On Tuesday, 16 January, members of Branch 25 (San Francisco) of the Royal Canadian Legion – along with her family and friends – celebrated the 100th birthday of Joan Para.  Joan Para is Branch 25’s last remaining World War II veteran. She was born in 1924 in Lowestoft, England. Following aptitude testing in Honiton, Devon to determine which jobs they would be best suited, Joan was assigned to Army Communications during World War II.  She then went on Bradford, near Leeds, for training and was eventually stationed in London, near Buckingham Palace. Joan served from 1942 to 1946.

Below are some pictures and videos from yesterday’s event – and you can read more about Joan and her service in these previous entries:

• Member Highlight: Joan Para
• Joan Para Luncheon
• National Legion Week: Ordinary (Veteran) Member – Joan Para