Military Service Recognition Book

185 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND HALL, Arthur Manuel Arthur was born on May 14, 1876 in Burton-on-Trent, England. Listing his occupation as tinsmith, he enrolled in the Canadian Army on December 28, 1915. His two sons were already enrolled, and he soon followed them overseas. On January 23, 1917, he sailed to England on the SSScandinavian. On December 9, 1917, he was killed while fighting with the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion in France. His trench was hit during an enemy bombardment. He was survived by his wife, Helena, as well as his two sons who survived the war. Arthur is buried in Sucrerie Cemetery, Ablain-St Nazaire, Plot II, Row C, Grave 13, just one of the 381 casualties buried there. HAMMOND, Stanley “Stan” Stan was born in Cayuga and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He was one of four siblings who served during World War II. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (Regular Force) in January 1942 and was trained as a navigator on Lancaster bombers. He served in England until the end of hostilities. Stan rarely talked about his wartime experiences with his family. He did indicate that he survived several crashes and forced landings. He only boarded a plane a few times after the war. He was a successful owner of several businesses. He married Betty Cowan and had six children. He lived in Barrie, Mississauga and Guelph. Stan passed away in 1993. HAMMOND, Douglas George “Doug” Doug was born in Cayuga, Ontario onAugust 28, 1921. He was one of four siblings who all served during World War II. He enlisted in the Army (Regular Force) on June 10, 1930, and served in England, France and Germany until his discharge on September 28, 1945. A D-Day Veteran, he received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star and Defence Medal. He served with 3rd Division Signals as a wireless operator and driver. Doug talked very little of his wartime experience. He met Kathleen Hutchings in England and they settled in Toronto and then in Richmond Hill in 1959. They had four children. Doug worked most of his career with C.B.M. as a ready-mix driver. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Richmond Hill Branch 375 for fifteen years. Doug passed away on February 29, 1984.

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