Military Service Recognition Book

25 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND AITKEN, Gordon Elmer Gordon was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on May 16, 1924. He enlisted in the Air Force on June 17, 1945. He served in Canada and England during World War II. He was discharged on May 2, 1946. Gordon has been a member of the Legion Branch 234 for forty years. ALEXANDER, William James Alex was born in Belwood, Ontario on December 24, 1896. He enlisted in the Army on April 23, 1918 with the 1st Tank Battalion. He served in the United Kingdom during World War I and was discharged on August 5, 1919. He farmed both before and after the war. William attended the University of Toronto. He married Mary and they raised five children. William passed away on July 14, 1976. ALDER, Bryan Stanley Bryan was born in Birmingham, England on May 13, 1933. He enlisted in the Air Force in September 1954 with the Transport Command as an Armoured Mechanic/Fitter. He served in England. His main posting was to the Station Armoury at RAF Lyneham. His other postings included RAF Cardington, RAF Hednesford (Basic Training), RAF Horn Church (Air Crew SelectionUnsuccessful), RAF Kirkham (Armoured School) and RAF Cosford (Royal Air Force Hospital in bed for six weeks). He was discharged in September 1956. Bryan has been a member of the Legion Branch 197 Acton for 23 years.

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