www.ns.legion.ca 25 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BOUTILIER, John Roderick Welrose WWII John was born on October 12, 1912 in Big Glace Bay, NS. He was the son of James and Christy (MacQueen) Boutilier. He was a private in the Royal Canadian Regiment and North Nova Scotia Regiment. He served from 1939-1945 in North Africa, Italy, and Sicily. He was wounded in Italy in 1940. Under intense fire, he found a church in which he hid, and was saved by the resident priest. John returned home and worked in No. 4 Caledonia mine until an accident in 1950, which forced his retirement. John passed away in October 1992. Submitted by Port Morien Branch #055. BOUTILIER, Louis Sandford "Sam" WWII Sam was born on July 25, 1913, son of Louis and Lillian (Murphy) Boutilier. He was a member of the Merchant Navy from 1941 to 1942. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served overseas as a signalman with the Royal Canadian Corps Signals serving in Italy, Holland and France. He was awarded several medals: the France and Germany Star, the Itlay Star and the Holland Medal. After the war, he became a fisherman and worked on the lake boats. He married Beatrice McEnery. Sam passed away on October 9, 2001. Submitted by Port Morien Branch #055. BOUTILIER, Wellington Edward "Duke" WWII Duke was born in Glace Bay, NS on December 22, 1901, the son of James and Christine Boutilier. The family resided in Port Morien for several years. Duke was a Gunner and served in the Artillery from 1942 to 1945, stationed in England. He received several war medals. He returned to Port Caledonia in 1945 and worked in the mines until his retirement. Duke was married to Stella MacLeod, who died in 1936, and later Ivy Walker from England. Duke passed away in September 1988. Submitted by Port Morien Branch #055. BOWDEN, Wilfred B. WWII Wilfred was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1924. At age 18, he joined the Army in 1942. He was sent to Orilla for Basics, then to Camp Borden for advanced training. He was sent to Halifax and put on a ship, Andes, and put out in the Basin. He served with the Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars 7th Division from 1942 to 1945. He toured England, France, Holland and Germany until the end of the War. He came home to Canada on QEII, went to Westmount Montreal, then back to Toronto. He was a gunner and driver of a Bren gun. In 1977 he moved to Halifax. Submitted by Calais Branch #162. BOYLES, Benjamin WWII Benny was born in Boyles Point, NS, and currently resides there. Benny served with the 1st Canadian Assault Troop, The Ontario Tank Regiment, and The Canadian Army Tank Brigade from 1941 to 1945. Benny saw duty in Italy, Africa, Belgium and Germany. Benny has been an active member of Branch #029 since 1958. Submitted by Trenton Branch #029.
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