Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 561

Welcome
TO THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL COMMAND LADIES’ AUXILIARY

The Legion was founded in November 1925 in Winnipeg and chartered in July 1926 by special Act of Parliament. However, veteran’s welfare and assistance had been carried on since 1916.  During the 1914-1918 war years as wounded veterans returned home, women were asked to help with their recovery by visiting hospitals, sending parcels to the hospitalized and to needy families. These ladies served the veterans and their dependants. Thus, our Ladies’ Auxiliary unofficially became a reality! Ontario Command currently has 233 Auxiliaries with 7,790 members.