Branch 533 Byron/Springbank Royal Canadian Legion - London, Ontario
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N 42° 57.590 W 081° 20.017
17T E 472789 N 4756409
West end Royal Canadian Legion.
Waymark Code: WMTZMG
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/28/2017
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From the website:
Royal Canadian Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion was started in response to the needs of the veterans who returned from World War I. In 1925, different groups met to help the disabled, sick, aged and needy. These groups also wanted to have meeting places for veterans. The following year, the Canadian Legion was officially formed. The Legion became an advocate for improved pension legislation, returned soldiers insurance and help for those suffering from tuberculosis.
In 1930, the passage of the war Veterans Allowance permitted financial assistance to thousands of men who were not eligible for disability pensions although they couldn’t work because of injuries received in the war.
During World War II, the Legion provided canteens, entertainment, and reading material for the veterans at home and abroad. It also prepared for the return home of veterans overseas. The Legion provided financial compensation, clothing allowances, pensions, medical treatment, preference in the civil service, vocational training and other services to these veterans.
To this day, the Legion continues to maintain a network of professionals helping veterans, ex-service members and their families to secure the pensions and benefits that they are entitled to.
Today the Legion has more than 333,000 members. It is the largest community service organization in the country. The Legion contributes millions of dollars and voluntary hours to help Canadians, particularly seniors and youth.
Most Canadians associate the Legion with ceremonies and activities for Remembrance Day. This day is dedicated to all those who died during the two World Wars and the Korean conflict. The most recognized activity is probably the sale of the poppy emblem. Members of the Legion and friends distribute the poppy emblems to raise funds for needy veterans, ex- service members, and their families.
Every year on November 11, Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion holds memorial services in communities across Canada.
The Legion is a non profit organization with more than 1,600 branches in Canada, 21 in the United States and three in Germany.
Street address: 1276 Commissioners Rd W, London, ON N6K 1E1
Year the building was constructed.: 1950
Activities: Family activities
Hall rental: Yes
Can headgear be worn inside?: Didn't ask
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