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Robson Street was named in honour of Flight Lieutenant Wishart William “Wish” Robson. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force in June of 1941, was trained through the British Commonwealth Air Training Program and received his commission in 1942. For his service, Robson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in June of 1944. Flight Lieutenant Wishart William “Wish” Robson was killed in an airplane accident in Northern Manitoba on 21 August 1949 at 33 years of age.

Atwood Street was named in honour of Flight Sergeant Bertram Atwood in 1963. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in June 1941 and trained through the British Commonwealth Air Training Program at Edmonton, Alberta; Prince Albert and Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Atwood received his wings in February 1942 and went overseas two weeks later in March 1942. Between March and November 1942, he made at least 14 operational flights over Germany.

Atwood was killed in action during air operations over Germany on 13 January 1943 at 27 years of age. 

Ravenhurst Street is named partly in honour of Sergeant Leslie E. Hurst. He enlisted and served overseas with the Canadian Army. Hurst was killed in action during the Dieppe Raid on 19 August 1942 at 27 years of age. Hurst Lake in Manitoba was named in commemoration of Sergeant Leslie E. Hurst in 1963.

The Transcona Museum currently does not have information on “Raven” who the street is also named in commemoration of.

Peter Sosiak Bay was named in commemoration Ordinary Seaman Peter “Pete” Sosiak. He enlisted and served in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the HMCS Stratford and HMCS Restigouche. Pete was discharged from the military in February 1946. Following the war, he worked at the CN Transcona Shops until his retirement. He was also an active volunteer in the sports community in Transcona, along with being a volunteer firefighter. Pete died on 8 July 2010 at 86 years of age.

Northcliffe Drive was named in honour of Sergeant Gunner Leonard Northcliffe. He served overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force and was a prisoner of war in Germany, released in 1945. Northcliffe died on 9 May 1988 and is buried in the Field of Honour, Transcona Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Row 8, Lot 23).

Larche Avenue was named in honour of Flight Sergeant Joseph Armand G. Larche. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and trained in Canada through the British Commonwealth Air Training Program. He was killed in action overseas while serving with the 425 Squadron on 11 November 1942 at 27 years of age. For his service, he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, and War Medal 1939-1945. 

Larche Lake, located in Whiteshell Provincial Park, was also named in commemoration of Flight Sergeant Joseph Armand G. Larche.

Copeland Street was named in honour of Wireless Air Gunner Thomas F. Copeland in 1963. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and trained in Canada through the British Commonwealth Air Training Program. Little is known regarding his active military service during the Second World War. Following the war, he worked as an accountant and municipal official in Transcona. Copeland also served as Mayor of Transcona (1960-1961) and was active with the Royal Canadian Legion Transcona Branch No. 7. He died on 28 January 1998 at 73 years of age. 

Thomas F. Copeland Memorial Park was named in commemoration of Copeland in 1998.

Bates Avenue was named in honour of Flying Officer Arthur John “Jack” Bate. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in November of 1942 and trained through the British Commonwealth Air Training Program. In late 1943, Bate received his commission and was posted in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He left Canada to serve overseas and arrived in November of 1943.

He was reported wounded in a Winnipeg newspaper and later reported as missing in action during air operations over Germany. Bate was officially presumed dead according to the Transcona News on 8 February 1945. He was killed in action on 6 November 1944 at 21 years of age. 

In 2003, Moroz Street was named in honour of brothers Michael "Mike" and Hryhory "Harry" Moroz. 

Trooper Michael “Mike” Moroz enlisted in July of 1942 and trained as a wireless operator in Dundurn, Saskatchewan; Portage la Prairie and Camp Borden, Manitoba. He was sent overseas with the Canadian Army in June of 1943.  Moroz was killed in action in Normandy, France on 9 August 1944 at 28 years of age. 

Moroz Bay, which is situated southwest of Hunt Island, and northeast of Moroz Hill in Manitoba, was named in commemoration of Trooper Michael “Mike” Moroz in 1979. 

Flying Officer Hryhory “Harry” Moroz enlisted and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was killed in action on 23 March 1944 during an air operation over Frankfurt, Germany. 

Moroz Lake in Saskatchewan was renamed in commemoration of Flying Officer Hryhory “Harry” Moroz in 1958.

The idea for this 2005 Year of the Veteran Mural came from the late Sir Paul Martin, who wanted the mural to be an educational tool so that the men and women who had given their lives for Canada would not be forgotten. Sir Paul Martin served during the Second World War with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. He was a wireless operator in the Signals Platoon and later a dispatch rider. After the war he returned to Transcona and served on town council, as Mayor, and also as a chaplain for the local Royal Canadian Legion.

Painted by Charlie Johnston, the mural had many individual and corporate sponsors from the local and wider community. The mural tells the story of Transcona’s efforts in the World Wars on the home front and overseas in three layers. The foreground showcases the Transcona community before the onset of war with Central School, Canadian National Railway Shops, and a Harley Davidson as a nod to Sir Paul Martin. During the First World War a portion of the shops were shut down and turned into a munitions factory that produced 18 pound shells for Allied Forces. 

The middle of the mural is dedicated to the war effort and Transona Veterans' participation in all branches of the military, including HMCS Transcona, Transcona Shell Co., Cordite Plant, and Canada’s Armoured Train. During the Second World War, Defense Industries Limited opened the Cordite Plant just east of the community. At the plant they produced Cordite and Nitroglycerin for the Allied Forces. Canada’s only armored train was constructed in secret at the Transcona's Canadian National Railway Shops during the Second World War. After Pearl Harbor was attacked, the Canadian Government was fearful of an attack on their western shores so  the armored train was constructed in secret. After the train was completed, it was shipped to the West Coast and patrolled around the Prince Rupert Area for a short time before being taken out of service without ever firing a shot.

At the top of the mural are acts of Remembrance including crosses and poppies.