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November 11th
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Remembrance Day • November 11, 2014 • Take Time To Remember
Lest we Forget those who
We honour those who have served to protect us. 250-392-4039
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Alex Broomfield RCAF, WWII, machinist for airplanes in Ontario. Played hockey and lacrosse for the Airforce.
Vernon O. Best. Served 1942 - 1945 in England.
Bud McLean Royal Canadian Navy, Jan. 1944 - Nov. 1947. Served aboard Tribal Class Destroyer on Atlantic Convoys. Graduated British Commando Course for War in Pacific.
Roy Blake Long-time Miocene resident Roy Blake went overseas on the Queen Elizabeth, March 17, 1942, with the Third Division. He served in the Signal Corps in England for 18 months, then in Italy until his discharge in December 1945.
Corporal John Tim Knowles Joined Army in 1941. Basic training in Vernon with B.C. Dragoons. Served overseas in Italy and Holland in the Tank Corps. Wounded in Nijmegen, Holland and sent home in 1945.
Roy Stewart Clements Gunner of the 4th Division, Ammunition Column, Canadian Field Artillery. Born Dec. 3, 1893. Died Oct. 31, 1917. Buried Potijze, Belgium.
E.G. (Tony) Woodland 1914 - 1918 enlisted in Canadian Army and sent overseas. Was a member of his regimental band and held the rank of Sergeant. Saw action in Belgium and France. Was gassed at Paschendale and sent home.
W.R. (Ralph) Woodland 1941 - 1945 Signalman in the 8th Princess Louise New Brunswick Hussars. Serving in Africa, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Britain.
V.R. (Roy) Woodland After completing his training in the RCMP he joined the Canadian Air Force. He was an officer. Saw action in India, North Africa and Burma. Returned to Canada at the end of the war.
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fought for our freedom....
Remembering and honouring our heroes.
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Captain John Corless Canadian Armoured Corps. Awarded Croix de Guerre Silver Star for exceptional bravery in battle of Buron, Normandy, 1944. Wounded by shrapnel. After he was appointed to teach tactics at the British Military Collage at Sandhurst.
Sergeant Mary Clements 1921 - 2009, Served in Yorkshire, England. #6 Bomber Group 1942-1945.
Lieutenant O/T Marion Leslie Corless #24 Canadian Hospital, Canadian Army Overseas, Smallfield, Surrey, England. Served three years.
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Corporal Roy Filmer Clements 1921-2000. Served in RCAF Marine Section “Coast Watch” 1941-1945.
Coy, Arthur Bayer Joined the airforce in 1939 served as a pilot until 1946.
Coy, Charles BRD 4th FB, QM Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery 11th Battery, AKA Hamilton Field Battery, 1915 Part of 8th Field Regiment, RCA, fought at Ypres, the Somme, Passchendaele Cambie and the Hundred Days.
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Weldon Cropley Served from July 28, 1942 to February 12, 1946. Operated a Bren Gun Carrier in the 7th British Armoured Division. Medals awarded - France Germany Star and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp.
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Clifford Orestes Hammond Joined at Vancouver in 1915 with the artillary. Wounded twice by shrapnel, was a teamster, 6 horse teams hauling guns. Later transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders infantry. Returned in 1919, died in 1924 from the effects of poisonous gas.
Lorentz William (Bill) Hembrof Warrant Officer 2nd Class Stationary Engineer. Passed away October 31, 1999 in Courtenay, B.C. married Edme Marie (May) Cormier from Moncton, N.B. May and Bill met during wartime in Moncton New Brunswick.
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
Lest we Forget the sacrifices
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Thank you to all those who have served our country to preserve our freedom.
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Floyd F. Johnson 1910 - 1992 Raised in the Williams Lake area. In 1939 Floyd joined the Army and served five years. He was in the Tank Corps as a Gunner. Injured many times and considered himself lucky to make it home. Member of Legion #139.
William Kindret 1920 to 1986, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Candian Legion member.
Clarence LaBounty 1918 - 1988 Born in Springhouse. Served during Second World War with Princess Patricia Light Infantry. He was injured on the front line in Italy. He came home as an amputee - lost his leg. Member of the Canadian Legion Branch 97.
William LaBounty Born at Springhouse, B.C. He served 4 years with the Army Engineers Core in Northern West Europe and was in England on his way home to Canada when V.E. Day came. His brother Clarence LaBounty also served in Italy.
Lieutenant Hugh Lambe (1921 - 2006) 1942 went overseas with Lake Superior Regiment. 1944 commissioned in York, England, wounded in Belgium. In hospital in Ghent, Belgium. Transferred to Westminister Regiment in Holland. Returned home on the Queen Mary 1946.
Robert Hunter Jackson Served overseas with Seaforth Highlanders in WWII, 1939-1945. In May 1943 his troop was sent to Sicily and then Italy. Bob returned to Vancouver in 1945 and to Williams Lake in 1953. Bob passed away Sept. 24, 2002 at the age of 82.
Corporal Jeff Skea Spent five years as a signaller with 1PPCLI. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2009/10 with Task Force 3-09, Op Athena. He is currently with the 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron in the RCAF as an airborne acoustics sensor operator.
Smith, Alex in 1943 Joined the airforce in 1940, served as a pilot until 1946.
Corporal Brad Taylor 3 PPCLI Infantry. Deployed to Afghanistan from June 2011 - March 2012. Currently stationed at CFB Edmonton.
With deep respect and lasting gratitude to those who served our country.
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to those who Protect our Country and Freedom!
In remembrance of the men and women who fought for our freedom.
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they made for us.... At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will remember. The Station House #1 Mackenzie Ave N (at the foot of Oliver St.) and Gift Shop 250-392-6113
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David Williams Joined at 18, mother pulled David out at 16. Served in Canada, basic training in Orillia, Ontario. Member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1945. David worked at Gibraltar Mine on installation and then as solution operator.
Woodward, Norman Took a business course in June 1939 (age 19), signed up with RCAFF Accounts Branch, in Victoria, Alliford Bay in Queen Charlotte, Bella Bella, and Pierce Alberta then to various stations in eastern Canada. Discharged in 1946.
Private Jesse L. Walters PPCLI 2nd Battalion, Shilo, Manitoba.
We honour those we’ve lost and those who continue to serve. 1205 Prosperity Way, Williams Lake
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Noel Joseph Gooding Joined the Army June 1940 in Trail B.C. Belonged to the Stormont Dundas Glengarry Highlanders. Served in the D. Day Invasion in Normandy as a Sargent. Received Medal of Honour from Minister of War, Paris France June 23, 1946.
Ove Johannesen Served as a Corporal with the R.C.A.S.C. #1 Canadian Convoy Co., 3rd Division from 1943 to 1946. His tour of duty took him to Belgium, Holland and Germany.
Corporal George Albert Buckland Born 1895 in Quebec, passed away March 1977 in Lac la Hache. Went overseas with a load of horses in 1915. Served as a horseman and dispatch rider. Was in victory march into Germany in 1918 with King George V.
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Remembering those who Sacrificed for our Freedom Warren Gordon Holley J-40069 Flying Officer, Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942-1945. Served in Europe. Tailgunner in a Liberator.
Robert Hunter Jackson Served overseas with Seaforth Highlanders in WWII 1939-1945. In May 1943 his troop was sent to Sicily and Italy. Bob returned to Vancouver in 1945 and moved to Williams Lake in 1953. Bob passed away September 24, 2002 at the age of 82.
Pilot officer John Walter Kopp March 17, 1920 - Feb. 14, 1945. Received Gold Operational Wings. Bombing instructor and pilot of a Lancaster Bomber. Missing and presumed dead following a raid over Germany.
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In memory of those who so bravely defended our country.
Lest we Forget our brave
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Pilot Sargent Benjamin Peter Kopp Oct. 2, 1915 to May 10, 1942 (Mothers Day) Received Gold Operational Wings. Pilot of a Willington Bomber, missing and presumed dead following a bombing over Egypt.
Bob Macalister Nov. 1, 1915 - March 23, 2009. Macalister, B.C. / Victoria, B.C. Served 1943 - 1946.
Remembering the men and women and the sacrifices they made. Supporting our soldiers overseas.
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Orville Albert McKay Served in WWI - 1914-1918
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men and women....
In war, there are no unwounded soldiers. Thank you.
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Joe Borkowski RCAF - 1943 - 1946. Served in Canada and in U.K. with 411 Sub Patrol Squadron in Northern Ireland. Died July 1983.
Sgt. John Borkowski - 1941 - 1946. Served in the RCAF in Canada, U.K., India and Burma. In S.E. Asia he was with 436 “Elephant” Squadron, air lifting supplies to the 14th Army until V.J. Day.
Tony Borkowski - 1942 - 1945 Served in the RCAF was a trained aircraft mechanic. He was posted to several RCAF stations in Western Canada. Died Dec. 1984.
Let us never forget our brave Canadians. 535 Oliver Street 250-398-7172
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Dick Branch Joined the RCAF in Oct. 1941. Served in Canada as a Flight Instructor until 1944. In 1944 he was stationed in Scotland & flew night surveillance over the North Sea and English Channel. Returned home at Wars end in 1945.
Fred Vedan Joined the army in 1942. In 1943 he was shipped to England, Calgary Highlanders and Westminister Regiment. Fought in the Battle at Casino, Italy. Then to Holland for the final battle of the war where it ended in 1945.
Herb Dell 1922 - 2002 Joined the Army in 1941. Trade School in Canada. Sent overseas in 1943 to England and Europe. Returned to Canada in 1946, discharged June 1946.
They have sacrified for our freedom.
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To the Canadian Veterans who served our great country. Let us always remember.
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Joseph LaPrairie - 1923 - 1976 Enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces - Queen’s Own Rifles in 1941. Served overseas with the Transport division in England and Germany.
Hank Peterson Served as a sniper in the Denmark Regiment during WWII. Hank Peterson is now residing in Williams Lake. Hank will be celebrating his 90th birthday on December 26th.
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Veterans’ Week | November 5–11
of Events... Calendar Please Join Us November 11, 2014
9:00 am - Doors open at the Gibraltar Room 9:30 am - Colour Party and Veterans assemble at the Gibraltar Room 10:00 am - Service at the Gibraltar Room 10:50 am - Two minute wave of silence at the Cenotaph followed by laying of wreaths AFTER THE PARADE We invite the community to attend your local Branch #139 Legion for pot luck, fellowship and memories following the service. There will be a variety of entertainers. Refreshments for all young parade participants will be available in the Legion Lower Hall. If you require further information, desire a ride to the service or a wreath, please contact the Branch at 250-392-7311 or 250-392-4255.
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SILENCE MINUTES
Branch #139 of the Royal Canadian Legion is again soliciting donations and public support for its Annual Poppy Drive and Remembrance Day Ceremonies. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremonies at the Gibraltar Room and at the Cenotaph.
Lest We Forget 2014 www.vac-acc.gc.ca