Lansdowne area farmer served in both wars
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Pictured is William Paterson and his wife Margaret (“Daisy”). The Patersons raised eight children on their farm between Neepawa and Arden.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
William Paterson (1896-1962) was born and raised in Quebec, however, he spent the majority of his adult life farming in the Rural Municipality of Lansdowne. Before moving to Manitoba, he enlisted to fight in the Great War (WWI) and after he moved, he also assisted in the effort during World War Two (WWII). He didn’t speak much of his time in the two World Wars, but it was quite the story to tell.
Six brothers return from war
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Left to right: Patrick, George, and Norman Campbell
By Lenda Jerome Campbell
Niece of Campbell Veterans
My grandfather, Angus Campbell, came from Scotland. Six Campbell brothers served in WWII but I’m not sure what year. He settled with his brothers in the Kinosota area.
“When will it end?”
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- Published on Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Pictured is a closeup of one of the soldiers depicted in the “When will it end?” Victory Loan artwork.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
When will it end? That was a question likely hanging on many people’s lips throughout the duration of the wars.
Remembering Able Seaman William Dearl Trickett of Kelwood
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AB William Trickett, Athabaskan survivor.
By Blar Gilmore
SLT (RET'D), CD
Like any good Navy ditty, this tale starts in a bar. Little did I know, a visit to the local Legion in my home village of Kelwood, MB would end up as a quest to uncover some of my own Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) family history.
Read more: Remembering Able Seaman William Dearl Trickett of Kelwood
