by admin | Sep 5, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
Verdun Stanley Woyce was born in Palmerston, and was employed as a member of the Bridge & Building group on the CNR. During the Second World War, Woyce enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he was able to utilize his comfort with heights. In fact, The...
by admin | Sep 3, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
WilfrId Lawrence Wolfe was born in Stoney Plain, AB, on October 3, 1924, and moved to Palmerston at only 2 years of age. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a Sergeant-Pilot overseas, seeing action in many operational flights. The Palmerston Observer...
by admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Station History
Palmerston’s other treasured landmark is the old steam engine facing Main street. The old steam engine, called “Old 81” by Palmerston residents, is a memorial to the days when “Iron Horses” were stabled within the Town. It now stands on...
by admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
Robert J. (R.J.) Wilson, was born in Palmerston, ON, to parents David and Sarah Wilson in 1923. During World War II, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and achieved the rank of Warrant Officer Class I Air Bomber as a part of the 102 Squadron. Wilson was...
by admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Palmerston History
The Vaccine Farm of Palmerston was established in 1885 by Dr. Alexander Stewart, a local physician. The Vaccine Farm was located on the south-west corner of Main Street and Queen Street at the east end of the town. Dr. Stewart established the Vaccine Farm in...
