KASSIE, Corporal Ernest Harold (R154429) - British Empire Medal - No.59 Squadron - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1219/45 dated 27 July 1945.  Born in Winnipeg, 15 May 1918.  Store clerk for eight years.  Enlisted in Montreal, 9 January 1942.  Overseas on 4 May 1943.  Died in Ottawa, 20 April 1994.