LAC GARRY W. ALEXANDER (The Prof)

Post Supplied by:  Garry (The Prof) Alexander

THEN & NOW

THEN ....

DOB: 23rd February 1940

Dates of service: 400 Squadron Aero Engine Tech
17th April 1953 TO 20th February 1963
14th November 1963 TO 28th February 1965





....AND NOW
Married 11th November 1966
Wife: Susan (Sue) nee Paterson

Two Daughters

Tara Magnuson (Steve) (Dublin, CA,USA)
Granddaughter: Isabel, Grandson: Alexander

Amanda Mclean (Troy) (Pitt Meadows,BC)
Granddaughters: Makena & Kali

WHAT HAPPENED TWEEN THEN AND NOWI was transferred out west to Edmonton, Albert 7th February 1966, by Weil-McLain a boiler manufacturer and worked as an area manager for them until 1978.
I joined an agency selling heating equipment for a short while, but left them to be heating manager for Crane Supply, a plumbing and heating wholesaler in Edmonton.
After 13 years I worked for another agency for a couple of years and eventually left them to start my own agency which I ran for 4 years.
I then joined Western Supplies, a wholesaler in Edmonton after they made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.
After 3 years (to the day) I was re-engineered and decided to retire.
Presently I work part time for Weathermakers Ltd., a local HVAC contractor selling system corrections and upgrades to existing hydronic (hot water) heating systems.
I’m a past president of the Northern Albert chapter of the American Society of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning engineers (1990-91).
I’m a life member of the Alberta Hydronics Advisory Council, an organization that was started to address the problems in installations of hydronic heating systems, and am a full member of the Kingsway Legion here in Edmonton.
My present job allows me to visit my grandkids at a moment’s notice, which my wife and I do often. It’s nice to go to Dublin, just outside of San Francisco, California and Pitt Meadows, British Columbia where the kids are living. We also visit our families in Ontario once a year.

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Orders and Decorations

What are often referred to as Medals are comprised of several major categories.  A complete list of the categories of Orders, Decorations, and Medals which make up the generic term Medals can be seen here.
The following are Orders and Decorations, a complete listing of which may be seen here.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Originally designated the Conspicuous Service Cross (1901-1914), the Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to naval personnel, from Warrant Officer to Lieutenant, for the performance of meritorious or distinguished services before the enemy. In 1939, Commanders and Lieutenant-Commanders were also made eligible for the DSC. Members of the air force or army serving with the fleet were also eligible.


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Military Cross (MC)

The Military Cross can be awarded to commissioned officers of the substantive rank of Captain or below (therefore acting and temporary Majors are eligible) or Warrant Officers for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. In 1920, the terms were altered to clearly state the award was for gallant and distinguished services in action and that naval and air force officers could be awarded the cross for gallant and distinguished services on the ground.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
The cross is awarded to officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. The slip-on bar has an eagle in the centre. The year of the award is engraved on the reverse.


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Air Force Cross (AFC)

The cross is awarded to an officer or a Warrant Officer for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, but not while in active operations against an enemy.

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Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
The DCM was awarded to Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, serving in any of the sovereign's military forces, for distinguished conduct in the field. It was thus the second highest award for gallantry in action (after the Victoria Cross) for all army ranks below commissioned officers and was available to navy and air force personnel also for distinguished conduct in the field.


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Military Medal (MM)

The medal is awarded to Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers and men for individual or associated acts of bravery on the recommendation of a Commander-in-Chief in the field.

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
The award was made to non-commissioned officers and men for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy


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Air Force Medal (AFM)

The Air Force Medal is awarded to non-commissioned officers and men for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy.

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British Empire Medal (BEM)
This medal replaced the Medal of the Order of the British Empire (1917-1922) and had a military and a civil division. The medal was awarded for meritorious service which warranted such a mark of royal appreciation.


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Information on Campaign Stars and Medals (1939 - 1945) click here.