Royal Canadian Legion

Branch 15 Brampton

Record #: BRA2411
Last Modified: 18 Nov 2019
Last Full Update: 18 Nov 2019

Record Details

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Website Website: www.RCLBR15.com
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Description & Services

Alternate Name Major William Dwight Sharpe Branch
Description The Royal Canadian Legion was created in 1925 in Winnipeg Manitoba bringing together the 15 veterans associations formed after World War One. The Legion is a democratic, non-partisan, member based organization who’s mission is to serve Veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families; to promote Remembrance; and to serve our communities and our country. As the largest Veteran and community support organization in Canada, at more than 300,000 members in over 1400 Branches across Canada, the Legion makes a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, provide essential services within our communities, and Remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. 
 
Branch 15, located in Brampton Ontario, serves Canada’s Honoured Veterans. The Branch is named for Major William Dwight Sharpe, a former Medical Officer with the British Admiralty served with the 234th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War One. The 234th Bn CEF is perpetuated by the Lorne Scots (Peel Dufferin and Halton Regiment), an active Canadian Army Reserve Regiment headquartered just around the block from the Branch. 
 
The Branch offers many services. First and foremost the Legion itself is a place for Veterans to seek shelter and care. The Branch has a Service Officer dedicated to getting Veterans the care they need. The Branch is secondly a social club for Veterans and members which is also open to the public. The Branch offers rental service of its hall to the public.
Hours *Tues-Fri 4pm-10pm 
*Sat 1pm-10pm 
 
Subject to change
Areas Served Peel Region
Eligibility Legion members, veterans and their families and guests
Application http://rclbr15.com/wordpress/the-branch/membership/
Fees Membership - $55
Languages English
Meetings General Meeting: Second Wed of the Month.  
Executive Meeting: Last Wed of the Month

Contact Information

Address & Map
80 Mary St
Brampton, ON L6Y 2R3
 
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Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 905-451-9569
Website www.RCLBR15.com
Primary Executive Brian Capon, Branch President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15

Other Details

Established 1925
Elections Annual Democratic Elections
Funding Donations ; Fees
Service Level (50) Non Profit

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