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 The
exhibits "In Memory of the War" present artifacts
of the World War l and ll, and some souvenirs like letters,
cards, medals, etc. testifying of soldiers's life during
these difficult times.
Olive Munroe (Ross)
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Olive Munroe (Ross) wife of the late J. Donald Ross served
with the RCAF(WD) from Jan. 1942 until Oct. 1946. I enlisted
in Ottawa and went to Toronto for basic training. Here we
received our uniforms, marching instructions, and vaccinations.
From there we went on to Guelph for training as future cooks.
 Some
time was spent in classes, the rest in practical work in
huge kitchens. The size of the stoves, steam kettles, and
Hobart mixers was quite an experience. Then I was sent back
to Rockcliffe, outside Ottawa for over two years. On short
notice we were posted to Penfield Ridge, N.B. where we celebrated
V.E. Day. After V.J. Day, I was sent to Summerside, P.E.I.
for three months. I ended up back at airforce headquarters
in Ottawa and was discharged from Trenton Airbase in Oct.
1946. I enjoyed my service days and never regretted having
joined up.
Victor Herman Hallwachs
Victor was born June 6, 1920 in Skyeston, North Dakota,
U.S.A. Victor arrived in Canada with his parents, Henry
and Alice, one brother, Wallace, and two sisters, Signe
and Jeannette.
They settled on a homestead in the Ardmore district
in 1927. Victor enlisted in the Canadian Army (active) at
Camrose, Alberta, on October 8, 1941. He served in Canada,
the United Kingdom, and in the Mediterranean. He returned
to Canada January 12, 1946 and was honourably discharged
on February 12, 1946 in Calgary, Alberta.
In November 1946, Victor married Catherine Slevinsky, and on April 20, 1947 they moved to two quarters of land near Ardmore which he acquired through the Veterans Land Act. He and Cathie remained on the land until his passing on February 4, 1991.
Ernest Fex
 Ernest Fex arrived in Bonnyville from St. Lazare, Soulange County, Québec, with his father, brother, and two sisters in 1927. He farmed with his father until he joined the Canadian Army.
Ernest fought overseas until 1945 and was with the Occupation Forces in Germany for one year. In 1946 he returned and settled on a farm near Bonnyville. In 1975 he retired in Bonnyville.
These Christmas card, pictures, letters and medals were donated by Ernest's brother Paul-Émile Fex.
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