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Aigner, Frank
see also Aksim, Victor E.
[clipping] 19 July, 1944
[image] WOUNDED - Lance-Cpl. Frank Aigner
in Normandy with H.L.I.
[clipping] 18 July, 1944
AIGNER, Acting Lance-Cpl. Frank John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Aigner, 16 Euclid Ave., Waterloo.
Lance-Cpl. Aigner lost his right arm in battle. His parents had been out of town on a short holiday and were confronted by the news on their return yesterday. A telegram from the minister of national defence stated:
"Acting Lance-Cpl. Frank John Aigner suffered an amputation of the right arm as a result of severe shell fragment wounds received in action, July 8, 1944." Further information is promised, when available.
Cpl. Aigner, who is 22, enlisted with the H.L.I. in June, 1940, and went overseas a year later. He was employed at the Canada Barrels and Kegs Ltd.
Born at St. Jacobs, he went to public school in Waterloo, and also attended the K-W Collegiate.
[clipping] 27 Sept., 1944
Waterloo Man on Hospital Car
LONDON, Ont., Sept. 27, 1944 (CP) - Casualty cases from the battlefields of France and Italy, 41 soldiers arrived here today aboard two hospital cars. They arrived in Canada recently aboard a hospital ship. Despite a pelting rain, a large crowd gathered to welcome them.
Those who will remain in hospital here for further treatment include Lance-Cpl. F.J. Aigner, Waterloo; Pte. J. Hoshoian, Galt; Pte. W.W. Nichol, Preston.
Lance-Cpl. Aigner, 22, suffered an amputation of the right arm as the result of severe shell fragment wounds received in action, July 8.
He enlisted with the H.L.I. in June, 1940, and went overseas a year later.
[photograph]
[KDRIS]
[N] Ptd. Frank Aigner
[HA] 16 Euclid Avenue
[CO] Canada Barrel and Keg
[PB] St. Jacobs
[FME] none
[PR] private
[DE] June
[UE] H.L.I.
[MS] Single
[S] [blank]
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Aksim, Victor E.
[clipping] 27 March, 1944
[image] MENTIONED
Capt. Victor E. Aksim, R.C.C.S., above, mentioned in dispatches for gallantry in Italy, is a son of Mrs. Edward Aksim of Waterloo. He received his first military training with the Estonian Army.
[clipping] Kitchener Record 12 Nov 1941
ADDRESSES OF SOLDIERS
For the information of readers who wish to send letters and parcels to Twin City and district soldiers overseas, The Record will publish from day to day their names and addresses compiled from available lists. The first instalment follows:
AIGNER-A 38178, Pte. Frank J. Aigner, D Company, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas.
AMOS-B 33286, Signaller E.W. Amos, No.2 Royal Canadian Air Force, Wing Section, No.3 Company, 7th Corps Signals, R.C.C.S., Canadian Army Overseas.
ANDERSON-R 70453, Sgt. Pilot Gordon D. Anderson, Royal Canadian Air Force, Attached R.A.F., Air Force Division, Canadian Army Overseas.
ANDERSON-Lieut. Joseph H., C.Company, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas.
ANDERSON-A 3524, Pte. L.M. Anderson, A.Company, Royal Canadian Regiment, Canadian Army Overseas.
ANDERSON-A 47605, Cpl. T.R. Anderson, 1st Army Tank Ordnance Workshop, R.C.O.C., Canadian Army Overseas.
ANDERSON-R 70453, Sgt. J.D. Anderson, R.C.A.F., Canadian Army Overseas.
ANTHONY-A 35453, Sgt. Lorne V. Anthony, 16th Battery, 12th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, Canadian Army Overseas.
AKSIM-Lieut. V.E. Aksim, R.C.C.S., 2nd Division Signals, Canadian Army Overseas.
ARMITAGE-A 3771, Pte. H.W. Armitage, Royal Canadian Regiment, No. 1 Infantry Holding Unit, Headquarters Company, Canadian Army Overseas.
ASHCROFT-A 4189, Lance Cpl Wilfred Ashcroft, No.1 C.G.(R)T.C.2 Co., Royal Canadian Regiment, Canadian Army Overseas.
BAECHLER-A 38156, Cpl. J.L. Baechler, D. Company, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas.
BAETZ-A 38126, Pte. R.E. Baetz, B. Company, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas.
BAILEY-A 38208, Pte. R.G. Bailey, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas.
BAKER-A 4246, Pte. M.E. Baker, R.C.R., Canadian Army Overseas.
BARKER-A 27072, Sgt Earl J. Barker, 11th Canadian Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps., Canadian Army Overseas.
BARLEY-A 38130, Pte. Philip Barley, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas.
BARNES-A 38037, Cpl. Lloyd Barnes, H.Q. Company, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas.
BARRETT-A 4929, Sailor C.E. Barrett, Navy, Fleet Mail Office, Halifax, N.S.
The second instalment will appear tomorrow.
Black and white outdoor photograph of the Alexander Hotel taken from an elevated position, likely from the former Labatt's property on King Street. The intersection of King and William Streets are visible.
Black and white outdoor photograph of the Alexander Hotel taken from an elevated position, likely from the former Labatt's property on King Street. The intersection of King and William Streets are visible.
This photo is a copy of a postcard and is in good condition; some handwritten labeling is visible.
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Amy, Ross
(over)
[clipping] Enlisted 15 December
[image] Ross Amy
[clipping] 18 September 1943
3rd Son Arrives In Old Country
Waterloo Boys All With the R.C.O.C.
With receipt of word today that their con, Pte. Ross Amy, has arrived safely overseas, Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Amy of 59 Menno Street, Waterloo, now have three sons serving with the Canadian Army in
England.
“We’re proud to have three sons serving with the Canadian Army, and glad in many respects to have
them serving in the same unit,” Mrs. Amy, mother of the three said today.
They are all with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps in England.
First son to land across the water was Staff-Sgt. Bruce Amy, 23,who enlisted two years ago, and
has been overseas since Christmas of last year.
Second son overseas was Pte. Reginald Amy, 26, who enlisted a year and nine months ago and has
been overseas since Christmas of last year.
Pte. Ross Amy, youngest of the brothers, enlisted on Oct. 22 last, his 21st birthday.
[KDRIS]
[N] Ross W. Amy
[HA] 59 Menno St. Waterloo
[CO] Machinist
[PB] Elmira
[FME] None
[PR] Pte.
[DE] Oct. 22/42
[UE] no. 25 Basic Training camp Simcoe
Now 4th Can Arm’d tfo wk/shop
[MS] Single
[S] Ross W. Amy
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Armitage, Harold W.
His home was in Waterloo.
He was wounded at the front and returned.
He attended the Kitchener Collegiate and Technical Institute from 1904 to 1906.
