Alberta-NWT Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIV 2022
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 1 Message from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 14th Edition of the Royal Canadian Legion AlbertaNWT Command’s Military Resource Service Recognition Book. I trust that the stories of the men and women featured here will inspire you and leave you with a sense of pride in Canada’s long and distinguished history of service. Our brave Canadians in uniform have played an essential role in defending the peace, freedom and democracy that we are privileged to enjoy. This special publication is one way that can show our gratitude and celebrate the great legacy that they have created through their ongoing dedication and sacrifice. As Her Majesty the Queen’s representative in Alberta, I offer my heartfelt thanks to our amazing veterans and all those who support the Royal Canadian Legion and its valued programs. I wish you continued success in your important efforts. Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani AOE, B.Sc., LLD (Hon) Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIV 2 Robertson was born in Albion Mines, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, on October 26th 1883. Four years later his family moved to Springhill Nova Scotia, where he received his education. In 1889, the Robertsons moved to Medicine Hat Alberta. Singing Pete – As he was known – joined the Canadian Pacific Railway where he worked his way up to Engineer and earned his nickname for his cheerful singing and whistling whether in the cab or at the roundhouse. In 1915, he joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles and later, while in England, transferred to the 27th BN. The bravery that earned him the Victoria Cross made him a legend among the Locomotive Engineers the world over. “For most conspicuous bravery and outstanding devotion to duty in attack.When his platoon was held up by uncut wire and machine gun causing many casualties, PTE. Robertson dashed to an opening on the flank, rushed the machine gun and, after a desperate struggle with the crew, killed four and then turned the gun on the remainder, who, overcome by the fierceness of his onslaught, were running towards their own lines. His gallant work enabled the platoon to advance. He inflicted many more casualties among the enemy, and then carrying the captured machine gun, he led his platoon to the final objective. He there selected an excellent position and got the gun into action, firing on the retreating enemy who by this time were quite demoralized by the fire brought to bear on them. During the consolidation PTE. Robertson’s most determined use of the machine gun kept down the fire of the enemy snipers; His courage and coolness cheered his comrades and inspired them to the finest efforts. Later, when two of our snipers were badly wounded in front of our trench, he went out and carried one of them in under very severe fire. He was killed just as he returned with the second man.” (London Gazette. No 30471. 11 January 1918) TCRCHONOURS OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR COURAGE AND SACRIFICE AT THE CALL OF OUR COUNTRY TEAMSTERS CANADA RAIL CONFERENCE In Honour of Pete Robertson
www.abnwtlegion.com 3 Table of Contents Alberta-NWT Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIV 2022 Front Cover Image The image on the front cover is a poster created by Mikayla Woodcock, who won First Place in the Senior Level Black and White Poster category at the Command Level of The Legion’s 2017 Poster and Literary Contest. 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 . . . . . . .17 The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 The Royal Canadian Legion Cares . . . . .21 Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis and Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Do You Have Time To Give Back? . . . . . .25 Volunteer Application Form . . . . . . . . . . .27 Bursaries - Terms of Reference . . . . . . . .29 Application for Membership . . . . . . . . . . .31 How Do I Get My Service Records? . . . .33 How Do I Get My Replacement Medals? . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Information to Obtain an Alberta Veterans’ Licence Plate . . . . . .35 Application for a Veterans’ Licence Plate in the Province of Alberta . . . . . . . . . .37 Veterans Connection Point . . . . . . . . . . .39 Youth Remembrance Contests . . . . . . . .41 VETERANS Adams, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Adamson, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Adkins, Peter T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Airth, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Amundsen, Bennet Morris . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Anderson, Carl B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Annon, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Argue, Alan Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Arychuk, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Audet, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Aylen, Cyril Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Aylen, Gerald Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Bacon, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Baguley (Matthews), Rose Elizabeth . . .51 Baisley, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Baldwin, Walter Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Bale, Bernie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Bale, George Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Barrett, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Barsness, Alvin Thorsten . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Bartlett, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Bartram, Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Bazalgette, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Beek, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Bell, W.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Bennett, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Bennett, Harvey M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Bennett, John Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Bennett, Kenneth Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Berg, Peter Adolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Berwick, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Bhetteridge, Donald Patrick . . . . . . . . . . .63 Bigoray, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Bird (Reid), Alice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Bird, Charlie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Bjerke, Gerard Carlyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Blair, Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Bolger, Garnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Boraas, Ole Peder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Boraas, Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Borthwick, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Borton, Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Borton, Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Borton, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Bowes, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Bowman (Rowntree), Norah Kathleen . . .73 Boyd, Gordon Fletcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Boyle, William Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Brewerton, LeGay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Brimacombe, Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Brimacombe, Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Brimacombe, Gilbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Brimacombe, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Buchanan, Douglass John Alexander . . .79 Bulford, Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bulmer, Ernest Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Byer, Cecil Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIV 4 Table of Contents Bysterveld, Peter Elso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Cairns, Christopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Callaway, Joseph Bertram . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Callaway, Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Calow, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Campbell, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Candlish, Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Carter, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Carter, Kenneth Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Carter, Willet L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Caskey, Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Caskey, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Charter, Ralph David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Ching, Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Chisholm, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Chow, Bob G.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Christensen, Howard Frederick . . . . . . . .93 Clapson, Fredrick Earp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Clark, Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Clark, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Clesse, Joseph Antoine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Coady, Francis A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Colby, Ivor Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Colvin, James MacKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Coney, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Coney (Coonie), Hugh William . . . . . . .101 Coney (Coonie), James Norman . . . . . .103 Coney, John W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Coney, Larry C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Cooper, John Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Cooper (Grunerud), Minerva . . . . . . . . .109 Corless, John Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Courtney, Howard Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Coutts, Charles Robertson . . . . . . . . . .111 Cowell, A. F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Coyle, John Leitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Crabb, William Robertson . . . . . . . . . . .113 Craig, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Craig (Ure), Elizabeth Dorothea . . . . . .113 Craig, James Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Crawford, Allen Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Crawford, Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Creamer, Ernest Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Criss, Clinton Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Crocker (Moskalyk), Etnie Olive . . . . . .117 Crockett, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Crockett, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Croteau, Lionel George . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Crotty, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Crowe, Ernest Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Currie, Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Cyr, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Dahl, R. Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Dahms, Russell Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Daigle, Archielle Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Dallaire, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Dann, Reginald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Davey, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Davies, Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Davies, Arthur G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Davies, Horace Edgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 De Backer, Cyril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Deans, Albert George Stephen . . . . . . .129 DeJong, Gord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Derry (White), Mary Gwendolyne . . . . .137 Dillabough, William Gerald . . . . . . . . . .137 Dixon, Frederick Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Drinnan, Angus Alexander . . . . . . . . . .141 Dunham (Phillips), Joan . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Dunphy, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Dutka, Adam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Duval, Roy F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Eadie, Malcolm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Earl, Brinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Earl, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Edgar, John Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Edge, Clement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Emerson, William Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Emery, James W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Evans, Frank Llewellyn . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Fadum, Yngvar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Ferris, Gordon James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Fink, James Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Fox, Cornelius Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Fox, Harold Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Francis, Robert Robertson . . . . . . . . . .153 Fredericks, Clarence Irven . . . . . . . . . .153 Friebe, Charles Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Frost, Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Fudra, Chester Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Fulton, Warren Thompson . . . . . . . . . . .155 Gagnon, Theophane Vianny . . . . . . . . .157 Garnett, William Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Garrett, Eric Alonzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Gauchier, Henry James . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Geremia, Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Gerrits, Arthur Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Gerrits, Reindert William . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Getson, Gilbert Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Gifford, Arthur William . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Gilpin, Elwyn Courtney . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Gilpin, Isaac Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Gleghorn, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Goddard, Dr. John Clarke . . . . . . . . . . .167 Good, James Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Gould, Lloyd Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Gratton, Louis Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Gray, Emmanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Gray, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Gray, Joseph Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Hackwell, Archibald Leslie . . . . . . . . . . .171 Halmrast, Travis Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Hames, Arthur Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Handlon, Patrick Martin Eugene . . . . . .175 Hanning, Arlie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Hanrahan, Harry Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Hansen, George Leopold . . . . . . . . . . .177 Hart, Maurice Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Hartle, Alan Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Haugen, George Edward . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Heasler, Gordon Beryl . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Hebert (McConnell), Catherine Grace . .181 Heer, Robert Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Henderson, John P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Henderson, Ross Gilbert . . . . . . . . . . .183 Hickmore, Ernest Howard . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hill, Norman J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hinkle, Howard Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hoffman, Louis Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Hogg, James K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Hollar, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Hollingsworth, Lyle W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Holstead, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Howe (Levivki), Pearl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Hrycyk, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Hudson, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Hughes, Lewis Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Hutton, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Iredale, Orley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 James, Cyril John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 James, Patrick Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Jamieson, Hans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Jaquish, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Jaquish, Waldemar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Jenkins, Victor William . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Jewell, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Johnson, Bernhard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Johnson, Henry Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Karlson, Usko Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kebalo, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kells, Vivian Edna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Kennings, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Kerry, Herald Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 King, John William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Kinhnicki, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Kinsey, James Roy Lance . . . . . . . . . .207 Kirk, Chester Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Knight, Cyril H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Knight, Joseph M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Krueger, Norman R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Laarhuis, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Lawes, William Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Lebbell, Cecil Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Leckie, John Alexander 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www.abnwtlegion.com 5 Table of Contents Lesperance, Victor August . . . . . . . . . . .215 Lewis, Roderick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Lickiss, Glendon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Lijdsman, Franciscus J. M. . . . . . . . . . .217 Lips, Charles Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Long, Wilfred Richard Waters . . . . . . . .219 Luco, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Lunn, Arthur Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Lynes, Edgar S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 MacDonell, Rev. Roderick Andrew . . . .221 MacGarva, Ronald O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 MacKenzie, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 MacLellan, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Maier, Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Martin, Dalton Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Martin, John Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Martin, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Matejka, John Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Matheson, Douglas R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Mayled, Frank Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 McBride, Dr. Clifford Dawson . . . . . . . .229 McCamon, Edgar R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 McGogy, Bernard James . . . . . . . . . . . .229 McGogy, Donald Charles . . . . . . . . . . . .231 McGogy, Ellis Kirkland . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 McGogy, Murray Benone . . . . . . . . . . . .231 McKinnon, Arthur George . . . . . . . . . . .233 McLean, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 McNally, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Mickelberry, Norman Huston . . . . . . . . .235 Miller, Carlyle Hubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Miller, Carman Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Milner, Charles William . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Minter, Alfred Eward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Mireault, Calvin James . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Mitchell, John Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Mitchell, Robert Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Moir, Alexander George . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Monk, Geoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 Montalbetti (Caletti), Marie Louise . . . . .245 Montgomery, Lloyd Clayton . . . . . . . . . .245 Moore, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Morris, Enoch Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Morrison, Donald Samuel . . . . . . . . . . .247 Morrison, Peter Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Moses, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Moskalyk, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Mulligan, Allan Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Munro, George Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Nachtigahl, Stan John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Nellis, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Nellis, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Nelson, Milford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Nelson, Victor Debs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Nielsen, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Noble, Harold Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Norton, Earl Jerome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Norton, Ralph John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Oakes, Owen Lorne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Odgaard, Holger Kristian . . . . . . . . . . . .261 O’Donnell, Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Ohman, Ole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Oliphant, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Oliver, Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Opperman, Robert Adolphus . . . . . . . .263 Oriver, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Osgood, Alfred G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Osinchuck, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Osinchuk, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Ostrem, David Rubin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Ouimette, Benjamin William . . . . . . . . .267 Palm, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Parkin, George Thomas Ralph . . . . . . .269 Parkin, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Parkin, Muriel Agnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Parkin, Rosetta Catherine . . . . . . . . . . .271 Parks, Ernest Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Parry, Lillian Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Patterson, Earl Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Poirier, Ernest John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Popp, Miles M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Porter, Charles Rae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Potter, George Alexander . . . . . . . . . . .277 Prest, Tom Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Pringle, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Purves, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Purves, William Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Purvis, James Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Race, George Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Radcliffe, Orval Archie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Rae, Douglas William . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Rae, Harry Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Rattray, David Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Rattray, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Rattray, Michael John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Rawson, Harold Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Rawson, Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Reading, Frank Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Rech, Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Rich, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Rich, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Richardson, Calvin Devere . . . . . . . . . .293 Robbins, Edgar Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Romanson, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Ross, Edward Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Saunderson, Leslie James . . . . . . . . . .297 Scott, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Scriven, Joseph Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Sigurdson, Kristjan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Simpson, Charles Calder . . . . . . . . . . .299 Simpson, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Sinclair, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Smashnuk, Eli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Smith, Douglas Graham . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Smith, Richard Gorden . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Solways, Gabe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Soroka, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Sperberg, Frederick Francis . . . . . . . . .305 Spiden, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Starker, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Starratt, D. Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Starratt, James Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Stevenson (Mahoney), Wilma . . . . . . . .311 Stiles, William Clarance . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Stone, Kenneth Mayson . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Storey, Lorne Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Storm, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Storm, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Street, Sydney Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Strid (Ruch), Olive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Swain, Percy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Swinton, Hugh Alastair . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 Tedford, Darcy Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 Terry, Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 Thompson, Ross Monroe . . . . . . . . . . .321 Vice, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 Vinet, Frank Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Vinet, George Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Wabisca, Archie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Wabisca, Emery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Wabisca, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 Wabisca, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Walker (Crosbie), Francis Ann . . . . . . . .327 Walker, James H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 Ward, Percy Bartle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 Whitson, Bruce Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . .331 Widdicombe, C. Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . . .331 Wiens, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331 Willford, Dwight Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Wilson, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Wilson, Reginald Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Wilson, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Wilson, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Wilson, Timothy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Withers, Howard Sheldon . . . . . . . . . . .337 Wright, Reginald Dunning . . . . . . . . . . .337 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346 Requirements for Submissions . . . . .351 Veteran Submission Form . . . . . . . . .352
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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 send greetings to all those reading the 14th edition of the Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion’s Military Resource Service Recognition Book. The women and men in Canada’s military have made incredible sacrifices to ensure the safety of our nation, to protect our freedom, and to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Albertans—and all Canadians—owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude. It is critical that future generations develop an appreciation for our history and the role Canadian forces have played in securing our peace and prosperity. I’m thankful for The Royal Canadian Legion’s efforts to support our veterans and to recognize the contributions of those who have given so much to our country. My heartfelt thanks to all of our veterans, and to the Alberta-NWT Command and its member legions. MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 9 Message from Honourable Caroline Cochrane Premier of the Northwest Territories It’s an honour and privilege to recognize all current and former service members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, or Allied Forces. The stories and photographs captured in the 14th edition of the Military Resource Service Recognition Book are those of men and women who left their families, friends and communities behind to risk their lives for the very freedoms we have today. Storytelling is our obligation to the next generations. Sharing the sacrifices, heroism and bravery of veterans from across Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Canada, this publication commits to ensuring we know who we are and why we are here. As the daughter of a veteran who served in the Second World War, I am humbled by the stories of those who helped protect the freedoms that have made Canada the country that it is today. On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I wish to commend the Alberta-NWT Command of the Royal Canadian Legion and all their member Legion Branches for their continued support of our veterans and active members, and to thank all those profiled in this year’s Military Service Recognition Book for their service. The Honourable Caroline Cochrane 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 their stories as well as acknowledge all donations received from businesses and residents in Alberta and the NWT to make this 14th 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 continuous donations made to assist the Legion Branches throughout the Alberta-NWT Command. John Mahon President Alberta-NWT Command The Royal Canadian Legion Message from the President of Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion
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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 CanadianArmed Forces, I am proud to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. Alberta’s government recognizes there is no higher form of public service than to risk one’s life in the defense of our country or the maintenance of public safety. Those who do, deserve the utmost gratitude and support from us all. I knowAlbertans share great respect for our military members and veterans. More than 2.3 million Canadians have served throughout our nation’s history, and more than 118,000 have made the ultimate sacrifice. Congratulations to the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta-Northwest Territories Command on this 14th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. Preserving the stories and experiences of all current and former serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces is important work. I appreciate this special opportunity to recognize the sacrifices made for our peace and freedom. Brad Rutherford, MLA
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Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIV 16 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 17 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 Executive Assista udy Mindach Offi e Assistant Shawna Gienow
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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 have 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: • Processing disability and pension claims • Assistance with claims under My VAC Account • Veterans Independence Program (VIP) • PTSD Treatment When applying for emergency assistance through our Poppy Fund, a means test will be required (Statement of Income and Expenses) along with completion of our Legion Claim application. The claim application will be used to determine if the Veteran is entitled to any or additional benefits with VAC. Poppy Funds are used for emergency assistance only and cannot be continued over an extended period. Please visit our website at https://abnwtlegion.com/service-bureau/ 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 E: office@abnwtlegion.com E: office@abnwtlegion.com You may also visit your local Legion Branch and speak with their Service Officer. Alberta‐NWT Command People Behind the Poppy
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIV 20 COATINGS METALIZING INSULATION SPRAY FOAM SCAFFOLDING FIREPROOFING ABRASIVE BLASTING Proud To Support the The Royal Canadian Legion Alberta NWT Command
www.abnwtlegion.com 21 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CARES This is for Alberta residents only The Legion wishes to ensure that all eligible veterans, serving persons, and their dependents receive benefits to which they may be entitled. If you are interested in receiving information concerning benefits provided by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), please contact your local Legion Branch or one of our Service Bureau Offices. Mail to: THE ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND SERVICE BUREAU OFFICE Southern Alberta OR Northern Alberta Covers Central & South Alberta Covers all areas North of Red Deer 2020 – 15th Street NW #310, 11808 St. Albert Trail NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 Edmonton, AB T5H 2S3 Phone: 403-284-1161 780-448-4982 Fax: 403-284-9899 780-448-4993 Email: jmindach@abnwtlegion.com Tick any of the following subjects that you are interested in: Disability Pensions / Assessments War Veterans / Widows Allowances Veterans Independence Program (VIP) PTSD Treatment ORwhat other assistance/information do you require? Name: Address: Phone Number: Email: Tick One: Veteran Still Serving Dependent Service Number: DOB: Service Dates: Do you currently receive a service related pension through VAC? Yes No VAC File Number: LEGION SERVICE IS FREE AND MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED Alberta‐NWT Command
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www.abnwtlegion.com 23 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 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 on-going support. Many of the individuals we assist live on government subsidies, which puts them below the poverty line. These clients 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 their 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 individuals 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 XIV 24 “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 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 29 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 dependents. 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 programfor the 2021/2022 Academic Year. Please contact the Student Financial Aid Office at the respective Institution for their 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 list of bursaries and the institutions involved: 2 - $1000.00 Alberta College of Art in Calgary 3 - $1000.00 Ambrose University in Calgary 2 - $1000.00 Aurora College in the NWT 2 - $1000.00 GPRC Fairview College Campus 2 - $1000.00 Grande Prairie Regional College 2 - $1000.00 Lakeland College in Vermillion 2 - $1000.00 Lethbridge Community College 2 - $1000.00 MacEwan University in Edmonton 2 - $1000.00 Medicine Hat College 3 - $1000.00 Mount Royal University in Calgary 4 - $1000.00 NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) 2 - $1000.00 Olds College 2 - $1000.00 Portage College in Lac La Biche 2 - $1000.00 Red Deer College 5 - $1000.00 SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) 4 - $1000.00 University of Alberta in Edmonton 4 - $1000.00 University of Calgary 2 - $1000.00 University of Lethbridge Alberta‐NWT Command
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www.abnwtlegion.com 33 Alberta‐NWT Command LOST MEDALS OR SERVICE RECORDS We understand that your military medals, awards and service records are valuable to you and your loved ones. Information on how to replace lost medals or records, or obtain ones to which you were entitled, is available below. Lost Medals Information on service medals or records is available on the Government of Canada website: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/contact-information • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is responsible for first issue or replacement medals for those who served in the Second World War, Merchant Navy and the Korean War. Please contact VAC at 1-866-522-2122. • If you are looking for first issue or replacement medals for service post Korean War (Canadian Forces Decorations, United Nations Medal for Emergency Force, Egypt, Peace Keeping Medal, or the Special Service Medal, etc.), please contact the Canadian Armed Forces at 1-877-741-8332. If you have tried to obtain replacement medals or entitlement but have been unsuccessful or if you would like advice on related subjects such as recovering stolen medals, identifying medals, returning found medals to family, or mounting and displaying medals, our Medals Adviser can help. Please email your question to Dominion Command at veteransservices@legion.ca and indicate in the subject line "For Medals Adviser". For mounting and displaying medals, we encourage you to contact the militaria business in your local area. Service Records Due to privacy and confidentiality policies, Dominion Command does not release contact information or information on the service records of Veterans or Legion members. When researching military records, we recommend you contact Library and Archives Canada at 613-996-5115 or 1-866-578-7777 (toll-free in Canada) or on their website: https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/contact-us/Pages/contact-us.aspx
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www.abnwtlegion.com 35 To honour Veterans, the Province of Alberta has introduced a Veterans’ licence plate. Veterans are eligible to receive Veterans’ licence plates for all passenger or street legal motorcycle class vehicles registered in their name. This includes vehicles such as passenger cars, SUVs, station wagons, minivans, motor homes, light trucks, farm vehicles (with class-2 registration) and motorcycles (excluding off-highway). Veterans’ licence plates cannot be used on the following: • Vehicles with Commercial Class registration • Trailers • Off-Highway vehicles Information to Obtain a Alberta’s Veterans’ Licence Plate Who is Eligible? Eligibility shall be determined by The Royal Canadian Legion, Alberta-NWT Command Office. A Veterans’ licence plate is available to an Alberta resident who has been Honourably Discharged or is Still Serving under the following qualifications. Qualifications A. Must have served in either the Canadian Forces, Canadian Reserve Forces, Allied Forces or Commonwealth Forces during WWII, the Korean War, Gulf War or NATO/UN Missions. B. Must have served in the Canadian or Allied Merchant Navy or the Ferry Command during war time. C. Is currently serving or is an honourably released member of the Canadian Regular Forces with a minimum of 3 years paid service or has been medically released under Section 3A or 3B. D. Is currently serving or served in the Reserve Forces with a minimum of 1,095 days paid service. E. Is currently serving or is an honourably released member of the RCMP with a minimum of 3 years paid service. F. Is a member of a Canadian Police Force, who served in a Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation (NATO/UN). Revised 2020
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www.abnwtlegion.com 37 APPLICATION FOR A VETERANS’ LICENCE PLATE IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - A Veterans’ licence plate is available to an Alberta resident who has been Honourably Discharged or is Still Serving under the following requirements. please check applicable box A) Has served in either the Canadian Forces, Canadian Reserve Forces, Allied Forces or Commonwealth Forces during WWII, the Korean War, Gulf War or NATO/UN Missions. B) Has served in either the Canadian or Allied Merchant Navy or the Ferry Command during war time. C) Is currently serving or is an honourably released member of the Canadian Regular Forces with a minimum of three (3) years paid service or has been medically released under Section 3A or 3B. D) Is currently serving or served in the Canadian Reserve Forces with a minimum of 1,095 days paid service. E) Is currently serving or is an honourably released member of the RCMP with a minimum of three (3) years paid service. F) Is a member of a Canadian Police Force who served in a Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation (NATO/UN). VETERANS INFORMATION: The Veterans name must be on the vehicle registration. Vehicle(s) may be registered jointly with partner. Last Name _________________________________ First Name(s)_________________________________ Civic Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ PO Box Address: _________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________, AB Postal Code: ____________________ DOB: m______ d_________ y________ email: ________________________________________________ Telephone: (_________) __________________________ Cell: (_______) ____________________________ Service #: _______________________________ Current Driver’s Licence # __________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED. It is the responsibility of the Veteran to ensure that a copy of their service documentation is included. These documents must be in English. CFOne cards not accepted. MILITARY RETIRED PERSONNEL: CF Certificate of Service or NDI75 card (both sides) or Allied Forces Certificate of Service or Canadian or Allied Merchant Navy Service Record Book. Proof of Medical Release under Section 3A or 3B. MILITARY STILL SERVING PERSONNEL: Both sides of the CF ID card and a current Military Personal Record Resume (MPRR). RCMP RETIRED MEMBER: Record of Service ID Card. RCMP STILL SERVING MEMBER: Service ID Card. CANADIAN POLICE FORCE: A letter from a Senior Officer or other proof of service for any NATO or UN operations, including dates. Documentation will be returned with the approved application. The completed application, copy of proof of service, self-addressed/stamped envelope, cheque or money order for $5.00, payable to the “Alberta-NWT Command” must be mailed to: Alberta-NWT Command Veteran’s Plate 2020 – 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 CERTIFICATION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET AND THE VETERAN NAMED ABOVE IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN ALBERTA VETERANS’ LICENCE PLATE. _______________________________ ____________________ ____________________ Authorized Signature Date (Month/Day/Year) Control Number 2020 SEAL of the Alberta-NWT Command
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XIV 38 St. John’s • Dartmouth • Oromocto • Petawawa • Ottawa • Kingston Trenton • Toronto • Winnipeg • Saskatoon • Edmonton • Victoria info@cannaconnect.ca 888-779-8462 Today, and every day, we are grateful for the immeasurable sacrifices so many have made for our great country. Thank you for our past, present, and future freedoms. Lest we forget.
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