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The war effort spurred high levels of volunteerism throughout Toronto. When the need was high, so was the enthusiasm of the citizenry towards charity and public works. Though overall numbers are not available, Toronto-area REALTORS® certainly paid their dues on the front lines. Postwar biographies of new TRREB Members and Presidents often mentioned their military service. For example, Past President Joseph Abela served in the British army, and Douglas Brownridge was in the RCAF.