Son of Mrs. Karoline Alfred and the late Julius Alfred, a veteran of the First World War, was born January 30, 1921, at Langruth. Attended public school at Langruth.

Enlisted on June 11, 1941, completing basic training at Win- nipeg, then sent to Shilo. In August, 1942, Steve went overseas, training at Aldershot, Camp Sussex, Cambridge, East Grimstead and other places before crossing to France, Belgium and Holland. Steve was a Dispatch Rider.

He returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth, December 11, 1945, and received his discharge January 21, 1946, at Winnipeg. He resides in Langruth.

Son of Mrs. Edith Allardyce and the late John M. Allardyce, was born December 2, 1905, at Burnside. He attended Burnside school and Portage Collegiate.

After his enlistment on November 13, 1939, at Winnipeg, he took his basic training with the P.P.C.L.I. at Fort Osborne until December 17. After a short leave he was sent overseas and on New Year's Day, 1940, he reached England.

In June, 1943, he was sent to the Mediterranean theatre of war and on July 10 landed in Sicily. After a few days of action Bill was wounded, July 19, and was confined to hospital in Africa. In October, 1943, he returned to his unit and went through the Italian campaign until in March, 1945, he came home on rotation leave.

On June 4, 1945, Bill received his discharge at Winnipeg, later purchasing a farm near Langruth where he now resides with his wife, the former Joan Crawford of London, England, whom he married on August 28, 1948.

Son of William and Sigridur Arksey, was born January 13, 1920, at Langruth, Man. He attended Langruth school.

Allen enlisted May 20, 1941, in the R. C. E., at Portage la Prairie, and took his basic training there, later stationed at Dundurn, Sask.; Nanaimo, B.C.; Regina, and other places on the west coast. Then, for a time at Woodstock and Camp Borden, Ont., Winnipeg and Camp Shilo, Man.

On January 8, 1946, he received his discharge at Winnipeg, and since has resided on his farm at Langruth. Allen married Mildred Bosworth, of Gladstone, on October 18, 1947.

Son of William and Sigridur Arskey, was born at Langruth, July 2, 1926. He attended Langruth school.

On February 27, 1945, Byron enlisted in the Army, in the Royal Canadian Artillery, and trained at Winnipeg and Camp Shilo. With the close of hostilities, he received his discharge on July 10, 1945.

Son of William and Sigridur Arksey, was born February 21, 1922, at Langruth. He attended Langruth school, enlisted in the Army at M.D. 10.

Encil had his basic training in the Royal Canadian Artillery in Winnipeg, then transferred to the west coast and trained at Esquimalt, Prince Rupert, Vancouver and Victoria. He served in Canada, until his discharge on June 7, 1946.

Son of John and Maude Arksey, was born September 18, 1921, at Langruth. He attended North Lakeland school.

On January 10, 1943, he enlisted in the Air Force at Winnipeg and took his basic training at Brandon, Man.; Winnipeg, Man.; Trenton, Ont., and Macdonald, Man., during August and September, 1943, graduating as a Sgt Air Gunner. After a short leave he went overseas and arrived at Bournemouth, England, November 9, 1943. He was at Orsington, Dalton, and Wimbleton, between June and October, 1944, and completed his operational flights, in all 35 trips.

He returned to Canada on the "New Amsterdam," November 29, 1944, and received his discharge in Winnipeg on March 15, 1945.

Gordon was married September 4, 1946, to Rena Johannson and they reside on their farm in the district. They have two sons, Walter and Barry.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong, offered his services, and for a time trained for the Air Force, but on account of ill health was discharged.

He was married on October 21, 1944, to Mildred Dell, and they have two sons, Ronald and Reginald.

They reside on the original farm of his parents, pioneers of Lakesde.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong, of the Lakeside district, George was born August 9, 1916. He attended the North Lakeland school.

Enlisted in the Artillery in 1941, in Winnipeg. Trained at Fort William, Ont.; Halifax, N.S.; and on Vancouver Island, before going overseas in January, 1943.

George saw action on the Western front. He returned to Canada in the fall of 1945, to his farm, where he resides with his wife, the former Margaret I. Connell, and their two children, Karen and Argyle.

Son of William and Elizabeth Armstrong.

Son of William and Elizabeth Armstrong.

Son of Clifford and Annie Benson, Robert was born at N:eepawa, August 7, 1925. He received his education at Neepawa and Hollywood schools.

He enlisted in the Navy on June 2, 1944, at Winnipeg, and received his basic training at Quebec and Cornwallis, N.S. He served on H.M.C.S. "Kirkland Lake" and H.M.C.S. "Llewellyn," attached to the East Coast.

Bob received his discharge Apri1'15, 1946, as Stoker 1st Class and since has been engaged in farming. In the spring of 1947, Bob and his parents moved to Keyes.

Son of Karl and Lillian Bergson, was born at Leifur, July 19, 1925. He attended Leifur school. At the time of his enlistment, April 26, 1944, he and his father were in the trucking business.

Carl received his basic training at Orillia, Ont. Left for overseas in December, 1944. He remained at Camp Borden with the C.A.C.R.U. for four months, then crossed over to France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Was stationed at Wilhelmshaven and Oldenberg, until his return to Canada on the "Aquitania" on June 18, 1946. He received his discharge on July 26, 1946.

Now resides in Winnipeg with his wife, Shirley Rosger, whom he married July 5, 1947. They have one son, Glenn Carl.

Son of Stuart and Harriet Bott, was born at Langruth, October 21, 1919. He attended North Lakeland school.

Art enlisted October 3, 1941, as a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery. He received basic training at Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg. For a time he was at Camp Shilo, later going to Vernon, B.C., and Wainwright, Alta. He was at Debert, N.S., for a few months before going overseas in November, 1945. He was sent to Borden and Eastbourne, England, and on April 24, 1946, to Oldenberg, Germany. He returned to Canada in November, 1946, on the "Queen Elizabeth." He received his discharge November 28, 1946, as a gunner, and returned to his farm in the Lakeland district.

Son of Paul and Henrietta Boivin, was born at Lakeland, Man., May 20, 1926. He attended Amana school.

Alphonse enlisted at Winnipeg, November 6, 1944, and took his basic training at Winnipeg in January, 1945. He was sent to Camp Shilo, Man., and Vernon, B.C., then east to St. Jerome, Que.; coming west to Winnipeg to finish his service in the Army at Fort Osborne Barracks.

On April 30, 1946, he received his discharge and now resides at Langruth.

Son of Paul and Henrietta Boivin, Wilfred was born at St. Eustache, May 26, 1923. He attended Amana and Lakeside schools.

After enlisting at Portage la Prairie, August 4, 1941, he received his basic training at Fort William, Ontario. He was posted to Red Deer, Alta., before going overseas at the end of that year.

From February, 1942, to October, 1943, Wilfred was a Driver Instructor at training centres in England. In November he was sent to Italy, where he was attached to the 5th Division as a Dispatch Rider, and also with the 1st Canadian Division. In 1945 he went to the N.W.E. War Zone, through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany. On December 1, 1945, he came home on the "Queen Elizabeth," receiving his discharge January 22, 1946.

Wilfred now resides on his farm with his wife, nee Audrey Mary Fox, whom he married in Woking, Surrey, England, on October 10, 1945. They have two daughters, Janice Beryl and Pamela.

Son of Joseph and the late Mrs. Carson, was born at Lakeland, May 30, 1919, and attended North Lakeland school.

After enlisting, July 10, 1941, at Winnipeg, he took his basic training at Fort William, and trade training at Winnipeg, Man.; Hamilton, Ont.; and Barriefield, Ont.

On December 12, 1942, Ernest went overseas, continuing truining at Borden and Slough, England. Leaving for France July 1, 1944, he saw action in Belgium, Holland and Germany, until his return to Canada on the "Queen Elizabeth," November 21,1945. He received his discharge January 11, 1946.

In April, 1949, Ernest married Nellie Bergson, of Langruth. They have one son, Donald Edward.

Son of Joseph and the late Mrs. Carson, was born at Lakeland, October 7, 1917. He attended North Lakeland school.

Bob enlisted in the R.C.O.C. of the Army, March 10, 1942, at Winnipeg, had his basic training at Fort Garry, Man., and Barriefield, Ont. Went overseas on Oct. 26, 1942, training for a short time at Borden, England. He was injured in a bombing raid, necessitating hospital care, returning to Canada in March, 1944, with his health considerably impaired. He received his discharge in Winnipeg, April 14, 1944.

At present Bob is farming successfully in the Lakeland district.

On April 10, 1948, he married Margaret Peterson of Langruth. They have one daughter, Maureen.

Son of John and Ella M.Connell, was born at Neepawa, Man., October 18, 1913. He completed public and high school at Neepawa, and normal school in Winnipeg. Prior to his enlistment, August, 1942, he was principal of Langruth, Warren and Point du Bois schools. He received basic training at Brandon and Dauphin, Man.; I. T .S. at Regina. In August, 1943, he completed his course as Navigator at the A.O.S, at Portage la Prairie, where he received his wings. Arriving overseas he entered the A.F.U. at Wigtown, Scotland, and later joined the Operational training unit at Wimbleton, completing his tour from Middleton, St. George, with the 419 Squadron and Eastmoor with the No. 428 Sqad.

In February, 1945, Cameron returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth, and in April received his discharge. He completed his Arts Course at the University of Manitoba with the 1948 class.

In 1939, he married Hazel J. Hogg, of Warren, Manitoba. They have three children, Gail, Sandra and Garth. The family resides in Winnipeg where he is Assistant Principal at Ravenscourt Boys' School. For courage and devotion to duty in overseas operations, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Son of W. John and Ella Connell, was born at Neepawa, Man., August 24, 1919. He attended school at Neepawa and Langruth.

After his enlistment, March 22, 1941, at Winnipeg, he took his training at Valcartier, Que., leaving there August 1, 1941; was sent to Ottawa, where he remustered to Air Crew at I.T.S. Belleville, Ont. In 1943 Kenneth trained at the Bombing and Gunnery school at Fingal, Ont.; No.9 Air Observers school, St. John's, Quebec, completing his course on May 14, 1943, as Commissioned P.O. Bombardier and left for overseas June 24, 1943, on the "Louis Pasteur".

In England he saw service at Bournemouth Holding Unit, No. 10 A.F.U. and No. 83 O.T.U. Peplow, Hadnet. On the 22nd of October, 1943, he went to No. 1667 Conversion Unit, Fallingworth, Lincolnshire, and to No.1 Lancaster Finishing School, Hemswell, with the 101st Squadron.

Kenneth did 31 operations over enemy territory. On the night before D-Day, the squadron flew for 7 hours covering the invasion fleet, jamming all German wireless stations. He completed his tour July 12, 1944, and was sent to Turweston as an Instructor. On March 8, 1945, he sailed for Canada, arriving March 15, and on May 6 he received his discharge.

In Ottawa, March 24, 1945, Kenneth married Patricia M. Chappell of Borden, P.E.I., and with his bride came home to take up farming. They have one son, Blair, and a daughter, Pamela.

Son of Charles Cummings and the late Mrs. Cummings, of Kaslo, B.C., George was born at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, October 1, 1922. He attended North Lakeland and Amana schools, until going west with his parents. At the time of his enlistment on July 12, 1940, at Nelson, B.C., he was employed at Blairmore, Alberta.

He took his basic training with the P.P.C.L.I. at Victoria, B.C. In Winnipeg he completed infantry training at Fort Osborne Barracks, taking a course in Motor Mechanics before going to Hamilton, Ontario, for further training at the Army Trades School. After a short course at the Holding Unit at Kingston, Ontario, he went to Halifax and overseas, arriving at Liverpool, England. On August 20, 1941, he started a M.V.A. fitters course at the R.C.O.C. Instructional Wing at Borden, England, and then continued training in Scotland. He sailed from Greenoch for Valetta in Malta and took part in the D-Day landing in Sicily. After 3 months hospitalization in Tunis, Africa, Raymond was in the Italian Campaign. He left Italy for the N.W.E. War Zone. On V.E. Day he was at Apeldorn, Holland. He returned to Canada on the Brittanica, arriving in Quebec on August 14, 1945.

In May, 1941, Raymond married Loretta O'Brian of Winnipeg. They have one daughter, Lo-Anne Rae and now reside in the Airdale district.

A son of Fred and Martha Dell, Arnold was born in the Hollywood dishict, February 18, 1919. He attended public and high school at Langruth. He remained on the farm with his parents.

On October 1, 1941, he joined the Army and took his basic training at Portage la Prairie, then spent two months at Motor Mechanic School in Winnipeg. Arnold was sent to Woodstock and Camp Borden, Ontario. On May 28, 1942, he left for overseas with the 65th Tank Transport Co. R.C.A.S.C., arriving at Greenoch, Scotland on June 6.

For 18 months he was a Driver Mechanic on Tank Transports in England. Later he was sent from Liverpool to North Africa, and from there to Italy. In Italy he was attached to the 4th Canadian Field Ambulance, then stationed at Ortona. With this unit Arnold remained as a fitter, until the division was sent from Leghorn, Italy, to Marseilles, France through Belgium and Holland. Needing surgical attention, he was sent to the 19th Canadian General Hospital at Marston Green, Birmingham, England, and returned to Canada on the hospital ship, Lady Nelson, arriving in Winnipeg on July 5, 1945. He received his discharge on August 10, 1945.

He now resides in Langruth with his wife, the former Mildred Boivin, and they have one daughter, Lois.

Foster son of Mrs. Lucy Dell, who was formerly a pioneer resident of Lakeside for several years. Earl made his home with Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dell of Langruth. He was born March 20, 1911, and attended school in Gladstone. After enlisting at Winnipeg, May 2, 1941, he took his basic training at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and Red Deer, Alberta, in the R.C.A.S.C. and arrived in England on October 18, 1941.

Earl was with the Holding Unit in Farnborough and attached to No.7 Canadian General Hospital at Marsdon Green in Birmingham, driving an Ambulance for No. 7-16-19 C.G.H. respectively, and was transferred to General Holding Unit in May, 1944. On December 9, he was attached to 65th T.T. Company, and came horne on the Ille de France, arriving October 27, 1945. After receiving his discharge on December 6, he returned to Langruth.

Son of Mrs. Edna Emberly and the late Mr. DeMill, Alfred was born at Carman, Manitoba on March 7, 1912. He attended school at Roseisle. Alfred moved to this district in 1940, when he purchased the Langruth Transfer.

After enlisting on July 19, 1942, he took basic training at Brandon, Manitoba. From February, 1943, to May, 1943, he was stationed at No.3 B. and G. school at Macdonald, Manitoba. During the summer of 1943, he continued training at No. 23 O.T.U. and at No. 1679 Heavy Com. Unit. On arrival overseas, November 7, 1943, he was stationed with the 408 Squadron at Linton-on-Ouse, then at Grandston Lodge O.T.U. and at Manby, England, later serving as instructor at Wellsbourne.

On April 25, 1945, he returned to Canada on the Ille de France. Alfred remained in the Air Force, until his discharge on November 30, 1945. He was stationed at No.7 Release Centre, Calgary, Alberta, as a Personnel Officer.

Alfred married Verna Lowry of Winnipeg on July 19, 1941. Mr and Mrs DeMill and their three sons, Donald, Ronald and Ken reside in Langruth, where Alfred is engaged in the implement business.

Son of the late Finnbogi and Hclga Erlendson, Erlendur was born at Langruth on January 8, 1914. He received his education in the village school and then took a course at the Dominion Business College. Prior to his enlistment in the Army on July 20, 1941, at Ottawa, he was a member of the R.C.M.P. Wilfred took his basic training at Cornwall, Ontario, and at Camp Borden. After further training, he was sent to the Mediterranean War Zone. While in Italy, he was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and was hospitalized in North Africa and later in England.

Bill returned to Canada in December, 1946, on the S.S. McRae, and on January 15, 1947, received his discharge.

On June 3, 1950, he married Hilda Henderson of and is stationed as a Forest Ranger at The Pas, Manitoba.

Son of the late Hannes and Johanna Erlendson, John was born in the Wild Oak (Big Point) district, May 12, 1911. After attending Langruth Consolidated School, he joined the Royal Bank staff at Langruth. He was a Utility Clerk in the Portage Ave Branch (Winnipeg) at the time of his enlistment in Winnipeg, on February 12, 1941. Air Force training was taken at Penhold, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Boundary Bay and Trenton, until October, 1941. On June 30, 1942, John transferred to the Navy. Following training in Victoria and Vancouver, he saw service aboard H.M.C.S. Wallaceburg and the H.M.C.S. Galt, from Cornwallis, N.S. (Higher S.D.).

Upon receiving his discharge on November 8, 1945, he returned to the Royal Bank, where at present he is accountant in the St. Boniface Branch.

John married Clara Josephine Mills of Holland, Manitoba, on November 8, 1941.

Son of the late Bjarni Eyjolfson and Gudny Eyjolfson of Vancouver, B.C., Hilmar was born at Langruth on March 8, 1921. He attended public and high school, completing grade XII in June, 1941. On August 14 of the same year, he enlisted at Winnipeg and commenced basic training at Brandon Manning Pool. In January, 1942, he took his I.T.S. at Edmonton and E.F.T.S. at High River, Alberta. In June, 1942, he entered No.3 S.F.T.S., Calgary and on October 9, 1942, after receiving his Pilots Wings, went east to Halifax and overseas. He was stationed at Bournemouth, Ossington, Wellesbourne, and Middleton St. George in England. In 1945, he was sent to No. 1664 Heavy Bomber Conversion unit to instruct on Lancaster and Halifax Bombers. On August 8, 1944, he received his operational wings. From here he was sent home on the American Transport Convoy and arrived in Canada on May 5, 1945. He was an instructor at Boundary Bay, B.C. Airport. At present he is with the Vancouver Fire Department.

On June 21, 1947, Hilmar married Ruth Jonescu at Vancouver. They have one son.

Hilmar distinguished himself in his service for his country having been awarded the DFC for gallant emergency action.

Son of Jens and Janet Faurschou, Ralph was born at Langruth on July 23, 1922. He attended the home school in the Hollywood district and high school in Langruth. Interested in farming, he remained at home with his parents until his enlistment in Winnipeg, in the Air Force, on December 14, 1942.

After training at No, 1 M.C. Toronto and T.T.S. in St. Thomas, Ontario, in 1943, he joined the Ferry Command and was stationed at Dorval and Montreal, Quebec. He went overseas in January, 1944, and he served in England and Scotland until his return to Canada on the 16th of August, 1945, on the Louis Pasteur. He received his discharge on October 15, 1945, as L.A.C. "A" group, but remained in the R.C.A.F. Reserve.

He is now farming with his parents and brother near Portage la Prairie.

Ralph distinguished himself in training at St. Thomas, Ontario, where he won a scroll of honor for highest marks from T.T.S. and was later awarded the Defence of Britain Medal.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Fawcett, of McGregor, Man., RAY was born at McGregor, Manitoba, in 1919.

He enlisted in the Army in 1940, and after a short training was stationed at Sydney, N.S., until his discharge on account of ill health.

Ray married Phyllis Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Smith, who were for a few years residents of Langruth.

Son of George and Fern Fitzsimmons, Donald was born at Gladstone on June 14, 1923. He attended Langruth and Winnipeg schools and was in third year accountancy, University of Manitoba, at time of his enlistment in 1943. Don took officer training courses in artillery at Chilliwack, Brandon and Brockville. In 1944, he transferred to the R.C.A.F. and had Aircrew training at Edmonton and Rivers, graduating as a Wireless Air Gunner in March, 1945. He received his discharge in April, 1945.

On October 28, 1945, he married Helen Sykes in Winnipeg. They have one son, Robert Murray, and now reside in Fort Frances.

Youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gallagher, Gilbert was born at Tuxford, Saskatchewan on December 25, 1910. There, he attended public school. After a collegiate course taken at Moose Jaw in 1928, he moved to Langruth.

Prior to his enlistment in the Air Force, in 1941, he was a radio mechanic. He took his basic training at Brandon and Dauphin. He received his discharge in 1943 on account of ill health.

In November, 1943, he married Jean Campbell, of Portage la Prairie, where they reside, with their two children, Diane and James.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gallagher, Sanford was born at Tuxford, Saskatchewan on October 11, 1909. He attended the Tuxford school, and the Central Collegiate at Moose Jaw.

Prior to enlistment in the Air Force on February 3, 1940, he was a mechanic. After basic training in Brandon, he was sent to Trenton and St. Thomas, Ontario, and McLeod, Alberta.

In March of 1941, he was at Yorkton and in March, 1942, went overseas with the 415th Torpedo Bomber Squadron. In September, 1943, Sanford was sent home on account of illness and on recovering health was stationed at No.3 Airport at Macdonald, Manitoba, where he remained until his discharge in September, 1945.

Sanford is now the owner of a garage at McCreary, where he resides with his wife, nee Lillian Russell, whom he married in Gladstone in 1941. They have one daughter, Patricia Doreen.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gardiner of Lakeland, Albert was born in Winnipeg on February 23, 1916. He attended school in Winnipeg, until his parents moved to Lakeland, in June, 1940.

Albert enlisted in the Motorcycle Corps in Winnipeg. He received his basic training at Ft. Osborne Barracks. His subsequent Canadian postings were Camp Shilo, A.G.R. Barracks, Brandon, Woodstock, Ontario and Sussex, N.B., before being sent overseas in August, 1943. Training in England until July, 1944, he saw action in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Sgt. Gardiner returned to Canada on the H.M.C.S. Sarnia on August 29, 1945, and received his discharge on October 14, 1945.

On August 30, 1941, he married Nora Bernice Cochrane of Woodstock, Ontario. They have three sons, Kenneth Roy, Gordon Douglas and dennis James, and reside at Birch River.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gardiner, Leslie was born at Moosehorn, Manitoba on May 20, 1920. He attended school at Lakeland and then farmed with his parents, until his enlistment at Winnipeg on June 10, 1940. He entered the Motorcycle Corps and after a short period of basic training became an instructor. In 1941, he was sent to Shilo at A.G.R. Barracks.

In August, 1942, Emrys went overseas and trained in England, until he went to France. Through the period of action on the Western Front, he was a Dispatch Rider, serving in France, Belgium and Germany. Corp. Gardiner returned to Canada on August 29, 1945, on the H.M.C.S. Sarnia and received his discharge on October 14 that same year.

He was married on September 19, 1940, to Lyla Adelina Paul. They have three children, Elvern, Sylvia and Doreen, and the family resides in Portage la Prairie. Emrys is at present stationed in Winnipeg as a member of the permanent Air Forces.

Was born at Hornings Mills, Ontario, and with his parents settled at Sperling, Manitoba, where he attended school. On November 6, 1912, he married May Roberts.

Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner with their six children moved to their farm in the Lake1and district. After the outbreak of World War II, with their three sons, William, Albert and Emrys, already in uniform, Mr. Gardiner joined the Air Force on July 8, 1941, and was posted as a Stationary Engineer, Group N., at Macdonald Airport, where he remained until he received his discharge on August 23, 1944. Other members of the family are: Roy, Beatrice and Kenneth.

In World War I, Joseph Gardiner enlisted in 1915, trained at Minto Barracks, and was sent overseas in 1916. He returned to Canada in May, 1919, and entered the employ of the T. Eaton Co.

Son of Joseph and May Gardiner, William was born at Sperling, Manitoba on April 11, 1914. As a young man he came to Lakeland with his parents. He enlisted in the Air Force on June 21, 1941 and took his basic training at Brandon He then sent to Whitehorse, Yukon, where he spent six months. On his return, he was stationed at Macdonald Airport, where he served for three years, until his discharge on August 14, 1945.

Sgt. Gardiner was married in Portage la Prairie on August 12, 1940, to Esther Greening, of Lakeland. They have one daughter, Marlene Joan.

On his return from service, Bill resumed farming duties, but later sold the farm and now operates a general store at Lakeland.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Garrioch, Albert was born in the Hollywood district, January 12, 1925. He attended the Hollywood school and was employed as a section man for the C.N.R. at the time of enlistment, September 27, 1943.

After basic and advance training in Brandon, he was sent to Debert, N.S., in April, 1944. In June he went overseas and trained at Bramshot, England with No.2 C.A.R.U. on S.P. anti-tank guns. In July, 1944, he was sent to France with the 5th Canadian Anti-tank Regiment, serving in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

With the close of hostilities, Albert volunteered for the Occupation Force in Germany, and returned to Canada on the liner Aquitania, June 12, 1946.

He received his discharge on July 24, 1946, and is now employed in Winnipeg. He married Ellen Terry De Larry, August 1, 1949, at Portage la Prairie, and they have one son.

Son of Martha Garrioch and the late Roderick Garrioch, Earl was born July 13, 1926, at Beckville, Man. He attended Smalley and Hollywood schools. At the time of his enlistment, November 4, 1944, he was in the employ of the C.N.R. as a section man.

After receiving basic training at Fort Garry, Manitoba, and advance training at Camp Shilo, March 20, 1945, he was sent to Woodstock, Ontario, for a Driver and Mechanic course. Too young for overseas posting he remained in service until he received his discharge on April 16, 1946.

Earl returned to the farm where he now resides with his mother.

Son of Mrs. Lucy Gibbings and the late Henry Gibbings, Harry was born at Lakeland, January 18, 1914. He received public school education at Lakeside and Lakeland schools. Harry enlisted in the Army at Winnipeg, May 13, 1941, taking his basic training at Huntington and Montreal, Quebec, Woodstock and Camp Borden, Ontario.

After going overseas, March 28, 1942, he transferred to the Governor-General's Horse Guards, served with them in the African War Zone, in Italy and north to Germany, until the surrender.

He returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth in October, 1945, and received his discharge on December 11, 1945. Later he took a course in mechanics arid secured employment in Winnipeg, where he now resides.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibbings of Lakeland, Man., Reginald was born December 12, 1900, in the city of Exeter, Devonshire, England. He attended Lakeside school and Portage Collegiate. At the time of his enlistment August 6, 1940, he was a section man in the employ of the C.N.R. Reginald received his basic training at Shilo and Petawawa as a member of the 37th Field Battery. He went overseas with the 5th Division, November, 1941, and served in England with the 17th Field Regiment, 4th A.T. Regiment and as a driver with Claims Section, C.M.H.Q.

He returned to Canada on the Louis Pasteur, arriving in Winnipeg on September 3, 1945, and received his discharge on October 18, 1945.

He is again employed by the C.N.R. near Gladstone, Manitoba, where he resides with his wife, Verna May McDonald, whom he married on February 28, 1941, at Portage la Prairiei. They have one son, David.

Son of Mrs. Lucy and the late Henry Gibbings, Wilfred was born at Lakeland, in 1912. A few years prior to the outbreak of World War II, he moved to Alberta. Wilfred joined the Army on January 3, 1941, at Edmonton, Alberta, and took basic training there for a short period and then at Valcartier Camp, Quebec. In June, 1941, he was sent overseas and was stationed in Scotland until April, 1944, then at Shoreham, England. In July he went to France, Belgium and Holland, returned to Canada on the Hospital Ship Lady Nelson, March 10, 1945, receiving his discharge on July 17, 1945.

Wilfred is now living on his farm at Lloydminster, British Columbia.

Son of Ragnheidur Goodmanson and the late Thorhallur Goodmanson, Bjarni was born July 13, 1910, at Langruth. After completing his public grades at Hollywood school, he remained on the farm with his parents until the time of his enlistment, July 19, 1944. Bjarni received his training at Portage la Prairie, and at A. 23, Halifax, with R.C.A. He was posted in the Pacific Command at Patricia Bay, Vancouver Island, and at Prince Rupert, B.C.

Upon receiving his discharge, March 8, 1946, at Prince Rupert, he returned to his farm. In 1950 Barney married Kathleen Thompson of Nova Scotia.

Son of Ragnheidur and the; late- Thorhallur Goodmanson, Galvin was born on May 28, 1908, at Langruth, and remained on the farm until his enlistment, November 16, 1942. He received his training at Fort Garry, Winnipeg, and Red Deer, Alberta, going overseas in 1943. He arrived at Elmer Sands, July 21. Shortly after D Day, Calvin saw service in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, where he was injured in the crossing of the Rhine. After being in hospital and convalescent camps, he returned to England.

On January 6, 1946, he married Elizabeth South, a Canadian Nursing Sister at Aldershot, England.

He sailed for home on the Queen Elizabeth, arriving in Winnipeg on February 14, 1946. Mr. and Mrs. Goodmanson reside on a farm in the Hollywood district.

Son of Ragnheidur Goodmanson and the late Thorhallur Goodmanson of Langruth, John was born at Langruth on June 6, 1918. He attended the district school of Hollywood. Farming claimed him, until he enlisted in the Lord Strathcona Horse, 5th Division, June 11, 1941.

Upon completion of his training at Camp Borden, and Debert, N.S., he was sent overseas in December, 1941. In December, 1943, John went with the 8th Army to Italy where he served until Ortona.

On November 4, 1944, John married Sybil Anita Ross, in London, England, remaining in Army employment until he returned to Canada on the Aquitania, September 26, 1946, with his wife and son, Brian John.

They reside at Girvain, Saskatchewan, where he is in the Implement and Oil business.

Son of Adolph Greening and the late Mrs. Greening.

Adam and his wife, Blanche, reside in Winnipeg. They have one daughter, Rosemary.

Son of Adolph and the late Blondina Greening, Benjamin was born March 2, 1923, at Amaranth, Manitoba. He attended Hollywood school. Ben was employed as a farm hand at the time of enlistment, June 3, 1941. He received training at Winnipeg, Camp Shilo and Debert, N.S., before being sent overseas in 1942, as a Dispatch Rider. In England he was stationed at Aldershot, Rumford, Norwich, Cambridge and East Grimstead. In July, 1944, he sailed for Franch, and with the Canadian troops went to Belgium, Holland and Germany.

On September 1, 1945, Ben came home, and on October 19 received his discharge. He took over the farm in the Amana district, where he now resides with his wife, the former Olga Berezowecki.

Son of William and the late Helen Hall, Charles was born June 11, 1918. He attended public school in Portage la Prairie and Langruth, United College in Winnipeg, and the University of Toronto.

At the completion of his course he entered .the employ of Canada Packers Ltd. at Toronto. After enlisting, February 7, 1942, he had his basic training at No.1 Manning Depot, and I.T.S. at Toronto. His course took him to No.1, B. & G. School at Jarvis, Ontario, and his A.D.S. at St. John, P.Q. In 1943, Charles went overseas and was enrolled at No.4 A.F.U. at West Freugh, Scotland, and at No. 12, O.T.U., Chipping Warden, England. After completing his 46 operational flights, he returned to Canada on the Ille de France, December 24, 1944, and received his discharge February 12, 1945.

Charles was married in Winnipeg, March 16, 1945, to Norma Jane Verner, and they have three daughters. For a time he was with his former employers, in Toronto, but in the summer of 1947 purchased a freezer plant or Locker at Glenboro, Manitoba.

Son of William and the late Helen Hall, William was born at Portage la Prairie, May 12, 1908. He received his education there and two years in the University of Alberta (Civil Engineering). At the time of his enlistment, May 5, 1943, at Vancouver, he was a mine surveyor for the city of Vancouver Engineering Dept.

He completed his basic training on June 25, at Vernon, B.C., advance Spr. training at Chilliwack, B.C., and 7th Engineer R.F.T. at Suffield, Alta., also the L/Cpl. Instructors' Course at Chilliwack, B.C. Before going overseas, in December, 1944, Bill was stationed at Debert, N.S. In England he was for a time at Cove, then went to Holland for active service.

He returned to Canada on the S.S. Ille de France in January, 1946, and received his discharge at Vancouver, March 18, 1946, returning to his former vocation and is an instrument man.

On June 5, 1941, Bill married Eileen Wolfe, at Zeballos, B.C. They have two children. The family resides in Vancouver.

Son of Bjorn and Jonina Halldorson, Percy was born October 12, 1920. He attended the town school, completing grade XI. Percy joined the Air Force in Winnipeg, April, 1941. After training at Rivers, Manitoba; Clinton and Toronto, Ontario; he left for overseas in December, 1941, and spent a year on the southern coast of England, with headquarters at Hastings. In August, 1943, he returned to Canada to remuster for air crew, as a navigator. He trained at Lethbridge and Edmonton, Alberta, and Vancouver, B.C. After the end of the war, he remained in the Air Force until he received his discharge in the fall of 1945. The following year he enrolled for a vocational training.

He now resides at Roblin, Manitoba. On December 8, 1949, he married Irma Cameron of Roblin.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Hirsekorn, William was born at Chatfield, Manitoba, March 1, 1918. He attended school at Chatfield, and came to this district a short time before he enlisted, on October 29, 1942. Bill had his basic training at Winnipeg and advanced training at Halifax. Being unfit for overseas service he was at Camp Shilo, and other points, until after the close of hostilities.

On October 20, 1945, he married Edna Hildebrand of Morden, at Winnipeg. They have two children, Richard William and Patricia Joan.

Receiving his discharge November 14, 1945, he purchased a farm in the Hollywood district, where they now reside.

Son of John and Helga Hanneson, Arni George was born September 4, 1915. He attended public and high school at Langruth, and at J. B. Academy in Winnipeg. At the time of his enlistment, November 25, 1941, he was in the employ of Federal Grain Co. He commenced training at No.2 Manning Depot, Brandon, and on January 31, 1942, went to No.7 Initial Training School, Saskatoon, Sask. In July, 1942, he was sent to No.6 Elementary Flying School, Prince Albert, and later to No.7 Service Flying School at McLeod, Alta., where he received his wings. He was sent to Flying Instructors School at Arnprior, Ontario In February, 1943, George was stationed at No.3 B. & G. School, Macdonald, Man., where he remained for 2 years. He was in No. 124 Ferry Squadron, St. Hubert, Que., until he received his discharge in Winnipeg, February 24, 1946.

At present he is a Hardware Dealer, in company with his father and brother at Langruth.

On November 27, 1939, George married Irene Vera Hutchison and and they have four children, Arni George, Colin Bruce, John Brian, and Luella Claire.

Son of John and Helga Hanneson, Leonard was born Decemeer 18, 1916. He attended public and high school at Langruth, and clerked in his father's store. He joined the Air Force in October, 1939, as a wireless mechanic. After training at Trenton and Rockville, Ont., he was sent overseas on February 15, 1940, with the 110th R.C.A.F. Squadron, in the first Royal Canadian Air Force ever to leave Canada for active service abroad. In England, he was stationed at Old Sarum, Halton, Rumford Salisbury, High Post, Coventry and London. On returning to Canada, on the Nerissa, March 15, 1941, he was posted to Ottawa and to the United States at the following places; Fort Monmouth, N.J.; Baltimore, Md.; Orlando, Florida, then back to Dartmouth, N .S., checking Radio on Convoys. He remustered into Aircrew and was at Toronto, Ft. William and Centralia, where he received his Pilot Wings.

Len received his discharge on March 1, 1945, at Winnipeg, and is now a partner in the Hanneson Bros. Hardware Store, Langruth.

On February 8, 1950, he married Nora Hurst Carson of Langruth.

Son of Hallgrimur and the late Maria S. Hanneson, Arthur was born May 27, 1915. He attended public and high school at Big Point. Prior to his enlistment, February 26, 1943, he worked as a mechanic in a garage in Watson, and was in the employ of the Hamilton Bridge Co. First stationed at Galt Aircraft School, in July, 1943, he went to Toronto for basic training, in September to advance training, I. T .S. in St. Thomas, then did service at Centralia, Trenton, Aylmer and Lachine, until he received his discharge on May 23, 1946.

Arthur was married at Waterdown, Ontario, to Elsie Mary Allen and they have a son, David Arthur, and a daughter, Susan Marie. He is now in the employ of Virtue Motors Ltd., Burlington, Ont., and resides in Waterdown.

Son of Hallgrimur and the late Maria S. Hanneson, Thomas was born March 23, 1919. He attended Big Point and Langruth Schools. On October 25, 1941, he enlisted at Portage la Prairie, where he received his basic training. Until February 12, 1942, he took a machinist's course in Winnipeg, Canadian Army Trades school in Hamilton, Ont., and at Camp Borden. From there he was sent overseas, reaching Scotland on November 8, 1942, later going to Aldershot, England, where he joined the 14th Canadian Armored Corps (Calgary Tanks). On June 20, 1943, he sailed to Sicily and to Italy, where he saw action. He was hospitalized at Malta, until March, 1944. With his unit he saw action in the Gustaf and Hitler lines, going through the Italian campaign to Rome and Arezzo where he was wounded. He again went back to his unit and from Leghorn, Italy, sailed for the N.W.E. war zone. In Holland he was again wounded and after three months in hospital at Ghent, Belgium, went back to Holland to the 10-C.A.R.-F.G.H. for Repatriation to Canada. Thomas came home on the Queen Elizabeth, January 18, 1946, and received his discharge March 4, 1946, at Winnipeg.

On July 11, 1942, Tommy married Margaret Anne Eastman at Hamilton, Ontario. They have one son, Douglas Ingimar, and they reside in Winnipeg.

Son of Mrs. R. Buckle and the late Mr. Harris, Gerald was born April 18, 1924, at Yorkton, where he attended school and at Amana. He enlisted in 1943 and took basic training in Winnipeg, advanced training at Shilo, before going overseas is 1945. Gerald went to the Continent with the Occupation Troops, attached to the Regina Rifles. He returned to Canada, arriving on May 24, 1946, and was discharged at Ft. Osborne Barracks in August, 1946.

On April 10, 1950, he married Annie Sladek of Gladstone. They reside on his farm at Lakeland.

Son of Mrs. R. Buckle and the late Mr. Harris, Jim was born at Yorkton, Sask., June 6, 1925. He attended school at Yorkton and Amana. He enlisted in 1943 and took his basic training at Winnipeg and advanced training at Shilo (Paratroop), going overseas in 1944. Jim went to the Continent with the Winnipeg Rifles and was taken prisoner in March, 1945, but was released on May 25. He returned to Canada in September, 1946, and received his discharge at Ft. Osborne Barracks on November 7, 1946. In June, 1949, he married Merle Rogers.

Son of Margaret and the late James Harris, Fred was born May 14, 1917. He attended schools in this district. On June 9, 1941, he enlisted at Fort Osborne, Winnipeg.

Fred trained in Winnipeg and Ft. William, and in the fall was sent with the Winnipeg Grenadiers to Hong Kong, China. On Christmas Day he, with the rest of his unit, became a prisoner of war, and as such remained until released, after the close of hostilities. He returned to Canada on December 12, 1945.

Although Fred suffered because of prison conditions, he was in fair health, and after a few months of hospital attention he received his discharge, April 9, 1946. Since his return, he resides with his mother at Langruth.

Son of Mrs. Margaret and the late James Harris, Bert was born March 23, 1923. Bert enlisted in the Army at Winnipeg, July 18, 1944, and trained at Portage la Prairie and Camp Shilo, Man. He received his discharge, July 24, 1946. He resides with his mother near Langruth.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Hyde of Lakeland, Man., Donald was born in Winnipeg, July 14, 1921, and there finished public school. He was in the employ of the Imperial Varnish arid Color Co., Toronto, at the time of his enlistment as a Gunner, February 14, 1942. His basic training was taken at Portage la Prairie and advance training at Camp Shilo.

On February 25, 1944, Don received his discharge. On April 17, 1943, he married Frances Fraser and they have one child. The family resides in Toronto, Ontario.

Son of the late Mr. J. Hyde and Mrs. Hyde of Winnipeg. Enlisted in 1941, did not go overseas, was with the Army Service Corps. Is employed with Winnipeg Electric.

Son of the late Mr. J. Hyde and Mrs. Hyde of Winnipeg.

Son of the late Mr. J. Hyde and Mrs. Hyde of Winnipeg.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hildebrand, Reinhold was born at Ronana, Poland, July 5, 1901. As an infant, he came to Canada with his parents who settled near Emerson and later farmed at Snowflake, Manitoba. Here Reinhold received his education.

He was married in 1927, to Herta Kmast, who died in 1933.

In November of 1941, he enlisted in the Army at Snowflake and took his basic training at Winnipeg. In April, 1942, he was sent overseas, where he served on the western front, in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He returned to Canada in June, 1946, and on July 16 received his discharge. That fall he bought the farm on which he now resides, in the Hollywood district.

Son of Mr; and Mrs. Fred Hildebrand, Edward was born at Emerson, April 17, 1912, and attended school at Snowflake. He married Elsie Hirsekorn, in 1936, and with her and three children, Josephine, Clarence and Doreen, moved to this district, where he farmed until her death in 1943. That fall Ed joined the army and trained at Orillia, Ontario.

For the past two years, he has been employed in B.C. In the fall of 1949, he married May Baldwin and they reside at Princeton.

Son of Charles and Lillie Hill, Ivan was born May 20, 1921. He attended Langruth school, until the family moved to Lakeland and there completed the public school grades. He enlisted in the R.C.A.S.C. at Ft. Osborne Barracks in 1941 and received basic training at Ft. William, Ont.; Fort Garry Artillery Centre and Shilo. He left for overseas in the fall of 1942, resumed his artillery training at Borden and No. 13 Canadian Field Artillery Battery, then he joined the Provost Corps. Leaving for France in the summer of 1944, he served with the 2nd Canadian Corps, in the campaign on the western front, Belgium and Holland. In January, 1945, he returned to England as a Transport Driver with the No.9 Provost Corps.

On May 5, 1945, Ivan married Beatrice Conn, at Romford, Essex, where they reside with their two children.

Son of Charles and Lillie Hill, Charles was born at Miami, Man., October 8, 1917. He attended Langruth school. He enlisted on June 25, 1940, and trained at Fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg. Going overseas with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, he arrived in England on March 1, 1942. After the battle of Dieppe in August, 1942, he was reported missing and was later a prisoner of war at Pomeranea Prison Camp in Germany. Regaining freedom in the spring of 1945, Charlie sailed from Southampton on the Louis Pasteur and arrived in Winnipeg on July 3, 1945. On September 6, he received his discharge and is now employed with Canada Malting Co., Winnipeg. On March 10, 1949, Charlie married Olive Briggs and they reside in Winnipeg.

Son of Mrs. Elsie Holmes and the late John Vincent Holmes, Fred was born at Naskwauk, Minnesota, U.S.A. on December 11, 1924. Coming from Winnipeg in 1939, he attended the Marshland school. Prior to enlistment, on January 16, 1943, he was a fireman in Winnipeg. His basic training was taken at Portage la Prairie and Camp Borden and in April, 1944, he was posted to Shilo, Manitoba, for paratroop training. Fred went overseas in August, 1944, and shortly after suffered slight injuries. On recovery, he transferred to the infantry and served with the Algonquins through the Western campaign in France, Belgium and Germany, where he was again wounded.

He returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth, November 28, 1945, and received his discharge on February 28, 1946. Fred now resides in Alberta with his wife, nee Joyce McNally. They were married on May 24, 1950.

Son of Mrs. Elsie Holmes and the late John Vincent Holmes, Harry was born at Emo, Ont., March 10, 1923. He came to Langruth with his parents from Winnipeg in 1939. His public school grades had been covered in Ontario, California and Winnipeg. Prior to his enlistment, June 29, 1941, Harry worked with his parents. He received training with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons at Winnipeg, Shilo, Camp Borden, Ont.; Esquimalt, B.C., and Debert, N.S., before going overseas in August, 1942. In July, 1944, he went to France and saw action in Belgium, Holland and Germany. After returning to Canada on the troop ship Queen Elizabeth, December 12, 1945, he received his discharge in Winnipeg on January 19, 1946.

Son of Elsie and the late Vincent Holmes, Earl was born on December 12, 1928. He enlisted on April 7, 1948.

Son of Elsie and the late Vincent Holmes, Thomas was born October 18, 1931. He enlisted October 19, 1948.

Son of Howard and Helga Jackson, Leonard was born October 28, 1923, at Birnie. He enlisted in January, 1943, but was grounded for sinus trouble, and took up Radio Telegraphy. He studied in Montreal, Quebec and several other stations. He was sent to Greenwood, N.S., as a wireless trainer. Len was discharged on January 10, 1946.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jensen, Kenneth was born in Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A., October 18, 1921. He completed grade school at Harcus, Man., and at the time of enlistment, October 10, 1939, was a truck driver. He joined the army (artillery) and had his basic training at Winnipeg and later trained as a signaller and wireless operator at Petawawa, Ontario. On July 1, 1941, he was sent overseas and was in the anti-aircraft defence of England, until August 1, 1944, and later saw service in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Kenneth returned to Canada on the troop transport Queen Mary, August 7, 1945. In the spring of 1946, he moved with his parents to Slocan City, B.C., and at present is a constable in the B.C. Provincial Police.

Son of Magnus and Ingibjorg Johnson, Clifford was born December 17, 1925. He was still a student at Langruth school at time of his enlistment in January, 1944. He received his basic training at Winnipeg at H.M.C.S. Chippawa, and later a gunnery course at H.M,C.S. Cornwallis. In February, 1945, he was assigned to the Corvette Norsyd, on convoy duty from Newfoundland to Londonderry, Ireland. After eleven months of service he returned home, and on January 18, 1946, received his discharge.

On August 3, 1946, Clifford married Lorna Gothard in Winnipeg, and they have two children, Sandra and Siggi. Later he enrolled in the Scientific Hairdressing School in Winnipeg and completed the course through the C.V.T. and is now established in Langruth.

Son of Paul and Alice Kelemen, Steve was born at Punnichy, Sask., July 22, 1922, and there finished public school and farmed for a few years. Prior to enlistment in Toronto, June 3, 1943, he was employed by the National Steel Car Corporation, Hamilton, Ontario. He received basic training at Brantford, Ont., and advanced training at Camp Borden. In November, 1943, he went overseas and was with the Royal Regiment of Canada at Aldershot. He went to France in September with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Corps and through the Western Campaign to Germany, where he was wounded at Calcar, on February 26, 1945. After hospital and convalescence care, he returned to his regiment and continued in action until the close of the war.

Steve returned to Canada in August, 1946, preceded by his English bride, Helen McCormack, whom he had married in England, November 3, 1945. They have one son, Thomas, and now reside in Marathon, Ontario.

Son of George and Edna Langdon, Bud was born March 21, 1927, in St. Thomas, Ontario. He attended Langruth school and was enrolled at United College, Winnipeg, at the time of his enlistment, October, 1944. After C.T.T.C. training in Saskatoon, he was sent to Hamilton and Woodstock, Ont., for a driver mechanic course. In November, 1945, he received his discharge from the army. After completing a motor mechanic course through V.L.A., he joined the permanent Air Force and is at present stationed at Centralia.

On July 11, 1950, he married Mae Hodgson at Myrtle, Man., and is residing at Exeter, Ontario.

Son of George and Edna Langdon, Bill was born January 14, 1925, in St. Thomas, Ontario. He attended Langruth Consolidated school and United College, Winnipeg. On September 28, 1943, he enlisted in the Air Force at Winnipeg and took his basic training at Manning Depot, Edmonton, Alta.; I.T.S. at Saskatoon, E.F.T.S. at Davidson, Sask., and W.A.G. training at Winnipeg and Calgary. On May 3, 1945, Bill received his discharge and returned to the University of Manitoba, graduating in agriculture in 1949. He is now on course with the Hudson Bay Co. in Winnipeg.

On May 25, 1950, he married Doreen Beamish of Haney, B.C.

Son of Holmfridur and the late Carl Lindal, Bjossi was born at Langruth, August 31, 1915. He attended the town school. On September 17, 1941, he enlisted. After training at Winnipeg, Man., and Esquimalt, B.C., he joined the Armed Merchant Crusier, Prince Robert, engaged in Pacific patrol. Later Bjossi entered convoy duties in Aleutian Islands under U.S. Navy Command. In March, 1943, he went overseas and was stationed ashore in Scotland. Later he served as helmsman aboard the Canadian destroyer Chaudiere, which was on escort and patrol duties in the English Channel, Bay of Biscay and North Atlantic. Before hostilities ceased, he volunteered for Pacific service and took special training. He returned to Canada as a crew member of the destroyer Chaudiere, and received his discharge as an Able Seaman on December 10, 1945.

Son of Holmfridur and the late Carl Lindal, Soffanias was born October 4, 1918. He attended the Langruth school, completing grade XI. For several years, he was a Transport Driver in the employ of Biggar Bros., Winnipeg. He enlisted in the army on January 8, 1942, at Portage la Prairie, Man., where he trained for some time. His advance training was taken at Red Deer, Alta. He later became instructor .at Nanaimo, B.C., and Camp Borden, Ontario. He married Bertha Ovilia Servant, at Edmonton, on June 17, 1944. They have four children. On December 20, 1945, he received his discharge at Winnipeg as a sergeant.

In 1946, the family moved to a farm in Alberta.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Loan and foster son of Edward and the late Elizabeth Johnston, Matthew was born at Woodside, Man., March 11, 1901. He attended North Lakeland school and farmed with his foster parents, until they moved to Langruth. On June 4,1933, he married Margaret Jean McPhail of Peace River. They have three children, Mary Louise, Edward Gordon and Edith May.

On December 19, 1941, Max enlisted and took basic training with A.T.C. Camp Shilo, R.C.A.T.C. He spent the war years in Canada and received his discharge in May, 1946. Since July, 1946, he has been a Steel Foundry employee in Selkirk, Man., where the family has resided since July, 1944.

Son of Gudmundur and Ingibjorg Marteinson, John was born January 16, 1900, at Riverton, and attended school there. At the time of enlistment in Winnipeg, April 7, 1943, he was employed in a garage at Arborg, Man. His basic training was taken in the R.C.A.S.C. at Fort Garry and at Red Deer, Alta. He was sent overseas December 2, 1943, and until May 3, 1944, was stationed at Farnborough. On account of physical disability, John returned to Canada on the Louis Pasteur in May, 1944, receiving his discharge on January 31, 1945. He returned to his former occupation of mechanic and is at present Service Manager at Russell Motors in Langruth.

Before moving to Arborg, John was married in Winnipeg in 1924, to Laufey Laura Fjeldsted. They have two children, John Kristjan and Laurel Rose Bjorg.

Son of Gordon and Elizabeth Matthews, Alistair was born at Langruth, October 29, 1926. He attended the Langruth Consolidated school and MacGregor Collegiate, where he was at the time of his enlistment, April 3, 1945. He received his basic training at Winnipeg and Brandon. Alistair received his discharge in September, 1945.

Since completing a Welding and Motor Mechanic course through D.V.A. at the Canadian Technical Training School, he has been employed as a mechanic in Langruth and Gladstone. He resides with his mother.

Son of Fred Matthews and the late Maude Matthews, Kenneth was born in Tillsonburg, Ont., and as a small boy came west with his parents in 1910. He attended the Langruth school and worked as a carpenter until he enlisted in July, 1942. After basic training in Winnipeg and at Camp Petawawa, Ont., he was sent overseas. After a year's stay in England he was obliged to come back to Canada, because of ill health. He returned to carpentry and has employment in Portage la Prairie.

Kenneth was married March 30, 1933, to Mae Lupkey of Amaranth, and they have four children: Harvey, Bruce, Jimmy and Velma.

Son of Roy and May McEwan, Donald was born June 26, 1927. He attended North Lakeland school. At the time of his enlistment on November 29, 1944, he was on the home farm. He took basic training at Dundurn and Saskatoon and then went to Victoria, B.C. for an automotive course. After returning east and he was stationed at Camp Shilo. Later Don transferred to the regular R.C.A. and completed a course with the Canadian Technical Training Corps.

On November 3, 1945, he received his discharge at Winnipeg and is now employed with the Game and Fishery Branch.

Daughter of Roy and May McEwan, Marjorie was born at Lakeland, April 15, 1924. She attended Lakeland and Langruth schools and on completing a course at the Dominion Business College, became a clerk typist with the Pioneer Grain Co., Winnipeg, Man. On August 7, 1944, Marjorie enlisted in the C.W.A.C. at Winnipeg, and commenced basic training at Kitchener, Ontario. She was posted to Halifax, N.S., in October, 1944, and was employed at Embarkation until June, 1945.

She was sent overseas on the Louis Pasteur in July, 1945, landing at Southampton, and from there she went to Aldershot. She was posted at Khaki Uni-versity, Watford, Herts., as a member of the clerical staff.

Marjorie came home in June, 1946, on the Ille de France, and received her discharge on August 19, in Winnipeg. Later she was a clerk typist, War Assets Corp., Vancouver, B.C.

In 1949 she married Gerald Black of Vancouver.

Son of Margaret McKay and the late Joseph McKay, Ritchie was born at Langruth, March 24,1898. He attended school in Hollywood.

On February 17, 1923, he married Lillian Gaunt, at Portage la Prairie. At the time of his enlistment in the Royal Canadian Engineers on June 24, 1941, he was in the employ of Flin Flon Mining and Smelting Co. After three years in England, he served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Ritchie returned to Canada on September 27, 1946, and received his discharge on October 28, 1946. He now resides on a ranch in the Okanagan Valley. They have nine children.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. McKinnon of Neepawa, formerly of Langruth, Vernon enlisted August 25, 1942, and after extensive training in Canada went overseas. He was reported missing on March 5, 1945, over Germany, and later as a prisoner of war at Chinnitz, Germany. After two months he was liberated, returning to Canada on June 11, 1945.

Vernon married Hughene Guy of Neepawa, and they have one daughter, Verna Lynne.

He studied at the University and completed a course in Engineering and is now employed at Clear Lake, where the family resides.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Neils Neilson, of B.C., but formerly of Langruth, Vernon was horn in Denmark, March 4, 1918. He received his schooling in the old country and in Saskatchewan. He enlisted in the army in the spring of 1943 at Vernon, B.C., where he had his basic training. Later he was transferred to Calgary, and from there overseas in the fall of 1943.

He saw action through the Sicilian and Italian campaigns, but after the Italian surrender, he returned to England, and then home; in the spring of 1945.

He lives in Mission City, B.C., where he is in the trucking business.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Neils Neilson, William was born in Denmark, October 2, 1924. As a very young lad he came to Canada with his parents who settled at Partman, Sask. Here he had his schooling. Soon after moving to Langruth, he enlisted on December 5, 1941, at Noll District Depot, Vancouver, as a member of the Canadian Parachute Battalion. He trained at Vernon, B.C., and at Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.A. In the spring of 1944, Bill went to England and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, returning to Canada in July, 1945, on the Ille de France. He received his discharge November 30, 1945, and returned to Langruth.

On May 8, 1946, he married Wilma Jonina Arksey at Portage la Prairie. They have one daughter, Linda Thora.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Olson, Hardy was born at Langruth, September 15, 1918. He completed public and high school in Langruth and later took a year's course at Hemphill Mining and Diesel Engineering School at Vancouver.

On November 3, 1941, (Hardy) joined the Air Force in Winnipeg, and took his basic training at Brandon, Man.; Saskatoon and Prince Albert, Sask., graduating as Pilot Officer at McLeod, Alta., and was sent overseas. He was stationed at Smithfield, A.F.U. and Honeybourne Operational Training Unit. He returned to Canada on August 22, 1945, on the Duchess of Richmond, and received his discharge October 2, 1945, in Winnipeg, as a Flying Officer.

On November 1, 1947, Hardy was married in St. Jude's Church to Elizabeth Hope Maksymetz. They have one son, and the family resides in Winnipeg.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Olson, Stanley was born on September 11, 1916, at Langruth. He received his education in the town school and at the J. B. Academy in Winnipeg. At the time of his enlistment, May 28, 1941, he was in the employ of the T. Eaton Co. After a brief period of training at the Toronto Manning Pool, he was sent to St. Thomas, Ont., where he enrolled for an instrument course. In December, 1941, Stanley went overseas, where he was attached to the Coastal Command, 407 (Demon) Squadron and served in Great Britain until his return to Canada in December, 1944, on the Queen Mary. In February, 1945, he received his discharge and returned to his former trade as a watchmaker with the T. Eaton Co.

On December 31, 1945, he married Lillian Bessie McGowan, in Winnipeg. They have one daughter, Linda.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Organ, David was born at Dauphin, Man., February 21, 1926. He attended school at Russell, Man., and at the time of his enlistment in the army at M.D. 10, Winnipeg, August 18, 1944, he was a high school student at Russell Collegiate. He trained at Winnipeg and Camp Shilo and on August 2, 1946, received his discharge. He continued with his studies at Brandon College, and is a graduate in geology.

Son of Helga Peterson and the late Wm. Peterson, Pete was born at Winnipeg, June 30, 1907. He attended Big Point and Langruth schools. He remained with his parents on the farm until enlisting, on June 11, 1941. He trained at Camp Shilo, Man., and at Debert N.S. On November 8, 1941, he sailed for overseas where he continued his training in the R.C.A.S.C. at Aldershot. In July, 1944, he went to France and served in the Western Campaign in Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Peter returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth, December 10, 1945. On January 30, 1946, he received his discharge and since then has been engaged in farming.

Son of Helga Peterson and the late Wm. Peterson, Ralph was born on July 31, 1924, at Langruth. He attended the town school and remained on the farm with his parents until he enlisted in the Navy, August 2, 1943, at Winnipeg, and had his initial training there. He went to Esquimalt, B.C., on December 14, and was drafted to H.M.C.S. Owen Sound, based at St. John, Newfoundland, and Londonderry, Ireland. Later he was drafted to H.M.C.S. Lewis, and served until June, 1945.

Son of Helga Peterson and the late William Peterson, Jonas was born January 27, 1916, at Langruth. He attended the village school, completing his high school grades. On March 24, 1942, Jonas enlisted in the Army and received his basic training at Fort William, Ont., but on account of ill health had to accept his discharge on June 19, 1942. At present is employed at carpentry in B.C.

He now resides in Vancouver with his wife, Margaret, whom he married on March 10, 1948.

Son of Mrs. Helga Peterson, and the late William Peterson. William offered his services in the Air Force, but his health did not meet requirements.

Son of Magnus and Ingibjorg Peterson, Douglas was born at Westbourne, August 28, 1912. He attended school at Langruth. Until his enlistment, May 19, 1942, he was on the farm with his parents. Doug was in the Provost Corps and had his basic training at Fort Garry and then was sent to Camp Shilo, Man., where he remained until December 2, 1942. During the winter of 1943 he was at Camp Borden and later served as Investigator for the Provost Corps, until his discharge on April 1, 1946. He was connected with the R.C.M.P. for two years as a special constable.

On March 30, 1948, he married Dorothy Milne of Winnipeg.

Son of Mrs. Ellen Smith and the late Mr. Pike, Patrick was born on February 26, 1915, at Weyburn, Sask. He attended school in Winnipeg. He enlisted in Transport Unit of the Queen's Own Highlanders of Canada on March 28, 1940. He took his basic training in Winnipeg and was sent overseas on December 27, 1940. He was stationed at Aldershot and New Haven. In 1942 he was in the Dieppe raid, and later was with the C.A.S.C. in Farnborough and with the R.C.O.C. at Borden, Eng. He came home on March 18, 1945, and received his discharge on May 7, 1945. He is employed in Winnipeg.

There is no information available for Thomas Popkes.

Son of Mrs. Poulton and the late Charles Poulton, Gordon was born on February 23, 1917. He enlisted at Fort Osborne Barracks on May 7, '1942, and received his training at Winnipeg and several other stations. On account of physical unfitness he was exempt from overseas service. Gordon received his discharge on March 23, 1946.

On June 29, 1941, he married Una V. Weston, in Winnipeg, and with their family of seven sons, Richard, John, Charles, Victor, Gordon, Robert and Brian, they reside at Langruth, where he is employed as drayman.

Son of Fred and Florence Puddicombe, of Lakeland, Joe was born at Portage la Prairie, November 23, 1920. He attended Lakeside school. On May 13, 1941, Joe enlisted and was sent to Valley Field, Que., for basic training, later training at Montreal and Camp Borden. In the spring of 1942, he went overseas and continued training until he was sent to Italy in 1943. He saw action through the Italian campaign, until its capitulation in the early part of 1945, then in Holland, Belgium and Germany. He returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth, arriving in Winnipeg on October 21, 1945. He received his discharge on December 10, 1945.

On August 3, 1946, he married Lucille Margaret Gunn, at Macdonald, Man. They have two children, Joseph and Beverly.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Puddicombe of Devonshire, Eng., Wilf was born at Colebrook, Devonshire, November 13, 1902. He attended public school and came to Canada as a young man. On June 30, 1936, he married Alice T. Roblin in Winnipeg.

On April 17, 1942, Wilfred enlisted in Winnipeg and commenced training at 102 Basic Training Centre at Fort William.

He was posted at Kingston, Qnt.; Fort Osborne Barrac:ks and Montreal Ordnance Depot. He was attached to R.A.O.C. and 2nd Canadian Division Ordnance Workshops, going overseas on May 25, 1943. On July 14, 1944, he received his discharge.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts of Lakeland, Elsie was born at Morden, May 7, 1918. She attended school in Winnipeg, Homewood and Lakeside. At the time of her enlistment, November 17, 1941, she was a Nurse's Aide at the Edith Cavell Nursing Home in Winnipeg.

Elsie received training at Toronto and Guelph, Ont. Returning to Manitoba, she was stationed at No. 10 S.F.T.S., Dauphin, Man. She was later was sent to Lachine, Que., and overseas in December, 1944. She served at Bournemouth, London, and Torquay, returning to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth on November 19, 1945, and received her discharge on February 8, 1946, at Winnipeg.

On January 19, 1946, Elsie married Howard Kneeshaw, in Winnipeg and now resides on a farm in the Arizona district. They have a son, Brian George, and a daughter.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts of Lakeland, Kathleen was born September 16, 1925, at Winnipeg. She attended school at Lakeside. At the time of her enlistment, on October 27,1943, she was in the employ of Canada Malting Co., Winnipeg, Man. She took basic training at Vermillion, Alta., later going to Edmonton. In March, 1944, she went to Victoria and in October was at Camp Shilo.

On January 23, 1946, Kathleen received her discharge at Winnipeg. For a time she was an employee of the T. Eaton Co. in Winnipeg, until her marriage, September 6, 1947, to Ear1Grier. They reside at Carberry.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts, of Lakeland, Howard was born at Winnipeg, March 9, 1921. He attended the Lakeside school and remained on the home farm until his enlistment in Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, February 5, 1941. In June, 1941, Howard transferred to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and went overseas in September, 1941. He continued training at Aldershot, Worthing and Horsham, arid then transferred to R.C.C.S. Arriving on the Continent in July, 1944, he served with the First Canadian Army in the western war zone of France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. After the close of hostilities he returned home on the H.M.S. Aquitania on August 21, 1945, and received his discharge, September 21. Later he re-enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

On May 17, 1944, Howard was married to Judy Bell, of Sussex, England. They reside in Winnipeg.

Son of Mrs. Roberts and the late Thomas Roberts, of Bagot, Man., James was born July 19, 1912. He enlisted in April, .1941, with the C.A.C. and went overseas in 1942. He saw action in Italy on the western front, through the campaign in Belgium, Holland and Germany.

His wife is Irene Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith. During the war Mrs. Roberts and their sonn, Keith; made their home in Langruth and now reside on their farm at Bagot, Man.

Son of Stanley and Vida Robertshaw, Gordon was born in Gladstone, November 8, 1922. He attended North Lakeland school and then farmed until he enlisted, December 23, 1942. On October 16, 1943, he married Miss Sylvia Helgason, who died on October 24, 1943. Gordon was sent overseas in January, 1944, where he served in Belgium, Holland and Germany. In the winter of 1945, he returned to Canada and on March 13, 1946, received his discharge.

On September 4, 1948, Gordon married Lorraine Anderson of Steele Bridge. They have one son, Darell Gordon. They reside in Vancouver, where he is employed by the C.P.R.

Son of Stanley and Vida Robertshaw, Ivan was born February 16, 1926, at Winnipeg. He attended North Lakeland and Langruth schools. In March, 1943, he enlisted in the Navy, and after brief training went overseas on January 12, 1944. He made several trips along the Atlantic coast, with headquarters at Londonderry, Ireland. In January, 1946, he received his discharge.

In January, 1949, Ivan married Gwennie Owens of Vancouver, where they reside.

Son of Herbert and Myrtle Robertshaw, Norman was born February 7, 1925. He attended the Langruth public and high school. At the time of his enlistment, December 5, 1942, at Vancouver, he was in the employ of the Hamilton Bridge Co. Ltd. He took basic training at H.M.C.S. Discovery, Vancouver, B.C., and H.M.C.S. Naden, at Victoria, then to Comox, B.C., for a course in Commando training. With the completion of that course, Norman came back to Victoria and picked up his first ship; H.M.C.S. Dawson. He spent four months in the Aleutian Islands, Kodiak and Kiska. On his return to Vancouver, via the Panama Canal to Halifax, he had spent seven months on the "Triangle Run"- Halifax to Newfoundland, New York to Londonderry, Ireland. In June, 1945, he returned to Canada, and on December 2, 1945, received his discharge as Able Seaman at H.M.C.S. Discovery, at Vancouver. At present he is employed at diamond drilling.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Roulette, Ernest was born at Leifur, Man., January 6, 1920. He attended Leifur school. He enlisted on July 31., 1941, at Portage la Prairie. He took his basic training at Portage, Camp Shilo, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Because of physical unfitness, he was discharged October 7, 1943. He resides with his parents near Amaranth.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strong (veteran of World War I), Donald was born in 1921, and attended Amaranth and Hollywood schools. In the spring of 1940, he enlisted with the P.P.C.L.I. in Winnipeg.

After a short period of training he was sent overseas and saw action in the Sicilian and Italian campaigns. At the close of hostilities, he returned to Canada and settled with his parents at Amaranth, where he was employed for a time in the Gypsum mine.

On April 29, 1950, he married Hazel Armitage of Amaranth.

Son of .Ed. Schneider and the late Mrs. Schneider, Everett was born at Gull Lake, Sask., January 3, 1919. He attended school in Saskatchewan and at Langruth. On December 11, 1942, Everett joined the army and had his basic training in Portage la Prairie. In July, 1943, he was sent to Camp Borden, Ont., where he took tank training as a wireless operator and gunner. After completing this course he left for England, February 16, 1944. He continued his training until he was sent to France for service in Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Trooper Schneider returned to England in December, 1945, and to Canada in January, 1946, on the liner Queen Elizabeth. Everett is in the employ of Ducks Unlimited, in charge of the Big Grass Marsh post.

In 1949, he married Pearl Werstuik of Amaranth.

Son of Ed. and the late Mrs. Schneider, Gerald was born at Gull Lake, Sask., December 31, 1920. He attended Langruth school. On June 11, 1941, Gerald enlisted, and took his basic training at Portage la Prairie, and was then sent to Camp Borden. He received his discharge on December 9, 1941.

On January 30, 1946, he married Marion McAlaster at Winnipeg, where the couple reside. He is in the employ of the Winnipeg Cold Storage Co.

Son of Ed. Schneider and the late Mrs. Schneider, Bob was born at Gull Lake, Sask., October 2, 1922. He attended school at Langruth. He enlisted on January 6, 1943, training at Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie and Camp Borden, before going overseas from Halifax in July. After a refresher course in England, he was posted to the 28th British Columbia Tank Regiment. He arrived in France in July, 1944, with the Fourth Division. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, where on April 12, 1945, he was wounded and was in the 110th British General Hospital. From there to a holding unit in Holland with the Fort Garry Horse, then posted back to England, and sailed for Canada on July 28, 1945, on the New Amsterdam. Bob was discharged December 11, 1945. Bob farms in the Airedale district.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith (veteran of World War I), Alfred was born at Pigeon Lake, on May 3, 1911.

As a young lad he moved with his parents to the Portage district where he attended school.

In September, 1935, he married Miss Inez White of Portage la Prairie, and they have three children.

Immediately after the outbreak of war in September, 1939, Alf enlisted in the army, training at Camp Borden. He went overseas in November, 1941, and saw service in Belgium, Holland and Germany. After the close of the war he returned to Canada in the winter of 1946 and for a time resided with his family at Langruth.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith (Veteran of First World War), Thomas was born on January 26, 1908, at Pigeon Lake, Man. He enlisted in January, 1940, at Winnipeg, in the P.P.C.L.I. and in June of same year was sent overseas. He served with the Lorne Scott I. Can. Army Defence Company and was injured in an explosion. After several months of hospital care he returned to Canada and entered a training school for the blind in Toronto, where he now lives with his wife, the former Lorene Fox, of Carman, and their four children.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Smith, Elaine was born May 14, 1912. She attended Amana school and the Gladstone High School. At the time of enlistment, on January 2, 1942, she was a press operator in the employ of the American Can Co., Vancouver, B.C. She received basic training at Toronto and Guelph (R.C.A.F. School of Cooking).

In June, 1942, she was stationed at Gander, Newfoundland, and was there until August, 1943. In the west she saw service at Brandon, Man.; Claresholm and Edmonton, Alta.; Prince Rupert, B.C.; Aliford Bay and Queen Charlotte Island, and on receiving her discharge, October 21, 1945, she was at Ancaster, Ont. She returned to Vancouver, where she is at present employed in the Collection and Adjustment Dept. of the Retail Credit Bureau.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Smith, Rae was born at Lakeland, May 3, 1918. He attended Amana and Lakeside schools and then remained on the farm with his parents. He enlisted November 5, 1941, in the P.P.C.L.I., and had his basic training at Ft. William, Ont.; Fort Osborne, Winnipeg, and at Camp Shilo. He went overseas in November, 1942, training at Aldershot and Whitely Camp, England. Going to the Mediterranean theatre of war he landed in Sicily on "D" Day. He was wounded in action in Italy in December, 1943. After hospital care in North Africa, he returned to the "Pats" in Italy, until March, 1945, when he was sent to England. Rae sailed to Canada on the Mauretania on January 31, 1946.

On October 31, 1946, he married Laura M. Karlensig at Plum Coulee, Man., and farms at High Bluff, Manitoba. They have two children.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Smith, Dalton was born at Lakeland, June 2, 1912. He attended Amana school. Prior to enlistment, January, 1944, he was employed at the West Coast Shipyards, Vancouver. After his basic training at Chilliwack he was sent to Calgary, where he joined the Provost Corps. On May 5, 1945, Dalton received his discharge, and shortly after that returned to farming. He is now living on his farm in the Amana district.

On June 25, 1948, he married Grace Irma Sherritt.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Smith of Amana, Man., Frank was born August 8, 1917. He received his education at Amana and Lakeside, then farmed with his parents until his enlistment, June 3, 1942. He had his basic training at Victoria, H.M.C.S. Naden at ports on the east coast in 1942 and 1943. In February, 1943, Frank went overseas with headquarters at Londonderry, Ireland, and at Greenoch, Scotland. For a considerable time he was with the North Atlantic Patrol. In April, 1946, he received his discharge at Winnipeg, and is now employed on highway construction.

Son of Holmfridur Goodman and the late Johannes Solvason of Arborg, Joe was born at Vidir, Man., January 27, 1919. He attended school at Arborg and enlisted on September 23, 1941, at Winnipeg. He trained at Shilo, Camp Borden, Victoria and Debert, N.S., going overseas in August, 1942. Then, he trained at Aldershot, Black Heath, Woolerton and Tunbridge, England. In July, 1944, he crossed to France with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons, and saw service in Belgium, Holland and Germany until the end of hostilities. He returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth and arrived in Winnipeg on January 18, 1946, receiving his discharge on March 2, 1946, at Winnipeg, where he now resides.

On September 20, 1947, Joe married Rosaline Kilcup in Winnipeg.

Son of Holmfridur Goodman and the late Johannes Solvason of Arborg, Victor was born May 24, 1925. He attended school at Arborg and Marshland until he entered employment with Motor Coach Industries Limited in Winnipeg. On July 19, 1943, Victor enlisted and took his basic training at Brampton, Ont., and advance training at Camp Borden, Ont. In the spring of 1944, Victor went overseas and after three months of crew training in England was sent to the war zone in Western Europe, where he served for a year. He returned to the U.K. and was on duty at Khaki College, and at No. 10 Repat. Depot in England. Returning to Canada on the Ille de France on June 6, 1946, he received his discharge August 8, 1946. At present he is in Winnipeg.

Son of the late Emil Sorenson and Mrs. Myrtle Paul, Elvern was born February 2, 1916, at Eddyside, Sask. He attended school at Buffalo Gap, Sask. At the time of his enlistment he was in the employ of International Nickel Co. He joined the R.C.A.F. in Winnipeg on November 7, 1941, and entered the Manning school at Brandon, then posted at Dafoe, Sask., in the M.T. section. He re-mustered to the Fire Fighting Squadron and was sent to Trenton, Ont.; Shelbourne, N.S.; and Scouduc, N.B. In 1943 he was posted to Dafoe, Sask.; Edmonton, Alta., and Watson Lake, Yukon, until receiving his discharge, May 3, 1946. At present he has the Imperial Oil Agency at Langruth, and also operates the projector at Kristal Theatre.

On September 9, 1938, he married Margaret G. Hanneson, and they have two children, Elaine Joyce and Walter John.

Son of Mr. H. Simpson of Embro, Ont., and the late Mrs. Simpson, Norman was born at Minnedosa, Man., and there attended public school. For several years he made his home with the late Mr. and Mrs. P. Jacobson of Langruth. After enlisting in the P.P.C.L., April 24, 1940, he took his basic training at Fort Osborne, Winnipeg and went overseas in June, 1940, where he continued training at Borden, Whitby, Brighton, Hampden Park and Aldershot. He returned to Canada on May 3, 1945, and on June 22 he received his discharge at M.D. No. 12, Vancouver, and secured employment at H.M,C.S. dockyard, Esquimalt.

On June 15, 1940, Norman married Florence E. Jacobson. They have one son, Orville Clayton.

Son of Mrs. J. and the late Mr. Stewart, of Edmonton, Alta., Donald was born April 8, 1915, at Biggar, Sask. He attended Leduc public school and Edmonton High school. At the time of his enlistment, November 4, 1941, he was on his farm in the Hollywood district. He received basic training at Fort Garry and in 1942 and 1943 was on Provost duty in Winnipeg. After advance training at Camp Borden, he served at Victoria, Courtenay and Prince George, B.C., also on Exercise Eskimo and at Camp Borden, going overseas the same year. He took a refresher course at Aldershot and became an instructor with the Provost Corps, at London, Craydon and Haverly, England.

On February 21, 1946, Cpl. Stewart returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth and received his discharge on April 11, 1946.

On July 15, 1943, Donald married Valentine Dobberman. They have three children, Donald Robert, Valorie Edith, and Dolores Joan.

Son of Mrs. Margaret Bjarnason, of Portage la Prairie and the late Mr. Tallon, of Weyburn, Sask., Cyril was born at Winnipeg, March 25, 1910. He enlisted on July 24, 1940, at Dundurn, Sask., and took his basic training there and at Weyburn, Sask., further training at Vancouver, Nanaimo, Niagara, Ottawa, Debert, N.S., Sherbrooke, Que., and Camp Borden, Ont. In August, 1943, Cyril went overseas as a motor mechanic and served in England at Blackdown and Crowbourne. On December 26, 1944, he returned to Canada and received his discharge in August, 1945, at Fort Osborne, Winnipeg.

On December 20, 1941, Cyril married Ruth Obst. He died in 1950.

Son of Mrs. Margaret Bjarnason and the late Mr. J. Tallon, of Griffin, Sask., William was born in Winnipeg, March 27, 1915. He attended school at Griffin and later moved to Langruth. On May 22, 1944, he joined the Army at Portage la Prairie and was sent to Cornwall, Ont., for basic training. In August he went overseas and was stationed at Borden, Aldershot and Cove, where he took a course in Infantry Signalling. In January, 1945, he was attached to the Regina Rifle Regiment and Occupation Force. He returned to Canada on April 24, 1946, and received his discharge at Winnipeg on June 4, 1946, where he resides with his wife, Doris Mabel Cox, whom he married on May 3 1947, at Portage la Prairie. They have one son, James Lloyd.

Son of Freeman and Gudrun Thordarson, John was born December 3, 1925. He attended public and high schools at Hollywood and Langruth. John enlisted July 8, 1943, at H.M.C.S. Chippawa, where he had basic training. In November, he was sent to H.M.C.S. Cornwallis, N.S., and to H.M.C.S. St. Hyacinthe, Que. In Quebec he had a six month course in wireless training. In December, 1944, he went to H.M.C.S. Niobe and then served on the Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Puncher, operating with the Royal Navy along the Norwegian Coast and Russian convoy routes. When the war ended the carrier was used in transporting troops from Scotland to New York. After making four of these trips, John returned to Canada on November 22, 1945. Since receiving his discharge, February 6, 1946, he has completed grade XII at the Manitoba Technical Institute and is now employed by Pioneer Grain Co. XII at Manitoba Techriical Institute, and is now

Son of Gudrun and Freeman Thordarson, Thomas was born in Winnipeg, March 3, 1919. He attended Hollywood school. He enlisted in the Lord Strathcona Horse, June 11, 1941, and commenced basic training at Camp Borden, Ont. On completing the regular four months, he was sent overseas on November 12, 1941. For two years Tommy trained at various points in England, and went to the Mediterranean theatre of war, where he spent seven months as a gunner and crew commander. On the 24th of May, 1944, he was wounded in the crossing of the Melfa river, and returned to England. After six months he returned to his renforcement unit, as gunnery instructor. At the end of hostilities Tommy came home on the Ille de France, arriving in Winnipeg on June 24, 1945. On September 12, 1941, he married Alice Mildred Bott of Langruth, at Allandale, Ontario. They have two children, Thomas and Sylvia, and now reside on their farm in the Hollywood district.

Son of the late Rev. Adam Thorgrimson and Sigrun Thorgrimson of Winnipeg, Freyr was born on August 11, 1910, at Akureyri, Iceland. He received his education at Lundar, Man. At the time of his enlistment, September 11, 1939, he was an employee of the Royal Bank of Canada at Winnipeg. He took basic training in Winnipeg and Camp Shilo. In the summer of 1940, Freyr went overseas and trained at North Camp, Aldershot, Lewes, Petworth, Horsham and London, where he served in the Military Post Office, until his return to Canada. He sailed on the Ille de France, arriving October 5, 1945. On November 25, he received his discharge and resumed his duties in the Royal Bank, and is at present manager of the Langruth branch.

On March 10, 1940, Freyr married Grace Hutchison of Langruth. They have three children, Freyr Adam, Nan and Linda.

Son of Monica and the late Magnus Thorlakson, Stefan was born at Westbourne, Man., December 10, 1897. He attended school at Calder, and as a very young lad, enlisted for service in World War I.

In 1927, he married Alma Shrader at Calder, and they have a family of eight children. In 1936, the family moved to Langruth, where he was at the time of his enlistment on February 21, 1940. He was sent to No.1 Wireless School in Montreal, where he remained until August when he went overseas as a Wireless Operator. He was then appointed to training Air Crew at Upper Hayford and Benson, England. Next he was stationed at Army H.Q. Letherhead, as a Telegraphy Instructor, until he was re-patriated in March, 1943. After a month's leave he became instructor at No. 8 Wireless school in Winnipeg, and at Air Observer School, Portage la Prairie. On March 30, 1944, he received his discharge. The family now lives near Toronto.

Son of Gudni and Lena Thorleifson, Allan was born December 7, 1919. He attended the town school and was employed by the Langruth Trading Co. at the time of his enlistment, June 21, 1941. After four months of basic training in Winnipeg, he went to Hamilton, Ont., in October, 1941, as a member of the R.C.E.M.E. In May, 1942, he continued his course in Debert, N.S., until he went overseas in August, 1942. From England he went with the 28th Armored Regiment to France in July, 1944, and through the western campaign to Belgium, Holland and Germany, until November, 1945.

He returned to Canada December 31, 1945, on the Queen Elizabeth, and received his discharge on February 1, 1946. He is an employee of Anderson Bros. of Baldur, Man., as a mechanic in their garage. Allan was married on October 12, 1947, to Thora S. Johannesson of Baldur, where they reside. They have one son, Allan Oliver.

Son of Gudni and Lena Thorleifson, was born September 7, 1923. He attended the Langruth school. He enlisted in Winnipeg, March 6, 1942, had his basic training at Brandon, and was there until September, 1942, when he was sent overseas to continue training in England. Then he was sent to the Mediterranean theatre of war, and saw action in Italy, until she was forced to capitulate, in the winter of 1945. With the 71st Battery of the 8th Army, he arrived on the Western Front and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, leaving for Canada on January 9, 1946. He arrived in Winnipeg on January 17, 1946, and on February 22 received his discharge.

Herbie married Violet May Bergson of Langruth, and they have two children, Sylvia Lillian and Olafur Lincoln.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Ward, Thomas was born at St. Laurent. He attended St. Laurent and Portage la Prairie schools. He was married November 1. 1930, to Elsie Smith, and they have one daughter, Betty. He enlisted in Winnipeg on September 21, 1939. In June, 1940, he was sent to Jamaica with the Grenadiers, serving there for 16 months. Later he returned to Canada and was sent to Hong Kong on October 25, 1941. He was taken prisoner on December 25, 1941, and spent two years in North Pond prison camp, then two years in Negista prison camp, Japan. After the release of the prisoners in the fall of 1945, Thomas returned to Winnipeg, where he received his discharge on April 1, 1946.

The family resides in Winnipeg, where he is in the employ of the Western Packing Company.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Waterston, Robert was born at Neepawa, Man., November 7, 1903. He enlisted at the outbreak of the war, in the Engineers and went overseas in 1940. He was in the army until the close of hostilities, when he returned to Canada, and was discharged in 1946. He was married in England during the war and after receiving his discharge he returned there. He now lives with his wife and their two children at Halton Heath, Pool, England.

Daughter of Mr. M. Forsley and the late Mrs. Forsley, Gladys was born on September 7, 1910. She attended North Lakeland school. She enlisted on December 14, 1942, at Toronto, Ont., and took basic training at Kitchener, Ont., and was stationed at Q.M. stores in Toronto. After a year as C. W .A.C. she received her discharge on November 14, 1943.

On February 14, 1939, Gladys married Colin Watkins, at Timmins, Ontario. They have one son, Michael.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, Fred was born November 30, 1919, at Bluff Creek, where he attended public school. At the time of enlistment, in Winnipeg, October, 1940, in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, he was employed at Lakeside. He took his basic training at Dundurn, Sask., and in Winnipeg.

On October 3, 1941, Fred was married to Edith Puddicombe of Lakeland. They have four children, Ernest, Florence, Valerie and Lorne.

After his discharge he bought a farm at Lakeland.

Only son of Harold and Margaret Wilson, Roger was born at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, November 6, 1925. He attended Hollywood and Langruth schools. He enlisted on July 8, 1943, at H.M.C.S. Chippawa, Winnipeg. After three months training, he went to Esquimalt on the west coast where he took courses at H.M.C.S. Givenchy and H.M.C.S. Naden I. In the spring of 1944, he joined the H.M.C.S. Beacon Hill and via the Panama Canal went overseas. He was stationed at Londonderry, Ireland, where the Beacon Hill belonged to the striking force.

At the close of hostilities Roger returned to Canada in the Beacon Hill and volunteered for Pacific duty. He was at Liverpool, N.S., until November, 1945, when he received his discharge at H.M.C.S. Chippawa, Winnipeg. He returned home and after a two-year course in agriculture at the University of Manitoba, he started farming in the Langruth district.

Son of Mrs. L. Raincock and the late Nelson Young of Toronto, Ont., Maurice was born January 14, 1917, in Toronto. He attended Lakeland school, and enlisted in Portage la Prairie, in February, 1940. He received training in Portage, Winnipeg and Red Deer, Alta. On account of ill health he received his discharge on July 13, 1942. Since 1946 he has been employed with the Canadian Fishing Co. Cold Storage Dept., in Vancouver, B.C.

Maurice married Edna Lucille Bennett, October 30, 1943, at Portage la Prairie. They have one son, Stanley Nelson.