Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 2026 Alberta-Northwest Territories Command
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www.abnwtlegion.com 1 As His Majesty the King’s representative in Alberta, I am proud to lend my support to the 18th edition of the Military Service Recognition Book. In my role as Lieutenant Governor, I have attended several events honouring Canada’s veterans and have listened with great interest as they described their experiences to me. Many of these stories are filled with terrifying images of violence and combat, but just as many include tender memories of the friends they made overseas, many of whom did not have the good fortunate to return home. Everyone I speak to clearly feels enormous pride at having served their country and contributed to the fight against fascism. And all of them hope that future generations do not need to make similar sacrifices. If their wish is to come true, it is vitally important that these recollections are preserved for as wide an audience as possible. The ongoing project of the Alberta-NWT Command of the Royal Canadian Legion to collect the stories of Alberta veterans is one way to accomplish this goal. By allowing these men and women to share their experiences in their own words, these recognition books provide a window into what it means to be a soldier, and why we continue to honour those individuals’ service. It is a fitting way for the Royal Canadian Legion to mark its 100th anniversary. Please accept my sincere congratulations on reaching this remarkable milestone. Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, AOE, BSc, LLD (hon) Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Message from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 2 FROM A FRIEND OF THE VETERANS Scott Kirker Lest We Forget
www.abnwtlegion.com 3 Table of Contents Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 2026 Alberta-Northwest Territories Command Front Cover Image The image on the front cover is a poster created by Julia Fachi, who won First Place in the Senior Level Color Poster category at the Command Level of The Legion’s 2025 Poster and Literary Contest. MESSAGES Lieutenant Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Premier of Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Premier of the Northwest Territories . . . .11 President of Alberta-NWT Command . . .13 Government of AB Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces . . . . . . . . . . .15 LEGION INFORMATION Command Executives and Staff . . . . . . .17 The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 A Thank You To The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Do You Have Time To Give Back? . . . . . .27 Volunteer Application Form . . . . . . . . . .29 Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis and Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 How Do I Get My Replacement Medals? . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Bursary Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Youth Remembrance Contests . . . . . . . .45 Winners 2025/26 Poster Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Winners 2025/26 Poem and Essay Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 VETERANS Agar, Egan Zinkan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Alston, Brian Gavin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Anderson, John Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Anderson, Joseph Martin . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Anderstedt, Axel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Andrichuk, Sana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Angus, Robert George . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Ardill, Roland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Armstrong, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Armstrong, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Astbury, Neville Ayrton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Atkinson, Frank Bronson . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Bailey, William John Leslie . . . . . . . . . . .75 Baillie, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Baillie, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Bainbridge, Allen Randolph . . . . . . . . . .77 Baker, Bernard George . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Baker, Henry Aylesworth . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Baker, Robert Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bakken, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Baldwin, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bamber, Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Banks, Robert W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Bannan, James Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Barker, John Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Barker, Stanley Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Barkhurst, Albert Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Barley, Arthur Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Barmby, Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Barnes, Percival Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Bible, Benjamin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Bible, William Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Bishopric, John Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Boardman, Albert T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Bowick, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Bradshaw, Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Bulford, Grant Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Campbell, Samuel Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Campbell, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Carbery, Frederick J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Carthew, James Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Charley, Walter Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Clark, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Clark, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Clarke, Elizabeth M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Clay, Douglas William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Cockbain, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Cole, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Cole, Marcus Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 4 Table of Contents Cook, Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Cookson, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Coon, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Cooper, Harry T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Cruickshank, Richard F. . . . . . . . . . . . .107 D’Eon, Hubert Leo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Dabbs, Howard Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Damberger, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Davis, Arthur Cyril Wright . . . . . . . . . . .113 Deane, Harold James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Decoteau, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Denoyer, Joseph Henry . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Denoyer, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 DeSpeigelaere (Kovach), Marie . . . . . .117 Devenish, Horace James . . . . . . . . . . .117 Dick (Williams), Dorothy . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Dickson, George Albert . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Diggon, Harold Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Dika, Jerry Felix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Dika, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Dolhagaray, Samuel A. M. . . . . . . . . . .121 Dorn, Karl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Dower, Alexander G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Drader, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Drader, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Drader, Robert Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Drader, William Edward . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Durham, Kenneth Frank . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Eaglesham, Marie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Eaglesham, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Eastman, Gustave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Eide, Lauritz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Elm, Clarence Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Eloy, Maxime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Emerslund, Hjalmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Ferguson, Charles Albert . . . . . . . . . . .131 Ferguson, William Elmo . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Field, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Foran, James A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Foran, Theodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Foster, Wallace B. Walter . . . . . . . . . . .135 Foxen, William E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Fraser, Ronald A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Frederickson, Christina . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Gagnon, Mathias J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Geertsen, Arthur Norman . . . . . . . . . . .137 George, Douglas Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Gilbert, William D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Gladue, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Glover, Russel Ambrose . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Goble, Mortin Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Golding, Allan Geoffrey . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Gomuwka, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Gowan (Collver), Elizabeth Anna . . . . .143 Hanlan, Thomas F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Harbak, John Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Hargrave, Herbert T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Harvey, Albert Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Hately, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Hensman, Arthur Wheeler . . . . . . . . . .149 Hensman, Frank Reginald . . . . . . . . . .151 Hensman, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Hensman, Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Hensman, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Hensman, Percy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Hensman, Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Hensman, William Henry . . . . . . . . . . .155 Hewitt, James Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Hill, Richard C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Hockaday, Walter Thomas . . . . . . . . . .157 Hoggard, Gordon Albert . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Homan, Gordon Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Hornburg, Nathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Horon, Walter J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Hosie, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Hosie, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Jack, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Jackson, Thomas Edgar . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Jehn, Benny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Jellett, Laurence Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Jennison, Alondzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Jennison, Vincent Lawrence . . . . . . . . .165 Jevne, Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Joy, Albert F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Kendall, Henry Ackliss . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Kenworthy, John Leigh . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Korobko, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Kulba, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Lalonde, Arthur Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Landry, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Lane, Charles J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Lansdell, Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Lawrence, Russell P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Lawson, Frederick Louis . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Leavitt, Vern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Leavitt, William Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Legault, Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Leitch, Enos Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Leitch, Sanford Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Leithead, Alf R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Leithead, Thomas R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Leskosek, Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Letourneau, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Lock, Robert Grisdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 MacNaughton, Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Mahdiuk, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Major, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Major, Rolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Malcolm, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Maslyk, Karl Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 May, Wilfrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 McAllister, John W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 McAllister, Russell S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 McAllister, William D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 McDowell, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 McDowell, Royal Alexander . . . . . . . . .189 McEachern, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 McGhee, Jasper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 McLane, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 McLaren, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 McLaren, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 McLean (Woods), Wanda Louise . . . . .193 McLean, Wendell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 McLeod, John William . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 McPhail, Donald M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 McPhee, Robert Gordon . . . . . . . . . . .195 Menning, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Metheral, Thomas Arthur . . . . . . . . . . .197 Milbank, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Miller, Clifford Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Miller, Donald Rueben . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Mills, Garth Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Miner, Jack John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Modderman, Peter Jacob Martinus . . .201 Moore, Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Moore, Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Morfitt, Thomas Smithson . . . . . . . . . . .203 Morowski, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Morris (Daniels), Martha M. . . . . . . . . .205 Mosure, George Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Mountain Horse, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
www.abnwtlegion.com 5 Table of Contents Mulholland, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Murdoch II, Steele Caldwell . . . . . . . . .207 Murdoch III, Steele Caldwell . . . . . . . . .207 Murphy, Donald Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Murray, Mel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Murray, Robert Gerrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Murray, Robert Wilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Murray, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Musselman, Joseph V. . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Myers, Milton Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Myson, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Nalewajek, Chester Stanley . . . . . . . . .217 Nelson, Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Newman, Frederick H. . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Nicholls, John Lawry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Norman, Vernon Eugene . . . . . . . . . . .219 North, Arther Gilford Dudley . . . . . . . . .221 Norwest, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Olsen, Conrad Bernhardt . . . . . . . . . . .221 Omness, Rufus Ullysses . . . . . . . . . . .223 Oness, Donald Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Oness, Russel Willard . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Otto, Albert Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Owen, Cecil William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Owen, James Hector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 O’Coin, Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Pachkowski, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Parent, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Parkinson, Roy C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Parsons (Doupe), Edna . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Parsons, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Paterson, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Peacock, Percy Edward . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Pearson, Alfred Edsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Pearson, David Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Pearson, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Pearson, Harold John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Pearson, Henry Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Pearson, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Pegrum, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Perry, William Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Pestruck, Rudolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Petrie, Archibald Armour . . . . . . . . . . .237 Pike, Ivan Reece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Pope, Francis Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Reed, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Riley, Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Rix, Donald A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Robertson, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Roggensack, Glenn John Stone . . . . .245 Ronneseth, Erling Clifford . . . . . . . . . . .245 Rosenberg, Earl A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Rye, Ched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Ryerse, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Sadoway, Zenon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Sanford, Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Sax, Frank Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 Schmellenkamp, Axel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Schurman, Vincent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Scott, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Service, Albert Niven Parker . . . . . . . .253 Shank, Albenie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 Simmons, William Dennis . . . . . . . . . . .253 Sims, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Skinner, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Skoberg, Clifford Ira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Spry, John Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Spry, Louis Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Spry, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Squires, Lloyd George . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 St. Thomas, James Edgar Clarke . . . . .261 Stainbrook, Wilbur Henry . . . . . . . . . . .261 Stanley, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Starker, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Stefanson, Numi H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Sterling, Douglas Raymond . . . . . . . . .263 Steward, George J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Stewart, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Stonehocker, Ivan Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Stonehocker, John M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Strachan, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Stuart, Philip Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Sutherland, Emily Barager . . . . . . . . . .269 Sutter, Charles Rayman . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Swain, Leonard Reuben . . . . . . . . . . . .269 Swanson, Archibald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Swarbrick, Richard Lorne . . . . . . . . . . .271 Sween, Oswald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Swindlehurst, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Tait, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Tate, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Taylor, Adam Addison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Taylor, Gerald McLaughlin . . . . . . . . . .275 Taylor, Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Taylor, William James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Tedford, Darcy Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Tetreau, Theodore Albert Joseph . . . . .277 Tetreau (Anderson), Viola Elizabeth . . .279 Thurber, Welton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Tiedemann, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Tillsley, Charles David . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Tofield, Dr. James H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Torrie, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 Turner (Dawn), Hazel I. . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Urlacher, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Van Koughnett, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . .283 Vandenameele, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Vasey, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Vesey, Harry Davey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Von Bieker, Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Walker, John Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Walker, John Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Waters, Thomas Frederick . . . . . . . . . .289 Weeden, Philip George . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Wentworth, Charlie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Whatley, Edward Joseph . . . . . . . . . . .291 Whelan, Charles Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . .291 White (Brown), Bridget Margaret . . . . .291 White (Lister), Verna Leila . . . . . . . . . .293 Whitlam, Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Williams, Fred Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Williams, John Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Wilson, Ella Maureen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Wilson, George William . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Wilson, Thomas Flett . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Wolfe, Howarth L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Woytula, Michael Martin . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Wright, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Wright, Frank H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Yake, Ernest Rae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 We Will Remember Them
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 6 JOYCE CONDON (NÉE APPLEYARD) Joyce was born on August 1, 1924, in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. During the Second World War, all young men and women were required to register for war work at the age of 19. She volunteered to join the WRNS (Women’s Royal Naval Service) and trained as a radio mechanic, learning to diagnose and repair radios, 昀rst for Fleet Air Arm planes and later for the Royal Naval Wireless Station on the northeast coast. While working as a radio mechanic, Joyce helped maintain communication with ships, including hospital ships, around the British Isles, the North Sea, and the Mediterranean. During this time, she endured V1 and V2 rocket attacks, nicknamed “doodlebugs.” After VE Day, she was transferred by troopship to the naval base in Sydney, Australia, to release men for service in the Paci昀c to 昀ght the Japanese. When hostilities ended, she was eventually returned to Britain by troopship. Joyce was demobilised in July 1946. Afterward, she was given the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education. She completed teacher training and met her husband. In 1956, they emigrated to Canada, where they made their home and raised their family. Honouring Heroes Among Us CELEBRATING THE VETERANS OF PARK PLACE SENIORS LIVING parkplaceseniorsliving.com Read the f ory here
www.abnwtlegion.com 7 JOHN REYNOLDS John Reynolds was born in London, England, in 1930. He grew up during the Blitz and the V1 and V2 air raids. He dropped out of school at the age of 15 and was called up for two years of National Service in 1948. He enjoyed army life and signed on as a regular soldier in 1950. During his service, he was stationed in Singapore, Hong Kong (three tours), West Germany (three tours) during the Cold War, Canada, and Malaysia. He rose through the ranks to Warrant O cer Class 1, was later commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, and retired in 1980 with the rank of Major. Upon retirement, he emigrated to Canada and settled in Medicine Hat, where he immediately joined Robertson Memorial Branch 17 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He served on the Branch Executive for 昀ve years and then ran the annual Remembrance and Decoration Day parades for six years. He was made a Life Member of the RCL in 2006. In 1980, he formed the Medicine Hat United Services Institute. In 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II recognised the institute’s service to the community and granted it the right to use the pre昀x “Royal.” It became known as the Royal United Service Institute of Medicine Hat. LORNE JAMES HARVEY Lorne James (Jim) Harvey served 30 years (1955–1984) in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an avionics technician. After training at CFS Clinton, he was posted to bases across Canada, and eventually retired in Comox, BC. Career highlights include supporting the Golden Hawks, working security at the Montreal Olympics, and 昀ying search and rescue with 442 Squadron. If you 昀nd he’s a little hard of hearing, consider his many hours on the 昀ight line when safety standards weren’t quite what they are today. Jim’s stories include 昀ying a Chipmunk aircraft home from a training 昀ight after his pilot friend had consumed too much alcohol, and arranging an RCAF helicopter “training 昀ight” to get his son’s peewee hockey team from Ottawa to Toronto. Beyond the Air Force, he threw himself into community life: re ng, umpiring, leading scouts, managing hockey, and even driving the zamboni. He helped with the ’67 PanAm Games in Gimli and was instrumental in establishing a credit union in town. At Uplands, he served on the council and Credit Union board. Military service runs in Jim’s family. His sister Helen served in WWII, and his son Randy, son-in-law Michel, and daughter-in-law Alix all served in the RCAF. Granddaughter Paige is currently serving in the RCAF, and grandson Matthieu 昀ies for Delta. Jim is the proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal and the Canadian Forces Decoration with Clasp.
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www.abnwtlegion.com 9 s Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to provide greetings for the 18th edition of The Royal Canadian Legion Alberta-NWT Command Military Service Recognition Book. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families make tremendous sacrifices on behalf of all Albertans and Canadians. The stories and photos in this book are an important part of our duty of remembrance. Reading about the lives of those who served – the ones who came home and the ones who paid the ultimate price for our freedom – ensures we never forget who they were and what they did for us. This publication is also a reminder of the great work of the Legion, supporting veterans and working to strengthen communities nationwide. My sincere thanks to all our veterans, and to the Alberta NWT Command and its member legions. MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION
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www.abnwtlegion.com 11 Message from Honourable R. J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I am honoured to recognize the Alberta–NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion for its ongoing dedication to supporting Veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces. I extend my sincere appreciation to all former and currently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as those who have served in Commonwealth and Allied Forces. To everyone featured in the 18th edition of the Military Resource Service Recognition Book, thank you for sharing your experiences and service with Northerners and Albertans alike. Your stories help ensure that the sacrifices, contributions, and legacy of those who serve are remembered and respected. Thank you to the Alberta–NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion for continuing this important initiative, and for the vital role you play in supporting Veterans and strengthening communities. Honourable R.J. Simpson Premier of the Northwest Territories Government of the Northwest Territories THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION
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www.abnwtlegion.com 13 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 they have submitted for the 18th 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 19th edition in January 2027. I extend a thank you to Mark Fenety of Fenety Marketing (Atl.) 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 THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 14 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 15 As Alberta’s Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces, I am honoured to introduce the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta-Northwest Territories Command’s 18th Military Resource Service Recognition Book. Thanks to all those who provided submissions and everyone who made this publication possible. The stories and experiences within these pages remind us the peace and freedoms we enjoy as Canadians should never be taken for granted. They exist because of the dedication, courage, and sacrifice of Canada’s brave women and men in uniform. For that, we owe them our deepest gratitude. Answering the call to protect our country is among the most profound acts of public service. This book stands as a tribute to all Canadian service members, and their families, who have made personal sacrifices so that we may be free to read about such contributions. This commitment requires extraordinary strength and resilience. I hope every reader gains a deeper appreciation for our veterans, and those who continue to serve. May their legacies live on and inspire generations to come. Justin Wright Alberta’s Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces LEGISLATURE OFFICE: 513-E Legislature Building, 10800-97 Avenue, AB T5K 2B6 THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION
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www.abnwtlegion.com 17 ALBERTA-NWT COMMAND 2020 - 15 Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3N8 Telephone: 403-284-1161 / Fax: 403-284-9899 office@abnwtlegion.com / www.abnwtlegion.com 2025-2027 SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (SEO) President Dave Velichko Immediate Past President Rosalind LaRose 1st Vice President Scott Sadler Vice President Kelly Lindbeck Vice President Bob Peterson Vice President Tim Penney Chairman Terry Kuzyk Treasurer Bill Hart OFFICE STAFF Executive Director Tammy Wheeler Executive Assistant Judy Mindach Office Assistant Shawna Gienow Communications/Admin Assistant Andrea Legaspi Accounting Controller Angela Darbel CALGARY SERVICE BUREAU – SERVING RED DEER SOUTH serviceoffice@abnwtlegion.com Service Officer Mike Burgess Service Officer Shaun Wood Executive Assistant Judy Mindach EDMONTON SERVICE BUREAU – SERVING NORTH OF RED DEER #102, 10471 – 178 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5 Telephone: 780-448-4982 / Fax: 780-448-4993 serviceoffice@abnwtlegion.com Service Officer Robert Williams Assistant Service Officer Rachel Yates THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION
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www.abnwtlegion.com 19 People Behind the Poppy THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION COMMAND SERVICE BUREAU The Royal Canadian Legion wishes to ensure that all eligible Veterans, serving persons, RCMP members 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 free information/guidance concerning various benefits provided by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) such as: • Processing disability and pension claims • Assistance with claims under MyVAC 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 and other documentation. The legion claim application will be used to determine if the Veteran is entitled to any or additional benefits through 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 our Professional 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 #102, 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 Branch Service Officer. THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION
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www.abnwtlegion.com 21 THE ROYAL CANADIANLEGION THANKYOU TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION COMMAND SERVICE BUREAU OFFICERS Continued I would like to express my heartfelt Thank You for all that you have done for me. I appreciate all the time and effort that you have put into helping me with applying for my hearing and tinnitus issues.You are wonderful people who made me feel at ease whenever I had to reach out to you, you were patient and understanding to my issues. I know that you are also giving your all in helping active and retired veterans of our military, and for that, again I Thank You and pray God’s blessings upon you both. I received your letter today, thank you very much for all your work helping me with my claims. It also has been very pleasant working with your assistance, she is a very knowledgeable and efficient lady. Again, thanks for all your work. 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. The 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.
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 22 In collaboration with the Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command, we seek to recognize and highlight veterans for the sacrifices made in service of community and country. The legislation that applies to naming plant varieties operates on the principle of “One Variety-One Name”. This affords us the unique, timeless and global opportunity to recognize veterans for the contributions to Canada by naming new crop varieties in their honour. All can participate! The Legion’s Saskatchewan Command will accept applications from all provinces, Canada wide. Since it’s inception, this program has named over 20 new varieties after deserving veterans. To nominate a veteran and discover their stories, please visit https://sasklegion.ca/fp-genetics/ or scan the QR code included. Veteran Crop Variety Naming Project CANADIAN CROP VARIETIES NAMED IN HONOUR OF VETERANS AND RCMP Silas Campbell [CDC Silas] Jack Hockley [AAC Hockley] Julius Brown [AAC Julius] Dion Hassler [AAC Hassler] Charlie, Peter and Frank Tomkins [AAC Tomkins] Wesley McKeith [AAC Wesley] Douglas Anson [CDC Anson] Harold Hague [AB Hague] Donald Couch [SY Donald] Darby Morin [AAC Darby] Sidney Manness [SY Manness] Barry Whitehead [AAC Whitehead VB] Frederick Hodge [AAC Hodge VB] Robert Schrader [AAC Schrader] Growers thrive. Breeders innovate. Communities prosper. FARMINGWINS. John and Lawrence Byer [CDC Byer] Cliff Walker [AAC Walker] John (Jack) McMurphy [AAC McMurphy] Marion Westgate [CDCWestgate] Reginald Harrison [AAC Harrison] Peter Trakalo [AAC Trakalo] Alexander Brigham Abel [AAC Brigham VB]
www.abnwtlegion.com 23 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. 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. THANKYOU TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICERS (continued) Continued
Military Service Recognition Book Volume XVIII 24 604.940.4504 - 1.877.940.4504 bcandalbertaguidedogs.com info@bcandalbertaguidedogs.com 7061 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC, V4K 3N3 BC & ALBERTA GUIDE DOGS 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 exceptional support and compassion from the Royal Canadian Legion branches in BC, along with BC/Yukon Command, and the BC/Yukon Command Legion Foundation enables our professional team to implement innovative approaches that effectiely alleviate OSI-PTSD symptoms and improve Veterans’ mental health. Our program provides ongoing training and support, equipping clients with the confidence to rentegrate into society and, most importantly, interact in healthy ways with their family, friends, and community. As a direct result of the incredible support from the Royal Canadian Legion branches in BC and the BC/Yukon Command Legion Foundation we had a record-breaking year for our program. Ww are proud to share that we placed our 150th OSI-PTSD Service Dog this year, marking a significant milestone in our mission. Additionally, your generous contributions have allowed us to secure a new Apprentice OSI-PTSD Service Dog Instructor in BC. This expansion strengthens our program, enabling us to serve more Veterans each year and continue making a meaningful impact in their lives. It is also important to note that OSI-PTSD Service Dogs (BC & Alberta Guide Dogs/VICD) is pre-approved for use of Poppy funds through a Special Use Expenditure (SUE). Legion branches can allocate Poppy funds to our program by designating funds go to BC& Alberta Guide Dogs under the OSI Service Dogs catagory.
www.abnwtlegion.com 25 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. I want to thank you for the great work that you have done for me in obtaining the PSC funding. Due to you I have received confirmation and the lump sum funding fromVAC.Thank you again and the best to you and your staff. Thank you guys so much for all your help to get things going and your patience in me getting the paperwork back to you. I just wanted to let you know how much I really appreciate all the work you and your assistant have done. Thank you guys very much. Over the past four years I have been dealing with a Command Service Officer on issues I have been having with Veterans Affairs Canada. I was originally directed to the Service Officer by a fellow RCMPVet member and instantly received assistance.The Service Officer is no doubt in my mind very knowledgeable and has taken me down the path towards my issues. I must say that he has been very patient, and my ultimate goal has been reached. I am still in touch with him, and he never ceases to surprise me and is always ready to answer any questions I have. I know he has helped others, and we should all be very appreciative for what he does and has done. Further I also wish to mention the Executive Assistant in the office, as when a person calls the office it all seems to start with her and the assistance she gives to everyone is remarkable.Their good deeds and hard work to members of the public does not go unnoticed. I wish to say WELL DONE AND THANK YOU. MY LIFE HAS BEEN MADE MUCH BETTER. I just wanted to extend a deep thank you for once again assisting with my tinnitus claim and taking the time and effort with the process of getting it completed. I truly appreciate all that you have done for me and my veteran brothers and sisters, you are a true advocate for us all.Thanks Again! As my hearing loss claim comes to a successful conclusion, I'd like to thank you all for your help on my behalf. While your efforts may go un-heralded by some, those that you've helped, like myself, remain grateful. I want to thank you for recommending your hearing clinic. You are correct, I haven't experienced customer service like that for years. I am now fitted with hearing aids and feeling great. They definitely go the extra mile. Thanks again for your assistance. I very much appreciate it. I just want say thank you, I’m truly excited that I might be able to get help and answers. You are truly a god send! I wish we all could be as strong and as dedicated as you are. I’m now hopeful for the future, our talk was very enlightening. I was talking to a Branch Member yesterday, and he told me how impressed he was with the service he is getting from you. Thank you for all you do for our Veterans. THANKYOU TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICERS (continued)
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