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Royal Canadian Legion Talbot Trail Branch 613 | 905.892.6293

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  • About
    • About Us
    • Branch History
    • Branch Executive
    • 613 Cadets
    • Ladies Auxiliary
    • Photo Gallery
  • Services
    • Branch Hours
    • Hall Rental
    • Member Sports
    • The Memory Project
    • Poppy Campaign
    • Veteran Services
    • Youth Education
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Friday Dinners
  • News
    • Legion News
    • Branch Happenings
  • Membership
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Branch History

Brief History Summary

The quest for a Legion in the Pelham area was started by 3 veterans – Al Hogue, Ted Crafter and Sandy Dick. They canvassed this community of veterans who did not belong to an organization. The initial meetings were held in Al Hogue’s basement and subsequently they moved to the Highland Golf Course.

In the spring of 1966, 28 veterans voted & signed a request for Charter status. The group moved to Davis Hall and then to a brick farmhouse on Tice Road which did become the first Branch 613 Clubhouse.

August 10th, 1966, this group of veterans was granted a Charter as Branch 613 and carried on business at the Tice Road location until the purchase of a building on Highway 20 in June 1968.

In 1972, a Large Hall was built onto the Clubhouse to better serve the needs in the community. In 1984, a fire destroyed the Legion Lounge. It was quickly rebuilt.

Presently, Branch 613 in Fonthill has approximately 300 members.

FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 613 & WW II VETERANS

A. HOGUE, D. DICK, E. CRAFTER, C. LEWIS, F. BATES

CHARTERED MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL CANADAN LEGION BRANCH 613 & WW II VETERANS

R.GILLAP, J. CARL, W. TRAVIS, W. McCONNELL, W. NICHOLLS, D. HAGUE, T.PATRICK, A. MYERS, A. DAIR, H. McCAULEY, J BECKETT, J. ROCCO, W. BOWMAN, W. ELLSWORTH, W. MARTIN, L. SELBY, REV. R. PRICE

VETERANS OF WW II FROM THE PENINSULA & OVERSEAS

L.COSBY, T. INGHAM, G. HATTON, R. MILLS, N. OBLINSKI, J. VENERABLES, J. DUNDAS, W. COTTER, N. McINNIS, K. ARNOTT, D. JOHNSTON, R.LAW, K. WILLIAMS, J.SUTTON, D. DIXON, C. McCOMBS, J. ST.THOMAS, F. BATES, R. MUNKITTRICK, F. STAPLETON, A. HILLSLEY

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General Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 613. Our Veteran Affairs and Services Officer is available to assist Veterans and their families.

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  • ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION TALBOT TRAIL
  • Branch 613 Fonthill, Ontario
  • 141 Hwy 20E, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
  • 905.892.6293
  • info@fonthilllegion.com
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Recent News

  • St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 2023
  • Our Friday Night Dinners are Back!
  • Our Heat and Serve Dinner Initiative Returns!
  • A Recap of Our Heat and Serve Dinner Initiative for Seniors and Veterans in the Town of Pelham During the Pandemic

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