Magas Memorial Park was named in honour of the four Magas brothers that served in the Second World War. Flying Officer Fred Magas enlisted in December 1940 and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Following training in Canada, Magas served overseas and was tasked with hunting U-boats in the Atlantic. He was honourably discharged in October 1945. For his service, he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star with clasp, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, and War Medal 1939-1945. Following the war, Magas worked at the CN Transcona Shops.
Rifleman Harry Magas served overseas as a rifleman with the Royal Regina Rifles. He was killed in action on 6 July 1944 at 21 years of age. Magas Lake in Manitoba was also named in commemoration of Rifleman Harry Magas in 1972.
Corporal John Magas enlisted in 1940 and served with the Lorne Scots of the Canadian Army. He participated in the Normandy landings in 1944 and was discharged from the military in 1945.
Little is known regarding Tony Magas’ active military service during the Second World War. He enlisted after 1943, served with the Royal Canadian Navy and was discharged in 1945.