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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-10-04, Page 32iiu► - LEGION ANNIVERSARY SECTION Phillips disp Frank Phillips, an RCAF veteran who, was injured in action, perhaps, has a special reason, for wanting to recog- nize the contributions of local veterans who fought in both world wars. He wasthere, and he knows first hand about the sacrifices that were made. Frank is also a history buff, who has perhaps, "500 books, and dozens of other items" in his personal war- time artima collection. Thatled: him to visit war museums all over Canada and Britain and to, an appreciation of how rare and valuable old uniforms: and memorabilia are, vt. honours v "1 hated to see this stuff being thrown out and lost,"'. he says and often when a veteran died, his family. would donate his or her war artifacts to the Legion, SQ before Armistice Day, in 1974,.Frank, .started put- ting together a,:collection. that included mementoesfrom LEGION. MEMORIES — Peter arid' Margaret Bannon, both members of the Seaforth Legion, were among many visitors who wandered through the 50th anniversary display of photographs andwar mementoes at the Legion ' this summer. The collection was assembled by Frank Phillips and his wife and included photos of all the Legion Members in their military uniforms. .(Expositor Photo) many local people. That and, during Seaforth's 1975 Centennial he mounted display that won praise from hundreds of visitors who were here. In the last few years, more and more has been donated and this summer Frank mounted a huge'display of wartime photos and artifacts. at the Legion in honour of the branch's 50th anniversary. It includes. several really rare; items, like a Royal Flying Corps uniform from. the First War which be- longed to. 'Ned ` Boswell's brother. "I've only seen one other and 1 don't think there are any in; .Canadian mus- eums," Frank says. Also in the collection are a 'crest: from' .the old 161st regiment found in: the late Hector Chesney's barn, the, Ante Alec . Muir's.--original World War I uniform, com- plete with kilt. the. late Col.' Alec' Wilson's helmet and a uniform from the 33rd Battal ions and.Les Beattie's Dist- inguished Flying Cross, A few of these. articles are on permanent display at the Legion. And Frank. Phillips hopes the addition now being, planned for the building will provide space for more. But the bulk; of the collect - Every week. more and more people discover•what mighty, jobs. are • ac- complished by low . cost Huron Expositor Want Ads.. Dial 527-0240. grew 5 ion he and his wife. Marjory Julie carefully gathered and a preserved is stored away in boxes, where it will stay until the next really big Seaforth or Legion occasion, The members of the: • Seaforth Golf &'Country Club Would. like to join with. others in honouring •the fine service of SEAFORTH BRANCH 156 srazi ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION It's nice to. know that you'll be around for manyyeara to come. Happy Anni.versaryl Waif a Centuryof Service. Se ice. -. ....to Veteranf their families and the .community Is a record to 'be proud of. We salute the members of SEAFORTN. BRANCH 156 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION• KEATING'S; 'PHARMACY 527-1990 Wort anch 156:.. ana SEAFORTH 527=091.0 CLINTON 482-3405 HENSALL 262-2418