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Andrews Thomas John *1924 † 2008. Andy was born on
29 December 1924
and grew up in
Fort Erie
,
Ontario
. In August 1943 Andy at the age of 19 joined the Canadian Army serving during the Second World War in Canada, England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany. Andy would take his release from the Army in May 1946 for a short time but would join again as a career soldier in the Royal Canadian Engineers and find himself back in post war
Germany
in the early 1950’s. During his distinguished Army career he would do several other tours of duty in
Germany
. Self educated he would reach the top of his profession and retire from the Army as a Forman of Works Royal Canadian Engineer at Canadian Forces Base Halifax. His legacy however has to be the work he done with The Royal Canadian Legion. His endless work and dedication in organizing remembrance ceremonies throughout
Europe
was outstanding. His Legion work, however, went far beyond ceremonies in providing assistance to those unable to look after their well being. It seemed he had time to look after everyone but himself. Unfortunately Andy would suffer a stroke while attending a ceremony in the
Netherlands
in 2003 that would render him unable to carry on his duties but Andy will always be remembered by us as Mr. Legion. His friendship has touched us all over the years. Andy passed away on 18 April and is buried in the Wittenweier cemetery. More |
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Phillips Sidney *19 † 2007. Syd was an Air Force Veteran of World War II |
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Hamilton John *19 † 2006. John was an Air Force Veteran of World War II
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Stone Harry *19 † 2005. Harry |
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Melton Frank *19 † 2002. Frank was a Korean War Veteran, he served with the Queens Own Rifles of Canada, Canadian Airborne Regiment and The Royal Canada Regiment. He took his release from the Army while serving as a Warrant Officer in with the RCR at CFB Baden Söllingen, Germany. As a civilian Frank took employment with the PERI Staff where he was responsible for the Schwarzwald Arena Operation and the care and maintenance of outdoor sports facilities. Frank was also a founding member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001 in Söllingen. By nature Frank was a very happy go lucky person and it was always a pleasure to be in his company. With the foreseen closure of CFB Baden in 1993 Frank and his wife Else moved back to Canada and settled in Monctom, New Brunswick where they resided until his untimely death. He will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. |
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Huggan John *1930 † 2001. Piper John was born in Montreal where he would join the Canadian Army as a boy soldier in 1944 doing his initial training with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders where he would become the batallion piper. In 1948 he would become a member of the renowned "The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada Pipes & Drums Band" where he would remain until May of 1951. In 1951 to 1953 John would serve as a chief instructor to the newly formed RCAF Pipes & Drums Band. In 1954 John would be posted to the Canadian Guards and the newly formed Pipes & Drums Band where in 1969 he would take over the band as the Pipe Major. In 1970 the Canadian Guards were reduced to nil strength and the pipes and drums went to the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, to become the pipe band of the battalion. In 1971 John was posted as the Pipe Major to Canadian Forces Europe in Lahr, Germany he would remain at this post until after a long and distinguished career took his release and would remain in Germany. (More) |
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Scanlon Donald *19 † 2001. Don |
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Bilyck George *19 † 2001. George |
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Muend Christian *19 † 2000. Chris |
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Levis Arthur *19 † 2000. Art |
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Howell Mark *19 † 2000. Mark |
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Gaussiran Armand *19 † 1999. Gus |
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Gomke Guido *19 † 1999. Guido |
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Miron Wilfred *19 † 1999. Wilf |
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Giles Joseph *19 † 1998. Joe |
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Merlin John *19 † 1997. John |
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Hancock Ches *19 † 1997. Ches |
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Jones Dave *19 † 1996. Dave |
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Dolson Robert *19 † 1995. Robert |
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Donnett James *19 † 1995. James |
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Wells Ralph *19 † 1994. Ralph |
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Scales Harley *19 † 1992. Harley |
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Payne George *19 † 1990. George |
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Jones Tom *19 † 1989. Tom |
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Wilberforce Clive *19 † 1988. Clive |
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| Cashmore John *19 † 1988. John |
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Heick Rudy *19 † 1983. Rudy |
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