Military Service Recognition Book

103 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND DAUBS, Eileen G. Eileen was born on July 18, 1924 in Lobo Township, ON. She enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy on May 20, 1943 and served as a ledger and pay writer with the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRENS) during World War II. She was discharged on March 9, 1945 and married William Daubs. Eillen was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the 1939-45 War Medal, and the 1939-45 Star. She has been a member of Sir Arthur Currie Legion Branch 116 for 13 years. Eileen passed away on November 4, 1981. DAVIDSON, Harold R. Harold was born on September 24, 1930 in New Liskeard, ON. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army on August 9, 1950 and served with the Royal Canadian Regiment, 2nd Battalion in the United States, the Far East and Continental Europe during the Korean War. He spent a total of six years with the 2nd Battalion earning his Cross Rifles and Paratrooper Wings. During his civilian life, he worked with the handicapped for 10 years at the Ontario Hospital School in Orillia, ON and was a postal employee for 25 years. He was a member of Orillia Legion Branch 34 for 36 years and assisted as a coach with the Royal Canadian Legion sponsored minor ball and hockey leagues for many years. He was a Charter Member of the Canadian Airborne Association’s Barrie, ON Chapter. Harold passed away on December 1, 1997. DAUBS, William J. William was born on September 23, 1922 in London, ON. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy on October 1, 1940 and served as steward with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in England, the Mediterranean area and the High Seas during World War II. He was discharged on September 28, 1945 due to medical reasons. He married Eileen, who also served in the Royal Canadian Navy. For his services William was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, and the Atlantic Star. He was a member of Sir Arthur Currie Legion Branch 116 for 29 years. William passed away on March 20, 1992.

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