Irene Moore Davis, assistant curator with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, talks about the No. 2 Construction Battalion during a visit Sept. 23 to Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157. A picture of the battalion, who served in World War I, is in the foreground. The No. 2 Construction Battalion was the subject of a talk at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 as part of Legion Week. The battalion, an all-Black battalion that served in World War I, was the topic of a p

Ordinary member Robert Dudley was recognized for his 55 years in the Legion. Gloria Primeau makes the presentation. As part of Legion Week, Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 handed out its anniversary pins and medals for those deserving members who have earned milestones for years of membership. Earning a pin for five years as an affiliate voting member was Louis Robidoux. Associate members recognized for their five-year milestones were Dilys Bertrand, Margeret Carrol

A ceremony was held Saturday morning at the start of Legion Week. Legion Week started last weekend and continues throughout the rest of this week into this coming weekend. Rain played a part in the start of Legion Week, as rain last Saturday caused the cancellation of the parade. An opening ceremony was still held Sept. 19 inside Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157. “The Legion is near and dear to me,” said Annette Knight, the Legion’s 1st vice president. Legion membe