Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 31 BOUTILIER, Henry R. WWII Henry was born on December 1, 1908 in Big Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He was the son of James and Christy (MacQueen) Boutilier. He was a private in the Cape Breton Highlanders from 1940-1944, serving in Canada. After the war, he was a coal miner in Caledonia No. 20, until his retirement. He was married to Katherine Neilson. Henry passed away in 1985. Submitted by the Port Morien Branch # 055 of The Royal Canadian Legion BOUTILIER, Howard James MacLeod “Buddy” WWII Buddy was born on June 19, 1921, the son of George H. and Maude E. (MacLeod) Boutilier. He served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War, from 1942 to 1945. Sergeant Boutilier was a member of the 1st Canadian Airborne Regiment and served overseas in France and England. He married Kathleen Young. Buddy passed away on February 24, 1981. Submitted by the Donkin Branch # 005 of The Royal Canadian Legion BOUTILIER, John Roderick Welrose WWII John was born on October 12, 1912 in Big Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He was the son of James and Christy (MacQueen) Boutilier. He was a private in the Royal Canadian Regiment and North Nova Scotia Regiment. He served from 1939-1945 in North Africa, Italy, and Sicily. He was wounded in Italy in 1940. Under intense fire, he found a church in which he hid, and was saved by the resident priest. John returned home and worked in No. 4 Caledonia mine until an accident in 1950, which forced his retirement. John passed away in October 1992. Submitted by the Port Morien Branch # 055 of The Royal Canadian Legion
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