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Ww 4 EY Forces receives a pauper's burial. Branch 419 'Royal Canadian Legion Port Perry, Ontario. . Phone 985-3218 PENSION ACT: The Pension Act provides for pension to be paid in cases where disability or death was incurred during or was due to service if the service was rendered during wartime. In cases of peacetime service the requirements are stricter. It must be shown that disability or death was directly caused by service. There is no means test connected with a disability pension or under normal circumstances, with a widow's pension. The same is true of pension paid on behalf of children. Provision is made for certain other awards including dependent parents and dependent brothers and sisters. Economic circumstances are considered along with degree of dependency. WAR VETERANS ALLOWANCE: War Veterans Allowance provides a maintenance allowance for eligible veterans who by age or handicap are unable to provide for themselves. Widows, children and orphans of such veterans may also receive an allowance. ' Eligible veterans are those who have attained the age of 60 years, or earlier if the applicant is permanently unemployable, and who have seen service in a theatre of war; or receive a disability pension or entitlement; or have served in both World Wars. Veterans of allied forces must have 10 years residence in Canada to qualify. Civilians, subject to certain conditions of length and area of Service are also entitled to an allowance (Canadian Merchant Seamen, Canadian Fire Fighters, etc.) A veteran in receipt of War Veterans Allowance receives complete medical attention free of charge. Payment of the allowance Is subject to an Income Test. P.O.W. COMPENSATION: Eligible are; (1) Members of Canadian Armed Forces who were prisoners of war for 3 months or more during or subsequent to World -War 11. (2) Members of British or Allied Forces who were domiciled in Canada or Newfoundland at time of enlistment and were prisoners of war for 3 months or more during World War Il. (3) Civilians, as defined in Parts 1, Il, VIII, IX and X of the Civilian War Pensions and Allowances Act, who were prisoners of war for 3 months or more during World War Il. " FUNERAL & BURIAL EXPENSES: Under certain circumstances and subject to a means test in some cases, the funeral and burial expenses of a veteran who dies on the treatment strength of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or of a War Veterans Allowance recipient or equivalent who dies in Canada, or of a disability pensioner who dies anywhere, may be paid in whole or in part by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A non-government organization, The Last Post Fund Incorporated, ensures that no indigent or friendless veteran of Her Majesty's or Allied BENEVOLENT FUNDS Grants of limited size to meet emergency situations are made by Service Benevolent Funds (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and by British Benevolent Funds in the case of those who served with the United Kingdom Forces. Grants vary with each Fund but by and large few of the Funds exceed $500.00 though some do authorize loans in excess of that amount. ATTENTION VETERANS, EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS "OPERATION SERVICE" MAY OFFER A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO AN - ALLOWANCE OR PENSION Branches of The Royal Canadian Legion will be conducting house-to-house visits within the next few weeks, to enquire if veterans, ex-service personnel or dependents are aware of their rights and privileges under the Veterans Charter. Please greet these visitors warmly. This is a coast-to-coast campaign of The Royal Canadian Legion's Golden Anni- versary Year 1926-1976. Should you be out when the "Operation Service" volunteer calls a card will be left at your address. If relative, please fill out promptly and return to the Legion Branch indicated for your area. - If you know of any needy veteran, ex-service person or dependent in your area, also kindly contact Legion Branch 419, Port Perry, 985-3218. OPERATION SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE ATTENTION: This program's prime aim is to contact veterans and dependents who may be eligible for veteran's benefits, namely Disability Pensions, War Veterans Allowances, etc. but are unaware of their rights and privileges. Those already receiving these benefits, should not, other than in special circumstances be requested to complete the Questionnaire. 1. (a) Did you have Military Service (including Merchant Navy, Auxiliary Services, etc.) with Canadian or Allied Forces in: WWI ~--W.W.II Special Duty Area (e.g. Korea, Egypt) or Allied Forces Regular Force-- ---- (b) Are you the widow or widower of a Yes No Veteran/Ex-Service person? ' NOTE: If response to 1(a) or (b) is "Yes" please complete the rest of this questionnaire. 2. What is your full Name and Address? Postal Code Tel. No. 3. Are you interested in receiving information regarding veterans and-or dependents benefits" 4. Are you 60 years of age or over? 5. Do you receive a Disability Pension as a result of military service or are you a War Veterans Allowance Recipient (Civilian War Allowance)? CANADIAN VETERANS ONLY 6. Were you a Prisoner-of-War? W.w.I W.w.II 7. Are you in receipt of compensation, W.W. II Only Name of Visitor Address Telephone Number For convenience, please complete form, cut along dotted line and mail. Other branches of the Royal Canadian Legion which may be in your area may be contacted as follows: Br. 322 AJAX 683-0053 Br. 178 BOWMANVILLE 623-5769 Br. 606 BAY RIDGES 839-2990 Br. 483 CLAREMONT 649-9911 Br. 152 BROOKLIN 655-4194 Br, 43 OSHAWA 723-4511 Br. 170 UXBRIDGE 852-9972 Br. 112 WHITBY 666-9280 SPY J; ih $0 ENTE oo TA I Pde