Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 215 SPENCER, Charlie Ernest “Ernie” SPECIAL DUTY AREA/PEACETIME Ernie was born in Minto, New Brunswick in 1938. He was the son of the late William and Georgette (Vandenborre) Spencer. Ernie retired as a MWO from the Royal Canadian Air Force after 36 years following a career as an Armament Systems and Avionics Technician. He became a CIL Officer in Duncan, BC and finished his military career as Commanding Officer for the Air Cadet Squadron. He received the NATO Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. He was a member of Markland Branch 99 Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite. Charlie passed away in 2010. Submitted by Pugwash Branch #060, The Royal Canadian Legion STEWART, Dr. John WWI John was born in Black River, Cape Breton in 1849. Dr. John Stewart commanded Dalhousie University’s No. 7 Canadian Stationary Hospital during the Great War. When the Dalhousie unit was created in 1915, John was seen as its natural leader. He was a Dalhousie graduate and prominent surgeon in Halifax. The unit consisted of 162 staff, including Dalhousie professors and students, nursing sisters, members of other universities and the general public. Although 67 years old, John set a brisk pace for marches and coolly slept through a German air raid on the hospital. He attained the rank of Colonel and in 1918 was transferred to a high-level position in England. After the war John became the Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie. He received many honours for both his wartime service and medical career. Dr. John Stewart passed away in 1933. Submitted Independently WEATHERBEE, Darren Stephen SPECIAL DUTY AREA & PEACETIME Darren was born in Truro, Nova Scotia in 1973. He joined the Army with the 1st Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment. He served in Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan in Special Duty Area and in Peacetime. Submitted Independently
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