Military Service Recognition Book

109 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND CUNNINGHAM, Charles James Charles was born in Grey Co. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served with the 7th Canadian Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery as a Gunner in England, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany during World War II. He was discharged in 1946. Charles was married, lived in Honey Harbour and had seven children. He was a member of the Weneubaush Legion Branch. Charles passed away on October 2, 1983 in his 65th year. CURRIE, Arthur William Sir Arthur Currie was born on December 5, 1875 in Napperton (Strathroy), Ontario. He moved to BC to become a teacher and later joined the Militia in 1897. He rose through the militia ranks to command the 50th Regiment Gordon Highlanders. Eventually he served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force and became the first Canadian Commander of the Canadian Corps. Although he lacked many qualities found in senior commanders during World War I, he was a meticulous planner and innovator whose mind paved the way for war-ending Canadian victories such as Hill 70, Passchendaele and Vimy Ridge. He was always reluctant to send soldiers into battle without proper training and preparation. He was knighted by King George V on June 3, 1917. On return to Canada he was chosen to be Principal and Vice Chancellor of McGill University a position he held until his death on November 30, 1933 in Montreal at the age of 57. Sir Arthur Currie Legion Branch 116 bears his name as he was a charter member. CUNNINGHAM, James James was born in Wiarton, Ontario on October 8, 1897. He enlisted in the Army on June 15, 1918 during World War I with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He served in Canada and Vladivostok, Russia with the 260th Infantry Battalion. He was discharged on May 26, 1919. His medals include the British War and Victory Medals. James passed away on October 3, 1942.

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