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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