Memorable Manitobans: James Robb (c1920-2001)

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Born at Winnipeg around 1920, during the Second World War he served with the 18th Armoured Car Regiment of the 12th Manitoba Dragoon. Afterwards, he worked in property management and real estate sales until his retirement in December 1983. He was a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Canadian and Manitoba Real Estate Associations and Winnipeg Real Estate Board. For many years he was a member of the Board of Revision of the City of Winnipeg. He died at Winnipeg on 16 October 2001.

Sources:

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 20 October 2001.

“We will not forget them,” Winnipeg Free Press, 31 December 2001, page B3.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 10 October 2016

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