Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 87 Nova Scotians who were decorated for their actions during the Korean War Headquarters, 1st Commonwealth Division. Awarded 3 October 1953. “Lieutenant-Colonel Amy has been General Staff Officer, Grade One of 1 Commonwealth Division since August 1952. In this appointment he has worked tirelessly and enthusiastically and has played a leading part in welding together the many and diverse elements of the Division. He has been a constant visitor to all front-line positions and has thus acquired an extensive and detailed knowledge of the defensive line which has been of the greatest value in the planning of operations. His personality and tact have ensured the best possible relationships between the staff and units. In addition, his liaison with the United States Corps and Army could not have been better. His service to the Commonwealth Division has been outstanding”. Officer of Order of the British Empire Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Alfred Charles Amy, DSO, MC, of Kentville. Member of the Order of the British Empire Captain John Hector MacGregor of Donkin. Royal Canadian Army Chaplain Corps attached 3rd Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Awarded 6 June 1953. “During the period 1 May 1952 to 1 March 1953, Captain MacGregor served as Padre, first with 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and later with 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, on return of the 1st Battalion to Canada. Throughout his service in Korea, Captain MacGregor wholeheartedly devoted himself to the morale and welfare of all ranks. He visited the forward companies and echelons on a regular and extremely busy schedule and was present whenever any patrol of section strength or greater was despatched. On numerous occasions he assisted the Medical Officer and heartened and encouraged wounded men. He regularly conducted services of worship in company areas under shellfire. His Christian leadership, devotion to his calling, and tireless unending service to all ranks were of the highest order and of inestimable benefit to the spiritual guidance and state of morale of the Battalion. His courage and devotion to duty have provided an outstanding example to all ranks.” continued ...
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