Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 9 AVERY, Emmett Isaac WWII Emmett, son of Jeffrey and Mamie Gerroir, was born in Larry’s River, NS on February 6, 1925. He joined the Army on November 28, 1942 at 17 and served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment, No. 6 District Depot, in the UK, Continental Europe and the Central Mediterranean. His two brothers, Abe and Howard, and his sister Mildred Cayer, also served in WWII. In 2006, his grandson, Paul Davis, was killed while serving with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. Emmett was discharged on March 9, 1946 and was awarded the Italy Star, the France and Germany Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. In 2002, his widow, Dorothy, received the Thank You Medal from Holland on his behalf. Emmett was a member of RCL Chedabucto Branch until his death on June 28, 1971. Submitted by the Chedabucto Branch #046 of The Royal Canadian Legion. AVERY, Howard William WWII Howard, son of Jeffrey and Mamie Gerroir, was born in Larry’s River, NS on August 27, 1922. He joined the Army on February 13, 1943 at 19 and served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in Canada, England and France. After training in Fredericton, NB, he sailed for England before landing on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He was wounded by shrapnel in France and spent time in hospitals in France and England before returning home to an honourable discharge on March 16, 1946. He received the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the 1939-45 Medal. He had 4 children with his wife, Thelma Hurst. Howard, a Life Member and past president of RCL Canso Branch #046, passed away on April 14, 2001. Submitted by the Chedabucto Branch #046 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BARNES, James Lorne PEACETIME James was born in Toronto, Ontario onApril 10, 1932. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy on November 26, 1951 and served on HMCS Quebec, Columbia, Whitethroat, Bonaventure, Wallaceburg, Terra Nova, Preserver, Yukon, St. Croix and many more. Discharged on November 26, 1976, he was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration with Clasp. James was a member of RCL Centennial Branch #160 before he died on November 17, 1998. Submitted by the Centennial Branch #160 of The Royal Canadian Legion. BABIN, Alexander J. WWII Alexander was born in West Arichat, NS on October 28, 1921. He joined the Army on November 28, 1941 and served as a military truck driver in Canada, England and France. After his discharge, Alexander married Emma Landry of Petit-de-Grat, with whom he had 2 children. He was employed as a chauffeur at a gypsum company for 2 years, sailed on the lake boats in Ontario for 10 years, then returned home and drove a school bus in Petit-de-Grat till he retired. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Bar, the War Medal 1939-45, the France and Germany Star, and the 1939-45 Star. Alexander died in 2011. Submitted by the Isle Madame Branch #150 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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