Military Service Recognition Book

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 2018 Alberta-NWT Command

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 1 Message from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta As Her Majesty, the Queen’s representative in Alberta it is my sincere pleasure to congratulate the AlbertaNorthwest Territories Command of The Royal Canadian Legion on publishing the 10th edition of the Military Resource Service Recognition Book. I offer my admiration and appreciation to everyone at The Royal Canadian Legion for all your contributions to fostering a greater awareness and understanding for our history. I believe the best way to understand the past is to put ourselves in the shoes of those who lived it. I trust that the information and stories offered in this book will go a long way toward helping our citizens and communities recognize and support our men and women in uniform and learn about their role in our history. I would like to thank everyone at the Alberta-Northwest Territories Command of The Royal Canadian Legion and your various branches for creating this book. We all benefit from your hard work and are grateful for everything that you do to ensure that our veterans are forever honoured by their fellow Canadians. I would also like to offer my gratitude to all current serving members and veterans of the Canadian Forces for your dedicated service on behalf of our country. Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 2 Thank You. We are proud to support and honour the Alberta and Northwest Territories Veterans who serve our country.

www.abnwtlegion.com 3 Table of Contents MESSAGES Lieutenant Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Premier of Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Premier of Northwest Territories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 President of AB-NWT Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 MLA Nicole Goehring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Book Co-ordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 LEGION INFORMATION Command Executives and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . .19 Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis & Rehabilitation . . .21 Bursaries – Terms of Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Do You Have Time to Give Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Volunteer Application Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 National Youth Track & Field Championships . . . . . . . . .29 Application for Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 The YMCA Poppy Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Veterans Connection Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Ritual and Awards Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 2017 Cadet Medal Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 How Do I Get My Service Records? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 How Do I Get My Replacement Medals? . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 2017 Recipients of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers . . 49 Youth Remembrance Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2017 Literary and Poster Contest Winners . . . . . . . . . . . .57 50th Alberta-NWT Command Convention . . . . . . . . . . . .141 ARTICLES OF INTEREST Jackie the Baboon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Memories of a Schoolboy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Fields of Sacrifice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 George Bertram Monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 VETERANS Adams, Joseph William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Allen, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Alton, Melville Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Anderson, Hazel M (Ethel Blize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Aspinall, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Atkinson, Forbes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Atkinson, Garnet Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Atkinson, Paige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Atkinson, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Baird, John Loudon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Baird, Loudon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Balcarras, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Beaumont, Archie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Binder, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Blain, Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Blain, Purcell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Blain, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Blow, Sidney Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Boe, Ralph Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Bogstie, Harvey O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Boos, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Borass, Iver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Boss, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Boston, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Boulter, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Bourghardt (Nelson), Tatyanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Bowen, Chessel Hallie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Boyd, John Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Brassington, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Bremner, William John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Brickman, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Brink, Floyd Everett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Brink, Harvey Leroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Brink, Melvin Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Briston, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Briston, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Britton, Edward Cyril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Brown, Alexander Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Brown, John Bayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Brown, Robert Oswald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Brown, Vernon Sutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Brown, William Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Buchan, Hugh Andrew MacKay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Buchanan, Thomas Liddeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Burke, Stanley Ives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Burton, George John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Bury, Wilfred Entwisle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Burzynski, Annie Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Butcher, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Butler, Henry Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Butz, Mural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Calvert, Robert Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Cambridge, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Carey, Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 4 Table of Contents Carr, Lawrence Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Chappell, Donald W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Charley, Walter Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Chartrand, Chuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Chiles, Sydney Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Chomik, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Christiansen, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Christopherson, Nolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Churchill, Donald William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Clarke, Elizabeth M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Clay, Douglas William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Clutterham, Allan Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Coffey, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Collard, Albert Melville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Collard, Alfred Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Collins, Edward Hubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Cook, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Cookson, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Cottrell, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Courser, Victor Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Courtney, Everett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Craig, Douglas William Archibald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 Craig, W. C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 Crawford, Thomas Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 Criss, Clayton Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Criss, LeRoy William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Criss, Marvin Adolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Criss, Philip Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Critchley, Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Critchley, John Jack Asheton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Crockford (Gleghorn), Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Croft, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Croft, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Croft, Reginald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Croft, Stanley Milen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Crotty, William Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Crouch, James George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Crowder (Beck), Vivian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Crowhurst, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Culshaw, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Cumming, Alexander John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Dahl, Abraham Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Dale, John Clapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Daniel, Ian Thomas William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Daniel, Thomas William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Davies, James Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Davis, Erle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Dekker, Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Dewhirst, Harold Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Dewolfe, Walter Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Dick (Trainor), Ellen Loretta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Dick, Robert Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Dicker, George Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Dinisyk, Theodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Dixon, Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Doige, Harold Leon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Doige, John George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Doran, Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Dow, Leonard L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Dow, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Durham, Kenneth Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Dziuba, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Easton, Edgar Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Easton, Walter Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Easton, Walter Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Edwards, Earle Russel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Elgie, William John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Elliot, George Edgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Elliot, Gordon Tait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Elliot, Robert Riddick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Elliott, John David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 England, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Evanson, Ray B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Exner, Alphonse August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Feenstra, Tys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Fenske, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Ferguson, Matthew John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Ferguson, Thomas Harold Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Ferguson, William Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Ferguson, William Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Fish, Harvey William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Foss, Rolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Fox, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Fox, John Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Fraser, John Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Frissell, Albert Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Frissell, James Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Fullerton, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Fullerton, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Fullerton, William Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Giacobbo, Lawrence Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Gilbertson, Alfred Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291

www.abnwtlegion.com 5 Table of Contents Gilbertson, Oller Helmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Gilbertson, Waldemar Leander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Gilpin, Arthur Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Gilpin, Howard Verner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Gilpin, John Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Gilpin, William Gleghorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Good, Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Gore (Ruddick), Marguerite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Gore, Ronald George William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Gould, Frederic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Gray, James Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Gray, Kenneth Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Guy, Allan Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Hall, Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Hammond, Renaud J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Helsby, Herbert James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Henderson, Donald James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Hicks, Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Hodgson, Walter Ishmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Holland, Percy McKay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Hombert, Julien Willy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Hosie, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Hosie, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Howatson, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Hoy, Lyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Huculak, Henry A. J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Ingram, Arthur Graydon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Jehn, Benny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Jennison, Alondzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Jennison, Vincent Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Jevne, Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Kemp, Karl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Kump, Arthur Wilbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Latam, Comfort Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Latam, John Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Lawrence, Russell P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Loader, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 MacLennan, Roderick Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Mantle, Lennard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 McKay, Donald Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 McLaren, Alexander Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 McLean, John Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 McLeod, John Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 McManus, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Mellen, Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Meredith, Robert Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Meyers (Chatfield), Fran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Molineaux, Frank N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 North, Arther Gilford Dudley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Oness, Donald Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Oness, Russel Willard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Peck, Cyril George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Pidcock, Richard Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 Raygor, Vernice Marie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 Reading, George Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 Robinson, Robert S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331 Ruffle, Alfred Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331 Salmon, Sidney Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331 Salt, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Schultz, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Seabrook, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Senycz, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Sheppard, Edward Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Smook, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Stannard, Clifford Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 Tate, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 Thompson (McConnell), Doris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 Tillsley, Charles David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339 Townsend, Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339 Trussler, H. 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Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 6 WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEM. It has been one hundred years and still we remember the hundreds of thousands of young Canadians who put everything on the line at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele. ;OL` JHTL MYVT HJYVZZ *HUHKH HUK ZHJYPÄJLK HSS [OL` were and all they would ever be. Their spirit forged what it means to be Canadian. Local 47 proudly salutes the indomitable spirit HUK SLNHJ` VM *HUHKH»Z ÄNO[PUN TLU HUK ^VTLU

www.abnwtlegion.com 7 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND Office of the Premier, 307 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K 2B6 Message from Honourable Rachel Notley Premier of Alberta On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to send greetings to the readers of the 10th edition of the Military Resource Service Recognition Book. I am proud that for a decade this book has supported those from Alberta and Northwest Territories who have served and who are serving in our Canadian military. As Canadian Forces personnel continue to risk their lives around the world for peace and freedom, it is important that we remember the countless sacrifices they have made. This book also reminds us that together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our service men and women, and the families who support them. Recognition and remembrance are small ways we can show our veterans that their sacrifices are not forgotten. I thank the Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion for your efforts to enrich our military communities and for recognizing the work of our service women and men, our veterans, and their families. I am truly grateful to the Alberta-NWT Command and its member legions for continuing to serve the needs of more than 150 communities. You can be proud that you are making a difference in the lives of true Canadian heroes. Thank you all for your service. Rachel Notley 2018

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 8 FROM A FRIEND OF THE VETERANS Scott Kirker Lest We Forget

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 9 Message from Honourable Robert R. McLeod Premier of the Northwest Territories On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I wish to extend congratulations to the Alberta-NWT Command Legion for publishing the 10th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. In the Northwest Territories (NWT), our military personnel, rangers and special constables have always played, and continue to play a significant role in our communities and our history. Their stories deserve to be told and celebrated and I commend the Alberta-NWT Command Legion for publishing this book and providing a place to document this. This book will help preserve the stories and photographs of our veterans and ex-service people for generations to come and provide readers with a sense of pride. Congratulations again and my sincerest appreciation and thanks to the Legion branches across Alberta and the NWT for the exemplary work you do for veterans, their families and our communities. The Honourable Robert (Bob) McLeod Premier of the Northwest Territories

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 11 On behalf of The Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion, I thank everyone who submitted stories, of a loved one or friend, and for the generous donations of businesses and residents of Alberta and the Northwest Territories to make this 10th publication possible. It is your considerable effort and generosity that enables us to continue preserving our Canadian history. We must not forget the sacrifices the men and women of Canada made and continue to make for our freedom. I also extend a thank you to the Provincial Command Office, Gary Peters, the coordinator of all submissions, and Mark Fenety of Fenety Marketing Services (Atl.) Ltd., and his staff for producing this book and for their donations made to assist the Legion Branches throughout the Alberta-NWT Command. Chris Strong President Alberta-NWT Command The Royal Canadian Legion

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 12 With pride, Spruce Meadows remembers and honours the brave men and women of Canada who serve. We salute and thank you. June 6-10, 2018 CSI 5 June 13-17 6 - July 1, 2018 June 2 CSI 5 , 2018 CSI 5 -8, 2018 July 4 CSI 5 , 2018 ember 5-9 Sept CSIO 5

www.abnwtlegion.com 13 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND Message from MLA Nicole Goehring Government of Alberta’s Liaison to the Canadian Forces As Military Liaison to the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta-Northwest Territories Command of the Royal Canadian Legion on your tenth edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War. This Recognition Book sheds light on the bravery of all those who served, lived and died in the Great War. We also remember the families and all those affected by war. On the centenary of the Armistice we reflect on the peace we enjoy in Canada and beyond thanks to the sacrifice of nearly 65,000 soldiers who died. Thanks to recognitions such as this book, their sacrifices, and the service of all veterans and ex-service personnel, will not be forgotten. Nicole Goehring 2018

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 14 UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS Local 1325 wishes to recognize and express gratitude to the military in the field, wherever you are, and to veterans on return, welcome, should you choose to join us. _______________ UBC Carpenter’s LU1325 15210 - 123 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 0A3 www.albertacarpenters.com

www.abnwtlegion.com 15 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND This year marks the tenth anniversary in our series of Military Service Recognition Books we began publishing in 2009. These unique publications will help future generations recognize the many sacrifices made by our military and service personnel and better understand the purpose and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion. We were able to recognize many thousands of veterans and ex-service personnel during the past ten years, as well as help raise funds for the Legion and its many worthwhile causes. A special “Thank You” goes to everyone who took the time to compose and submit stories. You will recognize your contributions as your stories are told. Please realize, this book would not have been possible without your effort and ongoing contributions. We have to date published all of the stories we have received. As we move forward, we will accept longer submissions and look at publishing different types of information. Full-page articles, acceptable humorous stories, and photos of relatives supporting our military will be considered. We are looking to expand our content, so if you have any suggestions please send them in and we will see if they can be incorporated into the next publication. As we see submissions get fewer each year, we are publishing some for a second time. We do this in order to correct any errors and to ensure that all contributions are recognized. We have no way of contacting everyone who sent us stories in the past, and so unfortunately some contributors may have passed on since their stories were last told. This information may not be reflected in the republished stories. If you wish to update this information please contact us, and we would be happy to adjust our records and perhaps re-publish the story with the updated corrections or information. I would like to thank Command staff, as well as all the branches and members for their tireless work on behalf of our veterans and their families. Thank you for all your help in making this project such a success over the past ten years. The professional expertise of Fenety Marketing has raised funds through the selling of advertising in this book and through a public telephone solicitation process that has helped raise a tremendous amount of financial support for Legion projects in this Command. I hope that everyone has an opportunity to read these personal histories and stories and share some of the enjoyment and satisfaction we experienced in putting this book together. Again, thank you everyone for all your help and effort in collecting and submitting stories and articles for this and our future books. Yours in comradeship, Gary Peters Alberta/NWT Military Service Recognition Book Co-ordinator

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 16 THE ORIGINAL COLD WEATHER HOT TUBS & POOLS a r c t i cspas . ca Arctic Spas is proud to support the Royal Canadian Legion.

www.abnwtlegion.com 17 Alberta-NWT Command 2020 – 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 P: 403-284-1161 F: 403-284-9899 www.abnwtlegion.com SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (2017 – 2019) President Chris Strong Immediate Past President Wayne Donner First Vice President John Mahon Vice President Keith Lockett Vice President Karen Shaw Vice President Rosalind LaRose Chairman Scott Sadler OFFICE STAFF Executive Director Tammy Wheeler Command Accountant Karen Gagnon Executive Assistant Judy Mindach Office Assistant Shawna Gienow CALGARY SERVICE BUREAU Service Officer Mike Burgess Service Officer Shaun Wood EDMONTON SERVICE BUREAU 10720A - 101 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5H 2S3 P: 780-448-4982 / F: 780-448-4993 Service Officer Gerry Finlay Assistant Service Officer Darryll Newsham Office Assistant Courtney Mooney CALGARY BRANCHES POPPY OFFICE Building J, Bay 1, 4539 - 6 Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 3Z6 P: 403-265-6304 / F: 403-264-3892 EDMONTON POPPY OFFICE 10720 - 101 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5H 2S3 P: 780-423-3965 / F: 780-425-7192 LADIES' AUXILIARY P.O. Box 44039 Southcentre Calgary, AB T2J 7C5 P: 403-455-5015 / F: 403-454-6302 lacommand152@gmail.com Secretary/Treasurer Michele Szucs

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 18 On behalf of the Officers and Members of Local 130, we thank our Troops and their families for all they have sacrificed.

www.abnwtlegion.com 19 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU The Royal Canadian Legion wishes to ensure that all eligible Veterans, serving persons and their dependents, receive benefits to which they may be entitled. Our Service Bureau network provides all Veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and their families, assistance free of charge, whether or not the Veteran is a member of the Legion. Founded by Veterans for Veterans, the Legion is devoted to supporting those who served our country. If you are interested in receiving information concerning various benefits provided by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) such as: • Disability Pensions / Awards or a File Review • Benevolent Funds • Funeral (Last Post) • Veterans Independence Program (VIP) • War Veterans / Widows Allowances • PTSD Treatment Please visit our website at www.abnwtlegion.com and click on the Service Bureau tab or contact one of our Service Officers directly at: Southern Alberta or Northern Alberta Covers Central & Southern Alberta Covers all areas North of Red Deer 2020 – 15th Street NW 10720A – 101st Street Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 Edmonton, AB T5H 2S3 P: 403-284-1161 P: 780-448-4982 You may also visit your local Legion Branch and speak with their Service Officer. Alberta-NWT Command

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www.abnwtlegion.com 23 BURSARIES TERMS OF REFERENCE The award of bursaries is based on financial need and includes any person who is serving or has honourably served and their dependants. This also includes children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who are in need of assistance. A bursary may be awarded at any stage of a College or University program. Selection of the bursary recipient is performed solely by the institution using the guidelines provided by Alberta-NWT Provincial Command. Following is a complete list of bursaries and the institutions involved: 1 - $1000.00 Alberta College of Art in Calgary Any course 1 - $1000.00 Grande Prairie College Any course 1 - $1000.00 Grande Prairie College in Fairview Any course 1 - $1000.00 Lakeland College in Vermilion Any course 1 - $1000.00 Lethbridge Community College Any course 1 - $1000.00 MacEwan University in Edmonton Any course 1 - $1000.00 Medicine Hat College Any course 1 - $1000.00 Mount Royal University in Calgary Any course 3 - $1000.00 NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Any course 1 - $1000.00 Olds College Any course 1 - $1000.00 Portage College in Lac La Biche Any course 1 - $1000.00 Red Deer College Any course 3 - $1000.00 SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Any course 3 - $1000.00 University of Alberta in Edmonton Any course 1 - $1000.00 University of Ambrose in Calgary Any course 3 - $1000.00 University of Calgary Any course 1 - $1000.00 University of Lethbridge Any course Please contact the Student Financial Aid Office at the respective Institution for the application and further information Alberta-NWT Command

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 24 KƵƌ sŝƐŝŽŶ ^ƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ ͞dŚĞ sĞƚĞƌĂŶƐ DĞŵŽƌŝĂů ,ŝŐŚǁĂǇ ηϯϲ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ĐĂƚĂůǇƐƚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚĂƟŶŐ Ă ĐŽůůĂďͲ ŽƌĂƟǀĞ ĂƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ Ă ǀŝĂďůĞ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƚƌĂŶƐƉŝƌĂƟŽŶ ƌŽƵƚĞ ƚŚĂƚ ĞŶŚĂŶĐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ ĨŽƌ ĂƐƚĞƌŶ ůďĞƌƚĂ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͟ KƵƌ DŝƐƐŝŽŶ ^ƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ ͞dŽ ĂĚǀŽĐĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ sĞƚĞƌĂŶƐ DĞͲ ŵŽƌŝĂů ,ŝŐŚǁĂǇ ηϯϲ ĂƐ Ă ůŽĐĂů͕ ƌĞŐŝŽŶĂů ĂŶĚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶ ƌŽƵƚĞ͕ ƐŽ ĂƐ ƚŽ ŵĂǆŝŵŝǌĞ ƵƉŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐƵůƟŶŐ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞĂƐƚĞƌŶ ĐŽƌƌŝĚŽƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ƐͲ ƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ ƐŚĂůů ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ Ăůů ĞīŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĚĞǀĞůͲ ŽƉŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĞǆƉĂŶƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ,ŝŐŚǁĂǇ ϲϯ ĂŶĚ ϴϴϭ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĂƌĞ ŝŶƚĞŐƌĂů ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ ŽĨ ,ŝŐŚǁĂǇ ϯϲ͟ ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶ ƌŶŽůĚ ,ĂŶƐŽŶ Žǆ ϭϰϬ ZŝůĞǇ͕ ůďĞƌƚĂ dϬ ϰ Ϭ W͗ ϳϴϬ͘ϯϯϲ͘Ϯϱϵϴ ^ĞĐƌĞƚĂƌǇ ͬ dƌĞĂƐƵƌĞƌ DŝĐŚĂĞů zĂŬŝĞůĂƐŚĞŬ Žǆ Ϯϯϱ ĂƐƚŽƌ͕ ůďĞƌƚĂ dϬ ϬZϬ W͗ ϰϬϯ͘ϳϰϮ͘ϵϱϳϲ Our Vision Statement “The Veterans Memorial Highway #36 Associa.on is the catalyst facilita.ng a collabora.ve approach to the development of a viable interna.onal transporta.on route that enhances the economic opportuni.es for Eastern Alberta communi.es”. Our Mission Statement “To advocate and promote the improvement and development of the Veterans Memorial Highway #36 as a local, regional and interna.onal transporta.on route, so as to maximize upon the resul.ng benefits to the eastern corridor communi.es. The Associa.on shall support all efforts to improve safety and encourage economic development and expansion of Highway 63 and 881 which are integral to the future of Highway 36”.

www.abnwtlegion.com 25 Alberta-NWT Command 2020 - 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 P: 403-284-1161 F: 403-284-9899 office@abnwtlegion.com www.abnwtlegion.com DO YOU HAVE TIME TO GIVE BACK ? There are many ways you can make a difference at The Royal Canadian Legion. Volunteer opportunities vary from Branch to Branch. Below are just a few positions that may be available at your local Branch. • Front Desk • Office Support (word, excel, powerpoint) • Photography • Server • Special Events Committee • Sports Committee • IT/Computer/Website Support During the annual Poppy Campaign, Branches require volunteers to man tables and/or deliver and pickup boxes (vehicle required). Schools and seniors homes look for Veteran guest speakers to talk about Remembrance. (Time frame is the last Friday of October until November 10th.)

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www.abnwtlegion.com 31 The Royal Canadian Legion Application For Membership Applicant Name: Mr Mrs Ms ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Tel: ___________________________________ Other Tel: _______________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________ Date of Birth: _________________________________________ Citizenship: __________________________________________________________ M F Have you ever been a member of the Legion? No Yes If yes, Membership #_____________________________________________________ Surname Given names Street / PO Box / RR # / Site # City Prov Postal Code dd/mm/yyyy Membership Type Ordinary – Indicate Type of Service and Service #_______________________________________________________________________ Type of Service: Reserve “C Class” Wartime Can. Reg. Force Her Majesty’s Reg. Force Reserve NATO RCMP R.N.F. Constabulary Wartime Allied Force Underground Force Coast Guard NORAD US Force Vietnam Police Force Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) Non-military Associate Relationship: I am the spouse, widow/er, child, grandchild, sibling, niece/nephew of a person who is/was eligible for Ordinary membership. Indicate relationship: _____________________________________________________________ I am the child, spouse, sibling of an Associate member of Command/Branch #: ______________________________ and whose Name and Membership # is: ____________________________________________________________________ OR Type of Service Cadets or Cadet Civilian Instructor Navy League of Canada Service #: ______________ Federal or Provincial Emergency Response Service Polish Armed Forces Affiliate Voting: I am a Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation and support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion. Affiliate Non-Voting: I am a non-Canadian citizen or a non-Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation and support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion. LEGION Magazine Subscription Membership dues include a one-year subscription rate of $9.49 plus applicable taxes. I would like the French insert. I do not wish to receive my copies of LEGION Magazine. legion.ca Membership Declaration and Initiation The Royal Canadian Legion’s mission is to serve veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country. I support the mission statement of the Royal Canadian Legion I have read and agree to support the purposes and objectives of the Royal Canadian Legion (located in the General By-Laws) I hereby solemnly declare that I am not a member, nor affiliated with, any group, party or sect whose interests conflict with the avowed purposes of the Legion, and I do not, and will not, support any organization advocating the overthrow of our government by force or which advocates, encourages or participates in subversive action or propaganda I hereby certify that I have never been expelled from any Legion Branch or any other Veterans organization I hereby certify that I have never been dishonourably discharged from, deserted from nor evaded service in the Forces of any country I agree to participate in the annual Poppy Campaign I agree to abide by the constitution, rules and by-laws of the Royal Canadian Legion. Your signature indicates that you agree with the above listed requirements and attest to the correctness of all the particulars contained herein: x ________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Congratulations you are now an initiated member of the Royal Canadian Legion 4VCKFDU UP #SBODI QPMJDZ GVSUIFS XFMDPNJOH DFSFNPOZ QSPDFTTFT BSF BU UIF EJTDSFUJPO PG ZPVS MPDBM #SBODI Permission to Release Information for RCL Member Benefits Package Dominion Command, The Royal Canadian Legion, does not rent or sell the names of members to any organization or advertiser. On occasion, Dominion Command may provide a Partner in the Member Benefits Package program with members’ name and addresses to advise them of products and services being offered. Please indicate whether you consent to this procedure: I consent I do not consent… to share my name/address with the Member Benefits Package program. Applicant Signature:________________________________________________________________Date:__________________________________ "VHVTU 2017 800293

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 32 Branch Joined Command & Branch # Location Date Joined Date Left Office Held Honours and Awards Held Command & Branch # Office Date Command & Branch # Award Date TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LEGION BRANCH Command: ______________________ Branch Name: _______________________________ Branch #: _______________ Branch Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Service Information Person who served: Self or (Name): _______________________________ Relationship: __________________ who is/was an Ordinary Member of Command/Branch: ______________________________ Membership #: _______________________ Service # _________________________________________________________________________________________ Documentation Service Record Discharge Certificate Marriage Certificate Birth Certificate Adoption Certificate Other: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Discharge Date: _________________________________ Type of Discharge: _____________________________________ Theatres of Service: _______________________________ Medals/Decorations: __________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________ Next of Kin Name: _____________________________________ Relationship: ___________________ Tel: ______________________ Administration Certified that section 221 of the General By-Laws has been applied and that satisfactory proof of service and relationship has been submitted where applicable. Branch Membership Committee: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Date Passed at General Meeting: ______________________________________ Date of Initiation: _____________________ Membership Dues Paid: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Membership Registration Form and Per Capita Tax Submitted to Dominion Command Date: _____________________ Record of Legion Service Date of Original Admission to Legion: ________________ Membership #: ______________ Date of Initiation: ______________ legion.ca "VHVTU 2017 800293

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Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 34 Building Canada’s infrastructure for over sixty years. Royal Hamilton Light Infantry boys photographed in Europe prior to the Dieppe Raid. Joseph P. Page, father-in-law of PLCAC director, Neil Lane, is pictured back row, centre. Proud Sponsor of Our Veterans ^ ¥ ã ùറ റ റ ^ » ® ½ ½ Ýറ റ ^ Ê ® ½ > ® Ä Ý ^ ã Ä Ù Ýറ റ ^ Ù ò ® Oakville, ON www.pipeline.ca

www.abnwtlegion.com 35 The tradition began in 1915, when John McCrae, a physician who served in the Canadian Field Artillery, wrote his now famous poem, In Flanders Fields, while he sat on the back of an ambulance looking out over thousands of crosses that marked the graves of soldiers. The YMCA connection begins when Miss Moina Michael, who was working for the Overseas YMCA Secretaries in NewYork City, stumbled on McCrae's poem in Ladies Home Journal, after which she resolved to wear a poppy every year in memory of the millions who died on the battle eld. In 1920, Moina Michael met Madame E. Guérin, a visitor from France, at the YMCA at Columbia University, with whom she shared her resolve. After their meeting, Madame Guérin began selling handmade poppies around Armistice Day to raise money for poor children in the war-torn areas of Europe. In 1921, Madame Guérin visited Canada and convinced the Great War Veterans Association (predecessor to the Royal Canadian Legion) to adopt the poppy as a symbol of remembrance in aid of fundraising. In November, 1921 poppies were rst distributed in Canada. Thus began the Canadian tradition of wearing a poppy on Nov. 11 in memory of those who died on the battle eld in Flanders Fields. YMCA of Northern Alberta The YMCA Poppy Connection YMCA involvement in WorldWar I often meant setting up frontline ‘Y huts.’ Huts like the one shown above in Vimy, France, provided a wide range of morale-boosting services including meals, recreation activities and education. Charitable Registration Number: 11930 7122 RR0001 northernalberta.ymca.ca

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www.abnwtlegion.com 37 RESPECT FOR VETERANS STARTS HERE. The People Behind the Poppy are available to ensure Veterans get what they have earned. Contact us to find out more. Alberta-NWT Command 2020 – 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 Phone: 403-284-1161 abnwtlegion.com

Military Service Recognition Book Volume X 38 At Mount Royal University, we thank the men and women who serve our country, and remember those we have lost. mru.ca/remembers

www.abnwtlegion.com 39 Alberta-NWT Command Ritual and Awards Committee Thank you to all the Branches that submitted applications for various Awards to be presented to their Members and/or in their Community. In 2017, the following awards were approved at the Alberta-NWT Provincial and Dominion Command levels. Type of Award Number Friendship 3 Life Membership 29 Media 1 M.S.A. 1 M.S.M. 5 Palm Leaf 1 Past Service 0 Total 40

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