Follow the selfless life of Harold Henrikson, who stepped away from school in the 1930s to support his family at the Selkirk Foundry. After marrying in Ontario and enlisting with the Lord Strathcona’s Armoured Horse Tank Corps, this proud member of the Dufferin Gang fought in the Liberation of the Netherlands and Belgium before returning home to raise his family, work at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre, and serve as a dedicated Mason and Legion member.
Learn about the life of Frank Tetroe, who grew up in Selkirk and married his wife Freda at Christ Church in 1934. After serving in World War II with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps alongside his brothers in the historic Dufferin Gang, he later relocated to Ontario where he became a dedicated lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Follow the inspiring life of Elma Gunter, who grew up in Selkirk alongside four of her siblings in the historic Dufferin Gang. After serving as a secretary in the Canadian Women’s Auxiliary Corps during World War II, she returned home to build a vibrant career and dedicate decades of her life to vital community organizations, including the Business and Professional Women’s Club and the Gordon Howard Seniors Centre.
Follow the life and legacy of Brandur Goodbrandson, a World War II veteran and proud member of the historic Dufferin Gang. From his early days working as a local icecutter on Lake Winnipeg to expanding his family’s horse-drawn freight business into a prominent regional trucking company, his dedication left an enduring mark on Selkirk’s business and community circles.
Follow the athletic and military life of Charles Tetroe, a versatile Selkirk athlete and former lineman who enlisted as an RCAF bomber pilot in 1941. Recognized for his dependable enthusiasm, he served alongside his brothers as part of the historic Dufferin Gang before a tragic service vehicle collision in Yorkshire cut his promising life short in 1944.
Follow the extraordinary military career of Bill Little, from lying about his age to join the Fort Garry Horse at 15 to commanding tank troops on D-Day. A decorated member of the Dufferin Gang who earned the Military Cross for his bravery in the Netherlands, he later dedicated decades to international military intelligence and spearheaded major developments in Canadian equestrian sports.
In 1939, 31 close-knit neighbors from Selkirk’s Dufferin Avenue enlisted together to fight in World War II. Discover the remarkable story of “The Dufferin Gang”—a lifelong bond of childhood friends turned wartime heroes whose legacy deeply shaped our community.
During WWII, 31 men and women from Selkirk’s Dufferin Avenue enlisted to fight together. Discover the incredible story of “The Dufferin Gang”—potentially the highest concentration of enlistees from a single street in wartime history.