MWO James “Jim” Ward Allen CD (Ret’d)

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer James “Jim” Ward Allen CD (Ret’d) in Chilliwack, BC on 17 March 2007.

Jim was born in Yarmouth, NS in 1930. In 1948 he entered the Merchant Navy only to decide in 1952 to pursue instead an army career. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in what would be a 30-year career which saw him serve across Canada as well as Germany. Jim was one of the early members of 5^e Escadron du Genie du Canada in Valcartier, QC when that French Language Engineer Squadron was formed in 1968. Jim retired in 1982.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on 22 March at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #280 Vedder Crossing BC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280, Poppy Fund.   ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}