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In 1852, Major-General James “Cupid” Wilson was born in Kingston, Ontario.  After a short service as an Ensign with the 47th Battalion of Volunteer Infantry, he joined the Kingston Field Battery in 1871.  He was one of the original officers of A Battery of the Permanent Force. In 1884, Major Wilson volunteered for service in …

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An Alberta native, Brigadier William Smith Ziegler was born in Calgary and received his early education at the Strathcona High School in Edmonton.  He later attended the University of Alberta, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He enlisted in the 61st Field Battery of the Non-Permanent Active Militia in 1926.  He earned his first …

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