Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 99 BOYLES, Charles Burton “Charlie” WWII Charles Burton Boyles was born on November 21, 1916 in Eureka, NS and raised on Boyles Point near Trenton. Charlie was a radio operator with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders serving on the front lines of France, Belgium and Holland. He was very close to his brothers, Ben and Fraser, who served at the same time. After two years without contact, he dropped into a pub in Belgium. A friend came to the door and called out, “RED”. Half the pub responded with “YEAH”. He called out again, “RED BOYLES” and the three brothers shouted back. They were overjoyed to see each other. A fourth brother working at a nearby motorpool was called. They asked to borrow a jeep. The jeep arrived complete with brother Cliff, who began his complaining and off they went. Ten minutes later the jeep was demolished. They left the jeep and Cliff behind. They continued on their way to celebrate their day of good fortune. Charlie passed away by accident on February 5, 1955 at age 78. Ben passed at age 80. Fraser is still going strong at 96. And “OLE RED CLIFF” passed away at 96 – still complaining about the jeep. Charlie was a member of the Legion in Trenton, NS until he died. Submitted by Family DEVILLER, Thomas Albert WWII Thomas was born on January 16, 1915. He served overseas during World War II with the 1st Canadian Division, Royal Canadian Signals Corps in England, Sicily, Italy, North Africa and the Northwest Europe campaigns. He continued his military service after World War II as a Regimental Sergeant Major with the local Artillery Unit, the 84th Field. Thomas was awarded the Canadian Efficiency Medal for long and efficient service and was presented with his medal at a full parade of the 14th Field Regiment at the Armories, with Brigadier W. D. King, O.B.E., E.D., CRA 5th Infantry Division presenting the medal. Thomas served in the 6th Armoured Car Regiment Signal Troop prior to World War II. He was called out for service in August 1939, enlisted on September 2, 1939 and served throughout the entire period of the war. After discharge from active service on November 29, 1945, he served with the post-war 84th Field Regiment and was a valued and popular instructor in the 152nd Battery. His decorations include: 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, the War Medal 1939-1945, the Coronation Medal, the Canadian Decoration (CD) and the Efficiency Award with Two Bars (EM). A four-time President at Yarmouth Legion, Branch 61, Tom was awarded the Legion’s highest award, the Palm Leaf to Meritorious Service Medal on December 1, 1992. Tom passed away on July 30, 2008. Submitted Independently
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