January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER

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YOUR Forty-Niner Number Forty EDMONTON, ALBERTA January, 1945

THE GENERAL'S ADDRESS ON CONSCRIPTION finally dealt with the matter in 1916 or thereabouts, when she introduced conscription for the purpose In the Dominion Senate on December 5th, the of maintaining her armies in the field. In the policy of the Government with respect to Overseas United States, conscription appears to have come Reinforcements came under discussion in that into effect for the first time in '1864 when many Chamber. Among those to take part was Major able-bodied men who should have been at the front General the Honourable W. A. Griesbach. were staying home. So the American government In the place of our customary editorial written introduced the Draft Act, under which men could for each issue by General Griesbach, we submit for be compulsorily taken into the army; but at the our members some of the highlights of his import- same time it enacted a provision that drafted men ant address. It is to be regretted that our limited might hire other men to substitute for them. space does not permit a full reprint of his argu- The U. S. entered the last war in 1917 .... ments for conscription. The historical record of Conscription was adopted almost immediately. Then conscription as a national policy was impressive, about 1924 the General Staff provided for the and, at times during the address, the Prime Minister raising of an army of ten million men in the next and others asked questions which were ably an- war by conscription. That. memorandum was ac- swered from a background of the General's war cepted by Congress .... Consequently when war and peacetime experiences and observations. broke out this time there immediately vrent into The fact that, for the reason stated, General- effect a national selective system .... There has Griesbach's contribution to the debate cannot be been no complaint whatever about this system of published in toto may detract to some degree from raising an army. In the army there are many men the usual consistency of his clear thinking. Our who no doubt would like to be at home, many who readers, who may not have studied his entire feel that their business and private affairs have speech, are assured that in the main he voiced the been seriously interferred with, but in general the same line of thought as practically every returned system has worked well .... In the last war the man has on this vital question. (Editors) United States had disciplinary battalions, and some shooting had to be resorted to to enforce discipline, but the present system has been operating smoothly, In the first place, I should like to say that the and there can be no doubt about the willingness of turn the war has taken meets with my entire ap- American troops to fight to the finish. proval. The determination of the Germans to de- After you examine the story of conscription in fend their country city by city and town by town Great Britain, United States and Canada under the is just right. It will enable our armies to destroy voluntary system the cream of our young men go the towns and cities as they advance and bring to the war first, and what is left at the end is the home to the people of Germany what v/ar means military dregs of the population .... The cream of to the people of other countries. It will do more Canada's youth has been and is now overseas, and than I know of towards educating these people, what we are dealing with here is the military dregs pending the arrival of the Russians, who of course .... Every year among men who reach military would make a very complete job of it. I have age there are a number of the right sort in birth long feared that, while soldiers might win the war, and breeding, who immediately go active or volun- the politicians might lose it, but I think that under teer for active service before they are called out. conditions now prevailing or about to prevail the I do not include these young men in the term soldiers will win such a thorough victory that the "military dregs". They are natural-born warriors, politicians will have little or nothing to do. intent on getting to the war as soon as they can. I should like to say a few words about con- .... Conscription is not necessarily a war policy. scription ... I have never heard a reasoned, logical It might more properly be described as a peace argument against it from anybody. The general policy. At best it is a policy for the training of proposition is that conscription is democratic, fair young men m time of peace so that when war and effective, and I do not knov/ anyone who has comes these young men may be required to serve met that assertion .... In Canada there was in the armed forces of the country but in every conscription under the old French regime. Men instance where compulsion has been postponed till could be called out not only for war but also for near the end of the war, it becomes necessary to labour. When General Murray was making out the deal with the country's military dregs, as I have terms of the capitulation of Montreal, if he had described them and there is trouble .... If all said the old conscription law would be continued the provinces had made a proportionate contrib.u- there would have been no objection to it and it tion of maTipo-n-er to the army, there would have would have remained in force to this day. Prior been no shortage of men .... Now that Canada to Confederation there was conscription in Nova has an army and is fighting along with her Allies, Scotia, which had about 100,000 men under arms. she cannot consistently retire from any of her com- Under the Militia Act, which is still in force, Can- mitments she has made. At the moment we are ada may compulsoritly require military service of fotrunate in having Czechoslovak, Polish, Dutch all men between the ages of 16 and 60. During and Norveigian volunteers serving with us, but the Fenian Raids men were called out under that in due course they will join their own armies and Act. In the old days Great Britain had compul- at that time the Canadian army will have to be sory service for the Navy. Everyone is familiar made up entirely of troops from this country, and with stories of the press gang; and there was also we shall have to provide adequate reinforcements. compulsory service in the militia. Great Britain .... The only statement, it is not an argument, January, 19^.5 THE FORTY-NINER that I have ever heard against conscription in this LIFE MEMBERS country, is that a certain person does not like it, or that a certain group of persons do not like it. The Mnjor General, Hon. W. A. Griesbach, 12916 102 question is this: Is conscription just, fair and avenue, Edmonton. equitable? Is it effective? Is there any other Mrs. Dorothy Weaver, 205 Pine St., Nanaimo, B.C. system that can take its place? .... Conscription Mrs. A. P. Chattell, 10520 126 street, Edmonton. has not been intelligently discussed in Canada. The Capt. G. D. Hunt, 12320 104th Avenue, Edmonton. question has been beclouded by the likes and dis- Major J. C. Thompson,A31, '"Gleneagles" Cote des likes of people. What we have got to come to is a Neiges Rd., Montreal. proper system of conscription .... We cannot run this country on the basis of what people do not Lieut. N. A. Campbell, Alberta Nash Co. Ltd., Cal- like. We do not like, taxes, or diseases, or earth- gary, Alberta. quakes, or cold weather or a lot of other things, Lieut. I. W. Anderson, 6036 Coolbrook Avenue, but we have to accept them and make the best of Montreal. them .... There has been a shortage of replace- Capt. The Rev. W. A. R. Ball, St. John's Redhill, ments for three months and there is to-day .... The Surrey, England. information contained in letters from the soldiers Major J. R. Lowery, Pacific Building, Vancouver, overseas to their relatives at home is more reliable B.C. than the official information. Those men are right on the ground, they are holding the front. Earle 0. Hay, 11138 65 street, Edmonton. The Japanese war is still before us. Our prox- Neville H. Jones, 11252 125 street, Edmonton. iniity to the United States and our interrelation- Walter Jordan, 12206 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton. ship with that country .... necessitate our taking Lieut. R. P. Ottewell, 85 Richmond Street West, a real part in the war against Japan, to the utmost Toronto, Ontario. of our capacity. How are we going to fight this Mrs. Mary Boyle, 7518 8th Wilton Place, Los war, Demobilize our army, pay them gratuities Angeles, California. and so on, and then re-enlist them, or are we going to compel the men who have served in Europe to J. E. Brady, Canmore, Alberta. remain in the army and fight in the pacific? There A. Croasdale, 29 Newton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, must be a' plan to raise some kind of army. Will it Lancashire, England. be done by compulsion, or by bribary, or how? The Mrs. J. F. E. Carman, RMD 4, Gordon Head, public should be enlightened on that at this time. Victoria, B.C. Our future relations with the United States are E. J. Sharp, 18 Stanhope Place, Edinburgh, Scot- going to be on a different basis from what, they land. have been. President Roosevelt declared the deter- Lieut. A. M. Macdonald, 9844 89 avenue, Edmonton. mination of United States to come to our rescue if we got into trouble. There was a double meaning Mr. W. E. Palmer, 1004 Eucalyptus Avenue, South, in that declaration. It meant that we ought not to Inglewood, California, U.S.A. get into trouble, that we must keep an army capable Lieut. T. N. Ramsey, 12310 Jasper Ave. Edmonton. of defending our frontiers and preventing an enemy Major F. L. Bradburn, 408 George Street, Peter- from coming down upon the richest part of United boro, Ontario. States which lies immediately to the south of the Major Bertram Tayler, Peace Cottage, Brendon, Ontario and Quebec frontier. If we fail to main- North Devon, England. tain an adequate military force, our relations with the United States will not be very cordial. We Mrs. K. Winser, Cowansville, Que. should be thinking of the kind of army we are A. F. Proctor, 309-10 U.S. National Building, The going to have after the war, in order to preserve Dalles, Oregon. good relations with our American neighbor, What- N. Arnold, 11908 92 street, Edmonton. ever system we adopt, the United States will ex- Lieut. Colonel H. G. Young, D.S.O., M.C., 202 Scott pect us to protect, our own frontier, and thereby Block, Moose Jaw, Sask. its own. Lieut.^Col H. G. Nolan, 808 Royal Ave., Calgary, .... We have spent decades in striving for national Alberta. unity .... We of the majority are asked to forget our Mother Country and to stand aside while she 0. Muckleston 10924-126th Street. faces the enemy alone and by example and exertions Eric L. Harvie, 303-36th Ave. W., Calgary, Alta. save civilization .... We cannot stand idly by in Capt. Joseph Walter Hunter, South Alberta Regt. Canada and say that what goes on elsewhere has Colonel E. R. Knight, 1719-9a St. West, Calgary, nothing to do with us .... We shall have to Alberta. maintain a substantial Air Force, a substantial Navy and a substantial Army. There is no escape from W. Weir, Edmonton, Alberta. that .... I submit, moreover, that we should be Wm. Bruce, Wembley, Alberta. devoting our attention now to the inauguration of Mrs. A. W. Owen, 936 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, a system of conscription which we are going- to Illinois, U.S.A. make effective, for we cannot any longer rely upon Lt.-Col. W. G. Stillman, Cdn. Army Overseas. a voluntary system in event of emergency. Brig-Gen. J. C. Jefferson, Cdn, Army Overseas. In our endeavour to achieve national unity we iiave been asked to ignore plain teaching of history, Harold Joseph Haight, 10625-100 Ave, Edmonton. that the world is contracting and that aggressor R. A. Kidd, 2130-N. 52 St. Seattle. Washington. nations have to be stopped. The honourable leader Major H. L. Holloway, Imperial Army Overseas. of the Government (Hon. Mr. King) points out that P. W. Deuvall, Whitelaw, Alta. we have not stood aloof from world affairs. But we were asked to restrict our activities to our own Lt.-Col. E. B. Wilson, Cdn. Army Overseas. .^'' frontiers .... We hope that our public men will Lt.-Col. Bell Irving, Cdn, Army Overseas. .^ have the intestinal fortitude to carry out that policy Lt.-Col. G. Beaton, Cdn. Army Overseas, @' iet the chips fall where they may. Byron Morrison, 10231 119 St., Edtrtonton. PRESENT EXECUTIVE OF ASSOCIATION INCLUDES FIVE VETERANS FROM NEW BATTALION ON OVERSEAS SERVICE

Annual Meeting Well Attended by Both Old and New Veterans@Treasury Holds $1,869 in Cash and Negotiable Bonds@Six Members Died During Previous Year@ Hospital Patients will Receive Cigarettes@New Comrades will Wear Red Berets@ Indignant Attitude on Conscription and Flouting of People's Demands.

With Major General Griesbach in the chair, the Ladies Auxiliary Thanked annual meeting of our Association was held in the Jim Sandilands and Jack Blewett moved and spacious lounge room of the Memorial Hall on seconded a generous vote of thanks to the Ladies Nov. 6th. There was a large attendance, many Auxiliary of the First Battalion, Loyal Edmonton being there from the regular membership with a few Regiment, for their able and efficient service to of the young battalion veterans returned from the Battalion overseas. The untiring efforts of overseas. Keen interest was in evidence. the wives, mothers, daughters, sweethearts, rela- A Healthy Statement of Assets tives and others of the gallant boys were recognized After adopting the minutes of the previous by a round of applause. meeting, the financial report was submitted by Ken Kinnaird was thanked for his continued Neville Jones. Alex Stewart seconded Neville's kindness for auditing the Association's annual fin- motion to adopt it. The cash in hand warranted ancial report. The Second Battalion and Lieut. the purchase of Victory bonds of $250 which was Col. R. W. Hale were extended gratitude for pro- unanimously approved. In addition to that amount viding Bands, Colour Parties and Escorts for various $1,617.00 was, on November 15th, in the bank and Association functions held during the past year. The Canadian Legion received thanks for allowing in Victory bonds of previous issues. the use of the hall to hold meetings. Another Report from Magazine Editor motion was made and passed that the usual Poppy Norman Arnold submitted his report on the Wreath be placed on the Cenotaph on Remembrance Forty-Niner magazine and its publication. This Day. reflected continued success and the popular recep- Re Berets for New Members tion of its appearance twice a year. A vote of "Bill" W. J. Williams, M.L.A. who is secretary- thanks was tendered the committee. manager of the Edmonton Branch Canadian Legion Six Deaths in the Past Year and who served more than three years overseas A report from J. W. H. Williams covered fun- with the Loyal Edmontons, suggested that returned erals since the last meeting. Those who had died veterans of this war be provided with red berets were: Maurice M. O'Brien, Charles Edward Law- and armbands with the Battalion crest thereon as rence, Charles Henry Symons, John Fleet, Alex- a distinguishing mark of their service. This was ander W. Kinnear and Henry Clift. In all cases, well received and the newly elected executive was the Association's special wreath was sent, and pall- authorized to deal with it. bearers were provided when required. Comrade Resolution on Cumpulsory Service Williams was heartily thanked for his continued Jim Sandilands introduced a spirited and in- service and was asked to continue as Chairman of dignant one-sided discussion into the meeting on the committee in charge of this important duty- Prime Minister King's refusal to implement con- Young Veterans Form Committee scription. J. E. Peterson, who has a son overseas, moved and Jim Sandilands seconded a resolution, The General noticed that a few veterans of the which carried unanimously, that the Association First Battalion, Loyal Edmonton Regiment over- go on record demanding that legislation already seas, were .in attendance. They were asked for on the statute books, relative to reinforcement by their views and help as to enlisting membership conscription, be implemented at once and that a from among their returning comrades. Their ready copy of the resolution be sent to the Minister of response and willingness to do all they could was National Defence at Ottawa and to the press. noteworthy. Four of these veterans who stood up and spoke up were Jack Madore, Jimmy Craig, Youths for 2nd Battalion Jack Armstrong and A. J. Hidson, who promised Walter Hunter spoke for Lieut. Col. Hale on to act as a committee to interview those coming sport activities of the 2nd Battalion, Edmonton back. Fron^ their enthusiasm, there was no doubt Regiment and asked if any members of the Associ- as to the interest they would take in this work. ation had or knew of any youths who would be They were, given a rousing welcome and much ap- interested in joining the Regiment, information plause by the old stagers. might be given. A program of sport under Walter Cigarettes for Hospital Patients Hunter's guidance is planned for the winter. Distribution of cigarettes to comrade patients Election of Officers in hospital -was reported on by "Stub" Foley. There In the nomination of officers for the ensuing was some discussion as to a change and sco-pe of year, Maior General Griesbach was re-elected Presi- passing them out, Jack Blewett and Harry Smith dent by acclamation. A. L. Smith was elected Vice- making the motion that in future cigarettes be pro- President and Earle Hay was re-elected Secretary vided, where possible, to both old and young mem- by acclamation, as were also" Neville Jones as bers of the 49th Battalion and the First Battalion, Treasurer, Norman Arnold as Editor of the Mag- Edmonton Regiment. This was given unanimous azine and Corresponding Secretary, and Norman consent. The previous distribution of smokes to E. Cook, Assistant Editor of the Forty-Niner. Those the boys in hospital v/as not quite so extensive. elected to serve on the General Executive for the January, 19J+5 THE FORTY-NINER ensuing year were: Lieut. Col. Alan Elliott, Lieut. traditions of the regiment both in the last war and Col. R. W. Hale, John Michaels, Walter Hunter, they know, and it is self-apparent, that they are Dick Stevenson, Bill Frame, R. W. Patterson, J. J. second to none in the Canadian Army anywhere Blewett, J W. H. Williams, Fred Pinnell and from and it would be very difficult for me to describe the returned men of the young battalion, Jack to you their cockiness in the matter." Madore, Jack Armstrong, A. Gould, Jimmy Craig "Lt.-Col, Bell-Irvmg both while in the UK and and A. J. Hidson were unanimously chosen. here keeps in close touch with other senior officers Among Those Present formerly with the regiment and has obtained from In response to the publicity given by generous us sufficient of the regimental history so that he is able to instruct his officers in passing on the newspaper announcements and a special notice card information about the traditions and past history sent out by Earle Hay to members, the following of the regiment to all the other ranks." answered to the call of "Come All Ye Faithful": Major General Griesbach', Neville Jones, Earle "Col. Stillman has in hand and has collected considerable funds the question of a gift from the Hay, Norman Arnold, J. W. H. Williams, Walter regiment to our allied regiment, The Loyal' North Hunter, Tommy Robb, Alee Stewart, Jim Chorley, Lancashires. No doubt he will keep the associa- Leslie Brown, R. C. Arthurs, W. J. (Bill) Williams, tion fully informed in this regard. One battalion M.L.A., A. Baird, J. L. Stone, Dick Stevenson, Alan of the Loyals was at Anzio. This is no secret as H. Elliott, F. W. Wilson, George Crabb, Jimmy E. it has been in the press but I have not had an Peterson, A. E. W. (Cap) Roberts, F. E. Booker, opportunity of seeing any of them but hope to 0. (Laddie) Muckleston, Tom Galliver, E. Har- sometime." greaves, Louie Salvino, C. H. Bunkum, Billy Hutch- In some further items he mentions Lt.-Col., inson, Neil Campbell, Harry Smith, R, V. Patterson, Eric Gibbs, MBE., as being on HO. in London; Bob' Whyte, H. Larmour, Bill Ramshaw, Harry besides 6 others who have commanded the regiment Stonehewer, Harry Downton, Percy Reilly, L. C. now being spread around in all theatres of war. Parley, Dan Gilchrist, Frank Porritt, George (Stub) The officers and men of the regiment, he says, Foley, John Diamond, J. J. Wilson, D. Anderson, are most appreciative of the regimental issue of the J. R. Martin, Jack (Red) Blewett, Jim Sandilands, Ladies' Auxiliary in supplying them so generously Sam Campbell, A. L. Smith, S. E. Southern, James with cigarettes and parcels, even though they take (Jock) Morrison, George Blower, Bob Callander, considerable time in transit. W. Jones, Jack Horner, G. Craig, Jack Madore, Col. Wilson sends his best regards to General 'W^ W. Henderson, A. J. Hidson, M. J. Armstrong, Griesbach and all of the members of the association. S E. Blais, Charlie Matheson, Norman Cook, Fred Pinnell, Bobbie Dean, J. McMon'an. ADMITTED TO BAR Fred W. Barclay, who served with the 49th in the last war, was admitted to the bar by Mr. Justice Colonel Wilson Writes To Earle Hay Frank Ford at the court, house last July. Contacts Old Friends@Forty-Niners Do Well in Sports as in Grimmer Fighting The following is taken from a letter written to Earle Hay:@ "On my arrival in Italy, I saw Lt.-Col. R. Cole- man, M.C., who commanded the Edmonton Regt. ¡u issuers for a short period after Major E. W. Day. Coleman relinquished his command as he was wounded in the Hitler Line battles and was in hospital. He ALWAYS ENJOY was, in my opinion, a popular commander and be- ing the son of the President of the CPR and a THEMSELVES Westerner, he got along extremely well with all ranks." "I have also seen his successor on several oc- casions and he is an officer whom I know very well, at the Lt.-Col. H. P. Bell-lrving, DSO. He is from British Columbia and has been in the same Brigade (Sea- forths of Canada) since the beginning of the war and, therefore, is well known to all the officers and men of the Regiment prior to taking command. He won his DSO with the Seaforths in Sicily." "I went to the First Division sports not long ago and the Second Brigade, well represented by the 49'ers, took the honours. After the sports, I was the guest of the officers in their camp and to my surprise found that there were many familiar THEATRE faces still in the regiment who had been with the regiment, either originally or up until the time I left in April 1942. Practically all the officers were XCO's and men who had been recommended for commissions either by myself or by Major-Gen. Hitching when he was commanding the regiment and no doubt reinforcement officers will be ar- The Home of Good Entertainment riving who were selected for commissions by Brig. -Jefferson," "The whole regiment is very proud of the THE FORTY-NINER January, 19 U 5

iGALLANT FORTY-NINERS HONOR COMRADES OF TWO WARS

Members of the 49th Battalion Association par- left at the right is Lt.-Col. L. C. Harris V. D., original aded Sunday August 13 to Memorial Hall for their medical officer and one of the officers commanding 18th annual Church Parade in honor of the memory The Loyal Edmonton Regiment in the interval be- of comrades who gave their lives in the First Great tween the two wars. Approaching the Cenotaph War and in the present conflict. Pictured above Neville Jones is seen carrying the regimental colors. are scenes of the parade; upper centre Lt.-Col. R. W. Lower right is Major General W. A. Griesbach, CB, Hale, M.C., E.D., Edmonton area commandant, CMG, DSO, VD, original officer commanding the marches at. the head of his company in the 49th; battalion; and lower right also shows a group of upper right shows the color party entering the men of the 2nd (R) Battalion, The Loyal Edmonton Memorial Hall with an escort of members of the Regiment, who participated in the parade, about 2nd (R) Battalion The Loyal Edmonton Regiment; to enter the Memorial Hall. lower left shows a group of the old brigade; lower January, 19^5 THE FORTY-NINER

HONOURED MEMORY OF OUR GALLANT DEAD ANNUAL PARADE AND CHURCH SERVICE

Inclement Weather Resulted in Shorter March@Service Held in Memorial Hall@ Lieut. Governor Took Salute@Masterly Address by Capt. Rev. Clough@Call to Remembrance of Man's Sovereignty@Famous Leaders Lauded@Must be Worthy of Our Heroes@Those Who Were There.

In honour of the memory of comrades who gence, diginity and loyalty of the original unit's gave their lives in both the First World War and successors had nobly upheld the great traditions the present conflict, members numbering about which had been set. He had been Garrison chap- two hundred of our Association paraded in Edmon- lain during mobilization when he saw the boys in lon on Sunday, August 13th, for the 18th Annual their training and how they had measured up to Church service, which on this occasion was held in their gallant forebears. They had gone away with ihe Memorial Hall. There was a little better at- a song in their youthful hearts. tendance than usual. A few returned men from The Sovereignty of Man the Loyal Edmonton Regiment overseas and a number from the 2nd Reserve unit took part, Reference was made to those old and new com- rades who had passed on, calling us to a remem- marching in procession from the Market Square brance of the comradeships of the past, exemplified behind Maj. Gen. W. A. Griesbach, president of by the gathering before him. There was that call the Association and original commanding officer of remembrance to justice and a desire for an of the Last War regiment- honourable peace, a fuller and better life and the It Looked Like Rain solemn truth of the sovereignty of man which noth- Threatening clouds were responsible for the. ing could remove, the sustenance of man made decision to hold divine service in the Memorial Hall, richer by that eternal truth. He said that man had instead of on the grounds of the Legislative Build- been endowed with that sovereignty by Almighty ings, where on previous occasions the gathering God. Among our leaders singled out for their had assembled. This meant a shorter march through great ability were Winston Churchill, Marshall Edmonton streets and was a precaution for those Stalin, President Roosevelt, General Chaing Kai- of us who now wish to avoid as much as possible shek, Generals Smuts, Montgomery, Alexander, the unnecessary exposure to the elements. The dress incomparable defenders of Malta. "And still", the was arm bands, medals and berets. The band of speaker said, "some claimed we had no leaders." He the 2nd Loyal Edmonton Regiment (R) was in eulogized those of our comrades who fought in attendance with a color party and armed escort of various theatres of war. He was convinced that some forty members of the same unit. Neville the hand* of God had played a much greater part Jones and Harry Stonehewer carried the old colors than we realized in the outcome of many difficult which from year to year show signs of a few more problems through our wonderful leaders. tatters. Must be Worthy of Their Deeds March Past Cenotaph In closing, Capt. Clough admonished the gather- The short march from the Square to the Mem- ing to go forward with the Regiment and be worthy orial Hall was up Jasper to 102nd St., thence south of their great deeds and sacrifices, pledging that wheeling at the Cenotaph, where colors were dipped when peace came to endeavour to be deserving of and "eyes right" given in salute to the gallant dead. the men who died rather than yield to tyranny. He Proceeding east on Victoria Ave.,, the parade came asked that our heroes be remembered, for a nation to a halt at the Hall. On the return march after that forgets these men was decadent. the service, the route was west by way of Victoria Marched as Former Companies to 103rd St., north to Jasper, thence east, passing Major R. C. Arthurs, M.C. was parade adjutant, the saluting base at 102nd St., where His Honour with Sid Parsons as parade sergeant-major. Vet- Lt. Gov. J. C. Bowen took the salute,' The brass erans attending were grouped in their respective band played the regimental march, "Bonnie Dun- wartime companies. "C" coy. was in the lead with dee", as the veterans moved past the base where Major Kenny Kinnaird in command. "D" coy. fol- the King's representative stood with his attendants. lowed under Lt.-Col. Walter Hale, M.C.; then "B" Suitable Theme for Address coy. with Lt.-Col. Alan Elliott at its head. "A" Capt. Rev. d F. A. Clough, padre of the Ed- coy. was next with Capt. G. L. Hudson in command. monton garrison, conducted the church service. It Among those marching with Hdqtrs. were Lt.-Col. was the first occasion where rain had necessitated L. C. Harris and Drum Major Bill Belcher. holding the service indoors. Some four hundred, Service Indoors When Weather Ominous iacluding the wives and children of veterans, were No dinner gathering was held after the parade. present. The padre took as his subject, "Let Us Quite a number of out-of-town members came in Now Praise Famous Men". The address was a for the occasion. Even though dark clouds threat- most suitable one and the theme well chosen at a ened, no rain fell during the march. The parade time when men, famous for their leadership in the and service afforded another opportunity for those Allied cause, were showing their superlative quali- who still turn out to meet their old comrades to ties as competent leaders. keep contact with one another. A number at- Honours to Famous Regiment tended who had not been seen. for years. The Since 1939, when Capt. Clough had last taken turnout was fairly good, considering the weather. the service, he said much honour had come to the Those who were not there, but would have been famous Edmonton Regiment. The sacrifice, dili- had rain not threatened, can be assured, for future THE FORTY-NINER January, 194-5

church parades that the Memorial Hall is available for the service to be held indoors. Those Who Were Marked Present THERE IS A record taken from the rolls of attendance, showed that by companies the following were there to answer to their names:@ LASTING FRESHNESS "A" coy@George Hudson, Dan Collins, Henry Clift, John Diamond, Vie. Dingley, W. P. Dunn, Husky Ledingham, A. E. Miller, Sam Hately, J. W. H. Williams. A. Gould, George Butler, M. Cockroft. in every loaf of "B" coy.'@Tommy Robb, A. Thomson, Alee Stewart, Geordie Hollands, H. J. McDonald, T. Dance, "Cap" Roberts, N. R. Main, of Clyde with two friends, G. Beaton and A. dark, formerly of the 10th, and 64th; Bns., Bob Law, S. Southern, L. M. Parker, H. 0. Palmer, Walter Hunter, Spud Thomson, J. Morris, A. H. Elliott, J. H. Main. "C" coy.@Andy Black, H, Sandilands, Dan McGavm's Gilchrist, A. Dunn, A. H, Patrick. J- A. Waithe, G. W. K. Kinnaird, R. C. Blakely, Sid Bryant, G. Charles, W. Wright, Tom Galliver, Doc Purvis, R. V. Patterson, W. Simpson, Neville Jones. GOOD BREAD "D" coy.@George Crockett, J. H. Mair, Percy Reilly, Jack Horner, Jimmie Dewar, Harry Stone- hewer, Col. R. W. Hale, George Low, Fred Richards, Norman Cook, Billy Aitken, Bill Ramshaw J. L. Irwin, Alex MacDonald, Billy Revell, A. L. Smith, Kostas Fostis, A. Doncaster, W. McMoran, W. Wingfield, Norman Arnold, Jack Blewett, Percy It's quality controlled@- Keen, Barney Morrison, Charlie Wampler, George (Stub) Foley, L. Umbach, Billy Hutchinson, Mose Baked to a standard in Williams, W. W< Henderson, G. P. Irving. the West's most modern THREE COLONELS CORRESPOND Earle Hay was in receipt of letters from bakeries. Colonels Wilson, Bell-Irving and Beaton. Col. Bell- Irving sent. along his donation for Life membership as did also Col. Beaton. We are pleased to wel- come them into our very select company, and hope they will soon be back in Canada to bend the elbow in a joyful reunion. Col. Wilson was in high fettle so George Beaton relates at being able to get to Italy. This had been his great ambition for some time. George in joking with Earle, says, he hadn't found a Blonde yet, but was about to take charge of 21 CWAAC's. My wouldn't that be just Duckv. It is unfortunate we are unable to keep ourselves posted on those in command of the 1st Bn. but it is difficult to keep a permanent correspondent in the DON'T SAY BREAD Active field of operations, and while we hear rumours of changes in command are unable to SAY . . . mention them owing to unreliability and censorship. FRIEND LOCATED Col. E. R. Knight, H.Q's. 41st Res. Bde. Group, Calgary, has been put in touch with an old friend, McGavin's D. Llewellyn, 1E}0442, Pawcett, Alta. Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted All Repairs Same Day William T. Innes McGAVIN^S BAKERY Regristered Optometrist EDMONTON ALBERTA F@r Appoiotnrnto Phon@ 2tS9t 10128 101 St. (up@tair@> Edmonton, Alta. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER

TRIBUTE WRITER OF SPECIAL POEM FOR THIS ISSUE HAS BACKGROUND OF LAST WAR By: Harold F. Cruickshank As well as Writer of Verse, is Widely Part 1: Known Author of Fiction and Fact Slorres MEMORY @Served Last Time with 7th Bn. and I hear the tramp of many marching feet.; Specialized in Anti-Gas Work I hear the songs they sang in days gone by@ Since coming to Canada from Wales in 1906, Those Fortyniners, down a cobbled street Of Flanders, 'neath a shrapnel-shattered sky. Harold F. Cruickshank, who wrote the poem "Tribute" especially for this issue has gained con- siderable prominence as a writer of fiction and At ghostly Hooge, at Passchendaele'and Somme, I see them grimly standing to, fact stories in some seventy or more American, Cursing the spiteful crash of shell and bomb@ Canadian and British magazines. He is also well Eager to leap, ere Zero whistle blew! known as a poet as the result of much verse he has turned out. I see their bayonets at Regina Trench Harold is known to hundreds of old and new Lance through the dawn light . . . and the Hun, 49ers. He served with the 7th Bn., C.E.F. of the Cause of the slaughter, misery and stench, brigade with whom we had our first trip in the Fling up his arms, or die . . . or run! line in October 1915 at Plooegstreet. During the war he specialized in anti-gas work in both defen- At Mons, I hear the cheering in the Square; sive and offensive experiments and operations. He The roll of drums and then the tramping feet was severely gassed and also wounded. Imperial Of Fortyniners@fewer are marching there@ regiments, including the Guards, chose him as In victory, down Belgian cobbled street. instructor and demonstrator. Later in the war he was recalled to Canadian Corps and placed in I see the crosses gray, in row on row, charge of all forward Gas Services activities until Marking the cost of hard-won victory@ the Armistice. He was with the Army of Occupa- There where the Flanders' poppies nod and blow tion at Bonn on the Rhine. Softly above the hallowed Sanctuary . . . Many stories by Mr. Cruickshank have had their background in last war experiences and post Part 2: war problems of those who served. Our readers will appreciate the depth of feeling of the poem he INTERLUDE has written for this issue and thanks are extended Bonnie Dundee! Skirl of a piper's lay! to him for what he has so cleverly expressed in Laughter and song . . . Coming from far and near verse. Men of the Forty-ninth, older and gray, Mr. Cruickshank has a. son serving as Flying Gather to live again@battles of yesteryear. Officer with the R.C.A.F. overseas, also a daughter who is married to a Pilot Officer. He and Mrs. Honor is theirs: none can deny them this, Cruickshank reside at 10925 126 Street, Edmonton. For it was won with blood . . . and sweat and toil; Honor and victory, snatched from the grim abyss Of death, in Europe, on shell-battered soil.

Esprit de corps!@rising eternally, Down through the years, winning this toast: Luck to you all as you gather fraternally! Entitled indeed to the records you boast.

Part 3: TODAY Oct of the brief respite@'twas but a lull Between the 'storms, which Satan and the Hun Designed, our sons have gone@the lines are full Of lads of ours whose life had just begun. Lads, so they were, but few short years ago, GREETINGS But quickly they grew to manhood over there@ Wiamng swift glory from the aggressor foe TO THE At San Leonardo and Regalbuto!

Names have changed, from Somme to Gothic Line; GALLANT FORTY - NINTH From Cambrai to grim Cemetery Hill . . . But there in Italy, the shell and mine and to every member of the Call for the same old punch and strength of will! Loyal Edmonton Regiment Y&e will of Fortyniners, young and old@ Of Hooge, Ortona . . . Does it matter where? Their spirit is the same: their purpose bold@ To pluck again our freedom from despair! @

Sa to the boys in battle line today, And to the memory of those now gone EDMONTON CITY DAIRY LTD. We pay our tribute and we hope that they Might hear us clearly as we say @ "Well done!" 10 THE FORTY-NINER Jammry, 1945

DONKEY DERBY HELD IN ITALY

Here vou see two speedy entries in the Donkey Derby staged by members of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy last year. More than forty scruffy Italian donkey's were rounded up for the affair. William Stew-art of the Loyal Edmontons sent us an account for our last issue, appearing on page 20. "Damnation" No. 10, and "Dysentry", No. 6 are shown above (but who the jockeys are is not stated. They will be recognized by those who know them.)

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM 1st BN. A Christmas card was received by the local (We Deliver) papers and the frontispiece reproduced which de- MRS. JAMES JONES picted a Loyal Edmonton stepping from Sicily onto Quality Fish Italy, and the greeting, "Christmas Greetings 1944. Latest Methods of Refrigeration J. R. Stone, Lt.-Col., on behalf of, The Loyal Ed- Phone 22S31 monton Regiment C.M.F." This was sent to the citizens of Edmonton on behalf of the officers and City Market Opp. Post Office, Edmonton men of the Regiment,

LOYAL EDMONTONS AGAIN IN FRONT LINE In a news dispatch dated Dec. 19th it was stated the Canadian Corps' bag of prisoners in their new Italian offensive stood at more than 1,500 Tuesday as the Canadians were on the Naviglio canal bridgehead menacing the road hub of Bagnacavallo, since captured. Mentioned in this fighting were the R.C.R, ;. Hastings and P.E.I.; 48th Highlanders; P.P.C.L.L; Seaforths; Loyal Edmontons; Royal 22nd Carelton and York; and the West Nova Scotia.

1st BN. MAN'S MOTHER DIES On December 20, Mrs. Grace Helena Botsford of 11832 93 St., passed away in the city at the age HENRY BIRKS & of 56 years. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her loving husband, one daughter and two sons, Pte SONS LTD. James S. Botsford with the Loyal Edmonton Rgt. Jasper Ave. and 104th Street in Italy; Pte, Harold B. Botsford with the Canadian army overseas. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 11

NEWS AND VIEWS OF YOUNG BATTALION'S DOINGS IN CANADA AND OVERSEAS Items of Interest in Local Newspapers Rewritten for Our Magazine Readers, in Chronological Sequence . , . By Norman Arnold

April, 1944- May, 1944@ Brief Items iMore War Veterans Return Pte. Cliff Gossell of the 1st Bn. is a prisoner Pte Cartier of Wainwright was wounded in the of war in Germany according to word received by chest at Mount Etna in Sicily. He has three his mother, Mrs M. Gossell, Edmonton. Pte. Gossell brothers in the services. Pte. C. S. Thompson of apparently was captured Dec. 10 in Italy, his Wembley returned with a low category, says, "It mother was informed. was tough going in Italy." He has four other brothers serving, two in Italy, one in England and Pte. W. L. Squires, M.M., arrived home in time one in Canada. Cpl. G. Edginton, who was attached to find his father reading a casualty telegram, in- to the headquarters of the Loyal Edmontons was forming him his son had lost three fingers of his looking up old friends at Memorial hall. A veteran left hand by amputation. This was a mistake for of the First Great War. he says, "I thought it was Squires wound was the loss of his left eye. tough in France in the last war. but it didn't com- A photo in a local paper shows the four year pare to the German blitz in the Battle of Britain." old sister of Pte. Steve Lotoski holding the artillery shell trophy won by Steve in the regiment's donkey Ortona Like Western Town derby in Baravello, Italy. The sign on the outskirts says "you are now On April 10th Jonothan W. Dodds of 12135 entering a west Canadian town." The town is 93 St., died. He is the father of Alexander Mason Ortona, so said Doug How, in- a dispatch from Dodda of the 1st Bn. overseas. Italy. The battalions who have made it so are the Though Glen Leslie, Alberta, is a far cry from Loyal Edmonton Regiment and the Seaforth High- Oxted, Surrey, 23-year old Winnifred Butcher landers of Canada. Burrows is looking forward to making a home there Farrugia Conducts Cookery School for her husband. Pte. Alexander Burrows of the Sgt. John Farrugia is operating a Canadian 1st Bn. and their infant daughter, Margaret. Pte divisional cookery school in Italy, and is really Burrows who returned to Canada in January after going to town showing the boys how to tickle the being wounded in Italy, greeted his wife and troops palates with cooking "just like Mother's". a daughter at the station in Edmonton. Need Names of Prisoners Returns to Edmonton Appeal to next-of-kin for names and addresses A member of the original 49th band, Pte M. of former members of the Loyal Edmonton Regi- Eastly has returned after 4^ years overseas. He ment who now are prisoners of war was made early was an out-patient at the University hospital. this ^month by Mrs. A. E. Newton, 11118 61 St. president of the "women's auxiliary of our unit. L/Cpl. J. H. Crowe of Beaver Dam, who suffered Clifton Prowse Missing a leg wound in Sicily last summer, arrived in Ed- W01 D. Clifton Prowse has been reported mis- monton with a group of Canadian Army service- sing after air operations overseas. He enlisted'in men from overseas. Cpl. Jim Craig of Gadsby al- the Canadian army in 1941 and transferred to the though shot through the stomach and chest was air force several months later. Another brother, navigating under his own steam. He is one of six FO. Hubert Prowse, is interned in Switzerland after brothers in the services three of them with the making a forced landing. Two other brothers serve. Loyal Edmontons. Pte Rhind, 11328 83 St., was Harper in the 1st Bn. and William in the R.C.M.C. wounded in Italy, his brother Ernie was killed in Sicily with the 1st Bn. Two other brothers are Awarded Military Medal in the services. Pte. Gordon Allan of Alliance was Pte. Charles Gordon Rattray has been awarded wounded in Sicily and released from hospital in the Military Medal (no citation was given at this time to join the western group. Pte. Cyril George time). Chapman, 10348 104 St. was wounded by machine gun fire at Ortona. More Wounded Return to City The Germans put up a tough fight to hold Promotions Ortona, according to Pte. F. H. Rees. Hillcrest, Promoted from captain, Major W. G. Long- Alta. "Suicide troops had been left to hold the hurst; from Lieutenant. Capt. Kenneth Louis Scott; town at all costs," said Pte;. Eees who is a patient Capt. A. Victor Soley; six others were in the news at Col. Belcher hospital. He lost both legs when item but no unit was mentioned. Major John R. he was struck by a high explosive shell Dec. 23. Turner was promoted to that rank from captain. C.Q.M.S. Tannous said on his return all the Loyal His wife lives at 11513 97 st, Edmontons are doing a swell job, and it is mighty tough fighting in the mud of Italy. He mentioned Photo in Paper some of his pals still in Italy, and said they are Pte Donald Russell is serving with the Loyals swell fellows. There is Jim Stone, Ranald Bowen, in Italy. He has a brother in the Canadian navy. Samuel Hately and Jack Raistos. Cpl. E. Allan, Sgt. E. J. Braden, now instructor at Wetaskiwin, 10852 83 Ave., had a good word for his old pals. has a son in the navy and his daughter in the He had been overseas for four years. Still with C.W.A.C. his right arm in a cast Pte. P. Anderson of Tawati- 12 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945 naw, he said he received his at the battle of Moro and so buys eggs, hams and vegetables in wholesale River. He heard a whistling sound and dived for lots. "You know," says Sgt. Moses Pierce of Ed- a trench but was struck by flying shrapnel. Pte. monton, "even just a couple dozen eggs can help T. Dombroski, Waskatenau was wounded in the out a dish of bully." Cpl. Vie Lawrence of Wyn- hand to hand fighting in Ortona. He was hit in yard, Sask., is the cashier, and takes care of the the left arm by machine gun fire. kitty. Some, like Maj., Harold A. Tucker of the Photo in Local Paper Loyal Edmonton Regiment, a resident of North Battleford, can eat 11 fried "sunny side up" at a Lieut. Robert H. Birks, now attached to the sitting and then call on the cook Pte. Irving E. Rocky Mountain Rangers, served 3^ years in En- Gel-main, of Edmonton, to send up four more. But gland with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. He has the unofficial champion of the same Canadian a brother and sister in the services. division is Tpr. W. D. Bell of Carrot Creek, Sask., Promoted who ate 23 fried hen fruit at a sitting, with Pte. Major James G. Rowlatt, serving in Italy, has Art "Windy" McLennan of Sydney, N.S., Major been promoted to that rank from Captain, according Tucker's batman, as unofficial runner-up. Windy's to word received by his wife at 9843 92 Ave. limit was 20, three less than Bell's- The eggs cost Captain J. A. Dougan, M. C., 8526 89 Ave was also 10 lire, S'truth, (roughly 10 cents) apiece. promoted about this time. Casualties June, 1941@ Mrs. Stirling W. Parks, 9825 80 Ave., received Archbishop's Son Killed in Italy word from Ottawa, that her husband, L-Cpl. S. W. Parks, was killed in the Normandy invasion. He was Lieut. Lawrence Sherman, 23, of Winnipeg, serving with an Ontario regiment. His brother was killed in action last May 23rd., serving with Norman is serving in Italy with the Loyal Edmon- the Canadian forces in Italy. Lieut. Sherman was ton Regiment. W02 Ross J. Phillips, son of Mrs. a member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. He Amy Phillips, 13131 65 St., and the husband of took part of his training at the Gordon Head, B.C. Mrs. R. J. Phillips, 11919 63 St., was reported mis- officers training centre. His father is Archbishop sing overseas. He was a navigator and had been L. R. Sherman of Ruperts Land. overseas for 16 months. Earlier he had been pre- It's a Wonder They Don't Cackle sented to Their Majesties the King and Queen. He When the boys from a Western Canadian regi- has a brother Pte. Howard Phillips in the Loyals in ment's mortar platoon get tired of army rations, Italy. they know just what to do about it. They each Serving Overseas chip 100 Italian lire@which is something like one Pte. Dora Hidson, C.W.A.C., is serving overseas dollar in our money@into a kitty and send Pte. according to word received by her parents, Mr. and Ernest "Vino" Smith of Alliance. Alta., out on a Mrs. Thomas Hidson, 9205 112 Ave. Her father shopping tour. "Vino" knows the language and served with the British Army during the last war. drives a shrewd bargain with the Italian peasants Three brothers are serving in Italy with the Loyal Edmontons. WO. Albert, Cpl. Thomas, and Pte. Robert, while A. B. James is with the R.C.N., and a sister Lily Hidson, is a C.W.A.C: at Camrose. Sgt. H. Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Webb, of Bremner has been slightly wounded. He served in Edmonton^s the Aleutians and later transferred to the para- troopers. His brother, Lieut. N. H. Webb, is serv- ing with the Loyals, GAS COMPANY Veterans Return Among the returnees this month were veterans of the Sicilian and Italian fighting. Pte C. C. Smith, SALUTES Fort. Vermilion, was one of the casualties suffered by the 1st BH. at Ortona; He was hit by a rifle bullet in the- right leg in the bitter fighting around the Italian town. Sgt. L. Clarke, Coalspur, was The Gallant Forty-Ninth struck by shrapnel which penetrated a Bren carrier, and when he stepped from the carrier he was nicked again by shrapnel from an enemy mortar shell. Pte. AND THEIR L. T. Holmes, was twice wounded in the fighting in Italy, said he figures he is knocked out of the fighting for good this time. He spent several SUCCESSORS months in hospital before being returned to Can- ada. Pte. C. W. Barr, is a veteran of seven months fighting with the Loyal Edmontons in Italy. His home is at Blue Ridge, Alta. The Fighting Like Twain His Obituary Exaggerated His wife, other relatives and friends thought he was dead, and Cpl. R. B. Knox, of the Edmontons, Loyal wasn't quite sure what to think when he read in an Edmon_ton newspaper that he had been killed in action. However the dead man returned in June Edmonton Regiment and spent a 30 day leave with his wife at 10152 94 St. Cpl. Knox was wounded at Ortona by an enemy sniper bullet, in the right shoulder, the chest and back. Nine days later, his wife received v/ord January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 13

from army headquarters that he had been killed. The Torontonian had oodles of praise for the Ed- Jan. 6, a second telegram said, "Officially reported montons and can't say enough for their former dangerously wounded." Jan. 31, he was reported OC. Brig. J. C. Jefferson, D.S.O. and Bar. seriously wounded, and on Feb. 14 that Cpl. Knox Family Serves was making "satisfactory progress." Cpl. Knox A photo appeared in a local paper of five mem- enlisted in Edmonton in 1939 and went overseas bers of the Strauss family of Entwistle. They are shortly after. P.O. E, W., R.C.A.F. air gunner now listed as a Promoted prisoner of war following air operations; Pte. Leo Major J. H. Tremblay, who left Edmonton as a H. with the Princess Pats in Italy; Rfn. Raymond Lieutenant with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in S. serving in France with the Regina Rifles; Pte. December, 1939, has been promoted to the rank of Theodore J. of the 1st Bn. who was wounded in major. Sicily; Cpl. Barbara T. RCAF (WD), at Edmonton. Wounded July, 1944@ Pte. Clarence W. Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Picture of Donkey Derby in Local Paper M. R. Owens, 11827 89 St., has been wounded in A picture showing two of the speedy entries in Normandy. He was the second son to be wounded. the Donkey Derby staged in Italy showed a group The first, Cecil, was wounded a year ago and is of race fans in the background and two of the back home. Clarence was with the Loyal Edmon- mokes in front called "Damnation" and "Dysentry". We imagine the latter should be quite a smooth running entry. (Photo on Page 10). "BARNEY" MORRISON, 49er, "D" Coy. In News Items P.O. Clifton Prowse, Taber, previously reported missing after air operations over Europe, is now reported as a prisoner of war in Germany. He is MORRISON & BARNES a brother of Lt. Harper Prowse, serving in Italy. DIAMONDS @ WATCHES P.O. Joseph C. Alien, 35, is listed as presumed dead JEWELRY in the official R.C.A.F. casualty list. He was re- ported missing after the crash of a R.C.A.F. train- Watches for boys in overseas service tax free ing plane in the Bay of Fundy in August, 1943. if mailed by the Jeweler A brother Bernard was killed at Ortona in Decem- ber, 1943, with the 1st Bn.' Pte. Harry Ferrier Phone 24662 was mentioned in a dispatch concerning the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy. This was under news 10010 101 A Ave. Opp. McLeod Bidg. from Sedgewick. Welcomed by French Inhabitants of Fleury-Sur-Arne warmly greeted a trio of Canadian Military police, one being Cpl. Art. Geddes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Geddes, 10166 94A St. He enlisted in March, 1940 and went overseas in July of the same year. After serving with the Loyal Edmontons, he. was trans- Soldiers . . . ferred to the Canadian Provost Corps. Return Home Look Pte. E. Stroshin, a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Stroshin, of Evansburgh, had served in Italy for six months with the 1st Bn. In giving his opinion Trim of the noise made by the "buzz bomb", he said they sounded like "a very old six cylinder car", as they flew through the sky. Pte. Hellqvist, son of IN Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hellqvist, of Elk Point was sent to the 1st Bn. as a reinforcement and served in Sicily and Italy. He served up to the Hitler line, where in some very tough fighting, he lost his left hand when he was struck by a shell fragment. Pte. CAPS Wingo who enlisted in the Loyal Edmonton Regi- ment in Edmonton was transferred to the Seaforths made by overseas. He was wounded shortly after Ortona. Pte. Hawryluk who fractured his heel at Ortona was THE also here in 1943 but. was later transferred to the REGAL CAP MANUFACTURING P.P.C.L.I. Pte. H. R. Sapper, of High Ridge, for- merly of Edmonton, enlisted with Loyal Edmontons COMPANY but later went to the R.C.E.'s. Gordon Williaimson Meets Edmontonians When in hospital recovering from an accident Material on hand for Officers Gordon Williamson, popular sports announcer, met and all Coloured Wedge Caps Capt. F. Ferguson, Toronto. "Fergie", and a Jerry mortar made their acquaintance in Ortona." At that time Ferguson was attached to the 1st Bn. His 10126 99th St. Phone 22629 next door neighbour while in hospital in the Mediter- ranean area was Capt. Jack Washburn, Edmonton. THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

tons when he left here last May. James Sharkey, of Irma, sergt. with the 1st Bn. has been twice wounded in Italy. He and his brother C.S.M. Ed- ward Sharkey, R.C.A., met in Rome according to word received by their father, E E. Sharkey, of Irma. August, 1944@ OIL- More Return Home L/Cpl. William Prime, a veteran of the Italian campaign, has arrived home at Pouce Coupe. He was met at the station by Legion members and other citizens. Prime received a mention in dis- patches for his services as a stretcher-bearer in sinew of modern war bringing the wounded out of the line under fire. He was stretcher-bearer for the Loyal Edmontons and Seaforths. He farmed in the Baytree district before enlistment. Maj. Robert W. Bradley, returned this month after many months overseas service with the Can. Army Dental Corps and the Loyal Edmontons. Major Bradley went overseas with the 1st Bn. in December, 1939. A son, Pte. R. ~W. Bradley was When war began new problems and reported killed in action at Caen in France last responsibilities developed for Imperial Oil July. Limited. There was a great change in Receive Decorations the character of product demand; there Sgt. D. A. Holloway, of The Loyal Edmonton were emergency needs undreamed of in Regiment, received the clasp and medal of the Canadian Efficiency Medal. Pte. J. Holmes, over- time of peace; there were heavy require- seas with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, received ments for capital outlay to produce new the Efficiency Medal. products and more of certain kinds of Reported Missing After Naval Action products; even more important than be- AB. N. K. Beaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. fore became the tasks of the Company's Beaton, 11745 92 St., was reported missing when research and engineering development a corvette was sunk in the invasion area. A brother Pte. Miles Beaton, is serving in the Loyal Edmon- branches. tons in Italy. These problems have been met and Promoted Overseas the responsibilities assumed without dis- Captain J. Gordon Cormie has been promoted turbance of normal essential activities al- from the rank of lieutenant, according to word though it is estimated that one-half of received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Connie, 11118 90 Ave. At present in Italy with No. 1 the Company's production enters directly CBRD., Cant. Connie enlisted with the Calgary or indirectly into the war effort. Highlanders early in 1942 and went overseas in December of the same year. He took part in the To serve the war effort is a duty invasion of Italy after transferring to The Loyal that is a privilege and it is a matter of Edmontons, and was wounded in October, 1943. satisfaction that the flexibility and re- Capt. J. C. Pape, has been promoted to that rank sources of the Imperial Oil organization from lieutenant. His wife lives in South Edmon- ton. He is attached to the British Army in France. have enabled the Company to serve it so Family Service extensively and effectively. The four sons of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. FIathers, of Lindale have seen service in the Canadian Army. Pte. 0. J. Flathers, joined the 1st. Bn., Pte. C. E. served in the RCAMC; Pte. A. C. an army dispatch rider and also served m Italy with the RCASC; Pte. B. W. served with the South Alberta Regiment. Serve Overseas Two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jeffrey, of Shaw, Alta., are serving with the active army. Ronald is IMPERIAL OIL with the 1st Special Service Corps after serving with the Loyal Edmontons. He went overseas in August, 1943, and arrived in Italy in March 1944. LIMITED He" fought in the battle of Rome. Charles joined the Canadian Army in August, 1941. He went TUNE IN the IMPERIAL HOCKEY overseas in March, 1943, and fought in the Sicilian BROADCAST EVERY SATURDAY and Italian campaigns with the 1st Bn. He was wounded on Dec. 20 at Ortona, and recently re- NIGHT turned from overseas. Sgt. J. J. Scragg, 37, son of Mrs. A. Scragg, 10568 116 St., one of the first Loyal Edmontons overseas in this war, is now back from overseas. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 15

Sgt. Scragg was the advance man for the advance Gordie Willlamson Meets More Edmontonians party of the regiment and went overseas right after the outbreak of war. He served for three years At a Canadian Red Cross Hospital in England before returning to Canada. He was instructor at where he was receiving treatment for serious in- the Wetaskiwin training centre. juries received in an accident Williamson met Col. K. Hamilton, (since returned to Edmonton, see .Large Numbers of Veterans Return above item), and reminisced, while listening to the Pte. James W. White, a veteran of the Sicilian running of the wartime Derby, on peacetime racing and Italian campaigns, where he served as a dis- at the Edmonton Exhibition grounds. patch rider with the Loyal Edmontons, has returned Wearing his 49th Battalion shoulder tabs on his to the city on leave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James battle dress, Pte. Pat Healy, Lloydminster, was White, 9651 103A Ave. He returned recently with a bureau of information on the progress of his old several other repatriated army personnel aboard unit in the Mediterranean area. Father Time caught the hospital ship Lady Nelson. up with Pat when it came to the hour of moving Sgt. A. H. Lane, 11706 92 St., was another from England. (Williamson has since returned to returning on the Lady Nelson. He had a puzzling Edmonton). time getting used to the change in his two young' daughters. He enlisted in the Loyal Edmontons in February, 1940 and transferred overseas to the PADRE BALL APPOINTED VICAR Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. He took part OF FAVERSHAM m the invasion of Italy, and is home on compassion- ate leave. Neville H. Jones has received the cutting re- Pte. Thomas McNally, a member of the 1st Bn. produced below, taken from St. George's Parish was home after four and a half years overseas. He Magazine, Ramsgate, England. took part in the fighting in Sicily and Italy. News, Notes and Notices A picture in a local paper showed a group of five veterans on a train journeying to Edmonton. We extend our sincere congratulations and good Shown were, Craftsman R. D. McArthur; Lt.-Col. wishes to our former Vicar, the Rev. W. A. Ball, K. A. Hamilton, original medical officer of the M.A., whose appointment to the Vicarage of Faver- Loyal Edmontons; R.S.M. C. A. MacDonald, who sham was announced shortly after our August was mentioned in dispatches from Italy in March (1944) issue went to press. It is good to know of this year; Sgt. A. G. Cheshire, D.C.M. who was that the former Vicar of St. Margaret's, Rainham, awarded the decoration during action in Italy in and St. George's, Ramsg'ate is returning to the December, 1943; and CQMS R. Gauchier, who'had Canterbury diocese, and we cordially wish him and previously returned to the City and returned over- Mrs. Ball much joy and happiness in their new sphere of activity and service. Padre Ball, you seas. Pte. William Thomas Davies, M.M., Glenevis, will remember, was very seriously wounded in the and Pte. Andrew McEwan of 6235 136 Ave, re- trenches at Ypres in 1916. turned to the city after escorting prisoners of war to Canada. Pte. Davies, a runner with the 1st Bn. won the M.M. in Sicily at Aghira Hill 736, Aug. 3, 1943. Pte. McEwan enlisted on Sept. o, 1939 and went overseas in December of that year. War Brides Arrive in Edmonton Among the overseas brides arriving this month were Mrs. Daphne Squires, wife of Pte. W, Squires, Peace River; Mrs. Lillian Mason and two-year-old son, Lynne Gordon, were met on arrival at the station by her husband, Lt. E. M. Mason who re- cently returned from overseas and is in the city on leave. Lt. Mason is the son of Gertrude Mason, Alberta College. He enlisted in The Loyal Edmon- tons and went overseas in November, 1939. Injured in England he was recently returned to Canada and is at present stationed at Vernon, B.C. Airman Receives Education With P.B.i. FO Hugh O'Brien, RCAF fighter pilot, the 22- For Your Smokes and year-old son of Det. K. O'Brien, citv police and Mrs. O'Brien, 10033 91 Ave. returned to the city for leave. He went under a liaison scheme to Italy Periodicals to watch the work of the ground troops at first hand. He termed it "fun, and an interesting and different experience from flying." While engaged in the fighting he met up with some of his "old" pals from Edmonton, who are with the Loyals. "There were Lt. Ken Scott, and Jack Brvant. I hadn't seen them in years," he said. The officer said he was amazed at the coolness of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment boys in battle. "They're top notch ground fighters," he said. During the course OLD COUNTRY PAPERS of his combat flying he has many times seen the Loyal Edmontons in action from the cockpit of his fighter-craft. 16 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

2ND (RESERVE) BATTALION LOYAL EDMONTON REGIMENT By Capt. Reg. Hammond Reserve Army to Carry [email protected]. Hale Now Area Commandant@Walter Hunter i.'c Sports@Awards Won in Rifle and Sports Competitions

With the official announcement made in the C coy. is now up to full_ strength. He has to assist House of Commons at Ottawa last month 'that him Lieutenants Russ Umbach, formerly with A Canada's Reserve Army would definitely carry coy.; Cliff McLeod formerly with B coy and who on and would be streamlined to meet modern day recently received his commission as a 2nd Lieut- demands, the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Loyal enant. Maj. Heron saw service in the last war Edmonton Regiment is planning an ambitious winter joining the 138th battalion. He. saw service in and spring syllabus of training. France and Belgium. Under" the leadreship of Lt. Col. R. W. Hale, At Gi-ande Prairie where D coy. has its head- MC, ED, commanding officer and Maj. G. D. K. quarters a platoon has been raised at Valhalla Kinnaird, second in command, the unit reached a Centre. Latest reports are that this platoon has new peak of efficiency during the past year. High- reached a high standard of efficiency in its train- lights included the annual "uramer camp at Sarcee, ing. The company is commanded by Capt. A. J. the five-week refresher course for members of the Mantle. A and T staff at Currie Barracks, Calgary, range During the year the Battalion took part in the practice for the mortar platoon with live bombs, Sixth Victory Loan Parade and supplied one platoon increased training periods on the miniature range and a color party for the annual church parade of and also on the outdoor range at Winterburn with the 49th Battalion Association in August. the Bren gun and service rifle. What may constitute a local marksmanship re- Another highlight of battalion training has been cord was set during the year by Capt. Dan E. C. tlie recent emphasis placed on sports. One period Campbell, second in command of B coy., when he is set aside at every parade for sports including fired 170 consecutive bullseyes on 17 targets at the basketball and volley ball. This branch of training Connaught Armory. Firing with a Winchester is in the capable hands of Capt. Walter Hunter, Sporting rifle Capt. Campbell was shooting in the M.M., a veteran of the First Great War and recently Dominion Marksmen's Competition for individual returned from overseas in this war were he served marksmen. He shot 11 targets on a Saturday with the 1st Battalion of the Loyal Edmontons. afternoon and six more on the Sunday morning. Capt. Hunter ha? recently been taken on the estab- The battalion rifle team competing in the Dom- lishment. of the 2nd Battalion. inion of Canada Rifle Association competition was Lt. Col. Hale, the C.O. was appointed Area awarded one of the cash prizes for the month of Commandant in July this year succeeding' Lt. Col. January 1944. Among those responsible for the E. Brown, MM, ED, who retired from the Army fine shooting are Capt. Dan Campbell, CSM. 0. after more than 30 years service to become head Muckleston, Cpls. A. J. Verreau, M. R. McCoy, of the Veteran's Welfare Commission for the pro- J. L. Dorey and Pte. A. R. McCue. vince. Col. Hale has commanded the 2nd Battalion Two popular officers of tlie unit left the city since it was recruited in June 1940. during the past year. Maj. W. D. Batters O.C. of Maj. F. B. G. Heron has been appointed to com- B coy. went to Vancouver to retire and Lt. Syd. mand C coy. consisting of piatoons at Fort Sask- Lancaster, signals officer, is now making his home atchewan, Lament, Chipman. and Ross Creek. Mai- in Toronto. Presentations were made to both these Heron has done a thorough -job of organization and officers on behalf of the officers before departure to their new homes. During the annual camp at Sarcee the team of the 2nd Battalion won the Reub Ward Sports. Trophy in competition with all other units of the Flowers for Every 41st Reserve Brigade and members of the team were; Sgt. D. R. Cook, Grande Prairie; Cpl. H. Shields, Grande Prairie; Pte. P. Chastka, Chipman; Occasion Pte. M. Swanson, Grande Prairie; Pte. L. Buckhold, Valhalla; Ptes. J. Swanson, J. Halverson, D. Miller, R. Wigmore and 0 ELlettke all of Grande Prairie; Pte. R. Eud, Valhalla; Pte G. Walton, Fort Sask- WALTER RAMSAY LIMITED atchewan; L-Cpl. P. Wright, Grande Prairie; L-Cpl. 10324 Jasper Ave. Phone 23488 P. Sheptyehi, Chipman and Pte. A. Krantz, Valhalla. The unit has entered a team in the City Basket- Store Manager: MISS RENIE HOBBINS ball League and also a team in the Juvenile Hockey (Daughter of Late Col. Hobbins) League. The basketball team is coached by Sgt. Tommy McClocklin of Boy Grad fame while S-Sgt. George Harvie, former Maple Leaf junior -player is coaching the hockey team. At the time of writ- ing the basketball entry had yet to get into the win column but the hockey entry had captured its first H. M. E. EVANS & CO. LTD. contest against St. Albert. FINANCIAL AGENTS Boxing is expected to -start at the first of the year and Cpl. Billy Worton lias been assigned the Bond*, Inturance, Real Estate, Loan* task of promoting this venture. Other activities during the winter will be several battalions week- C.P.R. BLDG. EDMONTON, ALTA. end schemes using the winter ski equipment recently received from Calgary. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 17

MAJOR W. G. LONGHURST FRONT LINE SOLDIER

Colonel Eulogizes Bravery in Action which is Typical of our Gallant Boys@Major Longhurst Enlisted as Private@Was Resourceful and Efficient Company Commander Who Inspired Courage Among All Whom He Led

The following account of the fighting, written in 1942. He served as platoon commander in A by the colonel of the 1st .Bn, which led to the coy. until being appointed Intelligence Officer. In death of Major Longhurst in the crossing of the that capacity he went to Sicily, landing in July Savio River on October 21st, 1944 is published in 1943 and rendering very valuable service to the appreciation of a brave soldier. It also aptly and battalion. He was then appointed adjutant, but still found insufficient outlet for his aggressive nature. At his own request, he was given command of C coy. during the Moro River battles. He fought his company most efficiently, but after the attack up to Ortona, his company was so badly decimated, that for a few days his time was spent reorganizing a company which later made history. The battle for Ortona had been raging for six days and was apparently deadlocked, tough German Paratroopers holding fanatically to buildings which impeded the advance of the unit. Major Long- hurst, devising a technique of mouseholing' through the upper stories of houses, completely surprised the Germans and forced them to withdraw from the town. There were many who considered his brains, resourcefulness and courage, deserved much more recognition than they received, but Maior Longhurst was quite content with the fact that the battle was won. His health gave wav during the days of mud and wet on the winter line of Ortona and he was sent to hospital. After convalescence he commanded a Corps Scouts and Snipers School and although he did excellent work in that capacity, he was always trying, and at last successfully, to return to his old command of A coy. He once again inspired everyone by his courage and military skill, and his death across the Savio River was a terrible blow to the unit. He was aggressive to Major Willmot Longhurst the last, his body being found two yards from a German -machine gun, absolutely riddled with appropriately epitomizes the brave and splendid bullets. It was a soldier's finish to a wonderful fight all our boys have made and are making in career. this vital struggle. Also it expresses the keen sor- His was an example of overcoming physical row and sympathy they feel for the relatives and handicaps, freeing his being from habits of a friends of the fallen. We hope and pray with them sedentary life, and becoming one of the finest that the better world they and we have had in mind soldiers Canada has known. will surely, this time, be brought to fruition by -May God rest his soul, and may the smug and their sacrifice. secure wlio sit at home realize that the glorious Major Longhurst's parents have received letters sacrifice of Major Longhurst was not in vain, that from both the colonel and padre informing them of he died for ideals which all profess and which so his death and burial. He was buried in the Second many are prepared to let the few defend. Brigade Cemetery, along with others who fell at that time, the service being attended by officers and men of the unit. Colonel's Eulogy ITS EASY TO PAY THE Willmot George Longhurst, on the first day Canada declared war with Germany, gave up a remunerative position with Credit ' Foncier, Ed- NATIONAL WAY monton, and enlisted as a private soldier in the Edmonton Regiment. Serving as a recruiting clerk @ until the battalion was fully mobilized, he then became orderly room clerk with D coy. He v^ent overseas as Battalion Orderly Room Sergeant, and NATIONAL HOME was probably the most efficient the Unit ever had. Although definitely of frail physique, he desired to take a more vigorous part in the war, so re- FURNISHERS LTD. quested to be transferred to a rifle company. After 9936 JASPER AVE. three months as platoon sergeant, he was selected for an O.C.T.U. and was commissioned as a lieut. 18 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

SGT. A. G. CHESHIRE, D.C.M., DECORATED CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE WELFARE BY KING GEORGE OF THE 1st BATTALION LOYAL EDMONTON REGIMENT Join's Regimental Association@Leads Patrol in Successful Venture Since the "Loyals" were moboliz.ed in the latter Winner of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, part of 1939 we have contributed in the following which was .presented personally by His Majesty manner: King George, and veteran of the North African, Sicilian and Italian campaigns, Sgt. Cheshire re- Cheque to the C.O., Dec. 1939-@@-@.$200.00 turned to Edmonton last August. Two Cups for competition [email protected] He won his decoration for heroic action while 300,000 Cigarettes @@@@@.@. @@-.- 750.00 on a patrol just outside Agira, in Sicily. Then a An average of 225 Edmonton Journals per month from Aug. 1940---.-.-..-. 290.00 Approximately 2,000 copies of '-The Forty-Niner" average 200 each time at an average cost of 25c per copy----- 500.00

$1,830.00 N. H. JONES, Hon. Treas. The. above contributions are in addition to what has been sent by the Ladies' Auxiliary who have been so untiring in their efforts to do so much in providing comforts for tlie boys of the Regiment Overseas.

BEN W. ALLEN, BLACKFACE "DUMBELL" One of the original "Dumbells" that played Edmonton for the first time after the war in January, 1920, Ben W. Alien, field officer for the dept. of national war services was a visitor in Edmonton last November. "Ben" was greeted by many old friends.

Sgt. A. G. Cheshire For Good Home corporal, he was with a patrol of eight men that surprised a large number of German troops by a lightning thrust right through the Hun ranks, then Cooking ... circled around the lines and rejoined their own company. His leadership was largely responsible for the success of the action. The patrol was split up, and Sgt. Cheshire with two other men scaled a high EAT AT THE cliff, captured the nine Germans@he captured six of them single handed, killed six more, wiped out a machine gun nest and by sheer audacity and surprise the patrol got back safely with the loss of KING one man, and the injury of one other. He continued with the regiment in Italy, was hit by shrapnel in the back, but it failed to put him EDWARD HOTEL out of action. On Oct. 27, 1943, the vehicle in which he was riding tipped over. He broke both legs and after months of hospitalization was re- ^Coffee Shop" turned to Edmonton. He is still (November) taking- treatment at the Soldiers' Wing, Edmonton, and was to undergo another operation on his leg. Sgt. Chesire was one of the returned men chosen to help in the 7th Victory loan drive, and was speaking of the experiences of the men over- seas, at several points in Alberta. He is one of the many returned 1st Bn. Boys who have joined the Regimental association, and intends to contact others of his pals to advise them joinmg up with their old friends. DEFINITELY BETTER FOOD We wish Sgt. Cheshire and also all those who have still to take treatment a speedy and succes- sful recovery from their hurts. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 19

Mrs. Walter Hale, Mrs. J. R. Turner, Mrs. B. Millar Unique Reunion, Commanding Officers and Mrs. R. B. Stevenson. Each month 40,000 cigarettes are sent to the At Loyals' Shindig Held in Italy' regiment overseas. Cigarettes are sent to Col. Still- man for distribution in hospitals in England. The Past and Present Lt.-CoIs. of Unit Fore- Prisoners of War each receive cigarettes monthly. gather and Swap Expediences when They Regular visits are paid to the wounded in hospital were in Command@Peace River Private here and cigarettes are distributed. The auxiliary is Now at Head of Regiment have subscribed to 15 magazines for the men in hospital here. Money has been sent to the Officer In the Nov. 20 issue of "The Maple Leaf", Commanding to buy treats for the men of the Regi- published in Rome for the Canadian Armed Forces, ment. an interesting writeup, accompanied by a picture Mrs. A. E. Newton, Secretary. entitled, "Now When I Used to be Commanding This Unit", described the recent meeting of four Editor's Note:@The above report of the auxili- of the commanding officers, past and present, of ary only gives a very bare outline of the hard work the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. Lt. Col., W. D. done by the Ladies in the many functions they Stillman, E. D. who took the battalion overseas organize and carry out to raise funds for their and is now at CMHQ; Col. E. B. Wilson, O.B.E., work on behalf of the men of the Regiment. They E.D., who succeeded Col. Stillman and is now at are deserving of the highest praise, and although Canadian Section GHQ 1 Ech, AAI; Lt.-Col. R. P. soldiers are notoriously weak on letter writing we Bell-Trying, D.S.O., Vancouver; Brig. G. Kitching, know how they must appreciate their work overseas D.S.O., Hong Kong and London, Ont. and Major and in hospital here; Len Dawes, now with DAQMG, Can. Sec. GHQ, AAI, were shown in the picture with the present commanding officer, who joined the original bat- talion from the Peace River country as a private HOME FOR CHRISTMAS LEAVE in 1939. Censorship forbids telling his name but Pte. P. A. Ferguson, High Prairie; and Sgt. R. G. many who read this will know who he is. Martin, Waterways, arrived back home for leave in The article dealt with the original unit raised December. Sgt. Martin served in Sicily and Italy and commanded by Maj. Gen. W. A. Griesbach, the with the Loyals and later with an Ontario unit. perpetuating unit, the alliance with the Loyal Ferguson started with the Loyal Edmontons and Regiment (North Lancashires) the parent unit, the is still wearing their insignia. He served up to the Wide Bay Regiment of Australia and the Kimber- fight at the Gothic Line in Italy. Pte. Clarke ley Regiment. South Africa. Special mention was husband of Mrs. W. J. dark, 9925 87 Ave. also also made of each one of the succeeding battalion arrived for leave. He had been over five years. commanders. The unit flash was described; the Until the start of the Italy campaign he was with grey commemorates the Third Division, with which Col. E. R. Wilson, OBE, ED. Capt. Harris, whose the battalion fought in the last. war; the green, parents live at 10759 79 ave., and who led his the Seventh Brigade, and the black arising out of platoon in a vital attack in Italy was/ partnered close association with the Loyals. It commemorates with Sgt. R. B. Whiteside, Penhold, who was the the death of General Wolfe on the Plains of Abra- platoon sergeant and won the D.C.M. for getting ham, in which the Loyals fought. 14 Nazis himself. Others may be Loyal Edmonton In this war, the battalion landed in Sicily under men, but we have no means of telling unless the the command of Lt-Col. J. C. Jefferson, DSO and news items from which these are taken mention bar, now commanding a brigade in Western Europe, the unit. Later arrivals were, C.S.M. W. H. For- and fought at Piazza Anierina, Leonforte and Agira, rester, Peace River, who was at Ortona and said and was the first battalion to go through the Saizo there couldn't be a worse Christmas than that. Pte. valley. In Italy it has fought brilliantly and suc- A. A. Kennett of Winfield brought home a box of cessfully at Collo d'Anchise, the Moro River, Ortona holly from England, Pte. A. Letendre, sipped coffee crossroads, Ortona, the Gothic Line, S. Fortunate in the Welcome Home hut as he was greeted by ridge the Pisciatelle river and the Savoi river. his brother and nephew; a huge black moustache Today this regiment is fighting under a man didn't keep Pte. F. E. Alderman's family from who has held every post in the unit with the ex- recognizing him; Pte. L. C. Garth of Jarvie and ception of C.Q.M.S. and R.S.M. Sgt. G. Duncan were welcomed by relatives; Cpl. A. G. Phillips, Killam, had been wounded three times.

LADIES' AUXILIARY 1st BATTALION LOYAL EDMONTON REGIMENT At the annual meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in September For A Real Rest.. Mrs. John Michaels was once again elected Presi- f @ ^|1aS",a^yT @'s@is*l@-%s - .^^^.rt-^ dent. Mrs. Michaels wag the original President at ..JKiafes-ay " ''- ' ^'"" ^ ' ^ - the time of organization, in 1940 and much credit STOP AT THE is due to her untiring efforts through the years for the success of the auxiliary. Mrs. D. A. Petrie was elected as Vice-President, Mrs. A. E. Newton as Secretary and Mrs. Alan Purvis as Treasurer. LINCOLN HOTEL These officers were also on the original executive with Mrs. Michaels, and it is the fervent prayer that this will be the last year of the war and also 102nd Street and 103rd Avenue the need for an auxiliary to the Regiment. The other members of the executive are Mrs. E. W, Day, Where Is My Wandering Boy?

Alex Moir, 989 Thurlow St. Vancouver, has, /ft^^^^^^^// very interesting letter through the medium of his wife, given a welcome 8^^^^^,%'i/ from our old friend to all 49ers visiting the Coast. You can get in ^^^^^^^ // Charlie Travers. Thank touch with them by phoning, Alma 6260Y. Mrs. Moir says they see the Swansons often and their ~Y\l 13'^'^. and for all the news boys are all away, the three oldest in the Navy and \ v^^ffl^^^^^ia^ and wishes. Charlie has the youngest with the Steamships at the Coast. vSSdT*^^ me^ Bert Drader (now Alex is still under the care of the doctor, but is keeping fairly well. ^Jy Jack Spittal (Cpl'. Spit- tal of the Veterans Mike Dempsey, D.C.M., Sgt. signaller, was down Guard). He was un- from the North to enter the University hospital for fortunate enough to miss seeing Bert Jennings. an operation. He was in there at Remembrance Charlie is working at the Patricia Bay Airport, day time. A call was sent out for volunteers for and has met a 49er named Lurit there and he also blood transfusions to help Mike at the time. He tells US that Bert Strand, Jack Watt, MacK&nzie was improving after his operation early in Dec- and Hasse are still around. He says too that Col. ember. Palmer has had a serious operation but is quite well again. To our deep regret we hear that the Thomas Turner, 433104, C. coy. and M.G's. tells youngest son of our late beloved comrade Oliver a little of his current history, Says he, "How is Travers was killed in action over Germany as a the old gang? You will be. surprised to hear I Flying Officer in the RCAF. Another son was in joined up in February of this year. Since 1939 I the Air Force until recently and is now discharged. have been General Superintendent of three differ- Charlie sends the very best to everyone, with a ent shipyards. Later, I was persuaded to join the Special "hello" to Norm Cook, Geo Souter, Charlie Naval service and I am now in charge of surveys Bunkum. Thanks a lot, Charlie, it was a real letter and repairs of ships that come into this port." He and we'll always be glad to hear more often. said he had not received a copy of the magazine."@ But! It is the old tale they take the staff here for mind readers, and neglect to notify us of change of address. He v/ill try and make the banquet if he gets drafted to the West coast, and see as many of you as he can. He sends his best wishes to the General and all his old friends.

Robt. G. Lowe, Reg. No. 422483. Joined 49th Battalion, 1916 from 44th Battalion. Wounded at Sanctuary Wood, June 1916. Discharged November 1917. One year and 9 months service. Now Wire Chief with C.P.R. at Winnipeg. Married and has one daughter,

Gordon Fitzsimmons, (Fitz) Reg. No. 811361. Joined 138th Battalion December 6, 1915 and tran- sferred to 49th Battalion December 6, 1916, posted to 14th Platoon D coy. Wounded at Avion-Amiens. Discharged August, 1919, with 3 yrs. 8 mons. ser- Management, and Staff vice. Married, with 1 boy. Resides at 2079 Hamp- den Ave., Montreal. Employed at Grain Elevator of "B",Montreal. We are always glad to hear from our distant comrades.

Raoul L. Esmonds, Reg. No. 432445. Joined 49th Battalion -January 1, 1915, posted to 13 pla- toon. D coy. (Band). Wounded in R.A.F. crash. Woodland Discharged June, 1919, with 4 vrs., 5 months ser- vice. Now Capt. with A 16 CITC,, CA. Calgary. DAIRY LIMITED Civil occupation@with Clerk of Dist. Court Ed- monton. Has 3 sons. Resides at 9910 112th Street Edmonton. MAKERS OF George M. Beattie, Reg. No, M15543. Enlisted in 1st Battalion Loyal Edmonton Regiment September 6, 1939. Now serving with Esmonde at A 16 CITC., CA. Calgary. Home address 1810 28 A.ve. S. W. Calgary. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 21

.Arthur Percy Stamp (Blue Eyes) Reg. No. M1.5- We have an interesting letter from George 892. Enlisted in 1st Battalion Loyal Ednionton Pinder our old comrade. He tells us his son Tommy Regiment September 19, 1939, posted'to 13 platoon, late of the Calgary Tanks, is now in Keith Sanator- C coy. Disability, kidney removed. Discharged ium, after being repatriated from Germany. He July 8, 1942, with service of 2 years, 10 months. was taken prisoner after the Dieppe Raid. Thanks Married, resides at 11943 88 Street, Edmonton and for the letter, George, and you know we all share is employed with Post Office Service. your pride in Tommy and we. hope he will soon be discharged from Keith. (N.B.@George's address is Alex A. Gilchrist. Enlisted in 1st Battalion Box 37, Calgary). Loyal Edmonton Regiment September 4, 1939, with B and C coys. Wounded in leg and foot. Dis- From 1040 7th Ave. W., Calgary, we have with charged January 7, 1944, with service of 4 years, very kind words for the magazine, an enclosure of 4 months. Occupation Clerk of City Police Court. $5.00 from Tommy Higgleton. This represents dues Unmarried and resides at 9607 106 st. Edmonton. from:@John A. Mitcheil (A coy.) 1526 12 Ave W., Calgary; Hammy Linning (D coy.) 1040 Bellevue Albert James Lunt. Reg. No. 809033. Joined Ave. Calgary; Jack Lumsden (B coy.) 617 2 Ave. 137 Battalion Calgary on March 18, 1916, posted N.W.; Chas. Johnson (D coy.) C/o Canadian Legion to 7 platoon C coy. 49th Battalion December 1916 Dave (Rusty) Anderson (D coy.) 21 Strathcona at Mount St. Eloi. Shrapnel wound in back June, Block. Well Tommy, that was certainly good work 1917. Discharged March 22, 1919, with 3 years and thanks a million. (Others please note). We service. Fruit farmer, at present working at Pat quote from the letter . , . "When they get the 49er Bay Airport (See Charlie Travel's' letter). Married and read about old friends they figure they have and has one daughter. Address Brentwood Bay, been repaid". The Magazine Committee also feels R.R. 1 Saanichton, Vancouver Island. repaid when they read that, old timer.

Stanley F. Torrance. Reg. No. 808160. Joined Dues from I. Nelson (101382) of Grande Prairie 137th Battalion, December 1915, and was posted to regretting that he cannot get down to the Parade B coy., 49th Battalion in October or November, or the Banquet. I hope, old timer, perhaps one of 1916. Wounded in raid on June 9, 1917, and these days you'll be able to make it. We'll all be discharged March 1919 with 3 years and 3 months glad to see you, service. Married with 2 daughters and resides at Carbon, Alberta, where he is Secretary Treasurer of Village of Carbon. CHAMPION'S F/0'. "Drummer" MacPherson, who served with PARCEL DELIVERY 14 Platoon and also with the Pipe Band, phoned Messenger Service @ Parcel Delivery the Cor. Secy's house the night of Nov. 17th from Light Express the C.N.R. station as he was passing through on 22036 @ PHONES -- 22246 his way to Rockiiffe, Ont., from a leave. Unfor- tunately, not being at home we were unable to get the "Gen." on his doings in general.

_ Major M. F. H. Browse, M.M., E.D., was ap- pointed to command E Troop Cavalry Signals, R.C.C.S. It seems he won't stay out of harness for very long. We feel sure Marshall will be able TONY SAYS... to marshal the troops into good shape in short order, anyway, we all wish him luck. Browse used to do his browsing with A coy, "There was never a thing Sgt. George "Stubby" Folay, a Ghurka of the Ghurkas, has been recommended for a citation by made that someone could the St.'John Ambulance association. The Efficiency not make worse and for Medal was awarded Sgt, Foley in 1939. less." Frank L. Porritt, D coy, was elected president of the Edmonton council of the Amalgamated Civil Servant's association at a meeting in the Corona hotel early last Fall. He works in the Department of Pensions and National Health. No! He hasn't anything to do with the awarding of pensions, so don't rush. For Good Food Eat at Major D. E. Petrie, E.D., company commander at the army training centre at. Wetaskiwin since its inception in April 1943, and spent three years overseas with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, re- Tony^s Coffee Shop tired from active duty last September. He was also in the First Great "Muddy Do" and stepped in front of the one with his name on at Hill 60, in 10657 Jasper Avenue 1916. H. H. Bendall, Hattonford, Alberta, forwards Two Doors West of Corona Hotel dues and good wishes to all in the association. Thanks, H. H. for letter and wishes. 22 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

' Nigel S. Hall, 529 12th St. AN, Let.hbridge, Hamilton "Tiny" Little you will all be pleased sends greetings to all the old Gang. He mentions to learn was last August promoted to the rank of talking to R. G. (Bob) Andrew, also of the same Sergeant in the City of Edmonton Police force. city. Thanks, Nigel, let's hear again. Now all the cooks have to say is "Kiss me Sergeant." Good Luck, from all the troops, Tiny. C. L,. Wall, "Tiny", 432692, one of those wee guys we used to curse in the early mornings when R.Q.M.S. Charley Walker, Sgts Mess, A 16 they disturbed our modest repose with their swanky CITC (CA) Currie Bks. Calgary, was shown the call of reveille, has written in of his doings. Tiny last July issue by Jim Jeffries at Currie, and then says he was pleased to receive the magazine, and wrote us for a copy. Naughty Boy Charles! For- how pleased he is to read of the doings of old getting we are not as yet psychic, whatever that friends. He submitted an article regarding the means, and neglected to send along his change of significance of numbers in our daily life and especi- address. Just like a good many more. They are ally built, around the 49th Bn. 7th Bde, 3rd Division, not always sent along from the old address as but space precludes publishing at present. He met someone seems to like them. Charley has two sons Elmer Rivers at a Legion rally at San Francisco, serving, one in the Army, one in the Air Force who was up from Cotati, Calif. He also wishes and a daughter in the CWAAC's, and he thinks if to thank Mrs. Booker for the many gifts she has he could get one in the Navy he would be happy. sent to his son, P/0 Wall. J. R. J39590 No. 313 Bill Elliott, who is a C.S.M. in the Engineers at F.T.C.U. North Bay Ont. Calgary intends to try and make the banquet with Charles in January. Jim Parker, C.Q.M.S. and later Harry Magee, C coy. is still going strong at the R.Q.M.S is in Calgary and will be looked up one Coast and sends his best regards to all his pals who of these days. Well, we have had numbers of en- helped "steal the pig", or so rumour has it, but quiries for that "Elusive Pimpernel" so, please then she is notably a "fickle jade." send along his address, if you do corner him.

Bill Bowles, who said Good Old Band, is in Fred Marshall, R.S.M. "He of the Kaffir Dance" hopes of being with us one of these times, if the met another 49er at a soccer game in Los Angeles travel restrictions are lifted. He says, he is glad which caused him to write in to the H.Q. Fred is Dan Gilchrist didn't take in too much territory in still going strong and has two boys in the American his try for the oldest 49er, as Bill claims he has Navy, one in the Seabee's So. Pacific for two years him beaten by 5 years, and is as fit as a fiddle who-is Chief P.O. and the other Sound Mate 1/c. excepting lately he has a bum heart, and so was Fred expects them home very soon. His address is advised by the doctor to take it easy and leave his 2046 Holt Ave. Los Angeles 34, California. U.S.A. war work. We all hope Bill will find his "ticker" The missing link he contacted is W. Barnett, 602 will stand him in good stead for these many years. Madden Ave. Los Angeles 43, Calif. We have As the song says, Bill, "Take it Easy". sent Barnett a Questionnaire and will have more about him leter. He served in the Signal section. You know, the head workers. Oh, Yeah! Fred has a little of something for when his boys do get back. The magazine, he says, is wonderful for the news REGISTERED it contains of old pals. PERFECT DIAMOND RINGS A. Irvine, 528 5th St. E. Saskatoon sent along $5.00 for dues and the cigarette fund which is INSURED FREE greatly appreciated. Irvine manages to get the occasional look see at Edmonton, and usually con- tacts someone of the. old boys while here.

Ed. Telford, 432691, D coy and H.Q. writes from Calgary. He sends his dues and says what pleasure and happy memories are recalled from reading the Forty-Niner. Ed seems to have been in contact with several of our old stalwarts, amongst them, Dave Irons and Hughie Clow. He also mentions the names of several of the Wainwright Contingent, and wishes to be remembered to them, especially the old footballers. Ed has two sons fighting in France since "D" day. All old Forty Niners will share in your pride.

We have a very interesting letter from N. Hebert 3815 Densmore Ave. Seattle. He tells of his three sons doing their part on active service in the U.S Navy, also both his daughters husbands. His oldest boy is Chief B.M. and has served since 1929. He had one ship sunk, and has been 18 months in the PAY $5 DOWN, $5 MONTHLY Pacific theatre; George is a Yeoman 1/c and served with landing craft in England and Africa; Frank is a Motor Machinist mate 3/c and has been IRVING KLINE with landing craft S. Pacific for a year. Well done. Edmonton's Credit Jeweller Hebert expresses regret at not being able to get up 10117 Jasper Ave. Phone 25264 to Edmonton to see the old gang. Well that goes for us too. Good luck to you and your fighting family. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 23

The 49th Battalion Association extends a hearty quote for a little ... "I would not like to miss my welcome to the following men returned from active 49er, thanks to you I never have." (Take a bow, service with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, and N.A.) Don did not say but imagine he is still who have applied for membership: mixing the "mulligan", with or without moustache? Len Baker, M15556 A Coy. Enlisted September 6th, 1939. Served four years overseas and is not A. G. Rowland, D coy. Wetaskiwin Alta., was vet discharged, he being transferred to the R.C.A. elected treasurer of the local branch Canadian S.C. here. Home address; Sub P.O. 23. Has wife Legion at the Annual Meeting of the organization and three children. last December.

Sgt. A. G. Cheshire, D.C.M., M17017. Enlisted We are glad to hear again from Frank Hornby, Feb. 19, 1940, No. 4 Platoon Support Coy. Suf- of 4211 Alia Road, Venice California. Frank is fered wounds in back and both legs. Also had still working and well and happy. He sends best Malaria. Writes from DDM.D.13. Not yet dis- regards to all the old boys, of whom he is always charged from service. thinking. Thanks, Frank, tor dues, and for the very kind words re magazine. They are indeed C.S.M. Jas R. Hadden, M16019, D. Cov. Enlisted welcome, and any trouble taken is well repaid by here Sept. 13, 1939. Still Serving. Writes from this appreciation. A16 Currie Barracks, Calgary, and sends thanks for the magazine. Dues and letter and questionnaire from A. J. Lunt, Vancouver Island. Bert tells us he has been Sidney James, M15595, A coy. Enlisted Sept. in close contact with our old comrade Col. Palmer. 7, 1939. Discharged Sept. 4th, 1943 after four years They were together in the Pacific Coast Militia service. Suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis. Sid is Rangers, the Col. as a Lieut. and Bert as C.S.M. married and writes from Killam, Alberta. until sickness caused the former to resign. Bert has also met Bert Drader, and sends best wishes W. J. Toma, M16856, D coy. Enlisted Feb. 14, to all and thanks for the magazine. 1940. Discharged Aug 28th, 1944 after four years and six months service. Suffered wounds in shoulder From Carbon, Alberta, comes application for and chest. Lives at 10315 95 St. membership, dues and an interesting letter from Stan Torrance, who is Secretary Treasurer of that William Wensel, M15657. B coy. Enlisted Sept. Town. Thanks a lot Stan, let's see you at one of 8th, 1939. Still serving. Has a wife and two the reunions if you can make it. children. Home address, 11054 80 Ave. Edmonton. We have another grand letter from Jack Nolan, We have been getting some grand letters lately 2736 Ulloa Street, San Francisco. Jack encloses and a particular welcome one is from Mrs. Arnet dues and a very welcome contribution to the Cig- M. Jones of 1416 E. King Edward Avenue, Van- arette Fund. Thanks a lot. Jack, we did enjoy couver, Telephone Fairmont 6762-L. Mrs. Jones your letter and your wisecracks^ It must be very writes for our old comrade known as "Ernie", who good to meet some Canadian old timers from the joined the Battalion from the 101st. She gives us last fracas, even if they hadn't the good luck to a tempting picture of their home, and mentions be 49ers. Lets have another of these "tonic" that Ernie still suffers from the effects of gas and letters, because this was .just that to us. We doff gas burns. They have a step son in this War. our berets to your five grand nephews, all right in Thanks a lot, Mrs, Jones, it's a pleasure to pass against the "Nips". They're the same old breed, eh? on "Ernie's" good wishes to all the old Battalion. To publish your very kind remarks re the magazine We have a letter from our old comrade Charlie would raise an. Editorial blush, but they are ap- Vaughan. He has moved to the Coast and can be preciated. Note:@We have given the telephone located at 403 Raynor Ave., Victoria, B.C. Friends number, as any old 49er is very cordially invited please note. Thanks for letting us know about your to get in touch with Ernie, if visiting the Coast. move, and if every one would do that little thing, it would certainly help. Come again, Charlie, we'll Well, .well, here's word from our very own Don always be glad to hear. Empson, with dues. Don was out on survey at the time, but expected to be back in town in October. We have dues from E. H. Telford who is We'll sure be glad to see him again. May we again stationed at No. 2 A.G.T.S. Calgary and lives at

FORTY-NINERS WELCOME TO SELKIRK & YALE HOTELS In the heart of EDMONTON'S Amusement, Shopping and Financial Sections @ Popular Rates @ EXCELLENT CAFE SERVICE 24 THE FORTY-NINER January,. 1945

2638 25 St., Calgary. Dues were forwarded by J. T. B. Harrison, M17116. Enlisted March 14, Tommy Higgleton (bless that man) and we thank 1940, and was @ discharged Aug. 19th, 1944 after him again for this service. nearly three and a half years service. He suffered some. injury to a leg. He has a wife and four We are in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Jack children and lives at 10866 92 St. Edmonton. Carmlchael of Brightview, Alberta. She thanks us for the magazine which our old comrade and friend L. L. Boon, M15961, H.Q. coy. Enlisted Sept. always enjoyed so much. We pass along her, and 19, 1939, and was discharged Aug. 31, 1944 after her small 3 year old daughter's best regards to all nearly five years service. He has a family and lives Jack's old friends, and they are legion. at 10434 95 St., Edmonton.

Dues come from Jack Watt, 3572 Quadra St. A. J. Black, M15691, H.Q. coy. Enlisted Sept. Victoria. Jack sends his best to all old pals and 10, 1939, and was discharged June 27. 1944 after says they will be starting a local branch once the four years and nine months service. He states that war is over. Thanks, Jack, lets hear more from he suffered wounds and T.B. Is married and lives you. at 11317 66 St. Edmonton. From Peter Dunn, Calgary, we have dues and J. E. Bouchard, M15640, D cov. Enlisted Sept. a contribution to the Cigarette Fund. Also, a fine 8, 1939, a-nd was discharged Jan, 15th, 1944, after pat on the back to the Magazine Committee which about four and a half years service. He has a is greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot, Peter, always wife and four children and lives at 11348 97 St., glad to hear from you. (Note@Peter is with the Edmonton. Alberta Govt. Telephones at Calgary). M. H. Olson, M15799, C coy. Enlisted Sept. 15, James Craig, M16319, B coy, enlisted Oct. 3, 1939 and was discharged Nov. 16. 1944, after more 1939, and was discharged May 27 1944, after foul- than five years service. He suffered wounds. years and eight months service. Craig suffered Olson is married and lives at 10829 83rd Ave., wounds in chest and abdomen and also had malaria. Edmonton, He has a wife and daughter and lives at 10108 95 St. Edmonton. E. .Swelin, M16751. Enlisted February 12th, 1940, and was discharged April 24, 1944, after R. T. Dunn, M16151 H.Q. coy. Enlisted Sept over four years service. He states that he suffered 24, 1939, and was discharged Feb. 1st, 1944, after wounds in Sicily July 16th, 1943, and is still under nearly four and a half years service. He suffered treatment. He is married and lives at 10124 87 a fractured leg. He states that he is single and St., Edmonton. lives at Vegreville. W. A. Moreau, M16729, B coy. Enlisted Feb. 9, 1940, and was discharged May 9th 1944, after over four years service and suffered wounds. Moreau is a student and lives at 805 Edmonds St. New West- minster, B. C., but gives his home address as Fort COMPANY MARKER! Saskatchewan. He adds a nice note of thanks for the cigarettes he. received through the association. Ross E. Cameron, "Cammie", M15554, enlisted in the 1st Bn. Loyal Edmonton Regiment, Sept. 16, 1939. He was C.S.M. of B coy. He suffered from sickness during his service and received his dis- charge Sept. 10, 1940, after one year's service. He works for the National Revenue of Canada, (Cus- toms and Excise). Married. Residence 11402 95A St. Ross served with the 49th Militia Bn. for 11 years prior to enlistment in 1939. Alexander Mahood, "Paddy or Irish", M11984, enlisted in the Calgary Highlanders, June' 26, 1940. Joined the 1st Bn. approx. July 20 1943. He has an amputation of the left arm. Discharged, Nov. 8, 1944, after 4 yrs and 4z months service. He is now (Dec.) in the University hospital receiving treat- ment. lemporary address c/o 7943 112 Ave. Ed- monton. Originally from Friars Place, Banbridge, Co. Down, Nth Ireland. Mrs. A. Featherstone, 13 Larkspur Terrace, Jes- mond, Newcastle-on-Tyne, writes to say that Arthur has received the magazine and they are both pleased to hear how the boys are getting on. Arthur has more time to himself now the Home Guard have been "Stood down.". They have had two boys from ALE Edmonton visit, them, Clyde Emms, and Bob Hutton son of Harry Hutton. They feel they would like to be home now. We thank them for the Christmas card with Best Wishes for the Season to all the Troops. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER

E. H. Gough, 432377, regrets he cannot send money for his dues from 188 High St. Herne Bay, Sent, but he had a method of overcoming this dif- ficulty. He called on his brother R. E. Cough, 447601 50th Bn. C. E. F. li>l5-19 to send along his dues money for him from 2106-W 83rd St. Los The Canadian Legion Angeles, 44, Calif. Thanks E. H. and R. E. Ernie -a-as grieved to see in the last issue Major Arthurs son had paid the supreme sacrifice. He says it may EDMONTON (Alberta No. 24) BRANCH interest us to know that on the occasion when the Major spoke to his son who was then L/Cpl. he BRITISH EMPIRE SERVICE LEAGUE was listening in to the wireless whilst having his midday meal. He says, If air travel becomes reas- onably cheap he may fly in for a reunion after the COMRADESHIP. UNITY, war. SERVICE Sgt. George Willson, who served with B coy. of the 49th has been back in uniform since 1939, and for most of that time was working with the former Edmonton area commandant. Lt. Col. E. Brown, M.M,, E.D. Now George is to go overseas The Legion needs you today@You with the "Tin Hats" Army Show lately touring the West. It may not be known to many of George's may need the Legion tomorrow former trench mates, he had been' in the show business as an expert stage hand in the old days of Vaudeville and stock shows. Upon his return from overseas he returned to the show business for a time, and was behind the scenes when such famous stage artists as, Will Rogers, Francis X. Bushman, Sir John Martin Harvey and Sir Johnstone Forbes THEY SERVED 'TIL DEATH- Robertson played at the Pantages, Orpheum and Empire theatres. We all wish George the best of WHY NOT WE ? good luck in his renewal of his stagecraft. George was wounded in the raid at Avion, June 9th, 1917.

Sgt. J. F. Wallace, M15533 A coy. Enlisted Sept. 5, 1939 and was discharged July 22nd, 1944, after almost five years service. Suffered wounds in head, right arm, and chest, and also had malaria. Jim is married and lives at 11412 94 St. Edmonton. @TA? A. M. McCallum, M16121, H.Q. Coy. Enlisted @fs Delicious^ Sept. 24, 1939, and discharged Oct. 24, 1944, after five years service. Suffered wounds in right knee and left foot, and also had malaria. McCallum is from Mannville, Alta. He adds an interesting note that he returned here as a prisoner of war escort.

S. Shkrobot, M36320, D Coy. Enlisted Aug. 28, 1941, and was discharged Sept. 27, 1944, after three years service. Steve's original unit was the Calgary Highlanders. Pie joined the Edmonton Regiment July 25 1943. Suffered head wounds. His home address is Rocky Rapids.

C.Q.M.S. R. GAUCH1E, M16322. Enlisted Sept. 19.39, and was discharged Nov. 1944, after five years service. Civil occupation is postmaster. Home address, Ban-head, Alberta. The meat treat that A. McCormick, M16512, H.Q. coy. Enlisted Vo\'. 20, 1939, and was discharged Mav 20th, 1944. adds both flavor &rter four and a half years of service. Was v/ounded and nourishment to out gives no details. McCormick is married and aas a family of three. Home address is R.R. 2, any snack or meal Clandonald, Alberta. COLD or HOT Bill Frame, D coy. and signals enquires as to ase whereabouts of Cutress also of the signals. Bill's HITS the SPOT! address is, 9411 108a Ave, Edmonton.

George Branton, No. 432551, D cov. writes from Beverley, Ryde Nr. Sydney Australia. George A Product of BURNS & CO. LIMITED --5 having a lot. of trouble with his old war wounds THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

these times. We hope that these will ease up for him before long. Reading the casualties in the magazine he read that his nephew was missing in Italy. He is the son of George's brother who THE SPIRIT OF THE farms at Sunnybrook, Alta. Three of them have enlisted and this son must have been drafted to the "49th" 1st Bn., the other two were in England the last George had word, and had taken part in a 62 miles "LOYAL IN NAME, cross country race. The one lad came in first and LOYAL IN FAME" the other third and their unit won the champion- ship of the Canadian Army in England. We all hope they will have some word of the boy who is @ missing. George sends his best regards to all. and the following names came back to mind as he was Lend YOUR Support writing, Ted Locke, "Babyface" Crocket, Albert Fowlie, George Souler, Bob Henderson, Charlie Hall BUY! BUY!! BUY!!! and A. G. Rowland. He is sorry Tommy Robb's boy had been unable to visit him when his ship touched WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Aussie land.

@ Melvin Ralph Likes, "Mel", M31712, enlisted in the Edmonton Fusiliers October 10th, 1940, Joined 12 platoon, B coy of the 1st Bn., September 22nd H. H. Cooper, Ltd. 1942. Suffered from sickness. Discharged, Sept. 22, 1944 after 4 years service. Now farming at Blend.ers and Packers of Gage, Alta. Alberta's Own Bevera ges Raymond Puhkrabek, "Poky, M16216, enlisted ill the 1st Bn. Sept. 22nd, 1939. Serving with No. 3 platoon 3" Mortars, Support coy. He suffered BLUE WILLOW from pneumonia and jaundice. .Discharged, Dec. 8th, 1944 after 5 years and 3 months service. Mar- ried, and has two children. Home address, St. Paul Tea, Coffee and Cocoa Alta. Sigmund William Henke, "Steve", M16168, en- listed in the 1st Bn. Sept. 25th, 1939 and served with 13 platoon, and C.D.B. and Support coys. Wounded in the right leg in Sicily. Discharged, Nov. 28th, 1944 after 5 years and approx. 2 months service. Married, and has three children. Home Fm Still "In the Unes^ address, Bloomsburg, Alta.

Sidney B, Jones, M15599, enlisted in the 1st Bn. Sept. 7th, 1939, and served with 7 platoon, A coy. Discharged, Dec. 12th, 1944 with 5 years and 3 months service. Works in the Edmonton Civic BIk. Home Address 10977 129 St.

F. C. Peters, "Pete", M17309, enlisted in the 1st Bn. May 27th 1940, and served with A. coy. Discharged as at December 1944 was pending, with 4 years and 7 months service. Married and has for three children. Home address, 9670 Jasper Ave, Edmonton. Victory! Edward Wils-on Thirlwell, "Eddie", M16267, en- listed in the 1st Bn. Sept. 28th, 1939 and served with 18 platoon, D coy. Discharged after 5 years and 3 months service. Occupation, miner. Home address, 11918 127 Ave.

SAYS Wm. Wiison, 432269, 777 Bidwell St. Vancouver B.C., sends along his best regards to all the old and young battalion men. He enjoys reading of all lU/yMwali the doings of his old cronies.

Robert B. Knox, M16377, enlisted in the 1st Bn. Oct. 27 1939, and served with 12 platoon, B coy. He CALGARY POWER COMPANY was wounded during his service. Discharged July Limited 12th, 1944 after 4 years and 9 months service. He "Serving Alberta" is still undergoing hospital care at the University Hospital Edmonton. He is married and resides at 10033 115 St. Jan'-oary, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER

James Todd, Strome, Alta., is still going strong and expects to be sitting around with you at the Banquet table. He was one of the "Parritch" coy. YOU CAN ALWAYS DO Walter Clarence Foil, M16369, enlisted in the 1st Bn. Oct. 24 1939 and served with 4 platoon BETTER FOR LESS ... at Bren Carriers Driver Mech., H.Q. coy. He suffered from Chronic Sinitis and Bronchial Asthma. Dis- charged Dec. 3, 1943, after 4 years, 3 months, 10 days service. He is a truck and bus driver. Address &344 107 Ave. PODERSKY'S G. B. Key, who served with the 49th, D. & H.Q. FURNITURE STORE coys, now lives at Portage la Prairie, c/o Canadian Bank of Commerce. Key sent along his dues and Cor. 104th St. and Jasper Ave. -SS.OO for the Overseas Comfort Fund. We had missed W. P. Graham who was at Wilkie, Sask., but EDMONTON PHONE 26426 G. B. tells us he is Bank Manager, Imperial Bank down there. December saw W. P. who served with A coy, away attending the wedding of his eldest son, who was recently discharged from the army for health reasons. His younger son, just out of school, is now in the East, serving with R.C.N. V.R. Bill and Geo. played a number of games of golf together this past summer, and are in the pink. Sgt. Pat Ford has left Metiskow "and is now MUCKLESTON'S living in Medicine Hat, Alta, at 846B 3rd St. He ?.-nds his best wishes to all especially A coy. BARBER SHOP & BEAUTY PARLOR

NEVILLE JONES' NAMESAKE DECORATED BY KING FOR GOOD SERVICE On "Ark Royal" When Torpedoed 0. MUCKLESTON, "A" Coy. The exploits of that branch of the services known, as The Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm probably Phone 27GS1 10328 Jasper Ave. has not been recognized so much by the general public as others in this war, but the following is a brief resume of one who has taken an active part in that service, and shows to some extent the work done by the flying men of the Fleet Air Arm. This young civilian at the age of 19 joined the Fleet Air Arm in September 1940, and trained at Gosport, England and Port of Spain, Trinidad in flying and navigation and passed all tests 100 per 49ers cent. Commissioned as Sub-Lieut., and after further training in Scotland went out to Malta for six months. Before reaching Malta was reported ATTENTION missing when his ship the "Ark Royal" was tor- pedoed and sunk, and twenty-four hours after was reported safe, picked up and landed at Malta. Stayed there until his squadron lost all their planes, and was then flown to Cairo and Khartoum, across Central Africa to the Gold Coast and brought home by liner calling at Lagos bound from the Cape to Everything in England. After a spell of leave and more training- was chosen to fly the Governor of Gibraltar from SPORTING GOODS England to Gibraltar, then on to North Africa, and again to Malta for another tour of operations and Always Available afterwards took part in the landing on Sicily. His squadron was responsible for sinking 110,000 tons of enemy shipping, in addition to mine laying, etc. In May 1942 was mentioned in Despatches, the at citation being "For great bravery skill and deter- mination in bombing and torpedoing enemy shipping and aerdromes." In December 1943 was presented with the D.S.C. UNCLE BEN^S at Buckingham Palace by H.M. the King, and also wars the emblem of the 1939-43 Africa Star. Pi-omoted to full Lieutenant and made Chief Navi- EXCHANGE gation Officer of his squadron. At present at the age of 23 is senior intelligence officer at a Fleet 101st STREET EDMONTON Air Arm Training station on the south coast of England. He is Lieut. William Neville Jones, (Next to Rialto Theatre) D.3.C., R.N.V.R. nephew of Neville H. Jones, Hon Treasurer of the 49th Battalion Association. 28 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

NOMINAL ROLL OF MEN RETURNED Wyman R. A., Brig., Mrs. D. Wyman 11214 67th FROM OVERSEAS St., Edmonton. M15605 Conlon, F. L/C., Mrs. P. Conlon, Rusylvia, 26th May, 1944 Alberta. M16930 Paper W., Pte, Mrs. W. Paper, Lavoy, Alta. M1.5713 Cowden, F. N., Pte., Mrs. Marian Cowden. 22nd August, 1944 10154 114th St., Edmonton, M16501 Bennett W., Cpl., Mrs. M. Bennett, Ent- M16805 Kerr R. F., Sgm., Mrs. E. Ken-, Box 202 wistle, Alta. Cardston, Aita. Ml.5.505 Blackie W. D., Pte., Mrs. Blackie, 12015 M16682 Phillips, L. M.. Mrs. R. C. Phillips, Fofuld, 91st Street. Edmonton. Alberta. M16404 Erickson H. C., Cpl.,Mrs. J. B. Erickson, 13th October, 1944 Armene, Alta. Fairbrother, P. A., Lt.. Mrs. Marie Fail-brother, M16721 Lane, A. H., Sgt., Mrs. F. Lane, 11706 92 11337 96 St. Edmonton. St., Edmonton. M16770 McLellan, D. L., Mr. Clayton McLellan, M17422 Logan W., Tpr., Mrs. D. Logan, 13450 Ryley, Alberta. 113th St., Edmonton. 19th October, 1944 M16619 Murrell, S. R., Pte. Mrs. Emma Murreli Gampbell, J. H., Capt., Mr. G. A. Campbell, 10018 Gen. Del. South Edmonton. 83rd Ave., Edmonton. M1C158 Thomas T., Pte., Mrs. T. Thomas, 1705 Pritchard, E. H. Capt.. Mrs. Margaret Pritchard, llth Ave. W.. Calgary. 10423 134 St., Edmonton. M1C299 White, J. W., Pte., Mrs. L. N. Nelson, 9651 M15764 Tulloch, F. L. Cpl., Mrs. E. J. Tulloch, 103rd Ave., Edmonton. Ponoka, Alberta. 2nd October, 1944 M16822 Fenner R. D., Sgt., Mrs. W. D. Fenner, Addinell W. E., Mjr., Mrs. W. E. Addinell, 9918 88 9647 107th Ave, Edmonton. Ave., Edmonton. M16837 Lavton, D. B. Sgt.. Mrs. Marv Layton. 698 Henley-Lewis, H. L., Mjr., Mrs. H. L. Henley-Lewis, 2nd St. Medicine Hat. 8415 91st St.. Edmonton. M16355 McCarville, C. A., Cpl. Mrs. C. A. McCar- ville, 17212 94th St., Edmonton. 20th October, 1944 M15883 Crawford, F. C., Pte. Mrs. F. C. Crawford SKOV 4(1 Arlington Apts, Edmonton. M16107 Canty, T. M., Pte., Mrs. T. G. Canty, "THE CEMENT MAN" Shaunavin, Saskatchewan. Cement work, stucco and house repairs Ml 6216 Pulkrabek, R. M., Pte., Mrs. J. T. Pulk- Phone 81553 rabek, St. Paul, Alberta. CHRIS SKOV, "B" Coy. 6th November, 1944 Krause, F. W. Capt.. Mrs. Dorothy Krause, 73.57 104th St.. Edmonton. M15686 Tough, F. J. Cpl., Mrs. Joyce Tough, Sub. P.O. 2.3, Edmonton. Ml 652 5 Adair, W. E., Cpl. 22nd November, 1944 M15700 EIsdon, H., Pte., Mrs. H. Elsdon, 105 St. Edmonton. FOR YOUR HEALTH M16576 Farrell H. G. Sgt., Mrs. J. S. Farrell, Blaekie, Alberta. M16534 Holcroft T., Cpl., Mrs. M. Holcroft, 4601 114th Ave, Beverley. Ml 6802 Johnson, H. G., Tpr., Mrs. H. Johnson, 204 1st St. Reddiffe, Alberta. M16908 Munro, A. C., Pte. Mrs. A. C. Munro, 10057 107th St.. Edmonton. M16373 Purves W, Sg-t., Mrs. W. J. Purves, R.R.I, BOWL Clairmont. Alta. M15979 Rocks, J. Cpl. M17183 Whelan, C. J. Pte., Mrs. S. Whelan, Prest- ville. Alberta. M17216 Wilson, J. M. Pte., Mrs. A. Thew, Grande Prairie, Alberta. M16787 Wyllie, D. M., Pte., Mrs. W. Wvllie, 6726 AT THE 127th Ave., Edmonton. Laird W. D., Lt., Mrs. Olive M. Laird, 9709 86 Ave. Edmonton. M16290 Ellerton S., Pte., Mr. N. Ellerton, St. Jovite Recreation Bowling Quebec. M15899 Austin G. A. Rfn., 9648 103 Ave. Edmon- ton. Academy Ltd. M16093 Craig, Y/. D., Pte., Winfield. Alta. M15989 Ferguson. P. A. Pte., High Prairie, Alta. M15969 Martin, R. G-, Waterways, Alta. 101st Street Edmonton Cameron, S. D., Lt. 11602 97 St., Edmonton. M15566 McGregor, M. L. S., 9922 111 St, Edmon- ton. M16267 Thirlwell, E. W., 11918 127 Ave. Edmonton January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 29

KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS Included in the twenty-nine Alberta men and women honoured in the King's birthday awards last June were men of the Edmonton Regiment: Officers of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Col. Louis Scott, D.C.M., Lt-Col. E. B. Wilson, E.D., Member of the Most Excellent Order THE HOME OF THE of the British Empire, Major E. L. Gibbs.

BRAVERY MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES In a list of Mention in Despatches announced by Ottawa last July was the name of C.Q.M.S. Max- well Rudyk of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. He FEATURE went overseas in August, 1940. Taking part in the Sicilian and Italian fighting he was wounded four times in the latter, once at Ortona, but later PICTURES rejoined his unit. His wife and son Dennis, reside at 9314 104 Ave. He has two brothers in the services, P.O. Carl, R.C.A.F., a prisoner of war in Germany and L.A.C. Alex a member of R.C.A.F. in Canada.

DECORATED FOR SERVICES Sgt. D. A. Holloway of the Loyal Edmonton Em THEATRE Regiment received the Canadian Efficiency Medal with First Clasp last August, and Pte. J. Holmes the Efficiency Medal. ,

CANADIANS FIGHT AS ARMY 101st Street Edmonton In a news dispatch by Ross Munro last August from France, it was reported the Canadians had been made an army formation for the first time in (North of Jasper) its history. Lt.-Gen. Crerar'was given command of this force, which saw its baptism of fire in the fighting to relieve France.

COL. WILSON WRITES TO HON. J. A. MacKINNON Writing from Italy where he had visited The DOWNTOWN WEST END Loyal Edmontons, Col. E. B. Wilson, tells of renew- Jasper Ave. at Limited ing acquaintances with officers and men of tlie 102 St. regiment. He saw the 1st Can. Infantry Division 10139 124 St. Phone 21633 sports and met many old friends, and was pleased Phone 81058 TO meet so many who had come up from the ranks. Further, he says, they have a first class reputation, their morale being of the highest, and forming a very closely-knit family as well as a fighting team.

V1MY MEMORIAL SERVICE AT EPSOM The borough of Epsom, so well known to Can- adian Servicemen of the last war and the present conflict, was the scene of an impressive service on Easter Sunday in honour of those of the Canadian CORNER DRUG Corps who gave their lives in the storming of Vimv Ridge on April 9th, 1917. It was held at the War Memorial and was conducted by the Rev. Hugh C. Warner, Vicar of Epsom. STORES The parade 800 strong was formed of Ex-Ser- vicemen't associations and other Active units and EDMONTON volunteer organizations. Lt. Cols. W. G. Stillman and E. B. Wilson v/ere present representing the Canadians, Lt.-Col. Wilson placed a wreath on the memorial on behalf of the Canadian Ex-service-

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MANY STOUT HEARTS HAVE PAID SUPREME SACRIFICE OVERSEAS DURING PAST SIX MONTHS

"Their Name Liveth For Evermore''

Pte. George Stevens Pte. Maurice J Maihur Pte, Paul De Pagae With Loyal Edmontons until killed in Died of wounds received in Italy. Hi.-^ Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. De Pa^ie of Italy Sept. IS. Three sisters and James @wife and daughter live at 11513 87 St. W'oodbend. He was killed in Italy Oct. Ilia brother, in France, also his father and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 22. First posted to the Loyal B, he Robt. Stevens of Beverly, survive. Mather, Rothesay Apts.. Edmonton. transferred to Seaforth Highlanders.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the. feet of Mm that hringeth good tidings, that ''pul)lisheth 'peace,@Isaiah 52:7.

July 4, 1944 Cartwright, Harry, Pte., M3121S, Mrs Klatt, Albert Walter, Pte., M107396, Killed in Action Sarah Cartwri^ht (mother), Calgarv, Mrs. Eda Klafct (mother). Forestburg., Dykes, Jack, Pte., M105924, Mrs. Alta. Alta. Maria Dykes (mother), Herbert, Sask, Chandler, George Henry, Cpl., MISS- Kay, Robert Wesley, L-Cyl., M17127, Earl, Thomas Sylvester, Gpl., M102- SO Mrs. Fanny Louise Chandler (mother) Mrs. Jessie Kay (mother), Vancouver, 891. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Earl (mother) Ste. 4 Bellamy Block, Edmonton, Alta. B.C. Dayton, George Arthur, Pte., Ml 6798 Winnipeg, Man. Johnson, Robert Angus, A., L-Cpl., Ehrman, Gilberta, Pte., M103423, Mrs, Little Roth (mother), 22 Connors Ed., Edmonton, Alta. M107062, Mrs. Lily Johnson (mother). John Ehrman (father), Usona, Alta. New. Westminster, B.C. Graham, William Edger, Pte., M287SO Fediuk, Alex, Pte., M1019S6, Metro Mrs. Ester J. Graham (wife), Nanton, Fediuk (father), Whiteford, Alta. Johnson, Raymon, Pte., M103192, Alta. Campion, George Alexander, Col., Mrs. Evalyn Margaret Johnson (mother) Larson, Howard William, Pte., Ml OS- M16888, Adolph Campion (father), E.E. Vancouver. B. C. 047, Mrs. Carrie Larson (mother), Car- ho. 2, Tofield, Alta. (Photo in last Genereux, Phillip Gerald, Pte., M55- stairs, Alta. issue). 974, Mrs. Rosanna Genereux (mother), Loyer, Henry Keith, Pte., M56244, Oeriemans, Harold Henry, Pte., M10- 9548 111 Ave., Edmonton, .Alta. (Photo Mrs. Caroline Loyer (mother), 9S51 62 7607, John Henhy Oerlemans ("father), in last issue). Ave., Box 4141, Edmonton, Alta, Bowmanton, Alta. Dodds, Alexander Mason, A-Sgfc., Siebis, Alvin John, Pte., M104846, Newnham, Kenneth Edward, Pte., M16252, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Dodds (wife) Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Siebis (wife) Viking M103030, Mr-;. Olive Elizabeth Newnham 12219-85 St., Edmonton, Alta., (Photo Alta, (mother) Eedsliffe, Alta. in last sisue). Steadman, David, Pte., M105316, Mrs Nelson, Harvey Thomas, Pte., M10S- Clarke, Ernest Frank, C.S.M., M1BB91 Miriam Thomlnson (other), Lethhridge, 961, Mrs. Mary N. V. Nelson (mother), Mrs. Margaret Gropp (mother), Swift Alta, Heinshurg, Alta. Current, Sask. Monson, Harold Roscoe, Pte., M106 Brown, William Charles, Pte., M169- Died S10, Mrs. Clara Monson (mother), Lm- 87, Ernest Rutz (friend) Calgary Alta. Ropchan, Mike George, Pte., M105- aria., Alta. Bauman, Hans, Pte., M107479, Mrs. 641, MTS. Sanada Eopchan (mother), Marty, Farnie, Pte., M69202, Levels Elsie Scott (sister) Sub. P.O. 23, Box Athabasca, Alta. Marty (father), Lethbridge, Alta. 7, Edmonton, Alta. July 5, 1844 Mackay, Alexander Norman, Pte,, Babb, Robert Zane, Pte., M106418, Killed in Action M10478S, Mrs., Flora Mackay (mother), Mrs. Jeanie M. Babb (wife), Celgarr, Arthurs, Ronald Letoumer, Lieut., Lisburn, Alta. Alta. Major Ronald Cook Arthurs (father), McCallum, William Archibald, Pte., Price, John Bruce, Pte., M105739, 10123 118 St., Edmonton, Alta, (Photo M1073SO, William McCallum (father), Prank Price (brother). Box 733, Cam- in last issue). Dapp, Alta. rose, Alta. Biech, John, Pte., M88765, Samuel Kucy, Leo Frank, Pte., Ml 07 304, Mrs Quartly, George Clifford, Pte.. M105- Biech (father). Box 69, Hanna, Alta. Rosie Kuey (mother), St. Michael, Alta. 756, Mrs. Florence Quartly (mother), Buehler. Lawrence John Clemence, Korner, Joseph, Pte., M106479, Mrs. Innisfail, Alta. L-Cpl., M102494. Mrs. Lydia Buehler Elizabeths Queen (mother), Eyremore, Reid, Orville, Pte., M30975, Isaac (mother). Stereo, Alta. Alta. Reid (father). Blue Eidge, Alta.. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 31

The Regiment goes on, even in the frailty of its courage; yea, and the good clean strength of it.

Major Robert L. Procter Pte. George E. Brault Lt. Richard L. Callaway Killed in Italy in June. "VYa? well known W,as killed in action in Italy on Sept. Was 24 years old and was killed in Italy young Edmontonian and is survived by IS. He w

Lament, Donald Hugh, Pte., Ml 06- Gibson, Frederick Hugh, Pte.. M107- July in. 1S44 446, Mrs. Marg&ret Lament (mother), 212, Mrs. Bendina Gibson (mother), R.R. Killed in Action Box 2B2, Did.ibury, Alta. No- 4, Hanna, Alta. Lawrence, Hardy John Frederick, Pte. Shaw, Reginald, L-Cpl., M31719. Mrs. Flett, Walter Nicholas, Pte., M107675 M104904, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lawrence, Bertha Shaw (mother), Batley, England. Mrs. Elizabeth M; Flett (wife), Fort Ver- (mother), Lindbergh, Alta. W.arrington, Robert James, Pte., milion, Alta. Lindstrom, Iva Eskil, Pte., M105134 M3090S. Mrs. Winnifred N. Warrington Flynn, Patrick Joseph, Pte., Ml 07161 Mrs. Nanny Elena Lindsfcrom (mother), (wife), 10263 89 St., Edmonton, Alta. David J, Flynn (father). Water Valley, Donaidd, Alta. Wylie, Alexander Holmes, Cpl.. Ml 2- Alta. Richard, Theodore, Pte., M35445, 555, Mrs. Clara J. Wylie (wife'l, '.1341 Frederick, Ralph Stanley, Pte,, M104- Mrs. Susan Richard (mother). Brown- 101 Ave., Edmonton, Alta. (Photo in 916, Mrs. Gertrude Frederick (mother), vale. Alta, last issue). Marshall, Sask. Feenstra, Tys, A-L-Cpl., M60452, Wityshyn, Michael, Pte., M100972, Giguire, Joseph Auguste, Pte., M107- Roel Feenstra (father), Rusylvia. Alta. Paul Wityshyn (father), Ksitiian, Alta. 355, Mrs. Rosie Tremblay (mother). Lac Wood, Clifford, Pte., M107343, Mrs. Died of Wounds La Biche, Alta. Harriet Wood (mother). Saddle Lake, Hauptman, Edward Julian, A-L-Se:t., Guynn, Clarence Grant, Pte.. Ml 06- Alta. M16742, Mrs. Frances R. Hauptman 506, Mrs. Isabel Jane Guynn (mother), July 11. 1S44 (wife), 10616-95 St., Edmonton, Alta. Box 157, Carbon. Alta. (Photo in last issue). Harasero, George, Pte., M106.697, Died Missing Now Reported Prisoner Fred Harasem (father), Smokv Lake. Proctor, Robert Lanning, Capt., Mrs. Cote., Joseph, Pte., M16897, Joseiih Alta. Catherine Proctor (mother) 11013-89 Cote (father). 16796 Jasper Ave., Sub. Kroshinsky, Willard Elmer, Pte., Ave., Edmonton, Alta. 23, P.O., Edmonton, Alta. M100164 Willard A. Kroshinsky (father) Killed in Action Polinski, Emil, Pte., M106212, Mrs. July 6, 1S44 Barons, Alta. McCracken, Wilbur Roy, Pte., M100- Hertha Forwick, (mother), 9812 73 Ave. Killed ill Action 469, Charles K. McCracken (father), Edmonton, Alta. Brandel, Anthony Adolph, CpL. M16- Magnolia, Alta. Died of Wounds 302, Marcus Brandel (father), Kelowna, Osbah, Albert Helmar, Pte., M103- Isenstein, Simon, Pte,, M105161, Mr&. B.C. 056, Carl August Osbalc (father), Gen- Dora Isentein (mother) Calgary, Alfca. Hallaby, Stanley Oliver, Pte., M106- esee, Alta. 980, Mrs. Gertrude Alice Hallaby Died (mother), Sheerness, Alta. Nessel, John Arnold, Pte., M56967, Thorp, Glen Clifford, L-Cpl., M65209, Filed of Wounds Mrs. Tillie Nessel (mother), 13105 66 Mrs. Elizabeth M. Thorp (v/ife). Vernon, Kalynuk, Harry, Pte.. M59339, Mrs. St., Edmonton, Alta. B.C. Jessie Kalynuk (mother), 13C26 60 St., Taggart, Ralph, Pte., M101967, Mrs. Killed in Action Edmonton, Alta. Eleanor Taggart (mother), Claresholm, Coleman, George Richard Kitchener, Rolling, Dawson, Pte., M3S4.SO, Mrs. Alta. Lieut., Mrs. Patricia I, Coleman (wife), Lillian Rolling (mother). Blue Shy, Alta. Thomson, John Milton, A-L-Cpl., 9033 99 St., Edmonton, Al.ta. July 7, 1944 M102453, Mrs. Margaret Thompson Died of Wounds Missing (mother), Doris, Alta. Zuber, John, Pte., M107E26, Mrs. Barich, Rudolph, Pte.. M35140, Rud- Wedge, Harry John, Pte., M107738, Katie Zuher (mother), Prosperity, Alta. olph Barich (Eather). Wayne, Alta. Mrs. Mavis Louise Jones (sister), Bret- Missing Brown, Walter Leonard, Pte., M103- on, Alta. Byers, Frederick, Pte., M31117, Fred- Slo, Mrs. Anna M. Brown (mother), Whitten, Donald Sydney, Pte., M107- erick Byers (father), Medicine Hat Alta. DeBoIt, Alta. 664, Mrs. Irene Whitten (wife), Kinsella Easton, Paul Henry, Pte., M65102, Chiesa, Vitalino, Pie., M10683S, Alta. Mrs. Alice L. Easton (wife), Carssland, Peter Chiesa (father). Box 90, Mountain Alta. Par!;, Alta. Killed in Action Died of Wounde Chisholm, Richard, Pte., M567S7, Mrs Rice, Charles Merrill, Cpl., M104297, Madson, Clarence, Pte., Ml 0505 5, Doris M. Chiyholm, (mother). Lac La Mrs. Hazel E. Price (wife), Vancouver, McKinley Madson (father), DnnstaMe, Biehe, Alta. B. C. Alta. 32 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

-"Death is not death, when. it brings resurrection,"@-Angus Williamson, R.A.F.

Lt. Richard Coleman Pte. Stanley Gibbs Pte. Orville Reid Was with Loyal Edmontons for three Died of wounds received in Italy, En- Aged 25, was killed in 'action in Italy years, transferred to Americans as a listed "when 18 from Fairview. Is sur- May 25 last. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. paratrooper. Killed in Italy, May 30. vived "by his i)arents, two brothers and Isaac Reid reside at Blue Kidge, Alta. His wife lives at 9033 99 at. Edmonton. a sister, all in Vancouver.

July 14, 1944 July 32, 1944 July 38, 1944 Died of Wounds Killed in Action Jensen, Bert Arthur William, Pte., Kivi, Paul, Pte., M12446, Walter Mot- Evans, Clayton Adam, Pte., Ml 206 9, M65502, Siluius K. M. Jensen (father), (cousin), Eckville, Alta. David William Evana (father), Notikew- Rochfort Bridge, Alta. Died while Prisoner of W,ar in, Alta. Nystrom, Harvey, Pte., Ml 0545 5, Alien, Jolin, Pte., Ml 6680, Mrs. Bella Osborne, Lawrence, Pte., M38504, Al- Mrs. Syster Nystrom (mother). Glen McNabb (grandmother) Hillside, N.J. bert Lawrence Osborne (father), Pipe- Park, Alta. July 17, 1944 stone Creek Alta. Died of Wounds Parks, Stirling William, A-L-Cpl,, Durham, Kenneth Frank, Pte,, M107- Diad M51244, Mrs. Gladys A. Parks (wife), MacLean, Donald, Pte., M10891. Mrs. 428, Mrs. Marjorie Durham (mother), 9825 80 Ave., Edmonton, Alta. Violet Grove, Alta. Christina MacLean (mother), Isle of Pederson, George, Pte., M10439, John Lewis. Scotland. Krekoski, Gustave Hector, Pte., Pederson (father). Pelican Portage Alta. M102087, Mrs. Margaret A. Krekoski Died of Wounds Died of Wounds (wife), Goodrldge, Alta. Huser, Sigurd Norman, Pte., M106- Mikkelson, Mervil Lester, Pte,, M28255 Whitford, Morris Ellis, L-Cpl., M12- S30. Mrs. Derglist Olsen (mother). Fork Mrs. Hazel A. Mikkelson (wife), Irma, 196, Mrs. Sara Whitford (mother), Vilna Lake Alta. Alta. Alta, McLaughlin, Wiiltord Leroy, Pte,, July 24, 1944 M104857, Mrs. Helen M. McLaughlin July 31, 1944 (wife), Rancli, Alta. Killed in Action Killed in Action Nilsson, Adolf George, Pte.. Ml 05- Beauregard, Wilfred Joseph, Rfn. Rutherford, Alexander, L-Cpl., M35- 456, Leslie Thomas (friend), Ardmore, M30915, Mrs. Margaret Beauregard 695, William Rutherford (father), Elk Alta. (mother), St. Paul. Alta. Point, Alta. Dodge, Gilbert Leroy, Rfn., M30960, Braaten, Bert Julian, Rtn., M31743, July IS, 1944 Mrs. Thelma G. Dodge (wife), 9644 1.51 Mrs. Louise Braaten (mother), North Killed in Action St., Edmonton, Alta. Star, Alta. Modderman, Peter Jacob Martinus, Lunde, Melvin Emmanuel, Rin., M10- August 1. 1944 A-Sgt., M103553, Mrs. Sarah Beth Mod- 1319, Mrs. Elsie G. Lunde (wife), 526 Branton, Gordon, Rfn., M30869, derman (wife), Cardston, Alta. 7th St., S., Lethbridge, Alta. Leonard Branton (father), Sunnybrook, July 19, 1944 Moore William Harold, Pte., Ml 06- Alta. Died 234 Mrs. Barbara E. Moore (wife), 103- August 3, 1944 Salilin, Herbert Berjamin, Pte., M104- 02 Jasper A?e, Edmonton, Alta, BIair, Alfred Edward Wesley. Pte., 556. Mrs. Hazel E. SaHIin (wife). Cal- Proulx, Roland Joseph, Rfn. AJphdor M50866, John W. Blair (father), 1411 gary, Alta. Prouls (father), 12852 70 St., E-dmonton 3rd St. E. Calgary, Alta. Alta. July 20, 1944 August 4, 1944 Racltham, Joseph, Pte._. M53161, Mrs. Rehman, Jacob, Rfn., M104805, Carl Rehman (father), Box 35, Hayter, Alta. Race, Donald Angus, Pte., M102621, Marg'aret Rackham (wife), Calgary, Alta Mrs. Laura Annie Race (mother), 10223 July 21, 1944 July 27, 1944 107 St. Edmonton, Alta. Killed -in Action Missing Died McCloskey, John Phillip, Pte., Ml 04- Gouhault, Robert Armand, Pte., M7- Garner, William Albert, Cpl., M119S9, B59, Charles McGloskey (father), Nanton 440, Mrs. Pauline Goilbault (mother), Mrs. 'Winnie Garner (wife), c/o Mrs. J. Lindbrook, Alfca. Alta. Osborne, Fairview, Alta. Thieme, John Percy, A-L-Cpl. M66- Killfrd in Action MacQuarrie, John Wesley, Pte., M36- 664, Mrs. Merle D. Thieme (wife). Box White, Gilbert, Rfn., M63748, AJes 601, Mrs. Mary MacQuarrie (mother), 426, Stettler, Alta. White (father), Pincher Creek, Alta. Coleman, Alta.

He will swallow up .death in victory, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces; @Isaiah 25 :7. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 33

How beautiful are the feet of them that 'preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good\ things!@Rom. 10:15.

Pte. Arthur W. Stanley Major Gilbert T. Blair Pte. Jerry Fox Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stanley, West- Silled in Italy, Sept. ISth. He is a Died of wounds received in Italy, ay:ed lock killed in action in Italy was 21 nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Neilson J. Mc- 24. He is survived by his father, W. Fo:< years old. He went overseas in 1943. Lean, 11123 S6th Ave. and was born at 12235 103rd St. Edmonton, also four Blake, Sask. sisters and a brother.

Nason, Eldon Joseph, Pte., M106067, August 10, 1944 Stewart, James Miller, L-Cpl., M31- Mrs. Annie M. Nason (wife), 1046 7th 277, Mrs. Margaret Stewart (mother), Killed in Action St. N. Lethbridge, Alta. Blairmore, Alta. Missing Palichuk, Paul. Efn., M35565, Mrs. Kroesing, George, Sgt., M10865. Mrs. Annie Paliehuk (mother). Plain Lake, Florence Kroesins (mother), Colemaii, Alta. Alta. Died of Wounds Lowi.s, George Henry, Pte. Ml 03- Makowichuk, Fred, Pte., M105048, 593. Joseph Henry Lowis (father). Cor- Wasyi Makowichuk (father), Smoky onation, Alta. Lake, Alta.

Lt. Earle J. Pritchard Pte. Cyril W. Morris Pte. John A. Foster Was killed in action, .Sept. 2 in Italy. Killed in a nig'ht att-aek on the Italian Is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bis wife, the former Viva Culiitt, re- front in October. He lived with his R, Foster of 11511 Fort Road. Killed @ides at 10216 113 St. Son of Mr. and uncle, Chas. Morris, pioneer of Clover in action in Italy ou Aug. 6, Went over- Mrs. W. B. Fritchard, 8703 113 Ave. Bar district. seas in Dec. 1939. 34 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

-he shall be exalted and extrolled, and be very high.@Isaiah 52:13.

C.S.M. E. H, Morris Pte. Fred Lawrence Pte. Percy Maynard Aged 21. paid the supreme sacrifice in "Reported missing in action in Italy on Italy on May 24, 1944. He was the eldest Was killed in action in Italy last May Aug. 28 last. Was son of Mrs. E. Morris son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lawrence, 23, His wife lives in Edmonton and of 11746 92 st. His brcrther, Gordon, is Lindbergh, Alta. resides .at 11613 139th, Street in the navy.

KILLED IN ACTION CPL. ELLENWOOD, M.M. KILLED IN ACTION Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Figg received word last September of the death Cpl. Robert Wilson Ellenwood, in action of their son Flying Officer M.M., of Red Deer, declared miss- Ernest D. Fig-g. He was reported ing in the fighting in Italy, has^now through the International Red Cross been reported killed in action. He as having' been killed in overseas operations July 29. He had pre- was an original member of the viously been reported missing. Their Loyal Edmonton Regiment, and one only other son, Sgt.-Observer Ar- of the first Alberta Military Medal thur H. Figg, was reported missing winners in this war. He was the eld- on an operational flight with the Royal Air Force in September, 1941 est son of W. R. Ellenwood, Red and presumed dead in January, Deer, and the late Mrs. Ellenwood. 1942. Cpl. Ellenwood was awarded the M. M. for bravery in Sicily. He was re- ported to have carried on at an isolated advance post after he had PRESUMED DEAD been wounded in the right hand by an enemy sniper's bullet. Prior to P.O. Edward Devaney, 20, son of Mrs. C. N. Devaney, 9519 110A Ave enlisting at the outbreak of war, he took a business course in New and the late Charley Devaney, M.M., Lt. Hunter Pfrimmer has been presumed dead last Oct. York, after attending public and He went overseas in 1942 and was Died of wounds in hospital Ocfc, 25. high school in Red Deed, and taught reported missing when skipper of He was with the Calgary High- landers when wounded and was or- school for a number of years. a big bomber of the Bluenose iginally a member of the 2nd. (P^) squadron, Bn, Loyal Edmontons.

And lo, already in the hills the flags of dawn appear@ When knozvledge, JwmJ, in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad,@ @Rev. F. L. Hosmer 1891. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 35

WILLIAM LYON McKENZIE The death occurred in Deer Lodge hospital, SJaat ^nflt December 3rd of William Lyon McKenzie, age 56 years, who had served with the 49th Edmonton Regiment. Mr. McKenzie lived at 456 College St. Winnipeg, and was a former resident of Ochre River, Man. He was born at Harrison, Ont. Sur- vivors are his widow, three daughters, one son, one sister and three brothers. A military service was held Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Clarke Leatherdale Funeral chapel with burial in St. James cemetery. Major, the Rev. C. C. Carruthers officiated.

HENRY CLIFT, A COMPANY In ever living memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regi- Funeral services for Mr. Henry Clift of 10557 ment) who were killed in action* or died of wounds received in Belgium and France during 1914 to 1918, and to those 109th St., who passed away on September 20th, who have since passed on mainly due to the ravages of 1944 were held on Saturday afternoon, September war service; also to our "sons" who have passed on in this 23rd at 2 p.m. The Rev. W. M. Buxton officiated later renewal of our Battle. and interment took place in the Soldiers' plot, in "These men were victorious in d&ath". the Edmonton cemetery- The pallbearers were: F. Pinnell, E. Figg, J. Blewett, S. Parsons, Neville Jones and E. Hall. He leaves to mourn his loss his SGT. HARRY DOWNTON DIES SUDDENLY loving wife, two sons, Richard and Albert Edward, Edmonton; one granddaughter, Enid Frances, Ed- G, H. (Harry) Downton, postmaster at Luse- land, Sask., died Sunday, Dec 3rd. Harry was monton, born at Paignton, Devon, England, and came to ALEX THOMPSON'S WIFE PASSES Edmonton in 1908. Surviving are his widow, one son, John, in the Canadian army, three sisters in Funeral services for Mrs. Mary (Pollie) Thom- England. His brother Jack who served in D coy. son, beloved wife of Alex Thomson, B coy. and was missing, later reported killed, in the June 9th Pipers, of 11429 102nd St., who passed away on raid at Avion in 1917. Harry, 811143, enlisted in October 2nd, were held on Wednesday afternoon the 138th Dec., 1915. and joined 13 platoon D coy. October 4, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Arthur Elliott of- Oct. 1916. Discharged in May 1919, he had for ficiated, and interment took place in the Edmonton the greater part of the time been postmaster at cemetery. She is survived by her husband; one Luseland. It was barely a month before his death son Alex John, one daughter Jean Valentine, both he had attended the Annual meeting on Nov. 6th of Edmonton; two brothers and one sister. in the Memorial Hall. Thomas C. Dunn EDGAR MORRIS 49th BN. Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Collins Dunn, Funeral services for Edgar Morris, of 11620 of 11917 94 St., who passed away on November 96 St., who passed away in Edmonton, Nov. 27, 5 at Vancouver, were held on Thursday afternoon, 1944, were held on Wednesday, Nov. 29th. Services Nov. 9th, at 4:30 p.m. The Rev. Douglas Stewart were conducted by Rev. A. M. Trendall and inter- officiated, and interment took place in the Beech- ment took place in the soldiers plot, Edmonton mount cemetry. He leaves to mourn his loss besides cemetery. He leaves to mourn his loss three his loving wife, one son Loyd, his parents Mr. and brothers, William, John of B coy., Edmonton, and Mrs. William Dunn, four brothers and two sisters. Benjamine, Wales; one sister Mrs. F. G. Mitchell, His father, William and brother Andrew served Edmonton. with C coy., 49th Bn.

JERRY CHARLES MELLOTT 49th BN. EDGAR (TED) RANDALL The funeral of Jerry Charles Mellott, 52, of Funeral services for Edgar (Ted) Randall, who Colinton, Alta. who passed away on Nov. 29th was passed away in Edmonton on Nov. 10, were held held on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30th and inter- on Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 3:30 p.m., from Andrews- ment took place in the soldiers plot, Edmonton cemetery. Graveside service was conducted by the Legion. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his loving wife, two sons, two daughters, one brother and one sister. Fresh Cut Flowers WILLIAM HENRY MAIR at all time*, delivered anywhere The funeral service was held on Friday after- noon at 2 o'clock at St. Mark's Anglican church Floral Designs for Mr. William Henry Mair of 10586 lllth St., A Specialty who passed away in Edmonton, December 25th. Rev. A. Elliott officiated. He leaves to mourn PIKE & CO. besides his loving wife, two sons, William George, SEEDMEN and FLORISTS McLennan, Alta., Joseph Henry, Edmonton; one daughter Mrs. A. H. Ainsworth of Concord, Calif. 10049 Jaiper Av@. Edmonton and two sisters. Both sons served in the 49th in Phone 22766 i-fae last war. 36 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

McLauglin Chapel. Rev. Alex Stewart officiated was storekeeper at the Central Alberta Sanatorium" and interment took place in the soldiers' plot in He was buried on Thursday, Dec. 21st and Col. the Edmonton cemetery. Pallbearers provided by Knight attended the funeral. He leaves one son the 49th Bn. Association were: N. E. Cook, Chas. in Vancouver and a daughter. Mathison, Bob Law, Ted Billingsley, Alex Stewart and a friend Mr. Woodward. Unfortunately we FRANK SEABROOK were unable to get the names of other Forty-Niners present. Randall was a member of C coy. and the Mr. Seabrook was born in Aylesbury, England, machine gun section, and was well liked by all his in 1875, and served from there in the South friends in the battalion. He was well known in the African War, where he was awarded two medals. Peace River district were he had lived until shortly He came from England to Canada with his bride before his death. and settled in the Jarrow district where they home- steaded. He enlisted in the 49th in the last war and "PADDY" GRIFFIN was sergeant in C company. A military funeral was held at the Anglican church, Wainwright, Friday W. "Paddy" Griffin, 55, friend to the returned afternoon, November 17 with the Rev. Capt. L. men and their dependents, died early Thursday, Bralant officiating. The Last Post was sounded by Nov. 16th at his home, 10465 83 Ave., after a Messrs Frank and Lionel McLeod. He leaves to lengthy illness. Funeral services were held on mourn besides a loving wife, three daughters and Saturday,. November 18th, the. service being con- one son Ronald, recently awarded the M.M. and ducted by the Rev. Canon A. M. Trendall, Legion returned from overseas. Padre, and interment took place in the Soldiers' plot, Edmonton cemetery. "Paddy" was known to all for his good work in the capacity of welfare officer for the Canadian Legion. He had assisted in many of the funerals of our 49th comrades. SIMONS HAVANA WREN MARY RICH CIGARS IN ALL SIZES With the news of the death of her daughter, Wren Mary Rich, 20, by drowning at Sydney, N.S., tragedy has struck for the third time in a single year at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rich, Pandora Cedarap 9360 103a Ave. Two sons, William and George Rich, were killed in action in Italy with the 1st Bn. in November and December, 1943. Ajiother ARE CANADA'S son has been wounded, and two others also serve in the Canadian army. The funeral took place in MOST POPULAR BRANDS the Mount Pleasant cemetery, Edmonton, with full naval honours.

1st BN. CASUALTIES The following casualties were reported to us from different sources and on the dates stated: Sept. llth 1944. died of wounds, John Whitnah White, son of Mrs. Alice N. White, 11340 90 St., Edmonton; July 8th, 1944, killed in action, Cpl. H. SIMON & Stanley Clayton Woodroffe; Nov. 29th, 1944, died of wounds, Pte. S. A. Gibbs, M16437. Owing to an alteration in the newspapers re- LIMITED porting of casualties we are unable to obtain the names of Loyal Edmonton Regiment men, so in 151 Rockland Road, future our list of casualties will unfortunately be. Town of Mount Royal, incomplete. We will be pleased to publish the an- nouncement of the death of any member of the MONTREAL P.Q. Regiment if the relatives or friends care. to send along particulars similar to our casualty notices.

JOHN W. BOLTON "Where only the Best is Good Enough" First thought to be only slightly injured, 66- Phone 22413 year-old John W. Bolton, 414 7th Ave. E., who Watts Multigraphing Co. was struck by a taxi Saturday evening, Dec. 16th, died in the General hospital Calgary at 10:00 a.m. Mimeographing @ Multigraphing Monday Dec. 18th. Col, E. R. Knight who sent 500-1 Agency Bidg. Edmonton along the news cutting says, "Jack Bolton was TOMMY WATTS, "D" Coy. batman to E. C. Ames, A coy. For many years he

THINGS OF HOME@By Virginia Scott Hunter

But oh, let all the things of home be there on my homing day!

@Ladies Home Journal. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 37

RECEIVED THEIR WINGS SERVE COUNTRY Among the names of Aircrew graduating from Mrs. J. H.i Jefferies, writes on behalf of hubby various schools last September, one of the Air who is working at M.D. 13, Currie Bks., and is bombers at No. 7 A.O.S. at Portage la Prairie was guilty of the old army game of passing ye buck, G. E. Hay, 11138 65 St. son of our Hon. Secretary saying, "Their boy joined the Navy in 1941 and Earle Hay. Young Hay was on leave at the time after completing his course at St. Hyacinthe, Quebec our Annual meeting was held in November. On was on convoy duty on the Atlantic. Later he leave at the same time was Earle's Australian son- was on the Corvette Dauphin as a signaller. This in-law, whose marriage to Shirley took place early news item should have appeared in the last July last Fall at Red Deer. Also graduating at No. 7 issue." Sgt. Nancy English, R.C.A.F. (WD) broke A.O.S. as a navigator was F. E. Figg, 11826 94 St., her wrist last August and was then spending leave son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Figg, of C coy of the with her parents Mr. and Mrs.. J. A. English. English 49th. We wish both of them the best of luck in served with D. coy and we happened across Jim and their service. his daughter on Jasper Ave., this being the first time of meeting with him since "la guerre". FOLLOWS FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS AWARDED M.M. Evidently "bending his elbow" where Pa was Sgt. Alexander McLaren, of Dinant and Cam- wont to wet his whistle Pte. R. Morfitt, 23, now rose, was among those to receive the award of the overseas in' France saw his father's name carved Military Medal in a list issued in December, by on an estaminet table which artistic niece of work national defence headquarters at Ottawa. He en- had been done in 1917 when "T. A. Morfitt" was listed on Sept. 6th, 1939 in the 1st Bn. and went overseas in 1917 with the Quarante Neufs. (Gee! overseas with them in December, 1939, but later We spelled it correctly). You know old Troopers he transferred to the Argyle and Sutherland High- you can't be too careful about these things. Be- landers of Canada. He took part in the Sicilian and sides Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Morfitt have two other Italian campaigns and later in the invasion of sons serving with the Canadian forces in Italy. France. He was reported s-lig'htly wounded there in September, 1944. His father was killed in a NEWLANDS OF SIGNALS PROMOTED cave-in of the old Dinant mine about seven years Major Ernest W. Newland, who used to garble ago. the messages coining in to "Steady D", has been promoted to that rank from Captain. Newland is SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY officer commanding the reinforcement wing at No. A number of friends called at the home of Mr. 13 District Depot, Calgary. Congratulations Ernie! and Mrs. Vie. Dingley to honour the couple at a surprise party in celebration of their 25th wedding aniversary Saturday, Sept. 9th, Frank Harris on L1LLEY PROMOTED behalf of those present, presented them with a cut Major Chas W. Lilley, officer in charge of glass flower vase. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Dingley supply and transport for the Edmonton area since many more anniversaries. 1939, has been appointed assistant district supply and transport officer for M.D. 13, Calgary. Lilley's SONS MENTIONED two sons are on active service in France. Capt. Major Charles M. Devaney, 110A Ave, son of C. V. Lilley is with the Queens' Regt. and served Mrs. Devaney was promoted overseas last August. with the Loyals (Imperial) and also with the 1st Charley has made steady progress since his enlist- Bn. Loyal Edmontons, and Cpl. R. R. Lilley is with ment early in the war. On Thursday, August 3rd the Regina Rifles; three enemy aircraft were destroyed by Canadian Spitfire pilots, one of the ME109's was the victim SERVE WITH BL1NKIN' NIVY of R. H. Cull, Seba Beach, son of R. P. Cull, who On leave in Edmonton after serving in the served in D company. B-Day Invasion were a group of Edmonton Navy boys, eight of whom appeared in a picture in the C. V. Tench, of D coy, had an article in the local papers. Two of these fine looking boys were, Toronto Star Weekly last May relating to the traits P.O. Reginald Figg, son of Alf. Figg (report of of the Timber Wolves up North and in an earlier whose other son appears elsewhere) and AB. James article dealt with the "Battle of the Cables" a story Ledingham, son of "Husky" M.M., and Mrs. Led- of the undersea transmission cables. mgham, 11935 91 St. They all served on the Haida during the time she drove off the German attackers which sank the Canadian ship Athabaska in Channel waters. Baled Shavings for Insulation Cheapest and Best FIRST IN YPRES Lieut. John W. Reynolds, son of the late Canon and Mrs. Reynolds, serving with the R.C.E., has been with one of the foremost units in the Allied CAPITAL CITY BOX advance through France and Belgium., In a letter CO. LTD. written Sept. 10th to his mother, he says: "The other day I went a few miles out of my way to visit Ypres (that's Wipers to you Guys, Ed.) I was PHONE 71409 the first Allied soldier in there and the armoured car wag mobbed. At the places we were first to enter,, the reaction of the people was: First fear, Edxaonton Alberta then joy and a great welcome." 38 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1945

ISAAC NELSON'S BOY MISSING Fit. Sgt. Robert Ernest Nelson, 20, Grande Prairie, is reported missing after air operations overseas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Swiffs Nelson. "Ike" was one of the stout boys of B coy. Fit. Sgt. Nelson joined the R.C.A.F. at Edmonton in February, 1943, won his wings at Macdonald ^SilverIeaF Brand Man., going overseas in October 1943. Two of his brothers are serving with the Canadian army overseas; Eddie with the Signals, and Walter with the H.Q. staff in England. PURE LARD

THE BEST YOUR MONEY CPL. JOE ROCK VISITS EDMONTON CAN BUY Cpl. Joe Rock was home on furlough last Dec- ember after escaping from {he torpedoed vessel on which the "Tin Hats" concert party were on their way to France last August. He enlisted with the Loyal Edmonton '-Regiment on mobilization, and later became a member of the concert party. He had toured with them the Italian and other Medi- terranean fronts often appearing in shows close to the firing line. Another member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment now in the Show business is R.S.M. Allan Sachse, who was with the unit until after the Ortona engagement, but is now in charge of concert party tours overseas with the auxiliary services.

ELECTED OFFICERS Elected to the executive of the Civil Service Swift Canadian Co. Association of Alberta last December, were Andy Limited Black, C cov., of Fort Saskatchewan, and A. Peart, 1st Bn. Loyal Edmonton Regiment, of Edmonton.

EDMONTON

Transportation and Supply Depot for the Northern Mining Fields

PRODUCTION of the new wealth from the Northern mines means much to Ed- monton in stimulating business and employment. The City of Edmonton has therefore provided every facility for the convenience of mining companies, pros- pectors and shippers using this city as a transportation and supply base. EDMONTON is the AIR BASE, RAIL BASE, COMMERCIAL HEAD- QUARTERS FOR THE GREAT NORTH. EDMONTON @ GATEWAY TO THE NORTH.

JOHN W. FRY, Mayor,

THE ADVERTISERS MAKE OUR MAGAZINE A POSSIBILITY, THEY DESERVE OUR BEST SUPPORT January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 39

PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HIS MAJESTY

On page 3 of our January 1942 issue, a fairly full account was given of this presentation by His Majesty the King to the Edmonton Regiment of their new Regimental Colours. The historic ceremony took place on Dominion Day, July 1st, 1941 at a tree encircled parade ground of a famous British Guards unit, at Caterham, Surrey. It was the first time in history that a. British sovereign ever presented colours to a Canadian regiment serving in England. On page 2.3 of our July 1st issue, a picture shows the beautiful colours which were presented.

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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Having been overseas for five years the follow- ing are among the men granted 30 days leave: Pte. William Craig of Edmonton and Stettler; Cpl. L. S. McGregor, Ste. 210 El Mirador apts., Edmon- ton; C.S.M. H. H Ragan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ragan, 9755 86 Ave., Sgt. Raymond Madore, son of Mrs. J. C. Burger, 10157 114 St. Ragan was mentioned in despatches, and Madore served with the British Intelligence. Your Satisfaction Is GETS CHRISTMAS LEAVE Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Mair, 11542 89 St., had with Woodward^s Aim them their daughter, Pte., Aileen J. Mair, CWAC. of Camp Borden for a short leave at the holiday

DOMINY PROMOTED Sho'p where you get Quality C. G. Dominy, has been appointed office assist- at a reasonable price, com- ant at the Edmonton headquarters of the Northern Alberta Railways. We all wish Dominy the best bined with Courteous and of luck in his new position. Efficient Service. BROTHERS WIN PROMOTION The two flier sons of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Irving, of Ste. 2, McLean BIk, have been promoted. F.L. Reginald Percy Irving, a pilot, was promoted from IMPORTANT SAVINGS ALWAYS AT flying officer. He has been overseas for the last year and eight months. F.S. George Norman Irvnig, WOODWARDS was promoted from sergeant while a prisoner-of-war in Germany. A flight engineer he has been over- seas for more than four years and has been a prisoner for 14 months.

GIVING GOOD SERVICE Cpl. A. Ej W. Roberts, M.C., of 9422 94 St., (Cap), heads the following members of his family; Pte. R. A. Roberts in Italy, L.A.C. E. C. W Roberts in Ireland, Wren Margaret Roberts and OS. J. W. FOR HEALTH Roberts are in Eastern Canada. Drink Dairy ,Pool Pasteurized SGT. SEABROOK'S SON WINS M.M. In an announcement of Awards last August appeared a list without citations, one of which was L/Sgt. Ronald Frank Seabrook,33, Wainwright, Alta. Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. Ronald is MILK the son of Sgt. Frank Seabrook, who served with CREAM C coy. of the Old Battalion. (See Last Post).

BUTTERMILK MORE SONS GIVE SERVICE Four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parley, 10612 84 Ave, have enlisted in this war and Mr. Parley is instructor with the reserve army in an armoured divisional worshop unit, and served with the 49th. The sons are ,AB. Ernie Parley, R.C.N.V.R. over- Northern Alberta seas 3 years; AB. George Parley has been on invasion duties aboard a naval landing barge on and after E-day. He made 10 trips across the Dairy Pool Ltd. channel at that time; Pte. Paul Parley, who for- merly served in the R.C.A.F. and now training in the Canadian Army at Toronto. He served in the Phone 28103 air force for 6 months; FIt.-Sgt.i Leo Parley, was reported missing in June, 1942, after overseas operations with R.C.A.F., and later presumed dead, FORTY-NINER: GEO. WILLSON A wireless airgunner he arrived in England early in 1941. January, 1945 THE FORTY-NINER 41

DAUGHTERS OF 49ers SERVING of Jerrys had reached the total of 13. In one LAW. Peggy Browse, RCAF, (WD), who spent period of three days he had eight definite "kills" leave in Edmonton with her parents last October to his credit and two damaged. A brother, William returned to her station in Torbay, Newfie. Wren Laubman, 20, is also overseas with the R.C.A.F. Katherine Kinnaird, WRCNS, returned to her sta- Don was awarded a bar to the D.F-C. in November. tion HMCS. Bm-rard, Vancouver, last October after spending leave with her parents in Edmonton. NOW FIVE YEARS OVERSEAS The Loyal Edmonton Regiment had been over- RECEIVES INJURY seas five years on Dec. 15th. Our local papers Pte. T. J. Chesterman, one of the youngest gave some of the highlights of their doings since recruits to join the army in Wainwright, was leaving Edmonton, and a poem was written and seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in France appeared in the "Journal" relating their experien- last October. He is the son of Sgt. Alf. Chester- ces and the feelings of those who were left at man, Camrose, who served in Don Coy. in the last home. We hope that before another year rolls deuced, bally mess up. around they will all be back again in Edmonton.

MISSING, NOW SAFE MRS. BURY RECEIVES HUSBAND'S DECORATION Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reid were overjoyed last August when they received word their son, W^O. Among the 96 decorations presented by the Norman L. Reid, who was reported missing on May Earl of Athlone, governor-general, at an investi- 8th had rejoined his crew. He said, on his return to ture in Government House Tuesday, December 12 Edmonton on thirty days leave, the three months was Mrs. M. M. Bury, 10933 80 Ave. Edmonton, spent in enemy territory were the toughest of his who received the Distinguished Service Order life. Returning with him was WO. Thos. R. Brad- awarded her husband, the late Major W. G. Bury, shaw, pilot, who spent the same time getting clear who won the award in Sicily for great gallantry in of the enemy as did his navigator, Norm.an. In leading his company in an attack. September young Reid was given his Commission. Fit. Lfc. Gordon Ockenden, son of Mr. and Mrs. CLIPS LUFTWAFFE'S WINGS Frederick Ockenden, 10923 81 St., and nephew of "Ted" Ockenden, C coy. was credited with two of Fit. Lt. Don Laubman, 23, son of Sgt.-Maj. and the 31 planes brought down on the British 2nd Mrs. C. F. Laubman, 11649 90 St., has been really Army's Rhine salient last September in one of the knocking them down according to the news reports fiercest sky battles since 1940. He was also credited coming through on the air battles since D-Day. He with two planes last August. He has since received was awarded the D.F.C. last October when his bag the D.F.C.

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ROBBIE'S BOY MISSING FO. lan Robbie, 23 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robbie, 11271 71 Street was reported missing last August. A navigator aboard a Beau- 49th Regimental fighter, FO. Robbie was engaged on his first tour of operations, and had been overseas for two years. In England he married an Edmonton girl, the for- mer Miss Geraldine Broadribb, who is a member TIES of the R.C.A.F. v/omen's division. Robbie Sr. ser- ved in the band.

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RECEIVES EFFICIENCY AWARDS PROMOTED MAJOR Lt.-Col. Archie S. Donald, D.S.O. of the Loyal Promotion overseas of Maj. C. Vincent Lilley of Edmonton Regiment, has been awarded the Can- Edmonton was received here in December by his adian Efficiency Decoration. He has been in ser- wife who resides at the home of the officer's vice with the battalion for the greater part of the parents, Maj. and Mrs. Charles W. Lilley, 11030 fighting in the .Mediterranean area. Canadian 81st Avenue. efficiency Medals were awarded to Q.M.S. D. H. Williams, C.S.M. E. H. Harris, L-Cpl. R. Stewart Bob Mayes, Moose Jaw, Sask, D coy, sends and Pte. S Chettleborough, The Loyal Edmonton greetings to all friends and says, "His youngest girl Regiment overseas, all of Edmonton. has joined the C.W.A.C. on reaching her 18th birthday. ELECTED PRESIDENT C. R. McFadden, D coy., was elected president RE-ELECTED of the St. James Legion No. 4 last December. This H. E. Tanner D coy., was re-elected by acclama- branch has 350 members. He sends best wishes to tion for his third term as president of the Edmon- all friends. ton branch Canadian Legion at the final meeting of the year last December.

DUES PAYABLE The annual dues for members in the association are 50 cents. This entitles a member to the semi-annual issues of the magazine, postpaid. Dues can be forwarded to the Corresponding Secy., 11908 92 St., or to Neville H. Jones 11252 125 St., or delivered to Earle Hay, Post Office Building, Edmonton. Life Membership is $15.00. All the work of our association is carried on solely from the subscriptions of the members. As helpful as the dews of the morn- ing, are the dues for membership in our association. Have you paid yours lately? No! Then do so right now and you will sot let the opportunity slip by.

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AN APPRECIATION Mrs. C. Lawrence, widow of Charley Lawrence, COR. lOl.t STREET and JASPER deeply appreciates the help the association was to her in her bereavement last May. We regret the fact we omitted her name from the list of depend- ents. Mrs.. Lawrence says what a good "Buddy" JOHNSON^S he was in their married life. Two grandsons are The Leading Cafe serving in this war, M11360, W. Waite, Spr. who returned last January after 3 years overseas; and M31576, Pte. George Adam, No. 1 C.I.R.U. Waite's dad served in the 101st. When you have an INSURANCE LOSS Co!. E. R. Knight, V.D., officer commanding the you want the BEST insurance 41st Res. Brigade Group, speaking to a committee That's the only kind we handle. designed to step up recruiting for the reserve army, in Edmonton last March, said, "Present day com- JAS. A. MacKINNON. LTD. placency was "wholly unjustified". Today's victory 10115 100A Street Bank of Toronto Bidg. may be tomorrow's defeat if we are not ready to meet any emergency." He traced the history of the Phone 23344 EDMONTON Militia and the help it had been in creating the active forces. In "finishing Col. Knight stressed the necessity for men to keep the forces in strength for a successful ending to the war. PRISONER OF V/AR Radios In the casualty list of Dec. 14th, 1944 appeared the name of High, David, F-S. He is the son of David High, Jarvie, Alta who served in B coy. of the 49th. J. H. REED TO ALL 49ers ..... House Furnishings in GREETINGS High Grade New and FROM THE Used Furniture CANADIAN LEGION Chesterfield Suites, BRITISH EMPIRE SERVICE Carpets, Etc. LEAGUE

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