Military Service Recognition Book

Alberta-NWT Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVII 2025

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 1 I am pleased to welcome you to the 17th edition of the Royal Canadian Legion AlbertaNWT Command’s Military Resource Service Recognition Book. Because the stories and photographs contained in this collection were submitted by family and friends of veterans, and often by the veterans themselves, they are all the more powerful and immediate. They provide a vivid picture of the sacrifices and rewards that are part of military service. I have always been proud to represent the Crown and accept the First Poppy during the presentation ceremony in Alberta, which officially launches the Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign. It is always an emotional event, one that inspires everyone in attendance to reflect on the men and women who died upholding Canada’s ideals and aiding our allies around the world. I am sure this book will have a similar effect on everyone who reads it. As His Majesty the King’s representative in Alberta, I extend my gratitude to the Legion for its countless ongoing efforts to support, house, and advocate on behalf of Canada’s veterans, and to preserve their legacy for future generations. Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, AOE, BSc, LLD (hon) Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

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www.abnwtlegion.com 3 Table of Contents Alberta-NWT Command Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVII 2025 Front Cover Image The image on the front cover is a poster created by Isabella Huang, who won First Place in the Senior Level Black and White Poster category at the Command Level of The Legion’s 2024 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 . . . . . . .15 The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 A Thank You To The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Veterans Connection Point . . . . . . . . . . .21 Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis and Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Do You Have Time To Give Back? . . . . . .25 Bursary Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Volunteer Application Form . . . . . . . . . .29 How Do I Get My Replacement Medals? . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Application for Membership . . . . . . . . . .33 Qualifications to Obtain an Alberta Veterans’ Licence Plate . . . . .35 Application for a Veterans’ Licence Plate in the Province of Alberta . . . . . . . . . .39 Youth Remembrance Contests . . . . . . . .43 Winners 2024/25 Poster Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Winners 2024/25 Poem and Essay Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 VETERANS Adams, Lloyd Melvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Allen, Wilbert G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Allenback, Roy Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Anderson, John R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Anger, Robert Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Atkinson, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Baker, Frank Greenway . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Baker, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Bandur, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Barton, Frank William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Barton, Harold R. M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Barton, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Baxter, Nyra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Bayrack, Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Beazer, Mark Auldie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Bell, Hugh Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Bell, William Wilberforce . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Bennett, Norma V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Berry, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Bingham, Calvin Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Black, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Blackmore, Winston Woolley . . . . . . . . .79 Boardmen, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bohan, John Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bone, Vernon Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Boon, Charles Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Bowden (Hawkins), Elizabeth Mary . . . .81 Bowling, Earl Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Bowling, Edward Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Bowling, Gordon William John . . . . . . . .83 Bowling, Harold Mawson . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Bowling, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Bown, Edward Arthur Quinton . . . . . . . .85 Bown, John Charles Quintin . . . . . . . . . .87 Bown, Thomas Allan Quinton . . . . . . . . .87 Bradwell, Francis John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Bradwell, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Brien, Frank Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Britton, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Brooks, Marvin H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Brown, George Bartholomew . . . . . . . . .91 Brown, Kenneth Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Brown, Kenneth W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Brown, Norman Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Brown, Sylvia Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Budd, Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Budd, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Budden, Cecil Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Bugbee, Ernest Raymond . . . . . . . . . . .97 Bullied, James W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Burke, William Cyril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Burnett, Brian K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Burrows, Robert H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Butler, Thomas Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Cahoon, Grant Alder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Cameron, Richard Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Chamney, Potter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVII 4 Table of Contents Charters, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Charters, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Chatfield, Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Cherwonick, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Christie, Richard Morley . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Clarkson, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Clarkson, Ray Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Clarkson, Willis Orville . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Cleaver, C. H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Cliff, George Samuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Cofield, Clarence Leonard . . . . . . . . . .109 Coleman, James F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Collier, Harry B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Collier, Raymond George . . . . . . . . . . .111 Cookson, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Cooper, Ronald Ellwood . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Coupland, Kenneth Gordon . . . . . . . . .113 Cowen, Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Crabtree, Edmund Clay . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Cragg, Donald Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Cragg, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Creighton, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Crowe, Arthur B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Cruickshank, Angus Roy . . . . . . . . . . .117 Cruickshank, Donald Ian . . . . . . . . . . .119 Cruickshank, Norman Laing . . . . . . . . .119 Cunningham, John Malcolm . . . . . . . . .119 Daily, Elsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Daily, Wilber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Damberger, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Davidson, Lorin Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Davis, Arthur Cyril Wright . . . . . . . . . . .123 Dawson, James Rath . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Denis, Kenneth E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Devenish, Horace James . . . . . . . . . . .125 Devitte, Laurence Vincent . . . . . . . . . . .125 Dickie, Edward Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Doherty, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Doll, Benjamin Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Donnelly, Joseph Reginald . . . . . . . . . .129 Donnelly, Leao Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Doughty, Robert William Gordon . . . . .129 Dower, Alexander G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Drader, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Drader, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Drader, Robert Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Drader, William Edward . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Duncombe, James Reginald . . . . . . . . .133 Dworsky, Rudolf Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Eaglesham, Marie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Eaglesham, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Ellis, Charles Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Ellis, Ione Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Ellis, Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Ellis, Wayne Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Ellis, Winifred Marie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Evans, Roy Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Ferris, Elmer W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Field, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Findlater, Daniel Hamilton . . . . . . . . . .141 Finseth, Iver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Fisher, Howard Dickey . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Flynn, Harold Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Forsyth, Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Foster, Erle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Fouquette, Laurent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Fouquette, Romeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Fraser, Ronald A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Frazee, John Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Frazer, John Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Friske, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Fulton, Douglas Graham . . . . . . . . . . .149 Fulton, Joseph Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Fulton, Reta May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Gaffray, Edward William . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Galbraith, Donald Franklin . . . . . . . . . .153 George, Douglas Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Gibson, Edgar Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Gibson, Kenneth Edgar . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Gill, Frederick Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Goble, Mortin Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Goving, Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Grainger, Charles W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Gray, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Green, Richard A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Greig, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Gresl, Steve Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Grieb, Cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Guerin, William John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Hagen, Olaf Marins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Hale, Cecil Edgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Hale, John Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Hale, Leslie Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Hale, Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Hammond, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Hammond, John Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Hanberg, Anne Fritz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Hanlan, Thomas F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Hansen, Ezra Mulloy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Hansen, Frederick W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Hansen, Milton Whitehead . . . . . . . . . .171 Hansen, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Harbottle, Ewart H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Hare, Henry Wilbert Humphrey . . . . . .173 Hart, Newton Beverly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Hately, Samuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Hately, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Hatt, Walter E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Hatt, Wesley F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Hauck, Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Haugrud, Gunnar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Hauptman, Edward J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Heard, William G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Hebb, Harry Robert Burton . . . . . . . . . .179 Heimark, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Henderson, Paul Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Heninger, Harold Frederick . . . . . . . . . .181 Hereford, Winston Isaac . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Hewitt, George Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Hewitt, James Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Hill, Allenby Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Hill, Richard C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hlasny, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hoag, Ruby Lorraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hockaday, Walter Thomas . . . . . . . . . .187 Hoffman, Dennis B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Hokonson, Irving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Holborn, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Homan, Gordon Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Hoover, James Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Hornburg, Nathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Hosier, Stanley William . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Hovgaard, Carl Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Hunter, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Ingram, James Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . .193 Ingram, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Jans, Walter Emmanuel . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Jennings, Norman William . . . . . . . . . .195 Jewitt, Lloyd George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Jobes, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Johnson, Frederick Douglas . . . . . . . . .197 Johnson, James Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Johnson, Roy Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Johnston, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Joy, Albert F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Kaiser, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kanten, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kearl, Eldon Eastham . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Kell, Joseph John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Kendall, Henry Ackliss . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Kendall, Lorne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Kenworthy, John Leigh . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Kerr, Lorne MacLean . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

www.abnwtlegion.com 5 Table of Contents Keyes, William J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Kilpatrick, William C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Kirby, John Marty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Knibb, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Knutson, John Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Kopperud (Burnsides), Irene . . . . . . . .209 Kowalchuk, Theodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Kulba, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Lalonde, Arthur Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Langston, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Langston, Reginald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Lawrence, George Alexander . . . . . . . .213 Lawrence, Marshall Vernon . . . . . . . . .213 Lawson, Frederick Louis . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Leavitt, William Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Legault, Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Letourneau, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Little, Ernie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Livingstone, Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Loeppky, Harold Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Logan, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Logan, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Lounsbury, George O. . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Lunde, Arne J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Lundeberg, Arvid Bertil . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Lundin, Ralph Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Lybbert, Dwain Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Lynn, Barry Everat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 MacDonald, James Kenneth . . . . . . . . .223 MacNaughton, Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Macpherson, Hilda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Maeanderberg (Nixon), Gladys . . . . . .225 Maguire, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Mahdiuk, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Major, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Major, Rolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Malcolm, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Mallett, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Manners, Frank Thorburn . . . . . . . . . . .231 Marken, Peter William . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Marken, W.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Marler, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Martin, Albert James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Martin, George Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Maslyk, Karl Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Matheson, Douglas Haig . . . . . . . . . . .235 Matheson, John Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Matheson, William Winfield . . . . . . . . . .237 Matkin, Merlin Leigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Matkin, Phillip Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 McClean, Harvey Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . .239 McCrea, Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 McCulloch, James Ernest . . . . . . . . . . .239 McCutcheon, Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 McDonald, Robert Douglas . . . . . . . . .241 McDowell, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 McDowell, Royal Alexander . . . . . . . . .243 McEachern, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 McGhee, Jasper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 McIntosh, Clarence W. . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 McKillop, Duncan Traylen . . . . . . . . . . .245 McKillop, Madge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 McKillop, Norman Colin . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Milbank, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Modderman, Peter Jacob Martinus . . .249 Moore, Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Murdoch II, Steele Caldwell . . . . . . . . .251 Murdoch III, Steele Caldwell . . . . . . . . .251 Nadiger, Walter Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Neyrinck, Decroy E. L. . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Oberg, Rodney Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Phelan, Roy W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Piper, George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Plants, Gerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Pleasants, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Popp, Richard A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Potvin, Joseph Alexis Napoleon . . . . . .257 Pratt, John James Alexander . . . . . . . .259 Pratt, Ronald Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Price, James Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Pringle, Robert Grant Raisbeck . . . . . .261 Pringle, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Prowd, Robert Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . .261 Pruden, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Quick, Edward Nicolas . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Quick, Victor John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Ranger, Orville Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . .265 Rasmuson, Olof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Rauckman, William John . . . . . . . . . . .265 Ray, Bruce Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Ray, Duane Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Ray, Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Read, Harry Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Reaume, George E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Rebman, Arthur Lawrence . . . . . . . . . .269 Rebman, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Reese, Merle Evan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Rice, Ruskin Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Richardson, James E. . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Robertson, James H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Robertson, James Peter . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Robinson, Harold Richard . . . . . . . . . .275 Robinson, Victor Hugo . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Rodgers, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Rogers, William Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Roper, Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Rosenberg, Earl A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Ross, Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Rusk, Elwin Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Ruste, Trygve Melvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Rye, Ched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Sadoway, Zenon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Sager, Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Samway, Harold Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Sandback (Ray), Viola Minerva . . . . . .283 Sarles, Lloyd Norwood . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Savage, Gordon Trotter . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Scatcherd, Trumble Carey . . . . . . . . . .285 Schlitt, Gordon Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Schmidt, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Schumaker, Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Schumaker, Egon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Schurman, Vincent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Scott, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Segin, Dan D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Seidl, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Severeid, Clare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Shea, John Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Sheen, Robert Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Siekawitch (Spencer), Leo . . . . . . . . . .293 Simmons, William Dennis . . . . . . . . . . .293 Sims, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Sims, Raymond Leonard . . . . . . . . . . .295 Skinner, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Skjonsberg, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Smith, Arthur James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Smith, Frederick Charles Jr. . . . . . . . . .297 Smith, Margaret Cushing . . . . . . . . . . .299 Smith, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Smith, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Smith, William Ewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Smith, William Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Soch, Arthur G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Speidel, Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Spicer, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Stahl, Arthur Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Steeves, Fred William . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Steininger-Firth, Frederick . . . . . . . . . .305 Stensrud, Wallace Mansel . . . . . . . . . .305 Strachan, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Thurber, Welton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Tiedemann, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Vasey, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Walker, John Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Waters, Thomas Frederick . . . . . . . . . .309

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 9 Message from Honourable R. J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I would like to commend the AlbertaNWT Command of the Royal Canadian Legion for their continued support of our veterans and active members and to recognize all those former and currently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Commonwealth, or Allied Forces. To everyone pro iled in the 17th edition of the Military Resource Service Recognition Book, thank you for sharing your stories with all of us. Once again, thank you to all those in this year’s Military Resource Service Recognition Book. Honourable R.J. Simpson Premier of the Northwest Territories Government of the Northwest Territories

Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVII 10 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

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND www.abnwtlegion.com 11 Message from the President of Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion On behalf of the Alberta-NWT Command, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the stories that they have submitted to the 17th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. All Veteran’s deserve to be recognized by having their story told and shared. Your commitment and generosity to this meaningful project allows history to continue and not be forgotten. If your loved one’s story has not been submitted, I encourage you to compile and submit the highlights of your Veteran’s journey, prior to the next deadline of the 18th edition in January 2026. I extend a thank you to Mark Fenety of Fenety Marketing (Alt.) Ltd. and his dedicated staff for the annual publication of the Military Service Recognition Book and their generous donations to assist all Legion Branches throughout the Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion. Electronic versions of all editions of this book can be located on our website at: www.abnwtlegion.com/community/military-service-recognition-books/ We shall continue to honour our Veteran’s who have made tremendous sacrifices allowing us the freedoms we enjoy every day. “Lest We Forget”. Alberta-NWT Command President

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www.abnwtlegion.com 13 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND As Alberta’s Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces, it is my great pleasure to extend congratulations to the Royal Canadian LegionAlberta-Northwest Territories Command on the 17th edition of the Military Resource Service Recognition Book. This publication plays a vital role in preserving the stories and experiences of current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, ensuring their legacy endures for generations. The book holds a significant place in our province, serving as a testament to the exceptional courage, dedication, and sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. It reflects Alberta’s profound respect for the service personnel who work tirelessly to safeguard our freedom and uphold our values. Alberta’s government recognizes there is no greater act of public service than selflessly defending one’s country. To those who served in the past, I offer my sincere gratitude for your courage and sacrifices. To those currently serving, I commend your strength and unwavering commitment. You embody the values that make Alberta and Canada strong and resilient. Thank you for your service.You inspire us all with your devotion to this country, our freedom, and our future. Justin Wright Alberta’s Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces LEGISLATURE OFFICE: 513-E Legislature Building, 10800-97 Avenue, AB T5K 2B6

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www.abnwtlegion.com 17 People Behind the Poppy Alberta-NWT Command 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. Please contact one of our Service Bureau Offices, 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 legion 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 one of our Command Service Bureau Offices at: Southern Alberta or Northern Alberta Covers Central & Southern Alberta Covers all areas North of Red Deer 2020 – 15th Street NW #210, 10471 – 178 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5 P: 403-284-1161 P: 780-448-4982 E: serviceoffice@abnwtlegion.com E: serviceoffice@abnwtlegion.com You may also visit your local Legion Branch and speak with their Service Officer.

Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVII 18 Alberta-NWT Command THANKYOU TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICERS Following are a few humble words from Veterans that our Service Officers have assisted and made a difference in their lives.  I am a Retired Veteran with the Canadian Armed Forces. It doesn’t matter how long I served, what I saw or did or what Branch I served in. If you served, you are a Veteran. After I had been released, my heath and life began to fail to the point of being homeless and I was unable to take care of my self. I was put on Alberta Works, but still had to work just to survive. I was always in trouble with daily expenses and had been evicted a few times. I received some help from friends, churches, food banks, and I began going to them for the next few years. I am thankful for that, but it didn’t help improve my living conditions or my situation. During the winter, they gave me hats, gloves or boots, but I was still living in my truck and only surviving day to day. There were times when I was unable to use their help because I could not get there and their delivery was not an option, because I didn’t have a home. Life itself was just not worth the struggle and honestly, I had given up as I was not receiving the resources that I desperately needed. Finally, I had a couch to sleep on but was going to be evicted again and my power shut off then someone suggested I maybe check with the Legion Service Bureau. I sent an email to a Service Officer at the Legion Command Office just asking for help with my hydro and one months’ rent. I got a call from a guy who told me to get down to his office that day and meet with him. Over the next few months, he helped me get a place to live, my bills paid and access to fresh food (I am a diabetic with kidney failure, a bad heart and mental heath issues) and got me enrolled in programs with Veterans Affairs. This staff at the Legion Command Office went above and beyond for me. They helped me fill out loads of paperwork and even proofread my work. They gave me that light at the end of the tunnel for the first time in many years. If I had known that there was help out there years ago, things would not have been so hard for me and if the Legion had not have done what they do, I would not be here. I’ve learned a lot from the Legion staff. They are there to help you make it day to day, helping you to survive. They do not just put a band aid on someone’s life, they help you repair it, help maintain it and put measures forward so someone has a future. I am getting treatment benefits, case management and will be supported for the rest of my life. The Legion is not just a watering hole for “in my day” story telling Servicemen/women. They change lives, and in my case, they saved mine. I salute you and all your staff as should all. Continued

www.abnwtlegion.com 19  Immense thanks to you and your team for your immediate, and attentive support. I felt completely ashamed, stuck and directionless just two days ago, and now I feel overwhelming graciousness and a great sense of responsibility to be better.This help does much more than help me financially, it gives me breathing room in a time of suffocation. I came out of our chat extremely motivated and inspired. Thanks to everyone at the Command Service Bureau office for their support of us Veterans and particularly for understanding the uniqueness of the Veteran experience. Feeling like someone can understand how a once high performing person can lose control of himself helps me feel seen and understood, and that makes all the difference. Appreciate ya all.  I just want to say thank you for all your help with my Hearing Loss claim. These hearing aids help a lot more than I realized. There's a clearer distinction between words, whereas before they were kind of like a mumbly continuous thing of sorts. For everyone else's benefit, I'm more aware of how loud my own voice is…ha ha, and those spike responses to crinkly things seem to have sorted themselves out a lot better as well. Thanks again for all the help you've given me over this last little while.  Just thought I would update you on all the help you have given me. I did get the additional pain and suffering benefits, and I also received the Income Replacement Benefit, which comes in handy as keeping a job isn’t always easy on the rough days. I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me. I know it is your job, but you went above and beyond, and I will never forget that you saved my life, and I will always remember that.  I would like to express to you how very grateful I am for all your help and the way you treated me, not only me but my entire family, thank you. I do truly appreciate you taking the time to meet with me and answer all my questions. You have spent a significant amount of time with me in person and talking to me on the phone. I seriously am not sure I would have made it through this without your help, as most of the time I was unable to get in touch with anyone, sometimes for weeks at a time. You always answered my phone calls and emails in a timely manner. I felt ashamed and intimidated by just about everyone and everything; it had such a profound impact on my life that I can’t even begin to explain. With you, for the first time in a very long time, I felt as if I had some value, thank you for being you. Ever since I encountered the Canadian Legion, the process has been outstanding, stellar, and the complete opposite of everything I had ever heard or thought about them, and I have developed a very deep respect and appreciation for you and what the Legion does.You are indeed an exceptional person.  Your help with VAC applications and the submission of the appropriate documents was outstanding. Thanks to you I will be receiving a disability pension. In addition, I have received support from the OSI clinic, thanks to you. I can't thank you enough for the support you provided. Your support and understanding are second to none, and you should be proud of what you are doing in support of our veterans. Thank you for your help.  Thank you again for everything. I cannot thank you enough and you probably saved my life. Between you and the recommended supports, I never would have made it to today. You were the most instrumental person in getting me the help I needed. It is probably help I will need for the rest of my life as the guilt will never go away. At least I feel I have a light at the end of the tunnel. I appreciate you advocating for those of us, who don’t know where to start, and feel we don’t deserve the help. Thank you again for being the friend we need. THANKYOU TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICERS (continued)

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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 Edmonton Office #102, 10471 – 178 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5 P: 780-448-4982 office@abnwtlegion.com

Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVII 24 WE HIRE VETERANS & RESERVISTS Commissionaires recognizes the experience and skills veterans and reservists contribute to the workforce. We value the leadership, teamwork, and discipline gained through your military service. Apply today at commissionaires.ca SERVE IN A NEW WAY

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 27 Alberta‐NWT Command BURSARY PROGRAM The award of a Bursary is based on financial needand 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 program for the AcademicYear. Please contact the Student Financial Aid Office, at the respective Institution, for their application and further information. Following is a list of the Institutions involved with our program: Alberta University of the Arts - Calgary Ambrose University - Calgary Aurora College - NT Lakeland College - Vermillion Lethbridge Polytechnic - Lethbridge MacEwan University - Edmonton Medicine Hat College - Medicine Hat Mount Royal University - Calgary NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) - Edmonton Northwestern Polytechnic’s Fairview Campus - Grande Prairie Northwestern Polytechnic - Grande Prairie Olds College of Agriculture & Technology - Olds Portage College - Lac La Biche Red Deer Polytechnic - Red Deer SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) - Calgary University of Alberta - Edmonton University of Calgary - Calgary University of Lethbridge - Lethbridge Selection of the Bursary recipient is performed solely by the Institution, using the guidelines provided by Alberta-NWT Provincial Command. We do not have a Bursary program outside of Alberta or the NWT. Updated 2024

Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVII 28 403-258-0819 - 1-877-258-0819 bcandalbertaguidedogs.com info@bcandalbertaguidedog.com #11 - 6115 4th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2H9 BC & ALBERTA GUIDE DOGS We’re proud to serve current active teams in... Airdrie, Bruderheim, Calgary, Devon, Edmonton, Grand Prairie, Leduc, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Red Deer, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, and Westlock. BC & Alberta Guide Dogs’ OSI-PTSD Service Dog Program endeavours to help Veterans with Operational Stress Injuries (OSI), such as Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD). We match recipients with a fully qualified OSI-PTSD Service Dog that meets all the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) standards and has specific additional traits demonstrating suitability for the work at no charge to the handler. Together, they embark on a comprehensive program for Service Dog handlers designed to help the Veteran to use the support of their Service Dog to reintegrate into their communities and reengage with their lives. THE OSI-PTSD SERVICE DOG PROGRAM OSI-PTSD SERVICE DOGS SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED BC & ALBERTA GUIDE DOGS The Devon Legion Branch #247 has been pivotal in the program’s success by providing us the Devon Legion Hall to train Veterans & First Responders on how to live and work with their Service Dog The fundraising and community support from Legions like Devon Branch #247 has enabled us to provide tools that help alleviate OSI-PTSD symptoms effectively for our clients. This collective effort ensures that the program can continue to offer these life-changing Service Dogs to those who have served our country. Graduates overwhelmingly report that their certified Service Dog enhances their ability to reintegrate into society and maintain healthy interactions with family and friends. Since 2021, the OSI-PTSD program has successfully bred, raised, trained, and placed 29 Service Dogs with Veterans & First Responders in Alberta. We are on track to graduate 12 teams in 2024. Additionally, 2 OSI-PTSD Service Dog Instructors have been trained, with 2 Apprentices set to join this year, ensuring the continued professional support & training necessary for the program’s growth & success.

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www.abnwtlegion.com 31 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 Alberta-NWT Command

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www.abnwtlegion.com 33 The Royal Canadian Legion Application For Membership Applicant Name: Mr Mrs Ms ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Tel: ___________________________________ Other Tel: _______________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________ Date of Birth: _________________________________________ Citizenship: __________________________________________________________ M F Have you ever been a member of the Legion? No Yes If yes, Membership #_____________________________________________________ Surname Given names Street / PO Box / RR # / Site # City Prov Postal Code dd/mm/yyyy Membership Type Ordinary – Indicate Type of Service and Service #_______________________________________________________________________ Type of Service: Reserve “C Class” Wartime Can. Reg. Force His Majesty’s Reg. Force Reserve NATO RCMP R.N.F. Constabulary Wartime Allied Force Underground Force Coast Guard NORAD US Force Vietnam Police Force Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) Non-military Associate Relationship: I am the spouse, widow/er, parent, child, grandchild, sibling, niece/nephew of a person who is/was eligible for Ordinary membership. Indicate relationship: _____________________________________________________________ I am the child, spouse, sibling of an Associate member of Command/Branch #: ______________________________ and whose Name and Membership # is: ____________________________________________________________________ OR Type of Service Cadets or Cadet Civilian Instructor Navy League of Canada Service #: ______________ Federal or Provincial Emergency Response Service Polish Armed Forces Affiliate Voting: I am a Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation and support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion. Affiliate Non-Voting: I am a non-Canadian citizen or a non-Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation and support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion. LEGION Magazine Subscription Membership dues include a one-year subscription rate of $9.49 plus applicable taxes. I would like the French insert. I do not wish to receive my copies of LEGION Magazine. Membership Declaration and Initiation The Royal Canadian Legion’s mission is to serve veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country. I support the mission statement of the Royal Canadian Legion I have read and agree to support the purposes and objects of the Royal Canadian Legion (located in the General By-Laws) I hereby solemnly declare that I am not a member, nor affiliated with, any group, party or sect whose interests conflict with the avowed purposes of the Legion, and I do not, and will not, support any organization advocating the overthrow of our government by force or which advocates, encourages or participates in subversive action or propaganda I hereby certify that I have never been expelled, or had my membership revoked, from any Legion Branch or any other Veterans organization I hereby certify that I have never been convicted of any serious criminal offence involving either violence or sexual misconduct of any type I hereby certify that I have never been dishonourably discharged from, deserted from nor evaded service in the Forces of any country I agree to participate in the annual Poppy Campaign I agree to abide by the constitution, rules and by-laws of the Royal Canadian Legion. _______ Initial here to confirm you agree with the above declaration and requirements. legion.ca Personal Information Consent I understand that the personal information collected on this form will be used by The Royal Canadian Legion (“Legion”) for the purposes of processing my membership application and communicating with me about my membership, and may be used internally by the Legion at the national, provincial and branch levels for administration purposes and for the other purposes provided in its Privacy Statement at legion.ca/legal. By completing, signing and submitting this form, I am giving my consent for the Legion to collect, use or disclose my personal information for these purposes. I understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting Legion Member Services at 855-330-3344. Applicant Signature:________________________________________________________________Date: __________________________________ Congratulations you are now an initiated member of the Royal Canadian Legion subject to Branch policy. Further welcoming ceremony processes are at the discretion of your local Branch. Nov 23 800293

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