Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 181 WALSH, James Thomas WWII James was born to Joseph and Marie (Bowman) Walsh in Merland, NS. He enlisted and served with the West Novas in Canada, the UK, Italy, Sicily and Africa. He was at the Liberation of Rome and the Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy. In his words, “Ortona was the worst battle.” He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the War Medal 1939-45, the Italy Star and the 1939-45 Star. After the war, he married, had 3 children and worked for Trenton Car Works. James presently lives in New Glasgow. He is one of five brothers who served. Submitted by Tracadie & District. WALSH, John Joseph WWII John, son of Joseph and Marie (Bowman) Walsh, was born in Merland, NS. He enlisted in the Army and served with the Princess Louise Fusiliers in Canada, the UK and Italy, where he lost his right arm. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the War Medal 1939-45, the Italy Star, the 1939-45 Star, and the Defence Medal. After the war, he married, had a large family and worked at the liquor store. He was one of five brothers who served. Peter is deceased. Submitted by Tracadie & District. WALSH, Peter Simon WWII Peter was born to Joseph and Marie (Bowman) Walsh in Merland, NS. He joined the Canadian Artillery and served in Canada, the UK and Europe, notably in Normandy with a radio location unit. He received the France and Germany Star, the War Medal 1939-45, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, and the Defence Medal. After the war, he served in the Reserves as a Sergeant, married and had a large family. He worked for the Unemployment Service. He was one of five brothers who served. Peter is deceased. Submitted by Tracadie & District. WALSH, John Vincent WWI John, age 23, enlisted on August 11, 1915 in the 64th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and went overseas in April 1916. He went to France with a draft and fought at the battle of Courcelette where he was wounded in the leg, spending three months in hospital as a result. Submitted by the Middleton Branch #001 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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