Arthur Stanley Frederickson

Trooper, 18th Armoured Car Regiment
Royal Canadian Army

Service Summary

Arthur Stanley Frederickson was born in Winnipeg on August 29, 1913, and later grew up near Clanwilliam, Manitoba. He enlisted in July 1942 and completed his training in Winnipeg and Camp Borden.

Wartime Experience

Arthur trained on a variety of infantry and armoured weapons systems before serving overseas with the 18th Armoured Car Regiment.

He served in England, Belgium, Germany, and during the liberation of the Netherlands.

While stationed in the Netherlands, he met his future wife, Maria Wilhelmina Helthuis.

Post-Service Life

After discharge in 1946, Arthur and Maria settled in Minnedosa and raised two sons.

Arthur worked most of his career with the Canadian Pacific Railway as a Carman. He remained active in the Royal Canadian Legion, first with Branch #138 in Minnedosa and later Branch #271 in St. Albert, Alberta.

Arthur passed away in 1997. Maria was laid to rest beside him in 2010.

Medals & Honours

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