Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 115 MacNEIL, John Hugh WWII John Hugh MacNeil was born on April 26, 1923 in Benacadie Pond to Dan X and Annie (Gillis) MacNeil. He was underage when he enlisted, but his father gave him permission as that is what John Hugh wanted. Although he enlisted with the Cape Breton Highlanders, the name was changed to North Nova Scotia Highlanders when they went to England. He received the Voluntary Service Award, DFC (defence medal) King George VI, 1939-1945 Star and the Italy Star. He was killed in action at the Battle of Ortona on December 12, 1943. He died for his country. Submitted independently MALONEY, Ralph E. SPECIAL DUTY AREA / PEACETIME Ralph was born in 1936 on Westphal, Nova Scotia. He served with the R.C.A.F from Jan 1954 to Jan 1957, the R.C Signals from Nov 1959 to Nov 1980 and the “C” class Reserve from 1981 to 1984. He served in N.A.T.O in 1955-1956 on 3Fighter wing in Zweibrucken, Germany, Congo, Cyprus, Germany and Egypt. He also served in Canadian Bases in Kingston, Ont.; Petatawa, Ont.; Halifax, NS; Gagetown, NB; Galgary, Alberta; Millcove, NS; Debert, NS; St Jeans, Que.; Camp Boren, Ont. and St-Huberts, Que. Ralph has been a member of the Colchester Legion branch # 026 for the past 30 years. Submitted by the Colchester Legion Branch # 026 of The Royal Canadian Legion MANNETT, Simon Lawrence WWII Simon was born in Winfield, Saskatchewan on September 7, 1917 to James Mannett and Minnie (Mary) Pellerin with roots in Larry’s River. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in Halifax, NS and served in Canada, High Seas, England and France. He married Virginia Gillis and they raised one daughter. He was a Carpenter by Trade. They lived in Somerville, MA. Simon died on April 11, 1999 at Somerville Hospital at the age of 81 and is buried in Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree, MA. He will be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch # 117 of The Royal Canadian Legion
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