DOBSON, Charles Henry WWII Charles was born in Glace Bay in June 1920. He enlisted and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. Charles passed away in 1981. Submitted by Family DODGE, Carl WWII Carl was born and educated in Halifax, NS. He joined the Army and served with the Princess Louise Fusiliers in France, Holland, Belgium and Italy. He returned to Canada in January 1946 with the Fusiliers. Carl and his wife, Joy, lived in Fall River, NS where they raised their three children. He passed away in 2005. Submitted by Atlantic Branch #153, The Royal Canadian Legion EARLE, Douglas Andrew “Doug” PEACETIME Doug was born in Halifax, NS on August 18, 1954. He joined the Army Reserve in 1979 completing Basic Training at CFB Gagetown, NB. On June 1, 1981, he received his commission to 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve and was transferred to CFB Shearwater, NS completing trade training as a pilot. Doug was posted to 423 Squadron, CFB Shearwater flying CH-124 Sea King helicopters and later posted to 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron, CFB Summerside flying the CH-113 Labrador helicopter. Qualifications held were Flight Safety and Aircraft Fire Fighting. He was Commanding Officer of three Cadet Squadrons; 397 Trenton, Trenton NS, 374 F/LT Chisolm, Stallarton NS and 507 F/L MacLean, Kentville NS. Doug was the Chief Training Officer at RCIS (Regional Cadet Instruction School), Cadet Marksmanship Instructor and Biathlon Trainer/Coach. InAugust 2019, Doug retired as Major completing forty years. He received the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD1). Doug has been a member of The Royal Canadian Legion for 51 years and currently Hants Co. Branch 9 Service Officer. He has received the Life Membership Award, 50-Year Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation from Ortona Branch 69, Berwick, NS. Submitted by Hants Co. Branch #009, The Royal Canadian Legion Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 21 192 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion
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