Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 159 PELLERIN, Edward Alphonse WWII Edward was born in Larry’s River, NS on January 8, 1908 and served as a Stoker in the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve aboard Corvettes, which were used to escort troop ships to Europe and England for the duration of the war. He was subsequently offered a shore draft and he remained attached to HMCS Stadacona. In 1941, he was attached to Mulgrave, NS as the Fleet Mail Officer attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He retired in 1945. Edward married Clara Pellerin and had 6 children. Alphonse passed away onApril 4, 1968. He was a member of the Torbay Branch #117. He will always be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion. PELLERIN, Edward J. “Eddie” WWII Eddie was born in Larry’s River, NS in 1919, son of the late Joseph and Charlotte (Avery) Pellerin and joined the Pictou Highlanders serving overseas. Eddie was never married and had 5 sisters and 6 brothers. He was predeceased by an infant brother. He passed away in Lower Sackville, NS in 1983 at the age of 63. He will always be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion. PELLERIN, George WWII George was born in Larry’s River, NS in 1922 to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Avery) Pellerin and joined the Pictou Highlanders serving in Canada. George is a Life Member of the Torbay Branch #117. He married the former Alice Pellerin and they had 58 years of married life. She passed away on February 29, 2004. George was employed by one of the local stores in Larry’s River where he went to everyone’s home selling groceries and wares. Everyone enjoyed George’s weekly visits to their homes. He’s still quite active in the community and enjoys playing cards and going to Bingo. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion. PELLERIN, Frank WWII Frank was born in Larry’s River on June 17, 1923 and joined the Halifax Rifles Militia at the age of 17 and served two months in Petawawa, ON. He joined the regular force in 1942 after several months of training and was then transferred to the 3rd Antitank Regiment, 52nd Battery Artillery. He fought in Caen, Holland and then returned to Canada and was awarded the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 War Medal. He also received the “Thank You Canada Medal” for his service to liberate Holland. After his discharge he moved to Montreal, got married and raised 4 children. He also lived in the United States for 8 years and moved back to Larry’s River in 1973. Frank has served Torbay Branch #117 well over the years and has always taken an active role in The Legions’ activities. Submitted by the Torbay Branch #117 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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