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Topic: Major Hugh Conway CD Ret (Read 222 times)
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Mike Blais
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A ROYAL CANADIAN "NEVER PASSES A FAULT"
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Maj Hugh Conway, CD (retired) a member of 1 RCR from 1961 to 1965, with later service in the NZ (Kiwi) army and the Cdn AB Regt, who lives in Jasper,
Alberta, travelled to Spokane, Washington to present Canadian World Wat I veteran John Babcock (left) aged 108 with membership in The Royal Canadian Regiment Association on August 26, 2008. Mr. Babcock joined the Canadian Army in 1917 at the age of 15 and served overseas in the U.K. as a
member of The RCR.
John Babcock is the last known surviving veteran of the Canadian Army of WW I and is now the Patriarch, the oldest member, of The RCR Regimental Family.
Hugh Conway was assisted in the presentation by Constable Peter Lavalee of the RCMP who lives in Edson, Alberta. Note that John wore his Regimental sweatsuit for the occasion.
R.T. Walsh
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1RCR 1977-79 Depot (Italy PL), B Coy, Mortars, Pioneers, D Coy (CFB London)
3RCR 1979-82 M Coy, Pipes & Drums, Sigs, Mortars. (CFB Baden-Soellingen)
1RCR 1982-88 Mortars. Dukes, Cyprus-Welfare NCO 84-85, Injured, WO&Sgts Mess, (CFB London)
1988-92 Med-remuster to HELL/ 35 DU, CFB Baden
1992 Medical release. God Bless you all!
Pro Patria
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ranrad
Ron [Andy] Andrews
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A distinguished looking gentleman..thanks for the info, nice to see this, may God Bless them all.. ranrad
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RCAF,CAF, converted RCR?,1RCR 74-77 CD: SSM (Nato);CPSM,;UN-Cyp.; UN- Golan
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Buzz Gomes
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Excellent post Mike. Great to see Hugh and Peter looking after our last distinguished WW 1 Veteran. PRO PATRIA
Buzz
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1964-1968- 2 QOR Calgary, Cyprus
1968-1971- 2 CDO Edmonton
1971-1975- 3 Mech CDO Germany, A Coy Mor
1975-1983- 1 RCR London, Bn Tpt,C Coy, B Coy, Recce
1983-1985- RCR Battle School
1985-1990-1 RCR, B Coy, Dukes, Recce, Cyprus
1990-1992- OMD HQ Ottawa, G3 Trg
1992-1993- LMD HQ London, G3 Trg
1993-2007-4 RCR, RSM
Retired CWO
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Mike Blais
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RT deserves the credit, Buzz, as he sent it to me last night.
I hope you look that good in five years when you turn a hundred and eight...bwahahahahaaaa...
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1RCR 1977-79 Depot (Italy PL), B Coy, Mortars, Pioneers, D Coy (CFB London)
3RCR 1979-82 M Coy, Pipes & Drums, Sigs, Mortars. (CFB Baden-Soellingen)
1RCR 1982-88 Mortars. Dukes, Cyprus-Welfare NCO 84-85, Injured, WO&Sgts Mess, (CFB London)
1988-92 Med-remuster to HELL/ 35 DU, CFB Baden
1992 Medical release. God Bless you all!
Pro Patria
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Buzz Gomes
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Excellent post RT .Thanks for sharing.It's good to see the Association looking after our last WW1 Veteran John Babcock.
Buzz
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1964-1968- 2 QOR Calgary, Cyprus
1968-1971- 2 CDO Edmonton
1971-1975- 3 Mech CDO Germany, A Coy Mor
1975-1983- 1 RCR London, Bn Tpt,C Coy, B Coy, Recce
1983-1985- RCR Battle School
1985-1990-1 RCR, B Coy, Dukes, Recce, Cyprus
1990-1992- OMD HQ Ottawa, G3 Trg
1992-1993- LMD HQ London, G3 Trg
1993-2007-4 RCR, RSM
Retired CWO
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