Our Legion
The Canadian Legion Commemoration Branch #140 was granted its charter on May 16, 1939. It was a branch of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire. The purpose of the legion is to constitute an association of those who have served or are serving in her majesty’s armed forces or any auxiliary force and others who support the purpose and objectives of the legion. The legion stands for unity and comradeship among all who had served, so that neither their rights nor their interests shall be forgotten, and that the veterans welfare and the welfare of their dependants, especially the disabled sick aged and needy may always be safe-guarded.

It is also the desire that the members pass on to their families and descendants the traditions for which they stand.

The purpose
It is also their purpose to perpetuate the memory and deeds to the fallen and of those who die in the future.

At the end of World War II the servicemen and women from all three services began to return home, to be welcomed not only by there families, but also by their local Legion Branch and for a while were fairly active. However as the young men began the task of establishing themselves and raising their families the branch activity began to diminish although most of the men continue to keep their membership in good standing.

In 1971, the Royal Canadian Legion allowed the admission of sons and daughters of veterans into the legion as associate members and then in 1986 Dominion Command made it possible for wives of veterans to become legion members.

Then later the grandchildren of veterans were allowed to attain associate membership. This will assure the community of the future of the legion and its service to veterans and the community.

The Legion and the community
Commemoration Branch #140 is a co-sponsor along with the Ladies Auxiliary and the Eriksdale Community Club in maintaining the Eriksdale Recreation Complex.

The main source of revenue has been and still is from the bingo held each Friday night. The branch also holds football pools each fall ending with the Grey Cup final.

Other than the monies spent in maintaining and improving the Rink, donations have been made to the Eriksdale Hospital, horse club, fire victims and to other numerous needs.

June 30, 1996 the legion erected a monument in the local cemetery in remembrance of the veterans and all those who are interred in the cemetery.

It is there hope that the Commemoration Branch #140 will continue to flourish in the future.