The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

West Vancouver in World War II - continued from page 3 over the mountains. As well, male youth joined the army cadets at West Van High. As the war progressed, the announcements of missing in action, deceased, or wounded young men became more frequent. The West Van News announced that the war dead to January 1st was 54. Men returning home were lauded in the papers. On May 10,1945 a Service of Thanksgiving was held in Ambleside Park to celebrate Victory in Europe. The Women's Auxiliary Air Corps, West Vancouver Unit on left to right in single file are parade on June 22, 1941 0178.WVA.RAH Winifred Dorchester and Ola McLean -- -- MUNICIPALITY OF WEST VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA Sir'ie of T1lallkgivillg Pacific Coast Mountain Rangers (Hollyburn Rangers) 0431 .WVA.PHO H? (OLS ON THE OCCASION OF VICTORY IN EUROPE Service Held In 4nILIeSa& /)a4h Two Houri After the Siren Victory Signel Spoe.ereI by ·he Merndp.I Cee,,iI. Me.. by W,t Vee,e,vrr Hey.' B.nd. Le.I will be ep', cli dey--.. .c.cI--le. . 1 ced hcnk.gieie pri,.te doto West Vancouver Cadets receiving their colours between 0025.WVA.PHO 1940-45 -- With the war ending in Europe, West Van did not appear to be as aware of Japan as it was on Germany. Yet West Vancouver was host to the army in Lighthouse Park and Ambleside Park. continued on page 5 page 4