49 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND BAUGH, Howard Wesley Howard was born in Montreal, Quebec, on November 17, 1919. Howard was a member of the 17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars before World War II and the Royal Canadian Air Force from January 30, 1942 to January 5, 1946. His service took him around the world, including Canada, United Kingdom, Terceira Island and The Azores. Howard was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp 1939-1945 Star and War Medal 1939-1945. He was the recipient of the Governor General’s Caring CanadianAward. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch Kanata 638 for twelve years. Howard passed away on October 8, 2016. BAUX, Coplen “Earl” Earl was born inArran Township on March 7, 1916 toWilliam and Christine Baux. He enlisted in the Canadian Army on March 11, 1943 and served as a Private during World War II. He was discharged on April 5, 1944. Earl passed away in 1949 and is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Tara, Ontario. BAUMAN, Jerome Sylvester Jerome Sylvester was born to Henry A. Bauman and Rosina (Raiter) on December 31, 1909 in Berlin, Ontario, near Kitchener. He had six sisters: Marie, Irene, Rita, Dorothy, Marg, and Geraldine. Jerome was married to Eileen Katherine Richardson. He enlisted with the Army on July 28, 1942 during World War II and became part of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Jerome was a Signalman and Gunner with the Artillery and served in England, Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. He was discharged on November 14, 1945. Jerome and Eileen had three sons: Jerome Jr, Ron and Murray. Jerome enjoyed camping, travelling, golf, fishing, stamp collecting and gardening. Jerome was a Charter Member of The Royal Canadian Legion Waterloo Branch 530 and was a proud member from 1952 until his death. Jerome died on May 19, 1971 and is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Kitchener. His name has been inscribed on the Waterloo Legion Veterans Memorial Wall. Jerome’s son, Ron, has honoured his father’s service by visiting the many places where he had served. Ron and his son Michael share the display at the Waterloo Legion every year during their “Why We Remember” program which teaches the importance of remembrance to local school children.
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