Alberta-NWT Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 2021 100th Anniversary of Remembrance Day in Canada
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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 pleasure to congratulate the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta-NWT Command on the 13th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. The stories included in this valuable resource remind us all of the essential contributions and considerable sacrifices offered through the years by our Canadian men and women in uniform. They have played an essential role in defending the peace, freedom and democracy that we are privileged to enjoy, and we owe it to them to celebrate and remember all that they have contributed to our way of life. I trust that everyone who reads this book will find renewed appreciation for our military heroes and I offer my sincere appreciation to all those who support this program. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our remarkable veterans and current serving members of the Canadian Forces for your essential service to our country. Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani AOE, B.Sc. Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 2 So much to remember. LEGIONNAIRES, THANK YOU FOR GIVING LIFE TO OUR MEMORY THROUGH THE GENERATIONS. The Figure of Canada, Canadian National Vimy Memorial Photo by Burke Peterson.
www.abnwtlegion.com 3 Table of Contents Alberta-NWT Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 2021 100th Anniversary of Remembrance Day in Canada 100 Years of the Remembrance Day Poppy The symbol of Remembrance Day is the red poppy, which grows on the First World War battlefields of Flanders (in Belgium) and northern France. As the artillery barrages began to churn the earth in late 1914, the fields of Flanders and northern France saw scores of red poppies appear. The first “poppy day” in Canada occurred on 11 November 1921. By 1922, lapel-worn poppies were manufactured and distributed by veterans in Canada. The Royal Canadian Legion, formed in 1925, has run the poppy fundraising campaign in Canada ever since. Today, millions of Canadians wear the bright red emblem as a symbol of remembrance, leading up to and on 11 November. The Poppy campaign raises funds to support veterans and their families. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca MESSAGES Lieutenant Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Premier of Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Premier of the Northwest Territories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 President of Alberta-NWT Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Government of AB Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces . . . .13 LEGION INFORMATION Command Executives and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . .17 Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis and Rehabilitation .19 Bursaries - Terms of Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Do You Have Time To Give Back? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Volunteer Application Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Application for Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 How Do I Get My Service Records? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 How Do I Get My Replacement Medals? . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Youth Remembrance Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 2019 Literary and Poster Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 VETERANS Accarias, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Allan, Walter Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Alseth, Arvid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Alseth, Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Ames, Glenn Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Ames, Samuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Anderson, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Anderson, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Anderson, Elmer Elias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Anderson, Harold Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Anderson, James S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Anderson, Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Anderson, Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Anderson, Svend Aage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Anhill, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Annebo, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Appleyard, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Appleyard, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Appleyard, Richard Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Archer, Leslie Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Austin, William Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Bankiner, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Barret, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Barrett, Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Baskerville, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Bechtold, Irvine Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Beek, Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Behrens, Adolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Beitz, E. Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Beitz, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Belanger, Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Bendiksen, Bud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Bendiksen, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Bendiksen, Olaf Elias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Birch, Gerald W. S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Blackwell, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Blain, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Blatchford, Howard Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Brocke, Torval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Brown, Cyril John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Brown, Ernest Harding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Brown, John Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Bruce, Buster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Budd, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Budinski, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Budinski, Waldisala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Bunnage, Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Burke, Robert Emmett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Burke, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Burke, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Burrows, Irvin Elroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Burtenshaw, C. W. V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Burton, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 4 Table of Contents Burton, Frederick Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Butler, Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Campbell, Donald Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Carter, R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Chappell, James Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Chesney, Gladys Mary Eva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Chubay, E. James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Chubay, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Cipperley, Lloyd Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Clemens, Lorne Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Connor, James Dixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Conrad, Denzel S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Cooper (Czupryk), Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Cross, Allan Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Dahl, Martin Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Davidson, Perry C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Davison, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Dickson (Kallal), Margaret Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Diederich, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Diller, Harry Sylvester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Dorscheid, Earl Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Dorscheid, John Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Dragon, Alexander William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Dueck (Gregor) (Adams), Erika Rita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Dunphy, Joseph Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Dyer, Reginald William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Eastman, Gustave Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Etherington, Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Ewers, Hoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Fedorick (Graham), Mary Eleanor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Findlay, H. Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Findlay, Roy Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Finseth, Iver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Fisk, Richard Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Foss, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Fraser, Ronald Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Frostad, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Furnell, Donald Rowlett Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Furnell, Francis George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Furnell, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Furnell, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Furnell, Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Furnell, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Geddis, James Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Gordey, Alexander William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Gould, Arthur Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Graham, Thomas Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Gray, Boyd Benjamin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Grieg, T.V. Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Grier, Tommy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Hagan, James Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Halberg, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Hanrahan, William P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Hanson, Stanley Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Harbak, John Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Hare, William Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Harker, Blair M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Harris, Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Harris, Thomas Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Hatton, Arthur Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Headrick, Jay S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Heinig, John Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Helgeland, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Hendry, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Henkelman, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Herbert, Charlie Eadar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Hercheck, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Higgins, Robert Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Hillman, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Hillman, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Hillman, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Hjelter, Hjalmer Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Hjelter, Orval Marvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Hjelter, Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Horner, James Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Horsburgh, George A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Hostland, Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Hostland, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Hostland, Lloyd Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Hostland, Stanley Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Hougen, Magnus C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Howard, William Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Hrabec, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Hrabec, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Hulbert, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Hunka, Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Hunter, Monte C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hunter, Nathaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hutchinson, Leo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Hutchinson, Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Imerslund, Kristian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Inman, Everon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Ireland, Donald Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Jacobson, Bennie P. M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 James, F. Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Jobson, Julian Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Jobson, Lester C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Johnson, Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Johnson, Lester S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Johnson, Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Killian, Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Kimble, Herbert Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Kirkelund, Bjarne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Kirkelund, Bottolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Kirkelund, Olav . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Knudslien, Raider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kongsrud, Sverre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kozoway, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kroetsch, Wayne A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Kubin, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Kuchar, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Larson, Helmer Julius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 LaValley (Marek), Emilia Kathleen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 LaValley, Roger Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Laverick, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Lerle, Eldon F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Lerle, Fred W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Lillo, Ingvald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Lindbeck, Ernest Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Loades, George Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Lochtie, Thomas E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Love, Elliott Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Lyons, Edward William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Macahonic, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Macahonic, Julian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Macahonic, Samuel Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Macklin, Jack I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 MacPherson, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 MacPherson, Calvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 MacPherson, Macqueen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 MacVicar (Fraser), Mary Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Manderson, Fredrick Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
www.abnwtlegion.com 5 Table of Contents Marino, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Marriage, Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Marsh, Albert Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Marshall, Gerald Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 McFadzen, Rueben Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 McGhan, Lloyd Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 McLaughlin, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 McLaughlin, Neil Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 McLaughlin, Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 McLennan, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 McLennan, Donald Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 McLennan, Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 McLennan, Lloyd Russel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 McLennan, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 McLennan, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Mcllewan, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 McNally, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Mitchell, Charles George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Mitchell, Gordon Melvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Mitchell, John Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Moen, Hilmar K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Monypenny, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Moon, Mary Kathleen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Moon, Peter John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Moon, William Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Moon, William Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 Mucha, Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 Murray, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Nellis, Orval Erving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Neraasen, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Newman, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Newman, Joseph Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Nichols, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Nichols, Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Nicholson, David James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Norton, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 O’Brien, Milton O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Orbeck, Odd Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Oslund, George Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Owens, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Patterson, Arthur Emil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Patterson (Chaplin), Edith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Patterson, Norman Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Pepper, Clifford Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Pepper, William George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Perkinson, W. R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Podoborozny, Marlene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Podruzny, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Podruzny, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Pope, Francis Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Pope, Robert E. V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Price, Charles Luther . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Repetowski, Jakym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Reum, Alfred O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Reum, Garfield Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Ritchie, William George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Roberts, Aaron Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Roberts, Bryn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Roberts, John E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Robertson, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Robertson, Loy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Robinson, Archie P. E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Rolfstad, Kenneth Gillmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Ross, Fred Rainboth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Ross, Nolan Nathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Ross, Vinton Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Rumsby, Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Scott, Harry F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Seal, Harold Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Selthun, Raymond Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Silverlock, Arthur Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Simmons, George Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Simpkins, Michael Earle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Simpkins, Riley William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Simpson, Dr. John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Skrzyzala, Ludwik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Sloat, James Chancie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Smashnuk, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Smashnuk, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Smith, Verne C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Stark, Evan Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Stark, Thomas Jenkyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Stark, William James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Steadman, Stanley Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Stearn, Clifford Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Stearn, Edward James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Stensrud, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Stepa, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Stephen, Ogilvie Rose Innes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Stephenson, Stanley Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Stevens, Clarence M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Stumbo, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Sundlie, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Sutherland, Reginald MacGregor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Szpacinsky, Roman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Tabor, Herman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Tetlock, Myles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Thompson, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Thorsley, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Thorsley, Lloyd Lister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Tipler, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Umphrey, Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Van Staalduine, Marinus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Vergette, Edward George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Vergette, Harold Burnham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Vergette, Robert James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Vergette, Robert Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Verschuere, Julian George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Wampler (Bendiksen), Kathleen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Weaver, Lewis Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Westlund, Walter Sven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 Westmancoat, Robert Kaye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 Whalen, Robert Leon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 Wilkes, Melvin Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 Willans, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Willans, Elwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Willans, Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Williams, Moelyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Williams, Walter Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Williams, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Wilson, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Wood, William Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Zook, Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 Requirements for Submissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Veteran Submission Form . . . . . . 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www.abnwtlegion.com 7 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND Hon Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to congratulate The Royal Canadian Legion Alberta-Northwest Territories Command on the 13th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. The stories in this book are an important part of Canada’s history, as we pay tribute to the courage of those who served, and continue to serve, our county. Our brave men and women in uniform have stood in our stead in conflict, in peacekeeping, and in the face of disaster. These reflections are a wonderful way to ensure we never forget what they have sacrificed for us. We are forever grateful to our active members and veterans for preserving our freedoms and putting themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. Thank you to the Alberta-NWT command for working hard to serve these folks and their families, and to all those who made this publication possible. Best wishes, MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 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 Caroline Cochrane Premier of the Northwest Territories On behalf of Government of the Northwest Territories, I would like to recognize the outstanding contributions of all veterans and current serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth or Allied Forces. Congratulations to the Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion in publishing the 13th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book, a task well-coordinated amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Legion branches in the Northwest Territories, Alberta and across Canada continue to play a significant role by providing vital encouragement, support, strength and friendship to our veterans and our communities. Being the daughter of a veteran who served in the Second World War, I am grateful that these stories are profiled and preserved in this book. These individuals risked their lives for the greater good and the freedoms we enjoy today. We must never forget their contributions and sacrifices that were made for us. I commend the Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion and your many branches for this initiative. You are truly making a difference in the lives of all veterans. The Honourable Caroline Cochrane Premier of the Northwest Territories
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 10 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
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 as well as acknowledge all the donations received from businesses and residents in Alberta and the NWT to make this 13th publication possible. We shall never forget the Canadian men and women who made and continue to make sacrifices for our freedom. It is through your considerable effort and generosity that enables us to continue preserving our Canadian history. I also extend a thank you to 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 AlbertaNWT Command. John Mahon President Alberta-NWT Command The Royal Canadian Legion Message from the President of Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 12 “CARE IN THE COMMUNITY” 4209 48 Ave Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P4 (403) 783-4764 How do we say thank you? We can lay a wreath. Wear a poppy. Plant gardens of remembrance. Make peace cranes. Attend remembrance ceremonies. Visit veterans’ graves. Pause for two minutes of silence on November 11. We pledge to never forget the contributions and sacrifices made by the men and women who made a choice to serve Canada Forever thankful and grateful, Northcott Care Centre
www.abnwtlegion.com 13 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND A Message from Brad Rutherford, MLA, Leduc-Beaumont Government of Alberta Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces As the Government of Alberta Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces, I am grateful to all members of the Canadian Armed Forces. As Canadians, we owe the utmost respect and gratitude for defending our freedoms at home and abroad. To those who fought for us in the past, I thank you for your service and your bravery. To those who are actively involved in our military today, keep strong and remain prideful in the work that you do. We are all appreciative for your service. I would also like to congratulate The Royal Canadian Legion, Alberta-Northwest Territories Command on this 13th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. Thank you for preserving our rich military history and honouring our brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Brad Rutherford, MLA
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www.abnwtlegion.com 15 Alberta‐NWT Command ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND 2020 - 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 Telephone: 403-284-1161 / Fax: 403-284-9899 Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday **Scent Free Building office@abnwtlegion.com / www.abnwtlegion.com (2019-2022) SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President John Mahon Immediate Past President Chris Strong 1st Vice President Rosalind LaRose Vice ‘A’ President Gordon Morrison Vice ‘B’ President Vacant Vice ‘C’ President Dave Velichko Chairman Scott Sadler OFFICE STAFF Executive Director Tammy Wheeler Command Accountant Janice Sugai Executive Assistant Judy Mindach Office Assistant Shawna Gienow CALGARY SERVICE BUREAU – SERVING RED DEER SOUTH Service Officer Mike Burgess Service Officer Shaun Wood Executive Assistant Judy Mindach EDMONTON SERVICE BUREAU – SERVING NORTH OF RED DEER #310, 11808 St. Albert Trail NW Edmonton, AB T5L 4G4 Telephone: 780-448-4982 / Fax: 780-448-4993 Service Officer Gerry Finlay Assistant Service Officer Darryll Newsham LADIES’ AUXILIARY 116 - 7 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 0H5 Telephone: 403-457-5015 Fax: 403-351-5015 Secretary/Treasurer Debra Lariviere
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www.abnwtlegion.com 17 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 and continue to serve 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.comand 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 #310, 11808 St. Albert Trail NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 Edmonton, AB T5L 4G4 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
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 18 Our Vision Statement “The Veterans Memorial Highway #36 Association is the catalyst facilitating a collaborative approach to the development of a viable international transportation route that enhances the economic opportunities for Eastern Alberta communities”. Our Mission Statement “To advocate and promote the improvement and development of the Veterans Memorial Highway #36 as a local, regional and international transportation route, so as to maximize upon the resulting benefits to the eastern corridor communities. The Association 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”. Secretary / Treasurer Carol Thomson Box 509 Castor, Alberta T0C 0R0 P: 403.882.3211
www.abnwtlegion.com 19 It is believed that Poliomyelitis has been eradicated in Canada, which is primarily true, but even though the first effective vaccine was developed in 1955, like many viruses, it can reappear at any time. Today, we still see the debilitating effects of this disease, which struck children several decades ago, worsen over time. The Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis and Rehabilitation was sponsored by the Alberta Command of The Royal Canadian Legion in 1953 and was registered as a Society on May 25, 1961. At that time, the Directors consisted of members of the Executive Committee of the Command. Currently, the Senior Executive Committee of the Alberta-NWT Command continues the tradition of sitting on the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Command Service Officers are the point of first contact. They assist clients with completing financial needs forms and request the appropriate documentation from medical professionals before applications for funds are submitted to the Board. Whenever possible and appropriate, cost sharing with other agencies is examined. Our clients range in age from 40 years and up. We still find new clients with referrals coming from medical professionals, family and current clients. Our client list continues to evolve with some individuals not requiring assistance for many years, while others continue to need support. Many of the individuals we assist live on government subsidies, which puts them below the poverty line. These victims are provided with special monthly assistance grants to help them with necessities, over and above the special equipment they need. Over time, the effects of the disease worsen and the need for more and costly equipment increases. We strive to help individuals remain active in their communities. We fund this Charitable Foundation three (3) ways. A percentage from the sale of pull tickets is allocated to the Foundation. The second form of funding comes directly from an annual casino. The final source of revenue comes from donations, primarily from Ladies Auxiliaries. It is imperative that we continue to honour our commitment assisting those who suffer from Post Poliomyelitis. Branches are encouraged to include the Foundation when donating gaming funds to charities. If you are interested in donating, please make your cheque payable to the Polio Foundation, Alberta Chapter and mail it to our office at 2020 – 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8. Calgary Office 2020 – 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 P: 403-284-1161 F: 403-284-9899 Edmonton Office #310, 11808 St. Albert Trail NW Edmonton, AB T5L 4G4 P: 780-448-4982 F: 780-4488-4993
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 20 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 21 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 financial assistance. A bursary may be awarded at any stage of a College or University program for the 2020/2021 Academic Year. Please contact the Student Financial Aid Office at the respective Institution for the application and further information 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: 3 - $1000.00 Alberta College of Art in Calgary Any course 4 - $1000.00 Ambrose University in Calgary Any course 3 - $1000.00 GPRC Fairview College Campus Any course 3 - $1000.00 Grande Prairie Regional College Any course 3 - $1000.00 Lakeland College in Vermillion Any course 3 - $1000.00 Lethbridge Community College Any course 3 - $1000.00 MacEwan University in Edmonton Any course 3 - $1000.00 Medicine Hat College Any course 3 - $1000.00 Mount Royal University in Calgary Any course 5 - $1000.00 NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Any course 3 - $1000.00 Olds College Any course 3 - $1000.00 Portage College in Lac La Biche Any course 3 - $1000.00 Red Deer College Any course 5 - $1000.00 SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Any course 5 - $1000.00 University of Alberta in Edmonton Any course 5 - $1000.00 University of Calgary Any course 3 - $1000.00 University of Lethbridge Any course 3 - $1000.00 Aurora College in the NWT Any course Alberta‐NWT Command
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 22 COATINGS METALIZING INSULATION SPRAY FOAM SCAFFOLDING FIREPROOFING ABRASIVE BLASTING Proud To Support the The Royal Canadian Legion Alberta NWT Command
www.abnwtlegion.com 23 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.)
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 24 SISIP Financial Over 50 years understanding the realities of the military lifestyle have made us the exclusive and trusted provider of insurance, investment, financial counselling and financial planning services to Canada’s military community. CANEX Established in 1968, CANEX is a retail operation made up of a number of stores and services, designed specifically to meet the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces Community. CANEX also contributes to Morale and Welfare initiatives. CANEX.ca SISIP.com Do you know what products, programs, and services are available to you?
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www.abnwtlegion.com 27 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 XIII 28 10%*† savings on arrangements made in advance 5%† savings on arrangements made at time of need PLUS! FREE professional guidance and planning tools As a Legion member, you and your immediate family members are entitled to receive special pricing on essential funeral and cemetery arrangements: Legion and Arbor Alliances Remembering our veterans with respect and dignity For more information about funeral and cemetery planning, call a location nearest you today: Arbor Memorial Inc. Bow Valley Cremation 304 - 18th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB 403-228-5555 leydens.com/Calgary Calgary Cremation Service 304 - 18th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB 403-880-4084 calgarycremation.ca Canadian Alternatives Cremation & Burial Services 10136 – 163 street N.W. Edmonton, AB 780-963-0920 canadianalternatives.ca Central Alberta Cremation Services 6150 - 67 Street Red Deer, AB 403-346-8585 reddeerfuneralhome.com Eden Brook Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home 24223 Township Road 242 Calgary, AB 403-217-3700 edenbrookcemetery.ca Eventide Funeral Home 4820 - 45 Street Red Deer, AB 403-347-2222 eventidefuneralchapels.com Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery 16102 Fort Road R.R. #6, Site 2, Box 20 North Edmonton, AB 780-472-9007 evergreenmemorial.com Glenwood Funeral Home & Cemetery 52356 Range Road 232 Sherwood Park, AB 780-467-0971 glenwoodmemorial.com Leyden’s Funeral Home 304 - 18th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB 403-228-4422 leydens.com/Calgary Mountain ViewMemorial Gardens & Funeral Home 1515 100 Street SE Calgary, AB 403-272-9824 mountainviewmemorial.ca Red Deer Funeral Home and Crematorium 6150 - 67 Street Red Deer, AB 403-347-3319 reddeerfuneralhome.com South Side Memorial Chapel 8310 - 104 Street Edmonton, AB 780-432-1601 southsidememorial.com * 10% savings on final arrangements made in advance, excluding crypts which are offered at 5% savings if purchased in advance. † For purchases made in Ontario: 4% savings for cemetery lots, niches and other interment rights and excludes above ground crypts. 10% savings on all other cemetery products and services. Westlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery 10132 163rd Street Edmonton, AB 780-489-1602 westlawnmemorial.com arboralliances.ca Arbor Memorial Inc.
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www.abnwtlegion.com 31 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND HOW DO I GET MY SERVICE RECORDS? Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N4 Telephone: 613-996-5115 or 1-866-578-7777 (toll free in Canada and the US) Fax: 1-613-947-8456 Website: www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/contact-us/Pages/contact-us.aspx HOW DO I GET MY REPLACEMENT MEDALS? First World War, Second World War, Korea - Army, Navy, RCAF, Merchant Navy: Veterans Affairs Canada Honours & Awards Section Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4 Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122 / Fax: 1-613-947-3844 Website: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/ Service Medals related to the Canadian Forces: Directorate of Honours and Recognition National Defence Headquarters 101 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2 Telephone: 1-877-741-8332 E-mail: DH&R_DDHR@forces.gc.ca Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea, 125th Anniversary Medal, Jubilee Medals, Civilian Bravery Awards, Protocols for Wearing Foreign Awards: Government House Chancellery of Orders & Decorations 1 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A1 Telephone: 613-993-3538 / Toll Free: 1-800-465-6890 British Forces: Ministry of Defence Medal Office Service Personnel and Veterans Agency Building 250 RAF Innsworth Gloucester, UK GL3 1HW E-mail: medals@spva.mod.uk Website: www.gov.uk/the-ministry-of-defence-medal-office ... continued
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 32 Thank You. We are proud to support and honour the Alberta and Northwest Territories Veterans who serve our country.
www.abnwtlegion.com 33 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND HOW DO I GET MY REPLACEMENT MEDALS?(continued) Murmansk Run Medal Embassy of Russian Federation 285 Charlotte Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8L5 Telephone: 613- 235-4341 Thank You Canada Medal (50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland) Embassy of the Royal Netherlands Constitution Square Building 350 Albert Street, Suite 2020 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 Telephone: 1-877-388-2443 E-mail: info@dutchhelp.com Website: www.ottawa.the-netherlands.org/ Ambassador for Peace Medal (60th Anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War) Embassy of the Republic of Korea 150 Boteler Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5A6 Telephone: 613-244-5010 E-mail: canada@mofa.go.kr Website: www.can-ottawa.mofat.go.kr Persian Gulf War (2 Aug 1990 - 27 June 1991) The Embassy of Kuwait has commenced the distribution of the Liberation of Kuwait medal. To determine if you qualify for the medal and to complete the application form, visit The Embassy of Kuwait Website and fax or email application and proof of service to: Embassy of Kuwait 333 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 1J9 Fax: 613-780-9999 E-mail: info@embassyofkuwait.ca
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIII 34 Our Heroes Today, Tomorrow and Forever. MÉTIS VETERANS LEGACY PROGRAM EST. 2019 COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM For more information please contact: www.metisveterans.ca or call 1-800-532-1993 The sacrifices and contributions made by WWII Métis Veterans to ensure peace and prosperity for Canada and its allies remain largely unknown. Métis soldiers returned from the war without compensation or recognition. As part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program, the Commemorative Program will honour, respect, and preserve the legacy of WWII Métis Veterans by supporting and fostering awareness of their contributions across the Métis Nation with the Canadian public. Those eligible to apply for funding include: • Métis Nation citizens, • Recognized Métis Nation governments, organizations, and institutes, • Recognized Canadian organizations and institutes. These commemorative projects will support the efforts of Métis communities to honour Métis Veterans. Projects will aim to create public spaces with monuments to gather and honour Veterans; host ceremonies; or create education initiatives. The goal is to support the many ways Métis people honour and celebrate in their communities. The Métis Nation invites Métis communities and individuals to learn more and become active supporters and participants in building a legacy to honour our Métis Nation WWII Veterans. David Chartrand, Spokesperson and Vice President, Métis National Council and President, Manitoba Metis Federation
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