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www.ns.legion.ca 3 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion President’s Message COMMAND PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command has had great success with our Veterans’ Service Recognition Booklets. This is the 3 rd in the series, and with your continued support, we are looking forward to being able to bring you many more issues. Much of the success of this project is due to the Comrades’ families and NS/NU Command branches who have submitted the photographs and biographies of our Veterans. I thank each one of you and urge you to keep up the good work. I must also give credit to our many advertisers for their continued support. Thank you. Yours in comradeship, David Blanchard President Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command
War Service Recognition Booklet 4 Congratulations to the Nova Scotia Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion On behalf of the seniors living in care at the Birches, Braeside and Duncan MacMillan, their families, the Boards of Directors’, Staff and Volunteers, we would like to recognize the men and women who make up the membership of our local Legions in Zone 15. Each of these long term care facilities is supported by the generous programs and services actively pursued by the following branches: # 58 Courcellette, Sheet Harbour # 120 Four Harbours, Tangier # 147 Valley, Upper Musquodoboit # 161 Eastern Marine, Chezzetcook The men and women of these branches provide services to Veterans and their families, in particular, Senior and Veterans Services focusing on health care, social activities, medical support and information. Thank you to all the Veterans and their families for the sacrifices that you have made so that each and every generation coming after you enjoy a life lived in peace and freedom. We will not forget. The Birches Nursing Home RR#2 Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S. BOJ 2LO (902) 889-3474 40 Beds + Respite “Yours Today – Ours Tomorrow” Musquodoboit Valley Home for Special Care (Braeside) 126 Higginsville Road Middle Musquodoboit N.S. BON 1XO (902) 384-3007 28 Beds + respite Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home Society P.O. Box 68 Sheet Harbour, N.S. BOJ 3BO (902) 885-3631 25 Beds “Adding Life to Years”
www.ns.legion.ca 5 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion Project Chairman’s Message Comrades, this Veteran’s Service Recognition Booklet you are holding represents the 3rd edition in a series of publications in which we will celebrate and honor the lives and accomplishments of the Veterans of Nova Scotia and Nunavut. This Booklet incorporates all the remaining biographies which were submitted for inclusion in Volume #2 of the series. Please note that if you have submitted a biography which is not printed in this issue, it will appear in our next issue. I would like to thank all the Branches who took the time and effort to research and submit the photographs and short biographies included in this 3rd edition in memory of our Veterans and their Comrades, however, there are still many more Branches, and their Veterans who could, and should, be recognized. Please keep in mind that we also have new Veterans in our communities and our Legions who have just returned from duty in Afghanistan. Some of these brave young men and women have returned with wounds - both physical and mental, and over 60 have paid the supreme sacrifice for their country. I would also like to thank Fenety Marketing for their continuing assistance in the production of these booklets and together, we look forward to issuing our 4th Service Recognition edition in the fall of 2008. In Comradeship, Steve Wessel Project Chairman
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www.ns.legion.ca 7 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion ADAMS, John S. WII John was born in Halifax, N.S. in 1915. He served in the Navy on H.M.C.S. Protector, H.M.C.S. Arvida and H.M.C.S. Dauphin doing Convoy Duty in the North Atlantic. He was Lead Cook. He received the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, Oak Leaves, 1939-45 Medal, and the War Medal. He was mentioned in dispatches twice. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion. ADAMS, Vaughn A. WWII Vaughn was born in Digby, N.S. in 1925. He served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in Canada, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany from 1944-1946, and was wounded in action. He received the 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, Victory Medal, and Defense of Britain medal. Submitted by Digby Branch #020, The Royal Canadian Legion. AITKENS, Ivan A. WWII Ivan was born in 1920 in Sydney, N.S. He served with the 6th Anti-Aircraft Battery from 1942 until April of 1946 in Sydney, N.S., Halifax, N.S. and Goose Bay, Labrador. He is a Life Member of the Westside Branch #126 in Sydney. Submitted by Westside Branch #126, The Royal Canadian Legion. ALEXANDER, Glen Oliver SPECIAL DUTY Glen was born in Wainwright, Alberta on May 17, 1943. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in Vancouver and was immediately sent to H.M.C.S. Cornwallis for new entry training. He served on the following ships: H.M.C.S. Lanark, Lauzon, Cap de la Madeleine, Micmac and Nipigon before returning to H.M.C.S. Cornwallis for further training. Following this period of shore time, he served on H.M.C.S. Bonaventure, Protecteur and Assiniboine. After 15 years in the Navy, Glen had a change in his military career when he transferred to the Canadian Army Postal Corps and served another 11 years there. Army postings found him in Egypt with the United Nations. (UNEFME), in 1977, the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton in 1978; Lahr, Germany from 1979 to 1984, and finally “home” to Nova Scotia for his retirement. Submitted by Normandy Branch #034 The Royal Canadian Legion. ALLEN, Gordon Burton WWII Gordon was born on February 13, 1925 in Port Elgin, N.B. He joined the Canadian Army Active on March 31, 1941. Gordon was discharged on November 7, 1945 in Fredericton, N.B. His medals include 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defense Medal, CVSM with clasp & War Medal 1939-45. Gordon now resides in Moncton, N.B. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 9 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion ALLEN, Hazen Copp WWII Copp was born on December 5, 1905 in Port Elgin, N.B. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on November 27, 1941 in Moncton and served in Canada and Labrador until his discharge on February 28, 1946. Copp passed away on June 5, 1985. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. ANDERSON, Claude Norman WWII Claude was born in Lockeport, NS on December 23, 1919. He served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment in England, Sicily and Italy. Submitted by Lockeport Branch #080, The Royal Canadian Legion. ANDERSON, Torlief WWII Torlief was born in Norway in 1921. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the Invasion of Norway, Torlief escaped and arrived at Camp Norway, Chester. Submitted by F. E. Butler Branch #044, The Royal Canadian Legion. ANNAND, Donald Melvin WWII Don was born on July 17, 1924 in Truro, N.S. He served with the R.C.A.F. during WWII and traveled the world in the Merchant Marine before and after his Air Force service. Don worked for Tidewater Construction of New Glasgow from 1947-1952; moved to Stewiacke, N.S. where he operated the Superline Oil garage and service station, which he later bought and operated under the Petrofina & Esso badges until his retirement in 1992. Don passed away on June 16, 2006. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. APT, Robert B. WWII Robert was born in Port Wade, N.S. in 1922. He served with 5 LAA Regiment, 88 Battalion from 1941 to 1945 in England, Italy, and North West Europe. He also served with RCOC from 1951 to 1972. Submitted by Port Royal Branch #021, The Royal Canadian Legion.
www.ns.legion.ca 11 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion ARNOLD, Edgar M. WWI Edgar was born in 1877 in South Alton, Kings Co., N.S. He joined the Army and served with the 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles in Canada, England, Belgium and France. He was appointed Lt. Col. in 1936 and received the Officers Colonial Medal and Veterans. Decoration Medal. He served as President of the Elmsdale Branch #48 from 1941-1946 and was the first President of Montgomery Branch #133. Edgar passed away in 1951. Submitted by Elmsdale Branch #048, The Royal Canadian Legion. ATWELL, Ronald M. WWII Ronald was born in Wolfville, N.S. in 1921. He served with the 23rd Field Regiment in England, France, Belgium, Germany and Holland. He passed away in 2005. Submitted by Port Royal Branch #021, The Royal Canadian Legion. BAKER, Owen Charles WWII Owen was born in East Jeddore, N.S. in 1921. He served in the Navy aboard H.M.C.S. Margaree in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve as Able Seaman. Owen died at sea in 1940. He is remembered at Halifax Memorial, N.S. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. BARRETTE, Wilfred WWII Wilfred was born in Lower l’Ardoise, N.S. in 1920. He served the Royal Canadian Army with the 7th Anti-Tank in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Central Mediterranean area. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion. BATES, James Harvey WWII Jim was born on August 1, 1920. He joined the Army on November 24, 1942 and went overseas on September 6, 1943. He served with the West Nova Regiment and the 9th Field Squadron. Jim resides in Truro, N.S., where he is a Life Member of Colchester Branch #26 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 13 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BAXTER, S. Barry WWII Barry was born in South Range, Digby Co., N.S. on September 14, 1923. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Holland and Germany. He received the Volunteer Service, 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Victory Medal, and Defense of Britain medal. Submitted by Digby Branch #020, The Royal Canadian Legion. BEAUMONT, William Robert Korea William was born on May 19, 1930 in Barrie, Ontario. He served in the Navy as a Sonar and Weapons. Underwater Technician. William served aboard YORK, NADEN, ATHABASCAN, STADACONA, LA HULLOISE, (MICMAC) NOOKA, NEW LISKEARD, HAIDA, HURON, BUCKINGHAM, CRUSADER, TERRA NOVA, LAUZON, SUSSEXVILLE, MACKENZIE, BEACON HILL, and PATRIOT. He served in the Atlantic, Pacific and Korea, and was awarded the CD, Korean (2) and United Nations. Medals. He is a 2-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Colchester Branch #26 in Truro, N.S. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. BEAVER, E. Milton WWII Milton was born in 1925. He served the Canadian Army in Canada and the United Kingdom. He passed away in 2005. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. BEAVER, Harvey WWII Harvey was born in Pleasant Harbor, N.S. in 1913. He served in the Canadian Army from1944-46, and received the service medal and 1939-1945 Star. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. BENNETT, William James WWI William was born in Liverpool, N.S. He joined the Army on March 7, 1916 and served with the 219th Battalion in Canada until his discharge on December 22, 1919. Submitted by Queens. Co. Branch #166, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 15 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BENT, Maxwell D. WWII Maxwell was born on December 20, 1925. He joined the Canadian Army in December 1941 at the age of 16, but was discharged in November 1942 once his age was discovered. He re-enlisted at the age of 18, and went on to serve in the UK, France, Germany and Holland. Max returned to Canada in June of 1946, and now resides in Middleton, N.S. Submitted by Middleton Branch #001, The Royal Canadian Legion. BERNIER, Joseph H. WWII Joe was born on October 26, 1919 in Britt, Ontario. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Corps Signals in Toronto, Ontario on July 22, 1941. He served in Canada, United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe. He received the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defense Medal, and the C.V.S.M. & Clasp. He returned to civilian life in January 1946, married and settled in Sydney River, N.S., where he raised his family and still lives to this day. Submitted by his proud children: Peter, Janet, Brian, and Susan. BILBY, Harold Douglas WWII Harold better known as “Bus,” was born on May 19, 1920 in Truro, Nova Scotia. He joined the Army in 1940 and went overseas in one Armoured Division consisting of the 23rd Army Tank, Grey and Simcoe Foresters and 16/22 Saskatchewan Horse. He was then taken from this unit and sent to London, England. From there, he was sent to Calcutta and into a British Camp where his unit was known as a training team on amphibian tanks. After the A Bomb, they were sent home and had to bum their way on an American Ship bound for New York. It took them six weeks to get from India to New York. Harold landed in Truro in September of 1945, and was released from the military in February 1946. He is a 48-year Life Member of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. BLADES, Herman Frank WWII Herman was born in Lockeport, NS on September 7, 1924. He served with the 86th Bridge Coy. in Holland, Germany, Canada, England, France and Belgium. Submitted by Lockeport Branch #80, The Royal Canadian Legion. BLIGH, Orlay WWII Orlay was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bligh of Berwick, N.S. After two years at Acadia University, he graduated with an engineering degree, and went on to study aeronautics in Halifax. Passionately involved with sports while growing up in Berwick, he played hockey with the Halifax Wolverines prior to enlisting. Stationed in England in April of 1939, he received his commission as Pilot Officer with the R.C.A.F. Known as the “Smiling Canadian” in British circles, at the age of 24, Orlay was killed in action while flying a bomber plane on February 10, 1940. Submitted by the Berwick Branch, Ortona #069, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 17 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BONN, Melvin Pascal WWII Melvin was born in Kentish Town, London, England in 1922. He served with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Workshop R.C.E.M.E. as a Craftsman in the Netherlands and North West Europe. He was killed in action in 1945 during the campaign in North West Europe between the time of crossing the Seine at the end of August 1944, and the end of the war in Europe. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. BORGALD, Everett WWII Everett was born in Chester Basin, NS in 1921. He served with the British Columbia Regiment R.C.A.C. in England and Normandy, seeing action on D-Day. Everett was killed in battle in France on August 23, 1944. He never received any awards for bravery, however, he was the only person in the Canadian Armed Forces from the small community of Chester Basin, NS to lose his life in the service of his country in World War Two. In 1946, the Veterans of the community opened their Legion #088. In 1947, they renamed their Branch Everett Branch #088, in memory of their lost comrade. Submitted by Everett Branch #088, The Royal Canadian Legion. BOUDREAU, Albenie A. WWII Albenie was born in Louisdale, N.S. in 1920. He served with Lady Rodney in Newfoundland. Submitted by Chedabucto Branch #046, The Royal Canadian Legion. BOUDREAU, Amede WWI Amede was born on January 24, 1896 in Cheticamp, Inverness Co., N.S. He was drafted under the Military Service Act of 1917 in Saint John, N.B. on May 22, 1918. His regimental No. was 3259343. Prior to his death in 1978, Amede was a member of the Cheticamp Legion Branch #32, where his WWI paraphernalia is on display. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. BOUDREAU, Frank Joseph WWII Frank was born in St. Peter’s, N.S. in 1923. He served with the R.C.A. #46 District Depot in the United Kingdom, Europe and the North Atlantic. He received the 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Frank passed away in 2004. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 19 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BOUDREAU, James Oswald WWII James was born in St Peter’s, N.S. in 1918. He served the Royal Canadian Navy on the High Seas. He passed away in 2002. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion. BOUDREAU, Stanley Leo WWII Leo was born in Boudreauville, N.S. in 1917. He served with the 7th Tank Regiment 104 Battery of the Royal Canadian Army in Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He received the 1939-45 Star, France-Germany-Italy Star, and the Defense Medal. Submitted by Chedabucto Branch #046, The Royal Canadian Legion. BOWSER, Fred Douglas WWII Fred was born in Kentville, N.S. in 1917. He served in the Navy aboard H.M.C.S. St Croix, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve as Petty Officer. Fred died at sea in 1943. He is remembered in the Halifax Memorial in Nova Scotia. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. BREMNER, Lawrence WWII Lawrence was born in Chester, N.S. in 1925. He served the Royal Canadian Army with the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Europe. Submitted by F. E. Bulter Branch #044, The Royal Canadian Legion. BRITTAIN, Malcolm H. WWII Malcolm was born in 1919 in Yarmouth, N.S. He joined the Army and served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment R.C.I.C. in Italy. Malcolm was killed in action in Ortona. Submitted by Carlton Consolidated Branch #167, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 21 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BROWN, Clifford Clair WWII & KOREA Clifford was born in Fairfield, Ontario in 1925, the son of Robert and Myrtle (Throop) Brown of the Brockville, Ontario area. He attempted to join the Armed Forces from the time he was 14; he finally made it when he turned 18 in 1943. He served all over Canada from the East to West Coast and in the far North. He made the R.C.A.F. his career, retiring in 1972 to his farm in Lake Pleasant Annapolis County, NS. He served in Japan (Korean airlift), Germany, and the United Kingdom with NATO Forces. Clifford passed away on August 16, 1984. Submitted by New Germany Branch #102, The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWN, Stuart L. WWII Stuart was born in Kingston, Ontario in 1925. He served with the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment, the Prince of Wales Own Regiment, the Royal Canadian Signal Corps, and Ontario Tank Regiment in Belgium and Holland. Submitted by Clementsport Branch #122, The Royal Canadian Legion. BRUCE, Aubrey Elmore WWII & Korea Aubrey was born in 1927 in West Gore, N.S. He enlisted with the Army and served with the Royal Canadian Regiment in WWII and with the Special Forces for the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Medal, Special Forces Pin, United Nations. Medal and WWII Medal 1939-1945. Submitted by Cora V. Bruce. BRUNT, Charles Locklin WWII Charles was born on December 9, 1904 in Truro, N.S. He enlisted with the Army and served as a Gunner in the Halifax Rifles in Canada until his medical discharge in 1943. He received the C.V.S.M. Ribbon and 1939-45 War Medal. Charles passed away on February 12, 1962, and is buried in Fairview Cemetery along side other Veterans. Submitted by Elmsdale Branch #048, The Royal Canadian Legion. BRYDON, Francis Samuel WWII Francis was born in Somerset, N.S. He was 19 years old when he enlisted with the R.C.A.F. After training in Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Quebec, he graduated as Sergeant Navigator in June 1943 and was commissioned overseas the following month. On June 1, 1944, the bomber plane Francis was navigating set out on a mission over France. Completing the mission successfully, the plane was returning to home base when they were picked up by searchlights and became the target of enemy fire. The plane caught fire and three of the crew managed to bale out, but Francis and three of his companions were unable to escape before the plane crashed killing all four members. Submitted by the Berwick Branch, Ortona #069, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 23 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BUCHANAN, Kenneth Purdy WWII Kenneth served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, R.C.I.C. He was killed on May 6, 1945 at the age of 24. Kenneth is buried at the Holten Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands (Grave Reference VII. F. 13.) Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. BUCHANAN, Robert William WWII William was born in Grand Anse, N.S. in 1919. He served the Royal Canadian Army with the Cape Breton Highlanders in Canada, Britain, Central Mediterranean and Northwest Europe. Robert passed away in 1999. Submitted by Chedabucto Branch #046, The Royal Canadian Legion. BURGESS, Irving WWII Irving was born on February 11, 1916 in Shubenacadie, N.S. He joined the Army on March 9, 1942 and was shipped overseas on May 15, 1942. For the next 37 months he was stationed in four different places in Scotland. He was discharged on November 1, 1945. Irving now resides in Truro, N.S. and is a member of the Colchester Branch #026. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. BURGOYNE, Dawson J. F. WWII Dawson was born in 1909 in Mahone Bay, N.S. He joined the Army and served with the Lorne Scots in England and Italy. He was a member of the Mahone Bay Legion Branch #049 for thirty years. Dawson passed away in 1976. Submitted by Mahone Bay Branch #049, The Royal Canadian Legion. BURGOYNE, Donald A. WWII Donald was born on December 23, 1911 in Mahone Bay, N.S. He joined the Air Force and served in Iceland. After his war years, he had his own plumbing, heating & electrical business and spent his entire life in Mahone Bay, where he was an active member of the community and served in many community organizations. Donald passed away in 2000. Submitted by Mahone Bay Branch #049, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 25 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion BURGOYNE, Laurel G. WWII Laurel was born in 1914 in Mahone Bay, N.S. He joined the Air Force and was based in England. He became a Prisoner of War in April 1942. Laurel passed away in 2000. Submitted by Mahone Bay Branch #049, The Royal Canadian Legion. BURKE, Delore WWII Delore was born in River Bourgeois, N.S. in 1917. He served in the Atlantic. Submitted by Chedabucto Branch #046, The Royal Canadian Legion. BURNS, Hadley Maxwell WWII Hadley was born on March 13, 1915 at Noel Road, N.S. Just prior to Christmas 1943, he received a conscription letter, and in the spring of 1944, he was shipped overseas to Darlington, where he worked in a kitchen catering to injured officers. From there, he was attached to the 24th Canadian General Hospital in Horley, England. He was released in 1946. Hadley currently resides in Truro, N.S. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. BURRIL, Graham WWII Graham was born in 1917 in Yarmouth, N.S. He served as an Engineer in the Royal Canadian Army from 1937 until 1974 in Canada. Graham passed away in 2003. Submitted by Carleton Consolidated Branch #167, The Royal Canadian Legion. CADWELL, Mons WWII Mons was born in 1916 in Cape Breton, N.S. He joined the Army and served with the North Novies in Italy, France, England, Holland and Germany. He was awarded the C.V.M.S. & Clasp, France-Germany Star and Italy Star. He served at Sergeant-at-Arms at the Elmsdale Branch #048. Mons passed away in 1988. Submitted by Elmsdale Branch #048, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 27 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion CAMPBELL, Hugh Pascal WWII Lance Corporal Hugh Campbell was born in Sydney, N.S. in 1922. He served with No. 6 District Depot C.A. of the Canadian Army. His duties were in Canada, Continental Europe, United Kingdom and the Central Mediterranean area. He received the 1939-45 Star, the Italy Star, France/Germany Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp. Hugh passed away in 2003. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion. CANAVAN, Frederick Maynard WWI Frederick was born in Newport, NS in 1887. He served with the Nova Scotia Highlanders on the 85th Overseas Expeditionary Force in France. Frederick passed away in 1917. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch #165, The Royal Canadian Legion. CANAVAN, Gordon Stuart WWII Gordon was born in Newport, NS in 1924. He served on various HMC Ships in the North Atlantic. Gordon passed away in 1993. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch #165, The Royal Canadian Legion. CANAVAN, Joseph Vincent WWII Joseph was born in Newport, NS in 1916. He was in the Reserves in Canada. Joseph passed away in 1990. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch #165, The Royal Canadian Legion. CANAVAN, Lloyd Frederick WWII Lloyd was born in Newport, NS in 1917. He served on HMCS Spikenard K-198 in the North Atlantic. Lloyd was killed in action in 1942. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch #165, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 29 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion CARPENTER, Eric Morton WWII Eric was born on May 18, 1920 in London, England. With the outbreak of WWII, he joined the military and was sent to Cardington and Blackpool, England, and also to Waterbeach and Cambridge for Basic Training. He was then sent to bomber command in Lincolnshire, England for his trades training as an Aircraft Mechanic. For the first two years of his military career, he worked on Wellington Bombers, then on Lancaster Bombers for the next four years. He was discharged from the military in July 1946. Eric moved to Canada in 1967, and currently resides in Truro, N.S. He is a 34-year Life Member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Colchester Branch #026. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. CARRUTHERS, Leslie Murray WWII Les was born in Oliver, Colchester Co., N.S. He joined the military on August 19, 1942 and served overseas with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the Royal Corps of Signals until 1946. He served in Italy, Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom, experiencing the Italian Campaign and the Liberation of Holland. He was a 45-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Colchester Branch #026. Les passed away on May 5, 2006. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. CARTER, John WWII John was born in Donkin, NS on March 9, 1925. He enlisted in the Canadian Army (NRMA) on February 3, 1944 in Toronto, Ontario. He served in Canada, Britain and North West Europe. He received the France-Germany Star, and War Medal 1939-45. He was discharged on December 24, 1946 with the rank of Private at Long Branch, Ontario. He passed away on December 22, 1996, and his ashes are interred at the St. James Crematorium in Toronto, Ontario. Submitted by Donkin Branch #005, The Royal Canadian Legion. CHAMBERLAIN (MacLellan), Catherine E. WWII Catherine was born at Bay St Lawrence, N.S. in 1922. She served at Army Trades School in Hamilton, Ontario. Catherine passed away in 1962. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion. CHAMBERLAIN, Arnold WWII Arnold was born in 1921. He served the Royal Canadian Army with the 8th Princess Louise in Canada. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 31 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion CHAMPION, Edwin F. “Champ” WWII Champ was born in Sydney, NS, and was educated in Whitney Pier. He joined the Navy in October 1943 and took his recruit training in Montcalm, Quebec, and his advanced Naval and AA Gunnery training at Cornwallis, NS. At the completion of his training, he was assigned to Convoy duties aboard HMCS Cobourg on June 18, 1944. His duties were from Newfoundland to Londonderry, Ireland from 1944 to 1945. Champ was honorably discharged in October 1945 and was employed at Sydney Steel. Comrade Champ is a Life Member at Whitney Pier Branch #128 and still a dedicated member. Submitted by Whitney Pier Branch #128, The Royal Canadian Legion. CLEAVLAND, Waden WWI Waden was born in 1895 in Lower Blomford. He joined the Army and served with the 25th Battalion. He served in England, France and Belgium and took part in the Vimy Battle. He was a 25-year member of the Chester Branch #044, where his medals are framed. Waden passed away in 1985. Submitted by Mahone Bay Branch #049, The Royal Canadian Legion. CLEVELAND, Thomas W. WWII Thomas was born in Yarmouth, N.S. in 1921. He served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment from 1943-1946. He received the 1939-1945 Star, the Italy Star, the France-Germany Star, 1939-1945 Voluntary Star, George IV, and GBR. Submitted by Digby Branch #020, The Royal Canadian Legion. CLISSOLD, Arthur Bertrand WWII Bert was born on January 21, 1925 in Brockville, Ontario. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1946 with Coastal Command, Bomber Command and 432 Squadron. He served in Canada, Northern Ireland and England. His medals include: 1939-45 Star, Defense Medal, C.V.S.M. and Clasp, War Service Medal and R.A.F. Bomber Command Medal. He is a 57-year member of Offenham Royal British Legion and a 12-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Adolphe WWII Adolphe was born in Comeauville, NS on April 21, 1916. He served with the R.C.O.C. in Canada. Submitted by Clare Branch #052, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 33 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion COMEAU, Adolphe Joseph WWII Adolphe was born in Meteghan Station, NS in 1920. He served in the Army in Canada. He received the 1939-1945 Medal and Volunteer Medal. He spent three years on rifle training, then went to artillery as Gunner. Adolphe was discharged on December 1, 1945. Submitted by Clare Branch #052, The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Alphonse Joseph WWII Alphonse was born in Comeauville, NS on September 6, 1923. He served in the Army with the Armoured Corps. He also was a member of the R.C.M.P. and a Security Guard. He received the 1939-45 Volunteer Medal. Submitted by Clare Branch #052, The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Basil WWII Basil was born in Comeauville, NS on April 4, 1921. He was a firefighter in the Air Force in Canada, Newfoundland, and PEI. He received the War and Volunteer Medals. Submitted by Clare Branch #052, The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Theodore WWII Theodore was born in Comeauville, NS on July 12, 1917. He served with the Army in Canada. Theodore passed away on July 15, 2000. Submitted by Clare Branch #052, The Royal Canadian Legion. CONNOLLY, Frederick Gordon WWII Fred was born in Bible Hill, N.S. He enlisted with the Canadian Army on March 2, 1943 in Truro, N.S. and served with the No. 6 District Depot. He served in Canada and the United Kingdom and was discharged on October 12, 1946. For his wartime service he was awarded the Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the War Medal. Fred passed away on February 15, 2005 at the age of 92. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 35 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion COOK, Edith K. WWII Edith was born in Aldershot, England in 1926. She served with the Auxiliary Territorial Service attached to the British Army. Edith was a War Bride. Submitted by Port Royal Branch #021, The Royal Canadian Legion. COOK, George E. WWII George was born in Lequille, N.S. in 1920. He served with the 11th, FDS R.C.A.M.C. in Northwest Europe and Korea. He was mentioned in Dispatch in Korea. Submitted by Port Royal Branch #021, The Royal Canadian Legion. COOK, Harvey WWII Harvey was born in East River, N.S. in 1923. He served with the Royal Canadian Signal Corp in Europe. Harvey passed away in 2006 Submitted by F. E. Bulter Branch #044, The Royal Canadian Legion. COOK, Wilfred Harding Densmore WWII Wilfred was born on March 24, 1925 in Densmore Mills, Hants Co., N.S. He served with the RC.N.V.R. in the North Atlantic on Convoy Duty. Wilfred was killed in action while aboard H.M.C.S. Guysborough. It sunk in the Bay of Biscay with 51 casualties. Submitted by Hants North Branch #166, The Royal Canadian Legion. COOLEN, Merve WWII Merve was born in Fox Point, Lunenburg County, N.S. in 1917. He served as Able Seaman in the Canadian Navy R.C.N.V.R. in Russia, Mairhashah from 1939-1945, Bermuda, and the North Atlantic High Seas. He received the following medals: 1939-45 Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and King George VI Medal. He was assigned to the Stadacona, also on the Avalon Cornwallis, Prince Henry, Naobe. He escorted the warship convoy to Halifax and across the Atlantic. Merve passed away in 1999. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 37 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion COPE, James WWI James was born on January 9, 1897 in Stanley, N.S. He had previous militia service in the 76th Regiment. He enlisted with the Army on December 11, 1915 and served with the Canadian Infantry (Nova Scotia Regiment) 25th Battalion Division. James was killed in action on April 17, 1918 at the age of 21. He is buried at Wailly Orchard Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (Grave reference: II. B. 22.) Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. COPE, John WWI John was born in 1900 in Windsor, N.S. He served during WWI and was wounded in France. John passed away in 1948 from wounds he sustained while fighting in the war. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. COPE, Joseph WWI Joseph was born in 1869 in Parrsboro, N.S. He served with the 106th Battalion during WWI. He married Sara Tracy of Windsor Forks, N.S. in 1898, and later became the father of four sons. and three daughters. Joe passed away in 1934 in Truro, N.S. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. COPE, Leo WWII Leo was born in 1916 in Windsor, N.S. He joined the Army and served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, R.C.I.C. He was killed in action on June 9, 1944 at the age of 28, and is buried at the Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in Calvados, France (Grave reference: VII. D. 16). Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. CORKUM, Earl WWII Earl was born in Chester, N.S. in 1923. He served with the Army Electrical Engineers in Europe. Submitted by F. E. Bulter Branch #44, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 39 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion COTTON, Harry Robbins WWII Harry was born in St. George’s Channel, N.S. in 1915. He served in the R.C.A. 2 Canadian Field Regiment in Canada, England, France, Holland, Italy and Germany. He received the MBE for services rendered beyond the call of duty. He received the Defense Medal, Italy Star, 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, C.V.S.M. & Clasp. Harry passed away in 1972. Submitted by Chedabucto Branch #46, The Royal Canadian Legion. COX, Harold Thompson WWII Harold was born on May 21, 1923 in Westville, N.S. He joined the R.C.A.F. during WWII and served with Bomber and Coastal Commands in the U.K. and Continental Europe. He returned home in 1945 and attended University. He rejoined the R.C.A.F. in 1954 as a Padre. Prior to retiring in 1977, he was Command Padre for both Air Transport and Maritime Commands. He was a member of Branch #001 for sixteen years, serving as Branch Padre. Harold passed away in 1993. Submitted by Middleton Branch #001, The Royal Canadian Legion. CRAWFORD, James WWII James was born in Hanley, Saskatchewan in 1924. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy in Canada. Submitted by F. E. Bulter Branch #44, The Royal Canadian Legion. CROUCHER,George WWII George was born in Outremont, Quebec in 1922. He was in the Royal Canadian Army Grenadier Guards as a Private. He served in Holland, Germany, Belgium, Britain and France. He received the following medals: 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Defense Medal, and War Medal 1939-1945. George passed away in 1996. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. CURRIE, Hugh Robert WWII Hugh served with the Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C. during WWII. He was killed in action on September 3, 1944 at the age of 24, and is buried at the Gradara War Cemetery in Italy (Grave Reference: I. G. 22.) Submitted by Colchester. Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 41 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion DAKIN, Allison WWII Allison was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Dakin of Berwick, N.S. The adventurous boy was dubbed “Dukey” by his boyhood friends, and later known as “Duke Dakin” in the R.C.A.F. due to his fighting courage. The Flight Sergeant went overseas in 1941, and was an air gunner in a bomber plane of a torpedo squadron. On June 27, 1942, Allison’s plane was reported as having crashed in the sea after bombing its target. Allison’s body was eventually recovered off the coast of Holland. Allison “Duke” Dakin was buried in Holland. Submitted by Berwick Branch, Ortona #069, The Royal Canadian Legion. DANIELS, John Ross WWII John was born in MacPhee’s Corner, N.S. on May 6, 1924. He joined the Army in 1943 and was discharged in 1946. He served with the 1st Canadian Armour Personnel Carrier Regiment AKA Kangaroos in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. After the war he worked thirty years for D.N.D. at Shearwater, N.S. Ross loves to play the bagpipes! Submitted by Dieppe Branch #090, The Royal Canadian Legion. DAUPHINEE, Harold WWII Harold was born in Chester, N.S. in 1923. He served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in Europe. He also served in U.N.E.F. Egypt from October 1966 until May 1967. He retired in 1973 as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Harold passed away in 1984. Submitted by F. E. Butler Branch #044, The Royal Canadian Legion. DAVIDSON, Estwood Harold WWII Estwood was born in New Brunswick in 1913. He served the Royal Canadian Navy on the High Seas. He was wounded and suffered shrapnel injuries and lost hearing in one ear. Estwood passed away in 2005. Submitted by St. Peter’s Branch #047, The Royal Canadian Legion. DAVIS, Ralph Manning WWII Ralph was born on August 3, 1926 in Truro, Nova Scotia. He joined the Army as an Infantryman on January 31, 1945, and received training in Camp Borden, Ontario. World War II ended and he continued training for the Pacific War. Ralph was discharged on October 4, 1946. He still resides in Truro and has been a member of Colchester Branch #026 for 37 years. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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www.ns.legion.ca 43 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion DAVIS, Roy Walcott WWII Roy was born in Truro, Nova Scotia on April 10, 1922. He joined the R.C.A.F. on April 3, 1941, and received his commission on April 27, 1942. With the Bomber Command 6 group and with 415 Squadron Eastmoor, he completed tour (32) in December 1944. Aircraft types he flew included: Hudson, DC-3, Liberator B-24, A-20 Boston, DC-4, A-30 Baltimore, C-47, Bolingbroke, Wellington, Halifax and Lancaster. Roy was released on October 12, 1945, and following Dentistry School, he practiced in Truro until his retirement in 1988. He was a 53-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion. Dr. Davis passed away on February 22, 2006. Submitted by Colchester Branch #026, The Royal Canadian Legion. DAYE, William Stanley WWII William was born in Pope’s Harbour, N.S. in 1906. He served with the 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery in France as Gunner. He was killed in action in 1944 in France, and is buried in Bey-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Revvers, Calvedos, France. Submitted by Four Harbour’s Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. DECOSTE, Phillip Clifford Sr. WWII Phil was born in Truro, Nova Scotia on May 10, 1927. He joined the Army on November 30, 1943 at 16 years of age and was with the Infantry Service Unit. On December 8, 1944, Phil was discharged for being under-age. He was a 44-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Colchester Branch #026. Phil passed away on December 21, 2005. Submitted by Colchester Branch # 026, The Royal Canadian Legion. DEMONE, Charles Robert WWII Charles was born in Stellarton, Nova Scotia in 1929. He served in the Canadian Army, 3rd Canadian Special Wireless R.C. Sigs in Canada, England and Continental Europe. He landed at Normandy on D-Day and was there until it was all over. He was also on leave camp at Ostend Belgium heading to England when peace was declared. Submitted by Normand Branch #034, The Royal Canadian Legion. DEVEAU, Anselme WWII Anselme was born in Salmon River, NS on September 27, 1918. He served in the Air Force in Canada. Submitted by Clare Branch #052, The Royal Canadian Legion.
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