Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 187 PERRY, George Melvin WWII George was born in Mort Maitland in 1920. He enlisted in 1939 and served with the Air Force 410 Maintenance Section. He worked on Anson Aircraft in Ontario and Mosquito in England. George went to France and landed on Omaha Beach after the first wave. He went from France to Belgium, back to Paris, then to Holland at the Battle of the Bulge. His military career ended in October 1945. He received the 19391945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and War Medal1939-1945. He is a 55-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Port Maitland Branch 143. Submitted by Wedgeport Branch #155, The Royal Canadian Legion POLLARD, Ralston Earl WWII Ralston was born in Pugwash, Nova Scotia in 1922. He served in the Army with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in Canada, France, and Germany during World War II. He received the France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Ralston passed away in 1997. Submitted by Peace Branch #060, The Royal Canadian Legion ROSS, Joseph Albert Mario RCMP Joseph was born in Asbestos, Quebec in 1956. He joined the RCMP on July 31, 1987 at the age of 31. At the time, he was a 2nd degree karate Black Belt (Shotokan Style). He maintained his training and is currently holding a 6th degree Black Belt, a certified instructor in JuJitsu for law enforcement officers. Joseph was the first Tazer instructor in South West Nova, and later became an instructor in the use of force for the RCMP until he retired on August 1, 2018. His postings were Yarmouth Rural Detachment, Yarmouth Town Detachment, Barrington Detachment. He covered Meteghan and Digby Detachments when they were short staffed. Whenever he was transferred to a new location, he opened a Karate School. Joseph was also asked by the Yarmouth Library to teach his self defense for women course to all ten libraries in South-West Nova. Joseph received an award from Clarks Harbor Mayor Leigh Stoddard for his work in his town, highly appreciated by the previous Yarmouth Mayor for his visibility downtown where he made several arrests, including drug pushers. He has been a member of The Royal Canadian LegionWedgeport Branch 55 for two years. Submitted by Family
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