Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 137 MacDONALD, Philip Stephen WWII Philip was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia in 1914. He enlisted in the Merchant Navy and served during World War II. He was a member of the Legion Branches in Glace Bay and Sydney. Philip passed away in 1998. Submitted by Family MacNEIL, Gerald Austin Robert “Gerry” Gerry was born in Guysborough, NS in 1942 and raised in Halifax. He became a Cadet at age twelve, and enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces militia in 1958. After seven years of the militia, Gerry enlisted into the regular force on November 16, 1964. Throughout his career Gerry served in Gagetown, Germany, Shilo, Cyprus, and Halifax. In 1992 he was transferred to the Reserves and posted to District HQ in the position of Recruiting Coordinator for the NS District. On April 1, 1995 Gerry was posted to the 1st FD Regiment RCA as BSM 51 Battery until April 22, 1997 when he was placed on the SRR list. On April 23, 1997 he was transferred from the SRR list and attached posted to 2501 RCACC as the training officer until April 22, 2007 when he aged out and retired for the third time. Not being one to give in easily Gerry took the supply officer position as a volunteer in 2501 RCACC, where he presently serves. He presently resides in the St. Margarets Bay area with family, enjoying boating, sports, camping and playing his chanter. He is a 25-year member of the F.E. Butler Legion Branch 44. Submitted Independently ODERKIRK, Chester “Glen” SPECIAL DUTY AREA & PEACETIME Glen was born on September 12, 1935 in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Glen was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces – Artillery (1RCHA) and served our country for 37 years. Glen enlisted in the Armed Forces in Halifax, NS on February 1, 1954 and retired on September 12, 1990 in Trenton, ON. At his retirement he held the rank of Captain. He received the Canadian Long Service Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Glen married Kathryn Hildebrand on May 12, 1956. Glen passed away on May 5, 2018. Submitted by Pugwash Branch #060, The Royal Canadian Legion
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