Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No.4 - Lethbridge, Alberta - Legion Posts and Branches on Waymarking.com

Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No.4 is located at 324 Mayor Magrath Dr S in Lethbridge. The history of the branch is not available, but a Grand Opening plaque on the present building indicates that it was opened in 1977.

The branch is named after John Smith Stewart, former Alberta MLA and Brigadier-General for the 3rd Canadian Division from 1917 until 1919:
"John Smith Stewart was born in Brampton, Ontario in 1877. He graduated from the Toronto Dental College and lived in Edmonton prior to coming to Lethbridge in May of 1903 to establish a dental practice. Dr. Stewart had an exemplary Army career in both the Boer War and the First World War. He attained the rank of Brigadier General and commanded the 3rd Canadian Division, R.C.A. He served in the Alberta Legislature for more than twenty years and represented the Lethbridge riding in the Federal House of Commons from 1930 to 1935. Dr. Stewart was a gentle man who had the respect of all who knew him. He died on August 14th, 1970 at the age of 93 years."
Source: gs.lethsd.ab.ca/History.php (visit link)

A 7.7-cm Feldkanone 16 Field Gun is on display outside of the building (visit link) which a Canadair CT-133 Silver Star sits mounted on a pedestal in the parking lot (visit link)

Street address: 324 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3L7 Year the building was constructed.: 1977 Activities: Card games night Hall rental: Yes Can headgear be worn inside?: No Web-link for this "Legion": [Web Link]

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