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The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Message from The Lieutenant Governor Message from The Premier As Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, I Recognizing the contribution of all those veterans am pleased to extend greeting on behalf of Her of the First World War, SecondWorld War and the Majesty the Queen. Korean War is a responsibility of all Canadians. For that reason, I would like to extend my thanks I want to thank The Royal Canadian Legion for and congratulations to The Royal Canadian Legion producing this fourth booklet dedicated to the on their Fourth Edition of the War Service memory of those who served in the two World Wars Recognition Booklet. and the Korean War. It is important to recognize the part these soldiers played in ensuring the freedom One of the greatest services provided to Canadians of all Canadians. by The Royal Canadian Legion is the preservations and nuturing of our collective and individual As Islanders, we remember the courage an memory of these wars o fthese wars. This effort is commitment of those who have given, and those greatly appreciated by all Islanders. who contunue to offer, their lives in service to their country. On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I offer thanks to all those who put so much Let there be peace on earth effort into this publication. Barbara A. Hagerman Robert Ghiz Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Premier of Prince Edward Island Lest We Forget / 1 In Memory of Those Who so Bravely Served AMALGAMATED DAIRIES LIMITED www.adl.ca For Store Information Call 1-800-SHOPPERS (1-800-746-7737) or visit us at www.shoppersdrugmart.ca 2 / www.legion.ca The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Message from The President P.E.I. Command of The Royal Canadian Legion would like to thank all those who made possible the 4t h War Time Service Recognition Booklet. The co-operation of Branches, Ladies’ Auxiliaries and individu- als, and the continued support of advertisers and donors is very gratifying. This year, the 90t h Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, is yet another reminder of the sacrifices made by our Veterans to preserve the values which we, as canadians, cherish, namely peace, freedom, truth and j u s t i c e . These booklets will help keep alive the memory of our veterans who served their country and sovereign during the two World Wars and the Korean Wa r, but let us also remember those who served with United Nations missions, NATO operations and especially our present day Afghanistan veterans. Proceeds from this booklet are used to assist Legion programs such as Veterans Service Bureau, Legion National Track & Field Meet for athletes 17 years and under and bursaries. Alan Curtis, Pre s i d e n t P.E.I. Command, The Royal Canadian Legion Lest We Forget / 3 LTD. Clothes That Work. 455 University Ave 454 Granville Street Belvedere Plaza Granville Street Plaza Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Summerside, Prince Edward Island C1A 4N8 C1N 4K7 A subsidiary of Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited 4 / www.legion.ca War Time Service Recognition booklet - Volume 4 Table of Contents MESSAGES GILLIS, Hugh 1 Lieutenant Governor’s Message 27 MACNEILL, William Emery GILLIS, Joseph A. Premier’s Message MACPHAIL, Charles M. GORDON, Harold W. 3 Provincial President’s Message MACPHAIL, Duncan Alfred GREEN (CAMPBELL), Rita Isabel 51 MACPHAIL, John Henry VETERANS HASTINGS, Frederick William MACPHAIL, Neil D. HAYTER, Jim 7 ACORN, Daniel William 29 MACPHEE, John Daniel HIGGINBOTHAM, Lorne E. ADAMS, Herbert Roy MACQUARRIE, Willard HORNE, Frederick Alvin AHEARN, John Russell MATTHEWS, Heath HYNES, Rev. Thomas ALLAIN, Francois D 53 MCCLOSKEY, James T. JOHNSTON, Aeneas Daniel ALLAN, Lee C. MCGAUGHEY, Morgan JOHNSTON, J. Maurice 9 ARSENAULT, Alfred J. 31 MCGRATH, Charles JONES, John Andrew ARSENAULT, Augustin MCGRATH, Elliott JONES, Joseph Edward “Eddie” ARSENAULT, Cyrus J. MCGRATH, George Edward KADEY, Carroll Lester BANKS, Chester Glenwood 55 MCGRATH, John Douglas LANTEIGNE, Camille BANKS, Margaret Ellen “Nellie” MCGRATH, Kenneth LAYBOLT, David L. 11 BARBOUR, Earl David 33 MCGRATH, Kimpton LEFURGEY, Osborne Bayfield BENNET, Frederick Charles MCINNIS, Houlton LING, Arthur Lewis BERNARD, Joseph Thomas MCKENNA, Michael LIVINGSTONE, Alex BIRCH, Raymond Sydney 57 MCLAREN, John LIVINGSTONE, Stephen BIRCH, William Thomas MCLEAN, Roderick Sterling MACARTHUR, James Gordon 13 BLANCHARD, Raymond Evert 35 MORRISON, Edgar H. “Eddy” MACAULEY, Daniel Joseph BROTHERS, Claude MORRISON, Edward R. “Ned” MACAUSLAND, Vincent F. O. BROWN, James Stanley MORRISON, George V. MACCANNELL, Neil BROWN, John Harold 59 MORRISON, Harry E. MACCORMACK, D. Leondard CAMPBELL, Cecil Edgar MORRISON, J. Clinton, Sr. “Clint” MACCORMACK, Francis 15 CAMPBELL, Gordon 37 MURL, Leamon MACDONALD, Andrew CAMPBELL, J. A. “Gus” NICHOLSON, Alex MACDONALD, Dr. Charles CAMPBELL, R. Douglas NICHOLSON, Alexander Pope MACDONALD, David CAMPBELL, Roy Spurgeon 61 NICHOLSON, John Samuel MACDONALD, George CAMPBELL, Simon Alexander PINEAU, Camille Joseph MACDONALD, James Everett 17 CLOW, Roy 39 PINEAU, Paul MACDONALD, John A. COUSINS, Roland Emerson POIRER, Joseph Ulric MACDONALD, Leslie CULLEN, William (Bill) Timothy. QUINN, Richard H. MACDONALD, Lloyd DERASP, Joseph 63 RYAN, Clarence MACDONALD, Norbert DESROCHE (GAUDET), Mary Delores SANDERSON, Kimble MACDONALD, Robert Austin 19 DOIRON, Francis Robert 41 SHARKEY, James MACDONALD, William John DONAHOE, John Joseph SHARKEY, John MACEACHERN, Art DOUCETTE, Joseph STEELE, Hugh MACEACHERN, Colin DOUCETTE, Lawrence E. 65 STEWART, Arthur Currie “Ted” MACGILLIVARY, Emmett DRAKE, Seldon Alexander STEWART, Frederick B. MACGILLIVARY, Joe 21 DUNNING, Francis 43 STEWART, George Daniel MACGILLIVARY, Roy FOLEY, John Joseph STEWART, Harry Linden MACGILLIVARY, William GALLANT, Alcide STEWART, Samuel MACINTYRE, Leonard GALLANT, Anthony H. 67 STEWART, Warren B. MACINTYRE, Lloyd GALLANT, Antoine Hermas STEWART, Wilson G. MACINTYRE, Roddie 23 GALLANT, Bélonie J. 45 STUART, John Hector MACKAY, Brad GALLANT, Cornelius STUART, Robert Alexander MACKENZIE, Rodney GALLANT, Fidèle Cyrus WILLIAMS, John R. MACKINNON, Reggie GALLANT, Francis J. 69 WILLIAMS, Samuel F. MACLELLAN, Francis GALLANT, Fred WOOD, Milton 25 GALLANT, Thomas Oscar 47 MACLELLAN, Joseph MACLENNAN, Angus W. GARDHAM, Tom 72 Advertiser’s Index GAUDET, Clifford MACLEOD, Clinton Robert GAUDET, Edmond MACLURE, Graham Gerald GILLESPIE, Bruce MACMILLAN, John A. 49 MACNEIL, James B. Denotes deceased MACNEILL, James Howard All information believed to be accurate at time of submission, October 2007. Lest We Forget / 5 Congratulations to The Royal Canadian Legion PEI Provincial Command on the publication of your annual War Time Service Recognition Booklet entitled “Lest We Forget” Volume 4 P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission 3 Garfield Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 6A4 (902) 368-5720 www.peilcca.com “If you drink - please drink responsibly.” CHARLOTTETOWN MONTAGUE 403 University Ave. 128 Kent Street 521 Main Street 892.3433 566.1200 838.2561 Store Hours Store Hours Store Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday to Wednesday Monday to Saturday 7daysaweek 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Thursday and Friday Sundays 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 12 noon - 6:00 pm 675 University Ave. Saturday 566.3211 9:00 am - 5:30 pm SUMMERSIDE Store Hours Sunday & Holidays 454 Granville St. N. Monday to Saturday Closed 436.7279 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Store Hours Monday to Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sundays & Holidays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm For Store Information Now there is a convenient Call 1-800-SHOPPERS (1-800-746-7737) way to Refill your prescription. or visit us at www.shoppersdrugmart.ca Speak to your HealthWATCH Pharmacist 6 / www.legion.ca The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command ACORN, Daniel William WWII Daniel was born on October 6, 1923 in Forest Hill. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Regiment in January 1943 and served in Italy, France and Germany until March 1946. ADAMS, Herbert Roy WWII Herbert was born in Alberton, PEI. He enlisted in the Army on February 26, 1941 and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant on January 13, 1945. AHEARN, John Russell WWII & Korea John enlisted in the Canadian Army on March 30, 1943. He served in the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe. He was discharged in 1946, and re-enlisted in 1950 with an honourable discharge in 1952. ALLAIN, Francois D. WWI Francois was born in Alberton, PEI. He served the Army from August 5, 1918 until being discharged as Private on January 18, 1919. ALLAN, Lee C. WWI & WWII Lee was born on April 7, 1893 in Cardigan, PEI. He served in the 98th Siege Battery during WWI, and the Canadian Army during WWII. Lee passed away in February 1977 and is buried in Cardigan. Lest We Forget / 7 6 Water Street, Summerside Prince Edward Island C1N 1A1 Toll Free - ph/fax: 1-800-274-3825 Local (902) 436-2520 Fax (902) 436-4210 Enjoy real Island hospitality with your hosts Deb & Don Reid A place for the family - even the family pet The Mulberry is a moderately priced family destination with some not-so-moderate extras, like our spacious rooms and secluded grounds. Located within walking distance of downtown Summerside, the Mulberry is just minutes drive from deep sea fishing, swimming and golf. 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