Antoniuk, Alexander

Lance Corporal Alexander Antoniuk

4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards

R.C.I.C.

Alexander was born February 19, 1924 on a farm in Vilna, AB to John & Dora. He had 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Alexander's dad died when he was 6 and his mother remarried but that marriage did not last.  He left school at 15 after completing grade 8. He spoke English and Ukranian.

Alex liked swimming, skating, hunting and softball (outfield). Although raised on a farm and a competent farmer his ambition was in the mechanical or welding field.

Alexander enlisted March 2, 1942. Reason: "To serve my country." He was found to be neat, robust and earnest. He had a high degree of intelligence was quiet and reserved in manner. Alex was TOS to  the 4th PLDG's July 1944.

Alexander's brother George was wounded, survived the war and died around the age of 50. L/Sgt. George Antoniuk M7015 was awarded the MM.

Theaters and Dates of Service

Canada   02-Mar-42 to 19-Jul-42

UK         20-Jul-42 to 16-Aug-43

Italy       17-Aug-43 to 31-Dec-44

Grave: II A 8

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