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.
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