Bill Mitchell from Monitor served in WWII

By Joan Janzen

William Mitchell from Monitor, Alberta served as an airplane mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. According to information from the history book, A Treasure of Memories - Vol. II, Bill had attended SAIT in Calgary where he earned his mechanic certificate before purchasing Horsch’s garage in Monitor. At that time he and his wife Ruth had one son, Jackie.

Bill and Ruth Mitchell with their son, Jackie. Bill served as a n airplane mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. Photo from A Treasure of Memories - Vol. II

Bill had immigrated to Monitor, Canada from Cumbria, England along with his family when he was eight years of age. After being discharged from the Air Force, he learned of the need for a John Deere Agency in Monitor, and started a successful business.