Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 139 COTTON, Harry Robbins WWII Harry was born in St. George’s Channel, NS in 1915. He served in the RCA 2 Canadian Field Regiment in Canada, England, France, Holland, Italy and Germany. He received the MBE for services rendered beyond the call of duty. He received the Defense Medal, Italy Star, 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Harry passed away in 1972. Submitted by Chedabucto Branch #046, The Royal Canadian Legion COX, Daniel Graham WWII Daniel, son of Samuel G. and Machala (Graham) Cox of Eastville, was born in 1904. Before the war, he taught school and worked in the ice business in Boston. In 1931, he married Doris Mae Packard of Massachusetts and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1939 and was discharged in 1945. After the war, he worked for the National Fish Company, Maple Dairy and the Department of National Defence. He retired in 1970 to his home place in Eastville and served as municipal councillor for the area for a time. Daniel passed away in 1998. Submitted by the Stewiacke Valley Historical Society COX, Harold Thompson WWII Harold was born on May 21, 1923 in Westville, NS. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and served with Bomber and Coastal Commands in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. He returned home in 1945 and attended university. He rejoined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954 as a Padre. Prior to retiring in 1977, he was Command Padre for both Air Transport and Maritime Commands. He was a member of Branch #001 for sixteen years, serving as Branch Padre. Harold passed away in 1993. Submitted by Middleton Branch #001, The Royal Canadian Legion
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