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Lieutenant Colonel George Trist

Born 1895 Coppercliff Ontario. Father Robert W Trist farmer

Served in WW1 with 21st Canadian Battn Sergeant

Married 21.6.1919 Amy Stiling at St Lukes Homerton E. London.

Settled back in Winnipeg as a clerk. Joined W.G T.A.

1940 Posted to Bermuda, as Major W.G.

1941 Sent to H.K. P.O.W.

1945 Employed by Winnipeg Water Authority responsible for manpower (Not absolutely sure of this)

Died 23.5.1977 Victoria B.C.

1 British War Medal 1914-1918

2 Victory Medal 1914-1918

3 1939-1945 Star

4 Pacific Star

5 Defence Medal

6 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (with clasp)

7 War Medal 1939-1945

8 Jubilee Medal (King George V)

9 Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in the Colonial Auxiliary Service

10 Territorial Efficiency Decoration

Lt Col Trist can be seen in photos on our Galleries site.