Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 99 HURSHMAN, Thomas Eugene WWII Eugene Thomas Hurshman was born September 12, 1920 in Carrolls Corner, Nova Scotia. He was the proud son of William Andrew Hurshman and Florence Hurshman of Lantz Siding, Hants Co., NS. Cpl. Hurshman came from a family of 6 siblings. Eugene’s brothers were William (Bill) L. Hurshman, and Henry Allan Hurshman, who went by Allan. Eugene’s sisters were Vera Anesley Cameron, Della I. Hare, and Georgina Elizabeth Ingraham. At age 18, Eugene decided it was his “duty” to take oath and enlist in the Canadian Military. Cpl. Hurshman began the process of enlisting September 4, 1939. The next day, he became part of “A” Coy., The Royal Canadian Regiment and Canadian Active Service Force in Halifax, NS, Eugene embarked for the United Kingdom in January 1940. As a young 23 year old man, Eugene fought valiantly against the Germans. Approximately a month and a half later, Eugene was struck off strength on May 30, 1944 in Italy when he stepped on a land mine. Cpl. Eugene Thomas Hurshman was laid to rest in the Cassino Military Cemetery in the Commune of Cassino, Province of Frosinone, Cassino, Italy. Submitted independently INGRAHAM, Harold Stanley WWII Harold Stanley Ingraham was born November 23, 1905 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Harold was the proud son of Ira James Ingraham and Ida G. Shaw. He had two brothers, Arthur Lewis (eldest) and Allen Lebert Ingraham, who grew up in Fairview. Harold married Georgina Elizabeth Hurshman September 23, 1924. They had three sons, Robert Norman, Arthur Lebert and Ira James Ingraham. They lived in the area of Carrolls Corner, the rural area of Dutch Settlement, NS. Harold was almost 35 years old when he felt it was his “duty” to join the fight and took oath June 13, 1940 with the Platoon of Fusiliers Infantry Corps. He embarked from Halifax 26 October 1942 on the S.S. Queen Elizabeth for the United Kingdom. Pte. Ingraham was listed with the Algonquin Regiment R.C.O.C. when he was taken on Strength from X-4 list 13 Battalion 22 October 1944 stating he had been killed in the line of duty while in Germany. Those who had the privilege to know Harold miss him dearly and those who did not, respect and hold his sacrifice in the highest regard. Submitted independently ISENOR, Avery Milton Roy WWII Pte. Avery Milton Roy was born May 7, 1920. Avery’s proud parents were Ms. Adelaide Carroll and Isaiah Isenor of Dutch Settlement, NS. Pte. Isenor began working for Mrs. T. Carroll at Mathers Farm between 1932 and 1940 as a farmhand. Later Avery worked as a labourer at L.E. Shaw Brickyard in Lantz Siding, NS between 1940 and 1941. His reason for joining the Canadian Army was: “I want to stay associated with the rest of the boys”. Pte. Isenor enlisted on November 12, 1941 and became attached to the West Nova Scotia Regiment. Pte. Isenor embarked from Halifax February 28th, 1942 on the S.S. Orion, and was taken on strength in England on March 10, 1942. Pte. Isenor returned to New York, USA on the Queen Mary June 17, 1943. On February 1, 1944, he was discharged from the Army, stating his service was no longer required. Pte. Avery Milton Roy Isenor succumbed to lung cancer on March 22, 1993 at the infirmary in Halifax, NS alongside his loving wife and daughters. He was a member of the Legion Branch #48. Those who had the privilege to know Avery miss him dearly and all respect and hold Avery’s service to his country in the highest regard. Submitted independently
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