duty in- cluded the United King- dom and the Central Mediterranean. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the Italy Star, the Defence of Britain Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Donald Leo McAllister en- listed in the army on June 19, 1941. He served in Canada, Britain and Northwest Europe as a gunner. He was wounded in action on Aug. 14, 1944. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 22, 1946. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the War Medal. Joseph Torscher en- listed in the RCAF in April 1942. He was trained in Win- nipeg as a wireless opera- tor, wireless gunner and air gunner. He went overseas in June 1943 where his plane and crew was lost in action over the Irish Sea in February 1944. Sgt. Lloyd Heber McBride served with the Canadian Army in Ger- many. He was seriously in- jured at war. Because of burns, he had to have skin grafts on his face and both hands. He was also shot in the leg. He earned ap- proximately seven medals. Thomas Smith was born Nov. 18, 1912 and served as a cor- poral in the C a n a d i a n Army during the Second World War. In all, he spent 21 years in the armed forces, receiving the Canadian Forces decora- tion in 1950. He died Aug. 21, 1987. H.S. Hicken took his RCAF flight training and had his Pilot Wings graduation in St. Hubert, Quebec. He went to Eng- land in 1943. He was the pilot and cap- tain of a Halifax four-engine bomber and flew 31 missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. John M. Bredico - RCNVR, Sept. 1942-Dec. 1945. He re- ceived the 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, France- Germany Star, Volunteer Medal, Vic- tory Medal, C.D. and clasp. S/Sgt. 33rd Fld. Sqdn. RCE (M), WO - 18th Field Regiment RCA (MA) Royal Cana- dian Artillery. Wounded in the battle for Ortona Italy then contracted malaria. Later returned to duty serving in France, the Netherlands and Germany. Awarded Canadian medals plus the Italy Star. Deceased. George Smith of the Milk River district was born in 1925 and served in the Canadian Army from 1942 to 1945. He was sta- tioned mainly in Calgary. Like many young men of that time, he misinformed the government about his age so he could enlist when he was just 17 years old. Joe A. Nicholas was a member of the Royal Cana- dian Army Service Corps. Completed service in Britain, France, the Netherlands and Germany. Joe received five Cana- dian Service Medals. Deceased. Bill signed up for WWII at Currie Bar- racks in Cal- gary on July 13, 1940. He served as an NCO at Currie assisting in training of the new recruits. He began band master of the CITC Currie band and the Bugle band. He was trumpet major for the last several years. He was dis- charged on March 31, 1947. He passed away July 2, 1990. Lance Corpo- ral Whyndham Watts enlisted in Lethbridge on April 30, 1941. He served in Italy, transporting supplies to the front lines through Italy, France and Holland. He was discharged on Jan. 18, 1946. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the Italy Star, the France and Ger- many Star, the Defence Medal, the Vol- unteer Service Medal and the 1939-1945 War Medal. Grant “A” Ca- hoon enlisted in the RCAF on Nov. 5, 1942. He re- ceived Wings and Commis- sion as Pilot Officer on Nov. 12, 1943 and was promoted to Flying Officer in July 1944. He was the gunner of a crew flying over the English Channel on Feb. 13, 1945 when he was severely injured. He told the pilot to save him- self and he would try to land the plane. The pilot was rescued and Cahoon was killed. George Ridge- way enlisted in the army on April 28, 1942. He was out in basic-ad- vanced- trade school in Al- berta before going to Eng- land. In Eng- land, he was promoted to corporal and went to France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was discharged on March 29, 1946. Bill was born in Southamp- ton, Eng. He joined the army in Many- berries on March 1, 1916. He was trained at Sarcee and shipped out to England on Sept. 26, 1916. He arrived in France on Sept. 7, 1917 and served as a bugler and then stretcher bearer. He served at Vimy, Passchendaele, Avions, Amiens, Overyssche and Valenciennes and re- turned to Canada in 1919 where he was discharged. LACJohnny Nicholas RCAF Served at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School, Leth- bridge, then overseas to France, Britain, the Netherlands and Germany. Served with a Typhoon unit on the continent. Awarded five Canadian service medals. Deceased. Harry Smith Harry, from Coutts, en- listed in the Canadian Army in 1944 and served in Canada and Europe. He was honor- ably dis- charged in 1945 and returned to Coutts where he became manager of the family business, H. H. Smith Customs Bro- kerage. Woodrow Bruce Wilson Woodrow Bruce Wil- son, son of Thomas Leavitt Wil- son and Lucy Ade- laide Robin- son Wilson, born Oct. 12, 1917 at Cardston. Died June 24, 1965 (pneu- monia). Served in World War Two, was crippled as a fighter pilot. NeilSmith Neil, from Coutts, at 17 1/2 years old, underage, deter- mined but with his father’s permis- sion, enlisted in the Royal Cana- dian Air Force on Aug. 18, 1943. Within seven months he received his wings and sergeant stripes. In April he left for Europe. He served as the mid-upper gunner in a Lan- caster bomber. Nov. 16, 1944 over Duran, Germany, Neil’s bomber was hit by anti- aircraft fire and crashed, killing the entire crew. At the war’s end, Neil’s brother Harry was able to locate the site of the crash. Neil was buried in the Rheinberg War Cemetery in Germany. EdnaGraceStanford Sergeant Edna Grace Stanford from the Hart- ley-Glenwood district joined the Royal Cana- dian Air Force Women’s Division in Calgary, January 1942. She took basic training in St. Thomas, Ont. Medical clerks were urgently needed so she trained in this field and was stationed at Christie Street Hospital in Toronto. Following 3 1/2 years of service, she was honorably discharged in 1945. After returning to civilian life, she be- came an accountant, a customs broker, and raised a family. Grace pioneered in northern Alberta where she established a telephone answering service in the oilfields. She passed away March 8, 1998. Hubert Smith of the Milk River district was born in 1893 and served in the Canadian Army in the First World War. He was trained in Cal- gary and sta- tioned in England from 1914 to 1916, but was forced to return home as a result of an injury he sustained during the war. Hubert married Esther Hovey of the Milk River area and they raised five children — Ellen, George, Bert, Etta and David. RCAF Served 15 years. Sta- tioned at 105 Air Rescue Unit at Namao, AB, then the 121 Air-Sea Rescue Unit in Sea Island, B.C. Also served four years at No. 1 Fighter Wing, Marville, France (NATO Forces). Awarded Canadian forces medal and NATO medal. Daniel enlisted in the Cana- dian army in the early years of the war. His brother Edgar enlisted in 1916 with the 113th battalion in Lethbridge. Daniel died in the influenza epidemic on April 5, 1916 in Leth- bridge. Edgar arrived in England Oct. 6, 1916. He was transferred on the 17th battalion of the Canadian Expedi- tionary Force. Edgar was discharged Sept. 20, 1918. Thomas PalmerSmith H.S. Hicken GunnerBert Nicholas GeorgeLee Smith Grant“A” Cahoon Michal Hazuda DonaldLeo McAllister Joseph Torscher George Ridgeway LanceCorporal Whyndham Watts Sgt.Lloyd Heber McBride PrivateJoeA. Nicholas Corporal Patrick Nicholas HubertSmith Private Gabriel Oslanski en- listed in Leth- bridge in the regular forces and completed his basic train- ing at Penhold Army Camp outside of Red Deer. His division was prepared to be shipped overseas when the Second World War ended. TEL.T/0 John M. Credico-RCNVR William John Martin William John Martin Danieland EdgarPettley Clarence MagnusHowg Clarence Mag- nus Howg en- listed in 1942 and went over- seas in 1943. He was part of the D-Day in- vasion. He was killed in action on July 25, 1944, and is buried in France. DavidJames Smith David Smith of the Milk River district was born in 1934 and served in the Canadian Army from 1951-1976, with tours of duty in Korea and Cyprus. He and his wife Muriel raised seven children. JamesLloyd McDermott Gunner James Lloyd McDer- mott, son of James and Mary McDer- mott of Coalhurst, died in Italy on Jan. 18, 1944 at age 24 during the Battle of Ortona. Joy Moore Joy Moore (nee Sinclair) 1925-1964 She joined the CWAC in May 1943 and com- pleted basic training in Ver- milion, Al- berta. Shortly after, she was posted to Cal- gary as inspec- tion staff. Peter J. Scham- ber served with the Calgary Highlanders as a driver me- chanic. He spend time in northeaster Eu- rope, mostly Holland and Germany. PeterJ. Schamber DeLois Leavitt Nielsen en- listed in the Navy in Cal- gary in Oct. 26, 1942. She was soon shipped to Gault, Ont. where she did first-aid and kept women’s quarters. Walter Marek Walter Marek was a corporal in the Polish/ American Army. He came to Canada after the Second World War where he was married and had two chil- dren. He was awarded high honour and bravery medals. DeLoisLeavitt Nielsen Milton Lyons served in the Royal Army during the First World War. He later returned to Alberta. Milton Lyons

William R. Voth Joined on June 7, 1944. After basic training in Orillia, Ont. and advanced training in Borden he was posted over- seas. Joined RCASC regi- ment in Groes- beek, Holland where he served as a transport driver hauling artillery shells and other items until the end of the war. Discharged on June 19, 1946. He was awarded the France Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the Victory Medal. JohnRobert Burns Tomomi Okutake The Grassy Lake native flew bombing missions over Germany and occupied Eu- rope. Based in Yorkshire, Eng. in 432 Squadron. He was an air gunner in a four engine Halifax bomber. Was cred- ited in a gunnery report as having shot down a Messerschmitt. One of only a few shot down by bomber crews. Was awarded five medals for service and volunteered for the Pacific battle. Joined the Air Force in Octo- ber 1942 as an airframe me- chanic and started training in Calgary. Re- ceived military training in Ed- monton. After training was completed in St. Thomas, Ont. and stationed to Souris, Man. Volunteered to go over- seas. Worked on Halifax and Lancaster bombers while in England. With the rank of Leading AirCraftsman (LAC), the war in Europe was over and he vol- unteered for the Pacific and was sta- tioned to Greenwood, N.S. ElmerD. Bolick Enlisted in the Air Force on Nov. 11, 1942 and reported to No. 10 Depot in Edmonton until March 12, 1943 be- fore heading to Boundry Bay, B.C. as a transport driver. Discharged for medical reasons in 1944. JohnRonald Brown Served with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders from 1941-46 in the U.K., France, Bel- gium, Holland and Germany. Was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the France Ger- many Star, the Battle of Britain medal, the Victory medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. K.W.Last Served in the Royal Cana- dian navy on the corvettes Timmins, Na- panee and the Assiniboin, es- corting con- voys across the North Atlantic. Although a non-swimmer, he survived two sinkings. After the war he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer but died after a car accident outside Halifax in 1948. Major Mark Murphy Sergeant Loren A. Easthope served with the Royal Cana- dian Ordi- nance Corps. He was in Fort Garry in the Royal Artillery Advanced Training Centre, Regimental Band in 1941 then went to Camp Shilo until 1945. Performed with Artillery and Stage bands during the war years. Re- ceived Canadian Volunteer Service Medal when discharged in 1945. From Monc- ton, New Brunswick, he served in Bosnia, Opera- tion Palladium in 2000 and Operation Athena in Afghanistan in 2004. From Coal- hurst, she served from 1943-45 at Rideau Mili- tary Hospital in Ottawa, car- ing for soldiers wounded in overseas opera- tions. Special- ized in medical/surgi- cal nursing, she attained the rank of Lieutenant Nursing Sister. Sergeant of aircrew in Royal Cana- dian Airforce , enlisted in Jan- uary, 1944 and was discharged November, 1945. He grad- uated as flight engineer on Lancaster bombers in 1944. Flew on P.B.Y. wa- tercraft out of Pat Bay, B.C. 1945. Signed on for Pacific duty but war had ended. Valentine Lippa of the Coutts district was born in 1917 and served in the Canadian Army — Royal Cana- dian Engineers from June 1942 to Janu- ary 1946. While stationed in Port Al- berni, B.C., he met and later married Minnie (Wilhelmina) Hogeweide. They had one daughter, Jeanette. Enlisted in Canadian Naval Forces March 22, 1942. Served aboard HMCS Prince Henry, sailing to Alaska and the Prince Robert, convoying be- tween Gibral- tor and Italy but also in ports such as Vancouver, Panama, Bermuda, Grenock, Scotland and others. Discharged Oct. 27, 1945. Received Canadian Volunteer Medal, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star. (deceased) Irish Fusiliers, British Seaforth, Highlander Royal Cana- dian Infantry, Shilo, Man. and European Theatre Belgium — a war survivor. Son of the late Norman and Annie Stafford Peat of Lethbridge. Peggy Can- nady served in the British ATS at the start of WWII, serving there until marrying Lance Corpo- ral Lynn Can- nady and starting their family in Eng- land in 1944. Born in Leth- bridge, he left for Korea on April 22, 1952, his 19th birth- day. Returned in June of '53 and left service in Jan/54. Joined 1st battalion QOR of Canada in Sept. 1956. Served 3 years in Germany (Nov. '60-Dec. -63). Spent six months in Cyprus in peace- keeping role and left service in Sept. 1966. Medals received: Korea, Volun- teer, United National medal for Ger- many, Cyprus, Peacekeepers medal and C.D. Corporal Peter N. Wiebe en- listed in the A3 RCAATC. He served in Canada, the U.K. and con- tinental Eu- rope. He received the France Ger- many Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. (deceased) Royal Cana- dian Artillery, Vernon, B.C., 6th US Cav- alry, Kiska, Aleutian Is- lands, and England The- atre — a war survivor. Son of the late Norman and Annie Stafford Peat of Lethbridge. Enlisted in army April, 1941 and was discharged No- vember 1945. Served over- seas with serv- ice unit RCASC 86 Bridge Co. Army career spanned 27 years. Almost five years with active force and the remainder in Lethbridge. Awarded 1939-45 Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal with clasp and the Service Medal. 94 Battery, Third Cana- dian Anti-Tank Regiment RCA. Enlisted in Sept. 1943 and discharged in June 1946. Awarded the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Oscar Morse Served during WWII in artillery. (deceased) Canadian Ar- moured Corps, Camp Borden, Ont. and Euro- pean Theatre Holland — a war survivor. Son of the late Norman and Annie Stafford Peat of Lethbridge. CWOPeter Stauffer Served in the Canadian Forces for 32 years. He served for two peacekeeping tours with the UN, Damas- cus, Syria (1974-75) and Ismailia, Egypt (1976). He was awarded medals for his two tours to the Middle East, his Peace Keppers medal and his CD2. His last posting was as wing chief at 4 Wing Cold Lake from 2000-04. Born in Hux- ley, he served five-and-a-half years in the RCAF, with three years as a flight instruc- tor and one year as an instructor at Pearce and one year in England. Raemer Pepper Enlisted in the RCAF in Cal- gary in March 1942. Trained at Ver- dun, Man. and Claresholm where he re- ceived his wings and was commissioned as Pilot Officer. Served as a flying instructor at Fort Macleod and Vulcan until posted overseas in March 1945. Volunteered to serve in the Pacific theatre in July 1945 and posted to Greenwood N.S. for training. Received the Defence medal and the Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Served in WWII driving transport trucks in Bel- gium from 1942-45. Michael (Jack) Kinahan ValentineLouis Lippa Nick Martinuk PeggyCannady Peter Mervyn Sneddon CorporalPeter N. Wiebe NormanH. Noss NormanJames Hunt Kenneth Hulley MaryGertrude (Patton)Luco Sergeant LorenA. Easthope Flight Lieutenant Jimmie Fairfield Lieutenant William StaffordPeat Flight SergeantJohn Brooks Michael William Harris Capt.George AlexanderGibb Peat Capt.Norman BonnerPeat Jr. Grant S. Fawns was born and raised in Ray- mond. He joined the Royal Cana- dian Air Force on Feb. 3, 1942. He served as an instrument technician. GrantS.Fawns Elmer D. Bol- ick RCN 1948-53 Korea 1951-52 Tomomi Oku- take was born Nov. 21, 1889 in Okinawa, Japan. He en- listed in Cal- gary on May 26, 1916 and served in Canada, Britain and France. He re- ceived his honourable discharge on May 10, 1919 as a private. He re- ceived the British War Medal and Vic- tory Medal for his service. FlightLt. KenGray Fight Lt. Ken Gray 1914-1943 Bomber pilot, RCAF. 1940- 1943 Killed in action / Belgium. Sgt. Major TedGray Sgt Major Ted Gray 1917-1989 RCAPC, England, France and Belgium. Career officer 1941-1970 Cpl.Gordon M. Orser Served from 1941-45 with the 12th Mani- toba Dragoons. The Dragoons were mobilized on May 10, 1941, under the 4th Canadian Infantry division. In World War II, the unit was known as the 18th Reconnaisance (Ar- moured Car) Regiment, and served as the Armoured Reconnaisance Regiment for the II Canadian Corps. The motto of the unit was Ubique Honor et Equis, which means everywhere honour and equality. Gordon’s unit saw action in Holland, Belgium and Germany. JamesE. McLean James E. McLean was born and raised in Lethbridge. In 1939 at age 18 he enlisted and achieved the rank of gunner with the 20 Anti-Tank Battery serving for five-an-a-half years in Canada, Britain and northwest Europe where he was wounded in Belgium. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War medal 1939-45. Cyril Miller Private Cyril Miller. Killed in action, February 1945.

CliftonBrothers From left: Petty Officer James A. Clifton served throughout Canada during WWII in the Navy from 1943-45. Sgt. Dale E. Clifton served throughout Canada in the RCAF Aeronautical In- spection Department from 1942-45. Seaman Earl F. Clifton served with the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Seattle from 1942-45. Sapper-Engineer G.R. Clifton served in Canada, England, Sicily and Italy from 1939-46. Ralph Morse Served during WWII with the Calgary Highlanders. Served with the 113 High- landers Battal- ion in the First World War. Photo shows Bill some- where in France in 1917. Served over- seas in WWI from 1915-19 as Captain Ad- jutant of the 31st Battalion Calgary In- fantry Regi- ment. William MichaelHarris William (Bill) Goldie Sgt.Dick Gray Sgt. Dick Gray 1920-1990 RCAF wire- less gunner Stationed in India. 1943-45 Sgt. Don Gray 1912-1986 Stationed in England, CAF, 1944- 1946 Canadian Repatriation depot Sgt. Bob Gray 1920-1980 Canadian Armed Forces Headquarters staff Nether- lands and France 1943-1945 Career officer 1941-1970 Private Waldo Reuben Stromsmoe, service number 106492, served with the Seaforth High- landers of Canada. He died 12/04/1945. Private Waldo Reuben Stromsmoe Robert Allison was born Dec 7, 1887 in Falkirk, Stir- lingshire, Scot- land and came to Lethbridge in 1920, after serving, and being wounded in World War I. He served with the Argyll and Suther- land Highlanders, but unfortunately the records regarding the action he saw were lost in a fire. RobertAllison Served with Royal Cana- dian Army from 1941-45 with the 112 Light Anti-Air- craft Battery. Stationed in Aldershot, England. Took part in the in- vasion of Europe until war ended. Re- ceived all applicable service medals. Sgt. Roy Frank Duval enlisted in the Cana- dian Army in 1941, serving in Canada, Britain and the European the- atre. Serving with 112 Light Anti aircraft battery from 1941-45. Deceased April 6, 2005. Sgt. William (Bill)Brooks Sgt.RoyFrank Duval Gilbert McKenna Gilbert McKenna went overseas at age 19 with the Royal Cana- dian Artillery. He served in England, Italy, France, Bel- gium, Holland and Germany from 1939- 1945. Gil was awarded several medals: The 1939-1945 Star, The Italy Star, The France and Germany Star, The Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and The War Medal 1939-1945. RonaldF. Viney Craftsman Ralph P. Kooy of Nobleford enlisted in the Canadian Army in November of 1941. He served with the Royal Cana- dian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in England, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Ger- many. Ralph received the 1939-45 Star, the Italy Star, the France-Ger- many Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp. Enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941 in Calgary and received his basic training in Grande Prairie. He was then sent to London, Ont. and shipped overseas in April, 1942. He remained in service in Britain and other postings until the end of the war returned home to Lethbridge on Oct. 29, 1945. Enlisted on Feb. 3, 1943. Took basic training in Camrose and was sent to Ar- mored Division training in Camp Borden, Ont. Went overseas in No- vember 1943. Trained in Farvbough, Eng. and in Janu- ary 1944 was sent to Italy as a replace- ment in the 5th armored division, B.C. Dragoons. The regiment moved to Hol- land to close out the war. Was awarded five colourful medals for service. Robert (Bob) Henry Matthews, Sgt/Major, RCEME RalphP. Kooy Joined the Canadian Army Sept. 14, 1939. Served over- seas from 1939-45. Dis- charged Aug. 4, 1945. Awarded France Ger- many Star, De- fence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal and three good conduct medals. Photo shows Fisher in WWI uniform because battle dress was not available at time he signed up in WWII. Served with the Reserve 112th Field Battery from 1939-41. Ac- tive duty was with the RCAF from 1941-45. Received the Canadian Vol- unteer Service Medal and the Defence medal. Stationed in Topcliffe, Yorkshire where he met his future wife, Marge Bjotland. Returned to Lethbridge and worked for the city's electrical department until 1983. Verl was born and raised in Raymond. He enlisted in the RCAF on Feb. 3, 1942 and was posted for training in Ed- monton, High River, Calgary, and Fort Macleod. He was stationed overseas in Skipton-on- Swale in squadron 433. He was shot down on Feb. 25, 1944 and was captured. He spent the re- mainder of the war as a POW in Ger- many, East Prussia and Poland. Larson served from 1942-46 out of Leem- ing Yorkshire. Larson was with a Lan- caster Bomber Squadron when they flew into an enemy trap and one of their fuel tanks was hit. Flying on two engines, the crew thought they may have to ditch into the Channel. They landed on an emergency landing strip on the coast, their engines running out of fuel half way down the runway. Sgt.StanleyE. Legge VerlT. Meldrum WilfredJ. Larson RobertGordon Fisher RichardDow Born in Ret- law, joined the Royal Cana- dian Artillery in 1941. In 1943 he was in the First Spe- cial Service Force and trained as a paratrooper. He received his discharge in 1945 with the rank of Warrant Officer First Class. He died in a motor vehicle accident on Aug. 30, 1971. Dr. E.J. (Bob) Hawn, DFC CD, enlisted in 1941. He was posted to Eng- land, attached to R.A.F. as advanced fly- ing instructor 1942-44. From May 1944-Nov 1977, he flew 33 missions in Hallifax Bombers (429 Squadrom, 6 Group Bomber Com- mand). Awarded distinguished flying cross. Served as C.O. air cadets for 14 years post-war. Awarded CD medal. Deceased 1991. RobertLouis Higgins Dr.E.J. (Bob) Hawn Bernard Dow served in the 8th Battery 2nd Field Reg- iment R.C.A. as an artillary gunner 1939- 45 in Great Britain, Italy, Sicily, France, Holland and Belgium. He received the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Voluntary Service Medal with Bar, King George Service Medal 1939-45. Cpl. Richard Dow enlisted 1939-45 with the 118 Bat- tery in Leth- bridge. He served in the European the- atre. He re- ceived the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Forces Decoration Medal, re-enlisted after the war - military career. Retired Oct. 11, 1965. JohnLeonard Dow Born in Ray- mond, she joined the CWAC in Win- nipeg on Sept. 9, 1943. She took basic training in Ver- million. Shortly after a posting to Calgary, she was attached for duty to the RCMC at Currie Barracks in administration. She remained there for the duration of her service. Joined the army in 1949 at the age of 17 in Toronto. Posted to Cur- rie Barracks, First Battalion, P.P.C.L.I. in 1950. After parachute training was posted to Korea in 1951-52 as stretcher bearer. Received the Korean medal, United Nations Service medal and the Korean Volunteer medal. Enlisted in 1940 and was sent to Eng- land to join 1st Canadian Divi- sion. Saw ac- tion in Sicily, Italy and northwest Eu- rope. Awarded the 1939-45 Star, the Italy Star, France Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal. Tom Bogner Rowena Meldrum (McMullin) Stan Carmichael Flying Officer John Leonard Dow served in 115 Squadron for four-and-ahalf years. He served in England and later in the Alaskan Theatre patrolling the coast, etc., watching for any Japanese activity in that area. He survived a fiery plane crash in Alaska. Service in England, Holland and Germany. Lionel Wright Private Vernon Woodrow Burrows, Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry, 1944-45. Born in Mountain View, AB on Aug. 28, 1925. Passed away July 3, 1988. PrivateVernon Woodrow Burrows Service in Canada. Theodore Richard Erno, 1918-1998. Lance Bombardier E Troop Gun Crew Royal Canadian Army 1939-1945 Marie Piepgrass Wright Theodore RichardErno Bernard Dow Sgt.Don Gray Sgt.Bob Gray

FlyingOfficer WE(Buck)Baldry Flying Officer WE (Buck) Baldry was in the RCAF during the Second World War. Cpl. WalterStanleyByer M104635 Corp. Walter Stanley Byer served with the RCAS Corps in Europe from 1943-1946. LACElmer M.Jensen Air Force Rank: LAC Air frame mechanic Elmer joined in 1943 and was dis- charged in 1946. He served in Gan- der, servicing aircraft being sent overseas. He was stationed in Ed- monton, St. Thomas, Gander, Hali- fax and Moose Jaw. Elmer resides Taber. Sgt.SteveSlemko M45729 Steve Slemko joined in Nanaimo in November 1940. He travelled to Ni- agara Falls and Debert, N.S., trained in England and then served in Nor- mandy in July 1943, France, Bel- gium and Holland. Steve was honourably discharged February 1946. Medals awarded: 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Queen’s Medal. Today, Steve resides on the farm in Coaldale. NeilAJudkins Private An- drew Crawford enlisted in the 4th Div. Petrol RCASC in the Canadian Army at Leth- bridge on July 9, 1940. He served in Canada, United Kingdom and Conti- nental Europe. Andrew was discharged at the age of 42 on September 15, 1945. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence of Britain Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Thomas Roberts Stewart Knox enlisted in the Royal Cana- dian Navy in 1944, after having worked in the Boeings Aircraft Plant in Vancouver, B.C. for the early party of the Second World War. He was stationed in Hali- fax, N.S. in the postal department of the Navy office. He was released from service in 1946 to return home to his family in Vancouver. Stewart was awarded three medals. Reg. No. 60338 RCAF air frame tech- nician (1922- 2002) Served throughout the Second World War in Canada, mainly at Mountain- view, Ont. Discharged in 1945 — re-en- listed in 1951 and retired in 1968. Stationed in several places including Gimli, Man. and #7 Supply Depot, Ed- monton. Served in #4 (F) Wing, Baden Soellingen Germany 1962-66 and Up- lands Ottawa 1966-68. ArthurG. Davies Steve Slemko joined the army in 1940 at the age of 22. His office skills landed him work with the Southern Alberta Regi- ment CASF. His troop’s first trip over seas was to England in August 1942. When D-Day came, he was a sergeant in charge of a corporal and two privates. He had a truck made into a portable office which travelled just a little behind the front lines of fighting. 1919-2003 William was born in Leth- bridge at the Galt Hospital. He enlisted in the Army at age 19 and served overseas in France, Italy and Sicily with the 1st Canadian LAA Battery of the Lanark and Ren- frew Scottish Regiment. In 1945, after serving six years, he returned to the family farm in Milo. Ches Lorenzo(Renn) Mitchell was born Sept. 13, 1917 in Ray- mond. He served with the Canadian Army 1941-45 and overseas in 1942. He served with the 112th Anti- Aircraft Battalion in France, England, Holland and Germany for more than three years. Left as a Private and re- turned as a Sgt. Major. 1919-1997 Iris was born in Appledore, N.Devon, Eng- land. She en- listed in the Army and served with the ATS from 1941-45. She married William Crabb in England in 1945 and immigrated to Canada as a war bride in 1946. Pilot Laurence Ward Davies of Hillspring, Alberta, went into the army right after Grade 12. He was a warrant officer, pilot of a Lancaster in the Bomber Command, the 166 squadron based at Kermington Lancolnshire. He was killed Aug. 14, 1944 at the age of 21. Seven planes went out; six came back. He is buried in the Hanover War Cemetery in Hanover, Germany. Neil F. McKenna was a sergeant with the RCE Cana- dian Forces Base, Suffield and the RCASC. Thomas en- listed in the Royal Cana- dian Navy in 1942 and was stationed in Halifax. He served on the high seas in 1943 on the Corvette HMCS Snow- berry as a radar operator. Thomas was discharged in 1944. RobertLord Feb. 1893-Aug. 1969 Prior to immi- grating to Canada in 1920, Robert served in the Tynside Scottish, 1st Bat., 1st and 2nd Company. Private Lord was taken prisoner during the First World War. Fol- lowing the end of the First World War, he took his discharge. During the Second World War, he enlisted in the Veterans Guard of Canada, 29 Coy. A majority of his service put him at the PoW camp in Lethbridge as guard. Honourably dis- charged in 1945 and received numerous awards. AW (Bill)Lord AW (Bill) Lord left Taber March 28, 1948 and joined the Royal Canadian Navy. After seamanship training, he was transferred to a destroyer, HMCS Sioux. First tour was in Korea July 5, 1950-Feb. 4, 1951. Due to a shortage of underwater sonar operators (submarine detection), he was shipped to Korea April 8, 1951. Honourably discharged from the Navy in 1953 but re-enlisted that July in the RCAF as a fire fighter. He was honourably discharged in 1972. Medals awarded for serving in the Ko- rean War: 1950-54 Korea, 1950-54 United Nations, 1950-54 Korea Volun- teer. Also received a 1953-72 Service medal and clasp. Leslie Obbagy, M-12235, served with the Canadian Army. He en- rolled July 9, 1940 in Cal- gary and served in Canada, Britain and central Mediterranean area. He was honourably dis- charged March 14, 1946 in Calgary as a Private. He received the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp and War Medal 1939-45. ChesLorenzo (Renn) Mitchell Corporal Iris (Labbett) Crabb SergeantNeil F. McKenna LeslieObbagy AbleSeaman ThomasH Kinnell PilotLaurence WardDavies Private William Robertson Crabb Arthur G. Davies from Hillspring, Al- berta, joined the RCE CASF at the outbreak of war. He transferred to the RAF in England No- vember 1940. He was a pilot in the RAF. He was killed Oct. 21, 1942 night fly- ing over England. He was 25 years old and is buried in England. From the Kipp area, he joined the army in the spring of 1940. After training in Canada, he went to England and then to the war zone of Sicily, Italy, Holland, France and Germany where he was awarded Sergeant stripes. Thomas served in the army of Occupation after the war ended. He then returned home and was discharged November 22, 1945. Thomas holds the 1939/43 Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service medal and clasp. Corporal William Arthur Shaver Neil joined the army in Leth- bridge in 1939 and was a gun- ner in the 112 Battery Light Anti Aircraft Contingent. He embarked for overseas in November 1942 and landed in Scot- land. From there he went to England and there- after served in France, Belgium, Italy, Holland and Germany. Neil was discharged in 1945 when the war ended. Andrew Crawford William StewartKnox William JohnReid William enlisted with the RCAF and graduated at the No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School at Kenyon School. He was a warrant officer in the 9 Squadron, when he and his fellow crewmen went missing in action dur- ing a bombing on April 10, 1943. Reid is one of 20,000 airmen who were lost in WWII and have no known graves. He was posthu- mously awarded the Canadian Vol- unteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 Star, the Atlantic Star, the Air Crew Europe Star and the Defence medal. KennethDavidSullivan Marvin WesleySullivan Served in the army in Great Britain and volunteered for Pacific Duty. After the war, he settled in Medicine Hat and worked as a carpenter until his retirement in 1987. He died Sept. 7, 1992. The oldest of three brothers who served in the Second World War, Marvin Wesley Sullivan volunteered for Pacific duty. After the war he be- came an accountant and retired in Regina, Sask. ErnestJohnCook Born May 29, 1893 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England. De- ceased July 28, 1960 in Calgary. In 1912, he immigrated to Manyberries area. In the First World War, he en- listed in the 175th Battalion at Medi- cine Hat on March 17, 1916 and was discharged May 19, 1918.In the Sec- ond World War, he enlisted in the in- fantry - Canadian Active Service Force on July 15, 1940. He was dis- charged Sept. 20, 1945. Duncan McNabb Duncan McNabb served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force after enlisting on March 1, 1916 in Leth- bridge. He served in Canada, Britain and France. The Private was killed in action April 1917 while serving with the 16th Battalion at Vimy Ridge. He was buried in “Orchard Dump Cemetery” near Arras, France. He was honoured with the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Donald McN- abb, R.C. Navy, served on a Corvette on the Atlantic. 1941-1945. Donald McNabb Private Jens Orsten enlisted for service with the South Alberta Regiment on 26 June 1940. He served with the regiment for a year in Canada prior to receiving a medical discharge. Private JensH.Orsten Sergeant Sigurd Orsten enlisted for service on 6 July 1941 and was soon posted to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He served as a me- chanic’s instructor at Aldershot for much of the war. He was discharged 21 June 1946. Sergeant SigurdC.Orsten At the start of World War I, Major Hugh B. Brown of Cardston enlisted a whole company of men from the small towns of southern Alberta. He pro- vided initial train- ing for the men in Cardston before moving to one of the larger mar- tialling facilities. MajorHughB. Brown Trp. C.M. (Melvin) Orsten served overseas. CM (Melvin) Orsten Pte. Orley Iredale served in England from 1918 to 1919. Pte.Orley Iredale James King Brown was a gunner with the 13th Canadian Field Reigment in the Second World War, Royal Cana- dian Artillery. JamesKing Brown Florence A. McKenna (nee Swan) was in the CWAC’s during the Sec- ond World War (1944-46) in Suffield where she and Neil F. McKenna met in 1946. FlorenceA. McKenna (neeSwan) Cpl. Kenneth V. (Mick) Owsley served from 1940-1944. He served 3 1/2 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was born and raised in Barons, Alta., later moving to Lethbridge. Cpl.KennethV. (Mick)Owsley Captain William Hinman Captain William Hinman lied about his age and joined the R.N.C.V.R. (Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Reserve) in World War I. He took his initial training in Esquimalt, B.C. and then was transferred to Halifax. Capt.BenHiggs Captain Ben Higgs was a frontline Army commander in major combat zones in World War II. He served in France, Italty and Germany, and re- turned from heavy combat with his entire contingent of men. He re- turned to Cardston. BombardierEarlScott Bombardier Earl Scott served as a bombardier. His plane was shot down over France in 1941 and Earl then assisted the French Under- ground fighting Germany occupa- tion. He was captured by German soldiers in 1942 and spent three years in German concentration camps. William RobertScott William Robert Scott, 80 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. Served in North Africa. Died May 23, 1942 in Libya at age 23. Son of Robert and Emily Frances Scott of Magrath. Remembered with honour, Kings- bridge War Cemetery, Acroma. CorpsmanArchieSheffield Archie Sheffield from Cardston served for the entire duration of World War I as a Corpsman. His job was to rescue wounded soldiers, get them on a stretcher and carry them to the field hospital. BombardierLeslieLamontPalmer Bombardier Leslie Lamont Palmer of Raymond joined at the start of World War II. He served the entire war from a bomber base in Southern England. Steve Slemko

William Harold Perry enlisted in Canmore and served in the Canadian Army from 1943 until 1945. During the Second World War, he belonged to the RCEME (Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers). William Harold Perry M107059 Corporal W.W. (Jerry) Witbeck served in the Royal Canadian Army, First Canadian Parachute Bat- talion. Enlisted March 1943. Discharged May 16, 1946. Corporal W.W. (Jerry) Witbeck Flight Lieutenant HarryHudson Flight Lieu- tenant Harry Hudson volun- teered in May 1941, receiv- ing his wings in the first graduating class at the Virden Flying Training School in July 1941. He served in Ucluelet, B.C. Pa- cific Coastal Command from Dec. 1941-Aug. 1944. He transferred to Northern Ireland until war’s end. Melville Rutledge Archie LaFournie LACLee Johnson RussellJ. West Archie LaFournie en- listed April 9, 1941 in Bran- don, Man. He received basic training at Petawawa, Ont. and served in the 19th Cana- dian Army Field Reg Royal Canadian Artillery. He landed on Juno Beach on D-Day and served in the Liberation of France and Holland. He started out as a gunner and later received the rank of Sergeant and was given com- mand of his own tank. He returned to Canada in 1945. Can. R218387 Lee enlisted June 1943 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan as an airframe mechanic. He served at Med- icine Hat, St. Thomas, On- tario. #1 Bombing Jarvis, Ontario, #11 SFTS Yorkon #18 Gimli, Manitoba. He was posted over- seas to join 410 Cougar Squadron at Gilze-Rijen, Holland, until the end of the war. HowardF. Christensen Johnny Tallow joined the R.C. Army June 1941. He was stationed in England as a gunner. Later, his unit was disbanded and became an in- fantry unit. Johnny fought at Cassino (Monte) Ortona, Remini Italy as well as Sicily. Johnny was awarded the Italy Star, Defense Medal, King George 1939-45 Star and Volunteer Service Medal with clasp.He received an honourable discharge in 1946 and returned to civilian life in Canada. JohnnyTallow Kenneth Karl Krogman en- listed in the RCAFJan. 12, 1942. He trained in Cal- gary and St. Thomas On- tario as aircraft engine me- chanic. He was posted over- seas to U.K. in May 1943, and returned back to Canada honorably released Sept. 1945. KennethKarl Krogman John Gogo en- listed in 1949, at the age of 17, in the 1st Parachute Bty 1 RCHA. He served in Korea with 81st FD Regt. and in Ger- many with 4 RCHA. He was married to his wife, Joyce, for 55 years, and had five children and 14 grandchildren. Passed away in 2015. OscarAlvin “Bud”Salberg Cpl.Bill Gray Melville Rut- ledge, an em- ployee of the CPR Leth- bridge subdivi- sion, served his country overseas dur- ing the First World War in B Co. 65th Batt. in CEF. He drove a team of army mules. M55454 Trained at Camp Borden and served for 5 1/2 years with honour in the front line with the 1st Canadian Ar- moured Divi- sion RCASC. Also attached to the American 5th and 8th armies. Served in Italy, France and Germany. Awarded 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Cana- dian 1945 Volunteer Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Defence Medal, among oth- ers. Cpl. Bill Gray 1917-1994 Stationed at Currie Bar- racks, Calgary and Suffield. RCAF instructor 1943-45 Born in Lon- don, Ont. in 1923, Kenneth enlisted in the Royal Cana- dian Navy in January 1943. He made 36 ocean escort trips across the Atlantic from Saint John, N.B. to Londonderry, Ireland, mainly on HMCS CopperCliff. He was hon- ourably discharged September 19, 1945. aMaurice was born and raised in St. Boniface, Man.. He en- listed in the RCAF in No- vember 1941 and served in Canada and England as an aero-engine mechanic. He was discharged in March 1946 and was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945 and the CVSM with clasp. He retired in Lethbridge in 1987. W311231 RCAF (WD) March 12, 1943-May 29, 1946. Served at Fin- gal, Ont. and Trenton, Ont. and worked in Central Registry. She was in charge of Daily Routine Orders (DROs). Kathleen (Kaye)Oddie Kathleen (Kaye) Oddie (nee Cameron) served as a WD in signals also in the RCAF. She was stationed in York, Eng- land. She grew up in southern Alberta and after the war, returned to Pincher Creek to farm and raise her family. She passed away July 26, 2006. Joining his brothers who enlisted earlier, Stubby left the farm near Sin- tulata, Saskatchewan and joined the RCAF in 1941. Based in Eng- land for the duration of the war, he re-enlisted in 1950, retiring in 1971 with the rank of Sergeant. Norman served as an Artillery Technician with 17th Bty, 15th Canadian Field Regi- ment, Royal Canadian Artillery, 4th Canadian Ar- moured Division. His unit landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day in 1944 and he saw action until VE Day in 1945. He continued serving in the RCA, retir- ing in 1969. He was awarded the 1939- 45 Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal, C.D. with two clasps and the Canadian Centennial Medal. JA Jarvie J.A. Jarvie served in Britain as a dispatcher with the Royal Canadian Army during the Second World War. He returned home minus his right leg and founded Jarvie Sand & Gravel, later Lethbridge Concrete Products. He also pioneered the handibus system and supported many other causes. James (Jim) Oddie served in the Royal Canadian Core of Signals in the Army and served in Eng- land and on the continent. He was a Ser- geant in Royal Canadian Core of Signals, 4th Division Armored Brigade. He grew up in southern Al- berta and after the war, returned to Pincher Creek to farm and raise his family. He passed away March 7, 2008. RobertBayne Anderson A Second World War vet- eran, Robert enlisted in the Canadian Army in Leth- bridge in Sep- tember 1939. He served overseas with the Royal Canadian Ar- tillery, initially in the United Kingdom and then in Continental Europe. He was awarded the 1939 Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, Cana- dian Volunteer Service Medal, and the War Medal. He was honourably dis- charged in 1945 and settled in the Lethbridge area. Edward“Ted” Duffy Edward “Ted” Duffy, Sgt. 39 Battalion Paratrooper. Born Oct. 2, 1922 and died Aug. 20, 1979. Survived 16 successful parachute jumps into enemy territory in WWII. Kenneth ErnestHudson JC Maurice L’Arrivee Corporal RuthI.A. (Skundberg) Johnson Derwood “Stubby”Price Norman W. Taylor,CD James (Jim) Oddie Howard F. Christensen R131757, Leading Air- craftman, Royal Cana- dian Air Force (1920-2002). Servedduring WWII as a mechanic on Lancasters with 432 Squadrom, 6 Group Bomber Command, Linton-on-Ouse, York- shire, U.K. (1943-45) Life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Taber branch. Russell J. West of Raymond joined the Royal Cana- dian Air Force in 1942. He served in Canada and in England as a flying instruc- tor attached to a Royal Air Force unit. He was hon- ourably discharged in 1945 with the rank of Flying Officer. William John (Bud) McKenna served in the First World War as a Sgt. In- structor at the School of Ar- tillery in Shilo, Man. from 1941-45. William John (Bud) McKenna Clarence J. Jensen, M-94, joined the 20th antitank battery in Lethbridge the day after war was declared. Served overseas in France, Holland and Belgium. Was wounded in the war July 1944. Returned home August 1945. ClarenceJ. Jensen Lewis MacLeod Mills, born April 25, 1919, ran communica- tion from guns to command post. 15th Field Regiment. 95th Battery. Gunner. Lewis MacLeod Mills Private John Brown served with the 19th BN North-um- berland Flusil- liers WWI, Canadian Vet- eran Guards WWII. Camp 133 (1940-45) Lethbridge. JohnBrown Threebrothers overseas It is believed the Pittman brothers had the honour of being the only three brothers in Canada who served in the same company and the same platoon. Pictured from left are Frank Pittman’s sons Clarence, David and Louis. Frank was a farmer southeast of Warner. Don Wilson Don Wilson, who served 25 years in the RCAF as a physical train- ing instructor, was with the United Nations and NATO for many of the years the United Nations forces were in Cyprus. MichaelPorter Gerald Johnson William Krysak served with Royal Cana- dian Artillery 1943-46 in England, Holland, Bel- gium, and for one year in occupation in Germany. William Krysak Robert Michael (Mick) Porter May 1921 - September 2012. Born at Cowley, Alta. Enlisted in mili- tia at Curry Bar- racks, Calgary, in 1939, and re- mustered to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940. After training in Saskatchewan and at Camp Borden, Man., served in Canada in the Armament Division as a bombing gunnery instructor. Received an Honor- able Medical Discharge in 1944. Re- turned to southern Alberta in 1944, married and raised their family while farming for several decades at Skiff, Alta. Retired in Lethbridge in 1982. Was an ac- tive member of the 702 Wing RCAFA and the Royal Canadian Legion No. 4 in Lethbridge. Corporal Gerald Earl Johnson served with the Canadian Army from 1942-45 in the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean area and continental Europe. Re- ceived 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. John Gogo