LEGION The Royal Canadian Legion NOVA SCOTIA / NUNAVUT COMMAND VETERANS’ SERVICE RECOGNITION BOOKLET Volume Four Colchester Branch 026 Cenotaph in Truro, NS
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 5 Project Chairman’s Message Comrades, this Veteran’s Service Recognition Booklet is the 4th edition in a series of publications in which we celebrate and honor the lives and accomplishments of the veterans of Nova Scotia and Nunavut. I would like to thank all the branches who continue to take the time and effort to research and submit the photographs and bios included in this 4th edition in memory of our veterans and their comrades. There are now many more new veterans in our communities and our Legions who have just returned from duty in Afghanistan and other parts of the world. We will be recognizing and honoring many of these young men and women in our next edition. I would also like to thank Fenety Marketing for their continuing assistance in the production of these books and together with NS/NU Command we look forward to issuing our 5th edition in the fall of 2009. In Comradeship, Steve Wessel Project Chairman
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 7 ADAMSON, Russell WWII Russell was born in 1915 in Glace Bay, NS. He joined the Merchant Navy in 1940 and signed on with the British Ship S.S. A Leborgne on November 22 of that year as part of a convoy from Sydney, NS. Russell was killed by an enemy air raid on December 21, 1940. He was the only man to be killed from the entire crew. His daughter, Joan Spurr, is a 20year member of Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. ALLEN, Trueman Moore WWI Trueman was born in Carleton, Yarmouth County, NS, in 1898. He served with the 85th Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment in Canada and France. Trueman was killed in action at Vimy Ridge in 1918 and is buried at Vimy Memorial. Submitted by Carleton Consolidated Branch 167 of The Royal Canadian Legion. ANDERSON, Martin Joseph WWII Martin was born on August 5, 1924 in Truro, NS. On July 28, 1943, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in Halifax. After spending a year in training at Lachine, Quebec, Martin was posted to Hamilton, Ontario, where he continued to train at Westdale Tech, becoming an Aircraft Wireless Operator. His postings included St. Thomas, Ontario; Summerside, PEl; Vancouver and Totino, British Columbia. Upon Martin’s discharge in May 1946, he returned to Truro, where he still resides. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. ADAMS, Purdy WWII Purdy was born in Berwick, NS, in 1920. He joined the Canadian Army, Halifax Rifles in 1940 and served in the UK, Africa, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He returned to Canada in July 1946 and now lives in Nictaux, NS. Purdy is a 41-year member of Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. AMIRAULT, Hilaire WWII Hilaire was born in New Edinburg, NS, on September 2, 1917. He served with the No. 6 District Depot C.A. in Canada. Hilaire received the War Medal. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 9 AULENBACK, April Dawn PEACETIME April was born in Halifax, NS, in 1979. She served in Canada with CFB Esquimalt, Vehicle Tech, EME. April has been a member of The Legion for nine years. Submitted by Bridgewater Branch 24 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BALCOME, Russell WWII Russell was born in Paradise, NS. Originally in the RCMP, he decided to join the Royal Canadian Navy and served on the Atlantic from 1941-1945. The date of Russell’s death is unknown. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BALCOME, Douglas Norman WWII Norman was born in Paradise, NS, on January 9, 1921. He joined the Royal Canadian Army and served in the U.K. in the Dental Corps from 1941-45. Norman was the youngest of five brothers who all served their country. He passed away on November 19, 2001. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. AUSTIN, J. Norman WWII J. Norman was born on February 6, 1923 in Skye Glen, NS. He joined the Army at Timmons, ON, on July 30, 1942. He was sent overseas on August 11, 1943, and served in England, Italy, Belgium and Holland. During the Battle of Monte Cassino, the tank Norman was driving was hit, causing him to lose part of his skull and his left eye. On September 12, 1945, he was discharged from the service as “unable to meet the required military physical standards.” He was awarded the following medals: Defence of England, 1939-1945 Star, Italian Star, France & Germany Star, CVSM, and the Holland Medal. Norman resides in Truro, NS. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BALCOME, Donald WWII Donald was born in Paradise, NS, in 1915. He joined the Canadian Army and served overseas from 1941-1945. He passed away in 2001. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
TD Canada Trust is working together with The Royal Canadian Legion – Nova Scotia and Nunavut Command. It’s just part of our commitment to making our communities better. TD Canada Trust is proud to support The Royal Canadian Legion. War Service Recognition Booklet 10 The Veterans’ Unit Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg In Remembrance of the Sacrifices made by Canadian Men & Women of the Armed Forces and Merchant Marine And Recognizing the Sacrifices and Contributions of the Women & Men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Peace-Keeping Forces at Home and Around the World In appreciation and forever in our hearts.
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 11 BALCOME, Edward WWII Edward was born in Paradise, NS, in 1919. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served in the U.K. and Europe from 1941-1945. Edward still lives in Paradise, NS. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BANKS, Earl WWII Earl was born in Shag Harbour, NS, in 1913. He joined the Army and served in Canada and England. He received the France & Germany Star, and the 1939-1945 Star. Earl now resides at Veterans Place at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Submitted by Mersey Branch 038 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BARKHOUSE, Ozem WWI Ozem was born on December 15, 1895 and resided in Martin’s Point, NS. He enlisted with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on November 18, 1915. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BALCOME, Frank WWII Frank was born in Paradise, NS, in 1917. He was also in the RCMP, but decided to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in order to go overseas. He served in the U.K. and Europe from 1941-1945. Frank is a member of North Sydney Branch 012 of The Royal Canadian Legion, where he now resides. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BARKHOUSE, Allen Lewis PEACETIME Allen was born in Lunenburg, NS, in 1964 and presently lives in Martin’s Point, NS. He is serving with CFNOS in Canada from September 8, 1984, and is still serving. Allen is a member of Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 13 BARKHOUSE, Simeon WWII Simeon lived in Martin’s Point, NS, until his death. He served with the Merchant Marine in the North Atlantic from 1940-1944. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BEAMONT, Victor WWI Victor was born November 24, 1897 in Toronto, ON. He enlisted with the 204th Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force on March 14, 1916 and was shipped overseas on March 26, 1917. His Discharge Certificate states that he served with the 116th Canadian Infantry Battalion in England and France, and that he was awarded the Military Medal, the War Medal, and the Victory Medal. At the time of his death in 1980, Victor was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 488 in BrechinMara in Brechin, Ontario. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BELLIVEAU, Joseph Norman KOREA Joseph was born in Grosses Coques, NS, in 1935 and served in # 3 RCHA in Korea. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BARTLETT, Joseph Simon WWII & KOREAN WAR Joseph was born in Kentville, NS, on August 10, 1922. He served in the Army in Canada, England and Korea. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BEAMONT, Robert BOER WAR & WWI Robert was born on August 29, 1876 in London, England, and arrived in Canada in 1883. He served in the Boer War from 1901-1902. He joined the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on December 14, 1914, went to England and served in France and Belgium before returning to Canada and being discharged in March 1917. Robert was wounded in action and was awarded the following medals: Queen’s South Africa, 1914-1915 Star, First World War and the Victory Medal. Robert passed away on September 17, 1964. Submitted by Colchester Branch 26 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 15 BELLIVEAU, J. Philip WWII Philip was born in Belliveau Cove, NS, in 1922. He served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Canada, England and Holland. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BENT, Percy Oscar WWII Percy was born in Kentville, NS, in 1922 and served with the West Nova Scotia Highlanders in England and France. He received the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, the Defense Medal, Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, George VI Medal, NATO SSM, CD & Bar. Percy passed away in 1994. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch 165 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BISHOP, Donald WWII Donald was born in 1924. He served the Royal Canadian Air Force in Europe as a Flying Officer until 1945. Submitted by F. E. Butler Branch 044 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BENERE, Raymond F. WWII Raymond was the son of John and Lydia Benere of Enfield, NS. He served with the Algonquin Regiment. Raymond was just nineteen years old when he died on Tuesday, October 10, 1944. He is buried in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery in Maldegem, OstVlaanderem, Belgium, where his Benere ancestors emigrated. Submitted by the Montgomery Branch 133 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BENVIE, Edward Deane WWII Edward was born on April 3, 1918 in Upper Stewiacke, NS. He joined the military in Halifax on June 25, 1940, enlisting in the Royal Canadian Artillery. He completed Basic Training in Sydney, NS, and then completed further training at Long Branch, ON. He then transferred back to Sydney Harbour and in November 1942 was shipped to St. John’s Harbour, NL. From 1943 until his release on September 10, 1945, Edward served in Halifax. For his wartime service, Edward was awarded the CVSM. He resides in Truro and is a 48-year member of Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
War Service Recognition Booklet 16 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”
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 17 BLAKE, Kenneth William WWII In 1936, at the age of fourteen, Ken enlisted in the Royal Marines as a “Band Boy.” InAugust 1939, he joined HMS Delhi and served for two years in the Mediterranean. He served on HMS Orion until June 1944, where he took part in landings in NorthAfrica, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and D-Day. In 1953, he transferred to the R.C.N. Ken was awarded the 1935-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Africa Clasp, France & Germany Clasp, Italy Star, War Medal Long Service, Good Conduct Medal, Canadian Forces Decoration, and Centennial Medal. Following his thirty-five years of military service, Ken had a second career in the Dartmouth School System as a music teacher before finally retiring in 1986. Submitted by C. B. Lumsden Branch 074 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BLINN, Joseph Guillaume WWII Joseph was born in Grosses Coques, NS, on August 14, 1922 and served with the 29th Battery II Field Regiment in Canada, England and Italy. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BLOIS, Harry B. WWI Harry was born in Mount Uniacke, NS, in 1885. He served in France. Harry passed away in 1963. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch 165 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BLINN, Bernard Joseph WWII Joseph was born in Belliveau Cove, NS, in 1923 and served in the Army with Carleton York Regiment in Canada and England. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BLOIS, Duncan WWII Duncan was born in Mount Uniacke, NS, in 1922 and served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. He was killed in action in Normandy/Caen, France in 1944. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch 165 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
War Service Recognition Booklet 18 The Municipality of the District of Chester is proud to support the War Service Recognition Booklet in honour of our Veterans “Lest We Forget”
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 19 BLOIS, Howard WWI Howard was born in Mount Uniacke, NS, in 1893. He served in France. Harold passed away in 1943. Submitted by Mount Uniacke Branch 165 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BLYNN, Arnold WWII Arnold was born at Plympton, NS, on April 24, 1918. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Firce on July 25, 1939 and served as a pilot overseas. In August 1944, while piloting a R.A.F. bomber on a mission to drop supplies to Polish resistance, his aircraft was shot down by the Nazis. The wreckage was not recovered until 2007, when a burial service was held for Arnold and his crew at Poland’s Rakowicki Cemetery in Krakow. Arnold was posthumously awarded the Polish Home Army Cross, the highest award for bravery in the struggle to liberate Poland, as well as the R.C.A.F. Operational Wing in recognition of gallant service. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOND, Basil KOREA Basil was born in Chester, NS, in 1928. He served the Royal CanadianArmy with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Korea. Submitted by F. E. Butler Branch 044 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BLOOD, Warwick “Tom” WWII Tom was born in London, England in 1926. He enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1942 and served until the war’s end. He later joined the Royal Army, serving in Palestine, then transferring to the Canadian Army where he served with the Black Watch. He started a second career following retirement, being employed with Canada Post in Middleton, NS, where he made his home with wife, Doris. Tom served for a number of years as President of the Enfield Branch and later became a member of Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Tom passed away in 1994. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BLYNN, Carl Lorin WWII Carl was born in 1912 at Plympton Station, NS. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in July 1942, and served in Goose Bay, Labrador. He returned home in 1945, and passed away on April 20, 1996. Carl was the older brother of Arnold Blynn. He was a member of Bridgetown Branch 033 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
War Service Recognition Booklet 20 Veterans Services thanks The Royal Canadian Legion for their ongoing support of the 175 Veterans living at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial. In this the 90th anniversary year of the end of WWI a special thank you is extended to the Legions’ for their commemorative project which provided new dining chairs for the Veterans’ dining rooms. Veterans Services looks forward to continuing a strong relationship with the Legion as we move forward into the future in supporting and caring for the Veterans. Veterans Memorial Building CAMP HILL RKO STEEL LIMITED • Supplier & Fabricator of All Structural & Misc Metals • Welding of Steel and Aluminum to CWB Standards W47.1, W47.2 • Quality Assurance ISO 9002 Certified - 2000 • 24 Hour Service • AISC Certified 468-1322 www.rkosteel.com Fax: 468-6870 85 MacDonald Avenue Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1T8
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 21 BONNENFANT, Dennis Joseph WWII Dennis was born in Belliveau Cove, NS, on August 23, 1925. He served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in Canada, England and France. He received the War Medal, Volunteer Medal, the Germany Star, and Holland Star. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOUDREAU, Melvin WWII Melvin was born in Wedgeport, NS, in 1922 and served with HMCS Kenora on the High Seas and England. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOWERS, Wallace William WWI Wallace was born on April 17, 1898 in Great Village, NS. He joined the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on March 25, 1916 at Truro, NS. He served in Canada, Britain and France and was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At twenty years of age, he was killed in action on September 2, 1918 in France while serving with the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOUDREAU, Hector George WWII Hector was born in Wedgeport, NS, in 1918. He served in the Royal Canadian Army. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOUTILIER, John WWII John was born in Gold River, NS, and lived there most of his adult life until his death. He served with the Cape Breton Highlanders. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 23 BOWLBY, Arthur WWII Art was born in Middleton, NS, in 1924. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, even though he was under-age in 1941. He served as a Wireless Air Gunner in England and Europe. He was shot down over Belgium, rescued by the Belgium underground and smuggled to Spain. He eventually made it back to England. He returned home and was released in 1946. He later re-enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and served in Canada, France and Germany and retired in 1970 as a Captain. Art’s date of death is unknown. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOYCE, Ernest Edward Elliott WWI Ernest was born on December 15, 1868, in Sackville, NB. On September 16, 1915, he joined the Active Militia No. 8 Canadian Army Service Corp. He was promoted to Sergeant on December 1, 1915 and was put in charge of the Quarter Master’s Store. On November 18, 1918, he joined the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force and found himself in charge of a prisoner of war camp near Amherst. He was discharged from the service by reason of Demobilization on April 25, 1919 at Halifax, NS. Ernest passed away at the Colchester Regional Hospital on November 4, 1956 and is buried in the Robie Street Cemetery. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BREED, Perley WWII Perley was born in the USA in 1921. He joined the R.C.N.V.R. in 1943 as a Signalman and served on the Atlantic and in the English Channel, taking part in the D-Day Landings. He returned to Canada in 1945 and passed away in 1997. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOYCE, Charles Hilton WWI Charles was born in Amherst, NS, in 1895, the son of Ernest and Flora Boyce. He enlisted in the Army in 1916 and went overseas. He liked horses so he was posted to # 10 CRTC. He was then transferred to 150th Battalion with Mule Trains, hauling ammo to the front. He was discharged in 1919. Charles passed away in 1992. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BOYCE, William E. WWII William was born in Amherst, NS, on May 30, 1925. He served in the 2nd Battalion (NPAM) from May 3, 1942 to June 8, 1943. He joined the Army on June 17, 1943 and embarked for overseas on July 12, 1944, joining the Fort Gary Horse as a tank driver. He returned to Canada on January 20, 1946 and received his discharge on February 26 of that year. From July 10, 1952 to December 1, 1959, he attained the Rank of Warrant Officer 2 in charge of stores for 1st Battalion NS Highlanders. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 25 BRITAIN, Harold Wallace WWII Harold was born in Forest Glen, Yarmouth County, NS, in 1922. He joined the 4th Division 15th Field Regiment and served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Harold returned to Forest Glen and worked as a woodsman and still does some hunting and fishing. Submitted by Carleton Consolidated Branch 167 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWN, David H. WWII & KOREA David was born in Parrsboro, NS, in 1924. He joined the R.C.A.S.C. and served in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Far East, Korea, Continental Europe and the USA. He received the 1939-45 Star, the France & Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the War Medal 1939-45, the Korea Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Dutch Medal. David passed away in 2003. Submitted by Parrsboro Branch 045 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWN, J. Vernon WWII Vernon was born in Wolfville, NS, in 1917. He joined the CanadianArmy, Royal Canadian Artillery in 1940 and was commissioned. He served in the UK and Continental Europe, returning home in 1945. He passed away in 1999. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWN, Carroll Vernon WWI Carroll was born in West Springhill, NS, in 1898. He served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Carroll passed away in 1937. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWN, Donald R. A. PEACETIME Donald was born in Saint John, NB, on February 4, 1933. He was in the Regular Force serving in Canada. He received his honourable discharge in 1983. Upon retirement, he became an Imperial Member of Branch 048, serving as Sergeant at Arms and membership, receiving Top Member Recruiter in NS and second-highest recruiter in Canada. He volunteered for cemetery research for his last post. Donald passed away on September 27, 1997. Submitted by Elmsdale Branch 048 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
War Service Recognition Booklet 26 LEST WE FORGET Halifax Regional Council recognizes the service and sacrifice of our Veterans and the great work done by thousands of volunteers who have served their country during war and peace. HRM Call Centre 490-4000
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 27 BROWN, Gilbert Parks WWI Gilbert was born in West Springhill, Annapolis County, NS, in 1895. He served with the Canadian Army in World War One, and returned home in 1918. Gilbert passed away on June 30, 1963. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWNELL, Alva Edison WWI Alva was born in Northport, NS, in 1891. In 1914, he joined the Expeditionary Force of the 84th Battalion of Nova Scotia. After basic training, he was sent overseas to England and served in Scotland and France. He returned to Canada in 1919, bringing with him a Scottish Bride and a baby daughter. He received the Bronze Service Medal 1914-1919 and the George V Silver Medal 1914-1918. He was a member of Amherst Branch 010 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Alva passed away in 1965. Submitted by Amherst Branch 010 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWNRIGG, George G. WWII George was born at Stellarton, NS, in 1905. He joined the Canadian Army in 1939 and transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942. He served in administration within Canada until the war’s end. He returned to Stellarton and resided there until his death in 1978. He was a member of Stellarton Branch 028 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BROWN, Thomas Murray WWI & WWII Thomas was born in Lakelands, NS, in 1891. He joined the 40th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force at Aldershot on August 24, 1915, and served with the 8th Field Ambulance in France and Belgium. In World War One, he received the Belgian Croix de Guerre to recognize the acts of heroism, the British War Medal and Victory Medal. In World War Two, he received the Veteran Guards War Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Thomas passed away in 1986. Submitted by his granddaughter, Linda L. Yorke. BROWNELL, Edison Hayward WWII Edison was born in Northport, NS, in 1920. He joined the West Nova Scotia Regiment in May 1940 and went overseas in August. He was promoted through the ranks and was promoted to First Lieutenant, returning to England, he volunteered to serve with the North Nova Scotia Regiment in France. He served in England and France and was wounded in action. Edison held the following war medals: 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, CVSM, War Medal 1939-1945. Edison was a Life Member of Amherst Branch 010, before he passed away in 2006. Submitted by Amherst Branch 010 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 29 BROWNING (THIBAULT), Olive WWII Olive was born in Grosses Coques, NS, on March 6, 1923. She served with Canadian Women’s Army Corp in Canada, and received the War Medal and the Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BURBIDGE, Aubrey Elvin WWII Aubrey was born on December 10, 1921 in Brickton, NS. He joined the Canadian Army, North Shore Regiment, R.C.E.M.E. in January 1943, and served in the UK and Holland. He came home in February 1946 and currently resides at South Ohio in Yarmouth, NS. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BURBIDGE, Charlie George WWII Charlie was born in Brickton, NS, on June 6, 1916. He enlisted with the Forestry Corps in 1940 and trained in Quebec. He served in England, and Scotland. Charlie passed away on October 23, 1992. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BRUCE, Kenneth Leroy WWII Kenneth was born on June 5, 1917 in Bloomington, NS. He joined the Canadian Army, Westminster Regiment, 5th Armored Division in November 1940 and served in the UK, Continental Europe, Sicily and Italy. He returned home in 1945, and now resides in British Columbia. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BURBIDGE, Burpee Wilfred WWII Burpee was born on September 4, 1911in Brickton, NS. He joined the Canadian Army, R.C.E.M.E. and served in the UK. He was the eldest of seven brothers who served in World War Two. Burpee passed away in April 1994. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 31 BURBIDGE, Frank Ronald WWII Frank was born in Brickton, NS, on November 23, 1924. He enlisted in the Canadian Army Artillery in 1943. He was injured while training and spent the war in Canada until demobilized in 1946. He now lives in Bridgewater, NS. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BURBIDGE, Stanley Warren WWII Stanley was born in Brickton, NS, on April 30, 1919. He enlisted in the Canadian Army Search Flight Battery in 1940, and went overseas from 1941-1945. He came home in 1945. Stanley passed away in 1969. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BURNS, Daniel WWII Daniel, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Burns of Passchendaele, Cape Breton, NS, was killed in action in Italy on December 13, 1944, after serving in Italy for a year. He enlisted in the R.C.R. in June 1937, just after his graduation from Glace Bay High School. Daniel served in Halifax until the outbreak of war, when he was transferred to Quebec as an instructor in the R.C.R. Submitted by Passchendaele Branch 040 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BURBIDGE, Ralph Norman WWII Ralph was born in Brickton, NS, on November 19, 1917. He joined the Canadian Army in 1939, but was unable to serve overseas because of problems with his feet. He served in Canada until 1945. Ralph passed away in June 1990. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BURBIDGE, Stewart William WWII Stewart was born in Brickton, NS, on July 15, 1923. He joined the Canadian Army, Halifax Rifles in 1939, but wanted to be a paratrooper. To do so, he then enlisted with the US Army and served in Italy, Sicily and Japan. He was wounded twice and was a POW for eleven months, for which he received the Purple Heart. He came home from the war in 1945. Stewart passed away in June 1979. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 33 CARROLL, Kenneth Wayne PEACETIME Kenneth was born in Halifax, NS, in 1944, and presently lives in Western Shore, NS. He served with the Royal Canadian Signals and the Communications and Electronics Branch of the Canadian Forces from September 1961 - 1991. He is a member in good standing of Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CLARKE, Gerald H. KOREA Gerald was born in North Sydney, NS. He was wounded in Korea on November 19, 1952, while in the army serving with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. He returned to Canada on October 29, 1953. Submitted by Armstrong Memorial Branch 019 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CLEMENTS, Henry Francis WWII Henry was born in Comeau’s Hill, NS, on December 28, 1911. He served with the 6th Anti-Aircraft (Yarmouth) from 1939-1944 and the New Brunswick North Shore Regiment from 1944-1945. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CLARK, Clarence William “Saab” WWII Saab was born in Nova Scotia in 1913. He joined the Canadian Army in April 1942 and served in the UK, Italy, France and Germany. He returned to Canada and was discharged in November 1945. Sabb passed away in 1948. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CLEMENTS, Elkanah E. WWI Elkanah was born in Carleton, Yarmouth County, NS. He was gassed at Passehendale and died in Carleton in 1918. Submitted by Carleton Consolidated Branch 167 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 35 CLEMENTS, N. St. Clair WWI N. St. Clair was born in Carleton, NS. He was gassed at Vimy and died in Parrsboro, NS in 1923. Submitted by Carleton Consolidated Branch 167 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COLTON, Samuel Alexander WWII Samuel was born in Donkin, NS, in 1915. He served with the Perth Regiment, R.C.I.C. in Italy. Samuel passed away in 1944. Submitted by Everett Colton. COMEAU, Alphee Joseph WWII Alphee was born in Meteghan River, NS, in 1918 and served in the Navy in Canada and the High Seas. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CLEVELAND, Vernon G. WWII Vernon was born in Yarmouth, NS, in 1905. He was a Gunner in the Artillery, and returned to Yarmouth and worked for MT&T. Submitted by Carleton Consolidated Branch 167 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Albert J. WWII Albert was born in Meteghan, Digby County, NS, on November 13, 1916. He served with the R.C.E.M.E. in England, Europe and Holland. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 37 COMEAU, Alphonse J. WWII Alphonse was born in Saulnierville, NS, on December 20, 1921 and served in the Army in the United Kingdom. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Bernard Jean WWII Bernard was born in Meteghan River, NS, in 1922 and was in the Army with the Lincoln &Welland Regiments in Canada, Newfoundland, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Emile J. WWII Emile was born in Meteghan Station, NS, on October 28, 1918, and served with the No. 6 District Depot C.A. in Canada. He received the War Medal. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Anselm WWII Anselm was born in Saulnierville, NS, on April 20, 1923 and served in the Air Force, MS Imperroyal, MSS Vancolte, SS Ragnhild in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Italy and the Caribbean. He received the 1939-1945 Star, the Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Bernardin J. WWII Bernardin was born in Comeauville, NS, in 1918. He served in the Army, and received the Order of Canada Medal, Confederation Medal, and Queen of Canada Medal. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 39 COMEAU, Frederick Raymond WWII Frederick was born in St. Alphonse, NS, on October 18, 1921. He served with the Scotish Highlanders Lanrak Renfrew Regiment in Canada, Italy, France, Germany and Belgium. He received the War Medal, Italy, France, Germany and Belgium. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Irenee WWII Irenee was born in St. Bernard, NS, on May 4, 1918. He served in the Canadian Army, and received the War Medal. Irenee passed away in 2006. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Robert Joseph KOREA Robert was born in Meteghan River, NS, on March 10, 1932. He served with the 1st Battalion R.C.R. in Canada and Korea. Robert received the United Nations-Korea and Volunteer Medals. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, Hebert J. WWII Hebert was born in Salmon River, Digby County, NS, in 1924. He served with the Brockville Rifles in Canada, and the Caribbean area (Jamaica). He received the War Medal. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COMEAU, George Joseph WWII Joseph was born in Little Brook Station, NS, on March 2, 1920. He served with the 12th Field Artillery, R.C.A. as a Gunner in the UK and Continental Europe. He received the 1939-1945 Star, the France & Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and the Meritorious Service Medal 1990. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 41 COMEAU, Theodore WWII Theodore was born in Comeauville, NS, on July 12, 1917. He served the Army in Canada. Theodore passed away on July 15, 2000. Submitted by Clare Branch 052, The Royal Canadian Legion. CONNOLLY, Wellington Earl WWII Earl was born in Bible Hill, NS, on July 18, 1913. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and trained as a Gunner in BC. He then went to England and joined the 419th Squadron and made his first tour of duty on June 5, 1942 as a forward Gunner in a Wellington Bomber. Earl was promoted to a P.O. then later to F.O. He completed his tour then transferred to 405th Squadron of Lancasters for his second tour. He was shot down on February 13, 1945 over Dresden and is buried in Durnback War Cemetery in Germany. He married Iris L. Taylor and had one son, Earl Jr., who both lived in England. Submitted by Ronald F. Boyce, Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CONRAD, Ronald Gray WWII Ronald was born in Hemford, Lunenburg County, NS, on July 18, 1920, and served with the R.C.E.M.E. Engineers in the UK and Continental Europe. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Ronald passed away on July 24, 1961. Submitted by New Germany Branch 102 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CONNOLLY, Charles WWII Charles was born in Bible Hill, NS, on August 8, 1910, to parents Jay and Louise Connolly. He joined the Army in New Glasgow on September 15, 1941 and was sent to Depot in Halifax and then on to Yarmouth for basic training. On December 5, 1942, he went to Camp Petawawa, ON, then proceeded to Port of Embarkation on April 19, 1942, arriving in the UK on May 12, 1942. Charles was then transferred to the 2nd Canadian Artillery, Reinforcement Unit. He was awarded the Good Conduct Badge on September 15, 1943, and received his discharge on December 27, 1945. Charles passed away in Sudbury, ON on August 20, 1970 and is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CONRAD, Freeman WWI Conrad was born in Chester Basin, NS, on October 20, 1896. He enlisted with the 112th Overseas Expeditionary Force on January 10, 1916. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
War Service Recognition Booklet 42 Pat Dunn, MLA Pictou Centre For information or assistance please call 752-3646 138 Campbell Street New Glasgow, NS B2H 5Y1 “In Remembrance of our Veterans and Heroes” Helen E. Walker Administrator 150 Blair Avenue Tatamagouche (902) 657 2876 The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund if you or your spouse have ever had Canadian naval service or served in the wartime Canadian Merchant Marine, and you are facing some diffficulty in maintaining the necessities of life, we may be able to help. Contact us: Toll Free 1-888-557-8777 or www.rcnbf.ca
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 43 CONRAD, Russell Leon WWII Russell was born in Hemford, Lunenburg County, NS, on October 28, 1916. He served in Communications in the Air Force in the UK and Canada. Submitted by New Germany Branch 102 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CORMIER, Louis Leo WWII Louis was born in Cheticamp, NS, on October 8, 1914. Upon completion of college in Three Rivers, , Louis joined the Cape Breton Highlanders, R.C.I.C. On January 17, 1944, Lance Sergeant Louis Leo Cormier was killed in the Ortona Battle and is buried at the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery. His wife, Catherine Doucet from Grand Etang, NS, was left to raise five children on her own. She never remarried and passed away on July 7, 1981. Submitted by Colchester Branch 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion. COSMAN, Laurie WWII Laurie was born at Weymouth, NS, in 1922. He joined the Army in June 1943 and served with the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Battery in the UK, Italy, France, Germany and Holland. He remained in the UK with the Provost Corps after the war until his return to Canada in 1946. Laurie now resides in the VAC in Middleton. He is a former member of Wolfville Branch 074 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CONRAD, William N. WWII William was born in Western Shore, NS, and still lives there. He served with the Nova Scotia Regiment in Canada, England and France from January 17, 1944 until November 1945. William has been member of Harding Branch 144 since 1953 and he is a member in good standing. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CORMIER, Paul Joseph WWII Paul was born in Boston, Mass, USA, on August 22, 1922. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada, the UK and Continental Europe. He received the War Medal and Clasp, Volunteer Medal, France & Germany Star, and the Defence Medal. Submitted by Clare Branch 052 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 45 CRAWLEY, Raymond E. PEACETIME Raymond was born in Halifax, NS, in 1932 and presently lives in Bridgewater, NS. He served with the 2nd Battalion Canadian Guards in Canada and Germany from September 5, 1956 to January 5, 1960. Raymond is a member in good standing of Harding Branch 144. Submitted by Harding Branch 144 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CROSBY, Keith WWI Keith was born in Hectanooga, NS, in 1899. He served with the 24th Battalion Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment), Victoria Rifles in Canada and Belgium. He was killed in action in 1916 in Belgium. Submitted by Carleton Consolidated Branch 167 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CURRIE, Frank WWI Frank was born in Chatham, NB, in 1897. He served with the C.O.S.E.F. Canadian Artillery Regiment, 28th Battery, 7th C.G.R. in France and England. He was wounded at Vimy Ridge. He worked as a steelworker in the USAwith Tennessee DamAuthority after the war. He was married and had three children. Frank passed away in 1980. Submitted by DonnaLee Butler. CROMWELL, William H. “Bill” WWII Bill was born at Claire, NS, on December 31, 1916. He joined the Canadian Army, 2nd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment in 1941 and served in the UK, Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. He returned to Canada in late 1945, and lived in Southville, NS. He now resides at the VAC Unit in Middleton. Submitted by Middleton Branch 001 of The Royal Canadian Legion. CROUSE, Irving WWII Irving was born in Waterloo, NS, in 1914. He served with the US Air Force. Submitted by F. E. Butler Branch 044 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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