Edward "Ted" Anderson Hansen

Ted was born in Acton on January 28,1917 to Carl Martin and Emma Anderson, Carl having immigrated to Canada from Norway in 1910. Ted was third eldest of four children (Carl, Wilma and Dora), the family living at 76 Young St. Acton.

Ted attended the University of Toronto, likely graduating around 1939. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 and he served during WW2 screening recruits in Toronto. He married Kathlene Avis Campbell on July 19, 1947 in Toronto at Trinity College Chapel and the couple had three sons. Ted later building the family home at 70 Young St.

Ted was a teacher and continued his teaching career as Principal of Acton High School.

Ted was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Acton Branch 197, and he directed a group of Legion singers comprised of many other veterans, who performed at Expo ’67 in Montreal. He was also a member of Knox Presbyterian Church.

Ted died in 2000 at the age of 83 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Acton.

Truly a Canadian Hero. His story live son.

*Information taken from the Ontario Legion Military Service Recognition Book, Ancestry.ca and personal interview with Ray Arbic.