Royal Canadian Air Force: Canada

Norma Walmsley Dept: Jan. 6 -- Norma Walmsley, 90. She advocated for womens rights in Canada and around the world. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Walmsley was part of the very first squadron of women recruited by the Royal Canadian Air Force, rising to become senior officer in charge of womens division supplies for Canada and overseas. She was head of the political science department at then-Brandon College. She was co-founder of the MATCH International Centre, an international development agency operated by Canadians working in partnership with women around the world. She was honoured with the Governor Generals Award in commemoration of the Persons case, the Queens Silver and Gold Jubilee medals and named an Officer in the Order of Canada in 1993, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Al Arnott Enlarge Image Abe Arnold Enlarge Image (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.