Military Service Recognition Book

47 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND ARRAND, Jeffrey W. “Jeff” Jeff was born in Strathroy, Ontario on October 27, 1980. He enrolled in the Canadian Forces at London, Ontario on June 15, 1999 as an Infantryman. After his basic training where he was awarded the Commandant’s Shield for Best Recruit, he completed his trades training and was posted to the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa, Ontario. Jeff has completed operational tours in Bosnia (2001), Yugoslavia and 2 tours in Afghanistan (Kabul 2003 and Kandahar 2008). His medals include the Sacrifice Medal, General Campaign Star with bar, Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslavia and the Canadian Forces Decoration. Jeff also received a Commander’s Commendation for achieving Gold during participation in the Cambrian Competition in England. Jeff has attained the rank of Sergeant and continues to serve his country. His grandfather John “Loren” Gorman served in World War II. ASHTON, Bernard Bernard was born in Cornwall, Ontario on September 2, 1938. He served in the RCAF from October 1956 to October 1959 and in the Army from May 1961 to May 1964 as a Peace Officer. Bernard served six years in the Military Police, three years in the Southampton Police, twenty three years for the Owen Sound Police and retired as a Detective. He has been a member of Wiarton Legion Branch 208 for fifty years. ASH, Donald B. Donald was born in Madoc Township on July 20, 1922 and attended “Gordon School”. He enlisted in the Army on September 2, 1943 in Peterborough. He served with the 3rd Division Signals in England, France, Holland, and Germany during World War II. Donald returned home on the Queen Elizabeth and was discharged on February 2, 1946 in Kingston. He served in the Reserves from 1938-1963 (Hasty P’s). Donald married Joan Potter, his “war bride” in England. He was the Owner-Operator of Don’s Taxi. He has been a member of Madoc Legion Branch 363 for seventy years. Donald passed away on February 25, 2015.

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