A Place of Honour
Manitoba’s War Dead Commemorated in its Geography
Manitoba’s Korean War Casualties
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The United Nations Cemetery is located in Tanggok, Korea a
suburb of Busan (Pusan). The land for the cemetery was granted to
the United Nations by the Republic of Korea as a tribute to all
those who had laid down their lives in combatting aggression and
in upholding peace and freedom. There are 2,267 servicemen
buried in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery. Of these 1,538
were Commonwealth soldiers, including 378 Canadians.
527 Canadians were killed during the Korean War, of these 37 were Manitobans.
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A Place of Honour – Manitoba’s War Dead Commemorated in its Geography
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Walter Alexander Black, Corporal, of Russell, SH 800223
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 14 November 1951 at the age of 25 and is commemorated
at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Walter Black Lake (Map 53M/10), southwest of
Stupart Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998. Date of Birth: March 28, 1926 Russel,
Manitoba, Date of Enlistment: June 21, 1944 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son to Alexander and Harriet May Black of
Solsgirth, Manitoba. Brother to John Allan, Donald, Clifford Carl, Annie, Margret, Mae and Grace Black.
Walter Black Lake
Latitude 55º 32’ 52” North - Longitude 94º 40’ 54” West
Walter Black Lake
Walter A. Black
William Edwin Bruce, Private, of Gladstone, SH 4831
Royal Canadian Regiment. He died 23 October 1952 at the age of 25 and is commemorated at the United
Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Bruce Peninsula (Map 53E/13) in Stevenson Lake was named after
this Korean War casualty in 1998. Date of Birth: August 8, 1927 Gladstone, Manitoba. Date of
Enlistment: November 19, 1951 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son of Harry and Margaret Jane Bruce of Gladstone,
Manitoba. Brother of Harry Earl, Robert Allen, Daisy Blanche, Eleanor Bernice, Margaret Olive and half
sister Celia Merle.
Bruce Peninsula
Latitude 53º 53’ 43” North - Longitude 95º 55’ 48” West
Bruce Peninsula
William E. Bruce
Harry Bowman Brydon, Private, of Roblin, H800191
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 8 October 1951 at the age of 24 and is commemorated
at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. According to his sister, he was born in Roblin in
1929, received his Grade 12 in Roblin and then worked in Roblin Creamery. Date of Birth: August 8, 1927
Gladstone, Manitoba, Date of Enlistment: November 19, 1951 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son of Harry and
Margaret Jane Bruce of Gladstone, Manitoba. Brother of Harry Earl, Robert Allen, Daisy Blanche, Eleanor
Bernice, Margaret Olive and half sister Celia Merle. Brydon Island (Map 53M/5) in Utik Lake was named
after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Brydon Island
Latitude 55º 16’ 30” North - Longitude 95º 53’ 44” West
Utik Lake
Brydon Island Island
Brydon
Harry B. Brydon
Robert Arthur Craig, Gunner, of Roblin, H 800175
Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. He died 21 November 1950 at the age of 22 and is commemorated at Foam
Lake Cemetery, Saskatchewan. He was one of the five children of William and Ethel Craig of Foam Lake. His
brother recalls (7 November 2001): Bob was too young to serve in World War II and felt somewhat cheated by
that. When the Korean Special Force was formed, he saw it as his chance to serve his country in the same way
his Father had done in World War I and two brothers in World War II. He was accepted into the Royal Canadian
Horse Artillery and took his basic training at Camp Shilo. Robert Craig Lake (Map 63I/9), northeast of Lawford
Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Robert Craig Lake
Latitude 54º 34’ 40” North - Longitude 96º 28’ 36” West
Robert Craig Lake
Robert A. Craig
Kenneth C. Crompton, Private, of Brandon, SH61667.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 3 May 1953 at the age of 26 and is commemorated
at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was the fifth of the eight children of John
and Edith Crompton (nee Purley) of Brandon and was survived by his wife Emilie Crompton of Portage
la Prairie. Crompton Lake (53 N/3), south of White Goose Lake was named after this Korean War
casualty in 1998.
Crompton Lake
Latitude 55º 05’ 53” North - Longitude 93º 07’ 02” West
Crompton Lake
Joseph Arthur Guy Desjardins, Sergeant, of St. Boniface, SH 61667.
Royal 22nd Regiment. He died 20 May 1953 at the age of 21 and is commemorated at the United Nations
Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was one of the 12 children of Alexander J. and Maria Desjardins of St.
Vital. The young Sergeant was last seen fighting the enemy with a pistol in his right hand and a Sten gun in his
left. According to his commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Poulin "Desjardins wanted to do a really good
show. Date of Birth: April 23, 1932, St. Boniface, New Brunswick, Canada Date of Enlistment: November 2,
1949 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Son of Alexandre Joseph. Brother of Julie (only one mentioned). Ninth in
family of 12 children.
Desjardins Lake
Latitude 53º 59’ 09” North - Longitude 95º 14’ 29” West
Desjardins Lake
J. A. Guy Desjardins
Harold Victor Edgley, Lance Corporal, of Winnipeg, H800152
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 6 June 1951 at the age of 30 and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Edgley Bay (53 L/4) in Kitchi Lake was named after
this Korean War casualty in 1998. Date of Birth: September 30, 1920 Tickhill, Doncaster, England Date of
Enlistment: August 15, 1950 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son of Frederick William and Mabel Edgley. Second
eldest of four children. Brother of William, Ronald and Raymond. Older brother served with the British Royal
Artillery.
Edgley Bay
Latitude 54º 03’ 00” North - Longitude 95º 35’ 52” West
Adelard Joseph Farand, Private, of Winnipegosis, SH 4942
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 19 November 1952 at the age of 19 and is commemorated
at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea Date of Birth: March 5, 1933 Winnipegosasis,
Manitoba. Date of Enlistment: January 7, 1952 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son of J. Baptiste and Bernadette.
Brother of Adolphe, Ludger, Joseph Frederic, Jean, Eugene and Marie. Farand Lake (Map53 E/15), northwest
of Island Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Farand Lake
Latitude 53º 59’ 24” North - Longitude 94º 56’ 37” West
Adelard Joseph Farand
Norman Philip Ferland, Rifleman, of Duck Bay, SH5215.
Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. He died 31 March 1954 at the age of 20 and is commemorated at the United
Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was survived by his wife and their daughter. Ferland Lake (63
1/8), south of Robinson Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998. Date of Birth: March 5, 1933
Winnipegosasis, Manitoba. Date of Enlistment: January 7, 1952 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son of J. Baptiste and
Bernadette Piché. Brother of Adolphe, Ludger, Joseph Frederic, Jean, Eugene and Marie.
Ferland Lake
Latitude 54º 15’ 51” North - Longitude 96º 24’ 15” West
Ferland Lake
Joseph Edmond Henri Garand, Private, of Dunrea, SM9706
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 19 November 1951 at the age of 21 and is
commemorated at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was one of the 15 children of
August and Rosanne Garand of Dunrea, Manitoba and the brother of Engineer Olivier Garand. Date of
Birth: March 22, 1930 Dunrea, Manitoba, Canada Date of Enlistment: January 3, 1951 Calgary, Alberta,
Son of Auguste and Rose Anne (née Fortier) Garand of Dunrea, Manitoba. Husband of Irene Gladys (née
Berney) Garand of Cartwright, Manitoba. Brother of Roul, Robert, Olivier, Armand, Gilbert, Roland, Benoit,
Edouard, Germaine, Hélène, Aurore, Solonge, Alice and Liliane. Garand Peninsula (63 P/5) in Paint Lake
was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Garand Peninsula
Latitude 55º 28’ 02” North - Longitude 97º 53’ 18” West
Garand Peninsula
Joseph Edmond Henri Garand
Leo Paul Gladu, Private. of St. Boniface, H800129
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 3 April 1951 at the age of 19 and is commemorated at the
United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Date of Birth: April 29, 1932 St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada
Date of Enlistment: August 14, 1950 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Son of Joseph Alf . Brother of Rose Marie, Georgette
and Anita. According to a cousin (27 November 2001): Leo began his life as an underprivileged child born into
a poor prairie family. His mother died when Leo was a young boy. Leo spent his young life looking for
challenges and new adventures. He led a colourful life and while still a teenager, attempted to travel as much
as possible. Leo sought to combine his desire to travel with his quest for adventure by joining the Canadian
Armed Forces. His life was cut short while on duty serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Even in
death, Leo was a blessing to his family. He provided financial assistance to his father via his military pension.
Gladu Lake (Map 63P/2), north of Wilkins Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998
. Gladu Lake:
Latitude 55º 13’ 42” North - Longitude 96º 33’ 23” West
Gladu Lake
Gladu Lake:
Louis Joseph Gosselin, Private, of La Broquerie, SL4745
Royal Canadian Regiment. Date of Birth: May 12, 1929 St-Boniface, Manitoba, Date of Enlistment: January
20, 1952 Regina, Saskatchewan, Son of Mack and Clarice (née Labelle) Gosselin. Brother of Aimé, Harold,
Robert and Ella. He died 22 June 1952 at the age of 23 and is commemorated at the United Nations
Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Gosselin Bay (63P/2) in Hermon Lake was named after this Korean War
casualty in 1998.
Gosselin Bay
Latitude 55º 11’ 54” North - Longitude 96º 48’ 09” West
Reginald Archibald Hall, Private, of Winnipeg, SH800277
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. Date of Birth: May 19, 1930 St. Boniface,
Manitoba, Date of Enlistment: April 14, 1949 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Son of William and
Margaret Ann Hall of Winnipeg. Brother of Mrs. Dorothy Rynhart. He died 4 January
1952 at the age of 21 and is commemorated at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan,
South Korea. Reginald Hall Lake (53L/16), north of Gods Lake was named after this
Korean War casualty in 1998.
Reginald Hall Lake:
Latitude 54º 57’ 59” North - Longitude 94º 02’ 59” West
Reginald Hall Lake
Alfred Ernest Roy Hansen, Private, of Spear Hill, H800265
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 26 February 1951 at the age of 23
and is commemorated at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was the
youngest son of Niels and Marion Hansen. Alfred Hansen Lake (53 L/4), southwest of
Bolton Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Alfred Hansen Lake:
Latitude 55º 01’ 33” North - Longitude 95º 55’ 20” West
. Alfred Hansen Lake
Alfred Ernest Roy Hansen
Henry Joseph Lavallee, Private, of Portage la Prairie, SH493
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 19 July 1953 and is commemorated at the United Nations
Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Henry Lavallee Lake (Map 63P/6), north of Landing Lake was named after
this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Henry Lavallee Lake
Latitude 55º 22’ 08” North - Longitude 97º 09’ 37” West
Henry Lavallee Lake
Henry Lavallee Lake
Theodore Norman Letkeman, Lance Corporal, of Winnipeg, H800276
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 7 March 1951 at the age of 24 and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. The first time he enlisted, his mother had him released
because he was underage. Letkeman Lake (Map 53E/16), east of Krolman Lake was named after this
Korean War casualty in 1998.
Letkeman Lake
Latitude 53º 57’ 55” North - Longitude 94º 14’ 06” West
Letkeman Lake
Theodore Norman Letkeman
William Joseph "Wilfred" Major, Private, of Winnipeg, SH4943
Royal 22nd Regiment. He died 19 August 1952 at the age of 18 and is commemorated at the United
Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Major Island (Map 63P/9) in Dafoe Lake was named after this
Korean War casualty in 1998.
Major Island
Latitude 55º 32’ 52” North - Longitude 94º 40’ 54” West
Major Island
William Joseph "Wilfred" Major
Walter Charles McPhail, Private, of Selkirk, H800030
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 19 March 1951 and is commemorated
at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was survived by his wife Lovina
McPhail of Selkirk and their son. McPhail Island (Map 53 E/16) in Island Lake was named
after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
McPhail Island
Latitude 53º 50’ 24” North - Longitude 94º 01’ 19” West
McPhail Island
Walter C. McPhail
Frederick William Morris, Sapper, of Winnipeg, SH13071
Royal Canadian Engineers. He died 12 June 1952 and is commemorated at the United Nations Cemetery at
Pusan, South Korea. He was survived by his wife Lillian Margaret Morris (nee Murray) and their four
children. A daughter visited his grave in 1994. Morris Rapids (Map 53 L/4) in the Nikik River was named
after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Morris Rapids
Latitude 54º 09’ 58” North - Longitude 95º 44’ 53” West
Morris Rapids
Frederick William Morris
Leonard George Neufeld, Trooper, of Winnipeg, SH62331
Lord Strathcona's Horse. He died 20 August 1952 at the age of 25 and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was the son of David G. and
Susan Neufeld and the brother of John R. Neufeld (previous entry). Leonard Neufeld Lake
(53 L/ll), south of Munro Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998
Leonard Neufeld Lake
Latitude 54º 32’ 45” North - Longitude 95º 08’ 48” West
Leonard Neufeld Lake
Emile Normand, Private, of St. Norbert, SH62112
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 5 November 1951 and is commemorated
at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Normand Island (Map 53E/16) in
Island Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Normand Island
Latitude 53º 48’ 34” North - Longitude 94º 02’ 19” West
Normand Island
Emile Normand
Albert Ernest Paillé, Lieutenant, of La Salle, ZD3813
Royal 22nd Regiment. He died 21 October 1951 at the age of 24 while on night patrol and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was one of the six children of Frangois-Xavier and
Blanche Paillé of La Salle. His brother writes (16 November 2001): Albert was born at La Salle 16 November 1926.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba 22 September 1948, having served
for four years in the COTC at Currie Barracks in Calgary. He joined the Royal 22nd Regiment in Quebec City in
1949, transferring to its 2nd Battalion in August, 1950. Albert served at Fort Lewis, USA, then at Kure, Japan
and finally Korea in October, 1950. As a Lieutenant, he was Platoon Leader of 5 Platoon, B Company. He was
killed by a mine that blew up while on patrol in No Man's Land with several of his men who were wounded. The
blast was heard by his brother Sergeant John E. Paillé of the PPCLI who had been in Korea since 16 December
1950. He was buried alongside the other Canadian soldiers in the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan. He left two
brothers and three sisters. Lac Paillé (Map 54E/12), south of North Norfolk Lake was named after this Korean
War casualty in 1989.
Lac Paillé
Latitude 55º 32’ 52” North - Longitude 94º 40’ 54” West
Lac Paillé
Albert Ernest Paillé
Royal Blaine Pearson, Private, of Birnie, H800232
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 7 March 1951 and is commemorated at the United Nations
Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Blaine commenced his elementary schooling at Birnie, Manitoba. The family
moved to Neepawa where Blaine continued his education, graduating from Grade 8 in 1946 at Central School. He
was very active in sports and was awarded the Legion Trophy for Most Sportsmanlike Player in the Public School
Hockey League in the spring of 1946. The family moved to Edmonton in 1950 where Blaine enlisted in the Princess
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. His regiment became a special battalion based at Winnipeg where they
completed more training prior to their departure for Korea. The PPCLI was the only Canadian Regiment to receive
an American Presidential Citation for their involvement in the Korean Conflict. Blaine Pearson Lake (Map
53K712), north of Sharpe Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Blaine Pearson Lake:
Latitude 54º 34’ 24” North - Longitude 93º 39’ 51” West
Blaine Pearson Lake
Royal Blaine Pearson
Adam Edward Polnuk, Private, of Winnipeg, H800003
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 31 May 1951 and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Polnuk Lake (Map 53K/10), south of
Margaret Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Polnuk Lake
Latitude 55º 32’ 52” North - Longitude 94º 40’ 54” West
Polnuk Lake
Louis Charles Roberts, Private, of Winnipeg, SB 153871
Royal Canadian Regiment. He died 30 May 1951 and is commemorated at the United
Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Louis Roberts Lake (53 L/l 3), north of Oxford
Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998
Louis Roberts Lake
Latitude 54º 56’ 55” North - Longitude 95º 38’ 50” West
Louis Charles Roberts
Tony Siha, Private, of Portage La Prairie, H800150
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 20 March 1951 and is
commemorated at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Siha Lake
(Map53 K/5), southeast of Weber Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in
1998.
Siha Lake
Latitude 55º 32’ 52” North - Longitude 94º 40’ 54” West
Siha Lake
Glen Clarence Small, Private, of Dauphin, SH 4778
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 14 July 1953 at the age of 18 and is
commemorated at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was one of the
eight children of Milford G. and Lilian Small (nee Peck). Glen Small Lake (Map 53176), east
of Joint Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Glen Small Lake
Latitude 54º 23’ 37” North - Longitude 95º 14’ 24” West
Glen Small Lake
Glen Clarence Small
Donald Lee Stanley, Private, of Portage La Prairie, SM 9538
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 21 June 1952 and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Stanley Rapids (53 K/10) in the Stull
River was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Stanley Rapids
Latitude 54º 42’ 19” North - Longitude 92º 32’ 39” West
Stanley Rapids
Charles Lome Stowe, Private, of Miniota, SM 17956
Royal Canadian Regiment. He died 13 October 1952 at the age of 25 and is commemorated at the United
Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. His niece writes Charles Lome Stowe was born June 17th,
1927 to Jack and Mabel Stowe of Miniota, Manitoba. He was their youngest son who grew up to be a
hardworking, fun loving young man who enjoyed music, dances, sports and practical jokes. His winning
smile charmed the young ladies and his easy going personality made him a favorite among his peers and
co-workers.
Stowe Lake
Latitude 54º 04’ 11” North - Longitude 97º 05’ 06” West
Stowe Lake
Charles Lome Stowe
William Leslie Strachan, Private, of Virden K800311
Royal Canadian Regiment. He died 30 May 1951 at the age of 21 at Chail Li while carrying out
wounded under the auspices of the Red Cross. He is commemorated at the United Nations Cemetery in
Pusan, South Korea. He was the son of Bill and Ina Strachan and was survived by four sisters and two
brothers. His brother recalls Les was born and raised in the Virden area of Manitoba. He received his
education in rural schools east of Virden. In his teen years, he worked on farms, when not in school.
Driving tractors was his favourite job. He enjoyed sports and liked to hunt. He was very generous and
good to his parents. The family moved to Kelowna, BC in 1945 where Les worked on a fruit ranch.
Strachan Island
Latitude 53º 47’ 40” North - Longitude 94º 09’ 41” West
Strachan Island
William Leslie Strachan
George Sydney Trenter, Warrant Officer 2, of Winnipeg, SH 23473
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 11 October 1951 and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Trenter Lake (53K/6), northeast of Sharpe
Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Trenter Lake
Latitude 54º 29’ 11” North - Longitude 93º 17’ 15” West
Trenter Lake
Murray Andrew Truthwaite, Gunner, of Selkirk, SB 154368
Royal Canadian Artillery. He died 3 May 1953 and is commemorated at the United Nations
Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Truthwaite Lake (53 M/8), west of Richardson Lake was
named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Truthwaite Lake
Latitude 55º 19’ 38” North - Longitude 94º 27’ 00” West
Murray Andrew Truthwaite
Ronald Orin White, Private, of Winnipeg, SB7611
Royal Canadian Regiment. He died 1 October 1952 and is commemorated at the United
Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Ronald White Lake (Map 53N/6), south of Patch
Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998.
Ronald White Lake
Latitude 55º 22’ 22” North - Longitude 93º 20’ 30” West
Ronald White Lake
Thomas Barry Wotton, Private, of Winnipeg, H800136
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 25 April 1951 at the age of 21 and is commemorated at
the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. He was the youngest son of Reverend and Mrs. J. F.
Wotton of Cardale, Manitoba. Wotton Bay (53 L/l 1) in Munro Lake was named after ttys Korean War casualty
in 1998. Ed. Mike's Note: Thomas Wotton was killed At the Battle of Kapyong.
Wooton Bay
Latitude 55º 32’ 52” North - Longitude 94º 40’ 54” West
Wooton Bay
Thomas Barry Wotton
William David Wright, Private, of Winnipeg, H16932
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 25 February 1942 at the age of 21 and
is commemorated at Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
John A. Wright of Winnipeg. William Wright Island ( Map 64G/5), west of Hurst Lake was
named after him in 1996.
William Wright Island
Latitude 55º 55’ 11” North - Longitude 93º 47’ 53” West
William Wright Island
Lloyd K. Wylie, Private, of Winnipeg, K800117
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died 7 March 1951 and is commemorated
at the United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Wylie Island (53 E/15) in Island
Lake was named after this Korean War casualty in 1998
Wylie Island
Latitude 53º 45’ 31” North - Longitude 94º 46’ 37” West
Wylie Island
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