Alick Russel McLeod
Korean Medal, U.N. Service Medal Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM)
Royal Canadian Corp of Signals
Korea
06 December 1926 – 30 September 1994
Alick Russel McLeod was born to World War 1 veteran Robert Murray Mcleod and Mary (Corrigal) McLeod on 06 December 1926 in Dugald, Manitoba. He grew up in a family of 8 children. His oldest brother Roderick was killed in France in 1943 while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Alick joined the Manitoba Telephone system as a linesman in 1947.
In June of 1950 North Korea invaded South Korea, initiating a conflict that became the Korean War. A United Nations-led coalition was formed with 16 countries providing troops. Canada was one of the countries to intercede in the conflict. Over 26,700 Canadian troops served as part of the British Commonwealth Forces Korea. The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS) was disbursed among the Canadian Regiments as well as some American Units and contributed to the overall success of the UN mission.
Alick joined the Canadian Forces in 1950 and became a member of Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. After training he was attached the newly formed 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and deployed to Korea. He served in Korea until the armistice, signed 27 July 1953.
Upon his return to Canada he was released from the Forces and resumed his employment with MTS. His 34 year career took him to Morris, Winnipeg, Churchill and Morden. In 1954 Alick married Nancy Clover Fraser of Carman. Alick and Nancy had 5 Children: Janice Wiebe (Wayne), Tracy Fehr (Ed), Kathryn Gillis (Miles), Scott Mcleod (Darlene) and Leslie Malkowich. He has 12 grandchildren and an ever growing number of great-grandchildren.
Alick was active in the Legion from 1953 on, serving as President of the Morden Legion Branch 11 in 1990 and 1991. Alick was a proud Canadian and a loving father and grandfather.
Alick Russel McLeod passed away 30 September 1994.
Information from Tracey Fehr and Royal Canadian Corps of Signals – Wikipedia.