Private Arthur Fisher

My father, Arthur Fisher (Pte. #M105058), was born in Hay Lakes, Alberta, November 11, 1922. His parents Emilge (Frederick) and Rudolph Fisher, were Russian immigrants. My grandfather was a well-respected blacksmith. My father enlisted in the army on November 26, 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta. Pte. Fisher underwent basic training in Camrose as well as various arms training in Calgary, Alberta. Dad left for overseas in May of 1942 and arrived in England on May 21, 1942. He became a proud member of the New Westminster Regiment (Motor) on July 9, 1943, and left England on November 13, 1943 via North Africa. Dad went into Italy on December 2, 1943, saw action at the Melfa River, May 24, 1944, the last obstacle to the Lira Valley onto the open city of Rome and many other areas before entering the Netherlands. He entered the Netherlands with the 5th Armored Division, 12th Infantry Brigade, the New Westminster Regiment (Motor) in April 1945. Dad was given eight medals but his Italy Star is of prominent importance to him. Dad was wounded during the Melfa crossing. While serving in the Netherlands, he met and married Josephina Orlemans on February 20, 1946. Dad returned to Canada on March 23, 1946 to Hay Lakes, Alberta, with my mother following Dad on October 13, 1946. On his return to Canada, Dad was honourably discharged from the army. He worked in British Columbia where he once again joined the military but this time the Air Force. He made the Air Force his career from which he retired at 50 followed by another career at the Canada Bank Note from which he retired at 65.

Diana English (daughter)