Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 173 MacDONALD, John WWII John was born in Florence, Nova Scotia in 1912. He served duringWorld War II, with the RCA in England, France, and Holland. John received six medals and was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 in Sydney Mines for thirty years. John passed away in 1988. Submitted by Family MacDONALD, Robie A. PEACETIME Robie was born in Truro, Nova Scotia on August 16, 1942 to Clarence (Clem) and Florence (Dewis) MacDonald. He served for forty years in the CanadianArmy Reserve while working full time in his chosen career. He was a well-respected businessman, known for his integrity and attention to detail, and throughout his military career he was an excellent mentor to many young officers seeking to become outstanding leaders. The highlights of his military career include commanding the 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders, serving as Commandant of Camp Aldershot, and as the Commander of Atlantic Militia Area, and Land Forces Atlantic Area. He received the Canadian Military Medal and the Canadian Forces’ Decoration. Robie passed away on August 15, 2018. Submitted by Peace Branch #060, The Royal Canadian Legion MacKAY, Ralph KOREA, SPECIAL DUTYAREA & PEACETIME Ralph was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia in 1934. He served in the Army during the Korean War, Special Duty Area and Peacetime with the North Novas, RCRAirborne in Korea, NATO, Petawawa, Gagetown, andWashington, U.S.A. Ralph received the Peace Keeping Medal, Korea Medal, NATO, Canadian Forces’ Medal and Clasp, and the Korea Second Tour Medal. He is a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17 in Springhill. Ralph resides on the Veterans Wing at Highcrest in Springhill. Submitted by Peace Branch #060, The Royal Canadian Legion
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