www.legionnl.com 1 Message from The Lieutenant Governor It is a pleasure to bring greetings to you in this Veterans’ Service Recognition Book. Remembrance is a collective responsibility, and we all have a duty to honour and recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served. This year, Carl and I joined the provincial delegation to France to receive our Unknown Soldier. We escorted him home and we collectively witnessed his reinterment at the National War Memorial in St. John’s. It was a powerful and meaningful act of remembrance that honours those who have served, and remembers those who did not return home. Lest We Forget. As Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Honorary Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, I have enormous respect for our veterans. For all who serve and have served, thank you for everything you do. Joan Marie J. Aylward, O.N.L. Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 5 Newfoundland Labrador Command President’s Message Newfoundland and Labrador Command of The Royal Canadian Legion extends its sincere thanks to all those who have contributed to the most recent addition of the Veteran Service Recognition Book. With this publication, we continue to, not only educate the youth of our province but all ages of our province who view this most recent publication of those Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who have served our country both at home and abroad with honour, loyalty and dedication. The military history of our province dates back centuries and is quite unique and distinguished and until 1949 our province held the same status as the Dominion of Canada, that being the Dominion of Newfoundland. As a result of this long history and involvement of our military in international assignments, we have received honours and awards from many countries and many commendations have been bestowed by the crown for distinguished and gallant service. Now as the tenth province of Canada, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians continue to serve with passion and determination and enjoy the respect of a grateful nation. Gerald W. Budden President Newfoundland and Labrador Command Royal Canadian Legion We Will Remember Them
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 7 Newfoundland Labrador Command Veterans’ Service Recognition Book Contents Message from The Lieutenant Governor . . . .1 President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Quilts of Valour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Corporal J. Howard Moores . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Rachel Fannie Parsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Corporal Richard Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Flt. Lieutenant Lawrence (Law) Power . . . . .31 Comrade Al Pardy and Georgina O’Neill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Unknown Newfoundland Soldier . . . . . . . . . .37 Memorial Day July 1st, 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Remembrance Day, November 11th, 2023 . .65 World War I BALDWIN, Gilbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 CURRAN, Donald Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 DEVEREAUX, Thomas Francis . . . . . . . . . .73 DUGGAN, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 FLOOD, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 FOX, John W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 GOSSE, Ira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 GOSSE, Nathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 HICKEY, Michael John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 MCQUE, Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 MOORE, David Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 PENNEY, Francis “Frankie” . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 POWER, David J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 WADE, Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 WINSOR, Hedley G. O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 World War II AUSTIN, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 BARNES, Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 BARRETT, J. Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 BEESO, Allan J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 BEESO, Raymond B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 BEESO, Walter Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 BENNETT, John Gerard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 BOLAND, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 BRAIN, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 BRINSTON, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 BROPHY, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 BROPHY, Phillip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 BRUSHETT, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 CANNING, Henry Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 CANNING, Madeline Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 CAREW, Louis Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 CHILDLEY, Lawrence Joseph . . . . . . . . . . .95 CLOWE, Fredrick Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 CLOWE, John Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 COADY, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 COADY, James Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 COADY, Michael Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 COADY, Thomas Joseph Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . .99 COSTELLO, William J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 CROCKWELL, Dermott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 DALTON, Ronald Nicholas . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 DUGGAN, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 DUGGAN, Richard Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .103 FENNELLY, John Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 FRAMPTON, John William . . . . . . . . . . . .103 FRAMPTON, Louis Thourstin . . . . . . . . . .105 GEARIN, Dennis Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 GEARIN, Leo John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 GEARIN, William Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 GEARY, Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 GEORGE, Herbert Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 GLYNN (HARTERY), Agnes M. . . . . . . . . .109 HARDING, Gerald J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 HARVEY, George Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 HAWKINS, Patrick Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 HENNESSEY, Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 HOWLETT, Alphonsus P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 HOWLETT, Matthew M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 KENT, Michael Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 KEOUGH, Stanley Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .113 LAHEY, Thomas Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 LUNDRIGAN, Henry Joseph . . . . . . . . . . .115 LUNDRIGAN, Lawrence John . . . . . . . . . .115 LYNCH, Patrick Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 MAHER, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 MAHER, Cyril Benedict Joseph . . . . . . . . .117 MARTIN, Michael Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 MATTHEWS, Capt. Archibald . . . . . . . . . . .119 MCCARTHY, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .119 MORRY, Thomas Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 MURPHY, Norman Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 NOLAN, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 NOLAN, Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 OATES, William Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 O’BRIEN, Michael Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 PENNELL, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 PORTER, Cyril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 REID, Herbert Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 REID, Levi Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 REID, William J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ROBERTS, Ignatius E. E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ROCHE, John Bridget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 ROGERS, John Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 ROSE, Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 ROWSELL, Cyril Roland . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 RUSSELL, Robert G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 RYAN, Daniel Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 SAUNDERS, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 SINGLETON, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 SMEATON, William James . . . . . . . . . . . .133 SMITH, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 SNOW, Gordon Gerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 SNOW, John William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 STEVENS, Alfred Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 WALKER, Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 WALSH, James C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 WALSH, Jerome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 WALSH, William Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 WILLIAMS, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Canadian Forces DUMONT (REID), Karen Grace . . . . . . . . .142 FARRELL, Remegius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 FISHER, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 FLANNIGAN, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 HANRAHAN, Derrick G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 HART, Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 KENNEDY, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 LONG, Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 LOWE, Harold George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 MARTIN, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 MOSS, Ian Clyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 PRICE, Roy Edward Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 PYE, Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 ROSE, MCpl Curtis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 VAUTOUR, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 NL Overseas Forestry Unit BEESO, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 HANLON, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 KENNEDY, William P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Korean War CORCORAN, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 MEANEY, Fabian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 YARD, Arthur J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Advertisers' Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Veteran Information Submission Form . . . . . . . . .160 About the Inside Back Cover and Back Cover: Despite the Legion Branch in St. Alban’s having to close down a few years ago, a group of dedicated Legion and community members worked feverishly to have their War Memorial dedicated to those who served refurbished and continued to hold Remembrance Day ceremonies. Great job done by all! Both Inside Back Cover and Back Cover photos courtesy of Roger Dewland. We Will Remember Them
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 9 Newfoundland Labrador Command On November 27, 2022, Mike Taylor from Dunville, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Baccalieu Quilters Guild. Quilts of Valour On November 27, 2022, Donna Norman from Dunville, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Baccalieu Quilters Guild. continued ... Quilts of Valour were presented to Veterans Donna Norman, Mike Taylor, Linus Francis Walsh, Glen Collins, Mitchell Callahan, Paul Perham, Doug Marshall, Brian Lake, Henry Patterson, Stephen Tucker, Scott Pearson, William F. Collins, Dennis Hefferan, Keith Collins, Bonnie Lannon, Rick Newell, Joshua Collins, Karen Collins, Dale Griffin, Dennis Gorman, Randy Greene, Owen Collins, Melissa Manley and Holly Oldham. These beautiful quilts were made by the very talented quilters from Baccalieu Quilters Guild and Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. On November 5, 2023, - Linus Francis Walsh from Bay de Verde, NL, - Glen Collins from Placentia, NL - Mitchell Callahan from Placentia, NL - Paul Perham from Freshwater, NL - Doug Marshall from Dunville, NL - Brian Lake from Dunville, NL - Henry Patterson from Dunville, NL All were presented with a beautiful quilts from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters.
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 11 Newfoundland Labrador Command continued ... continued ... On December 23, 2023, Stephen Tucker from Placentia, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. On March 9, 2024, Scott Pearson from Jerseyside, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. On May 10, 2024, William F. Collins from Placentia, NL was presented with a beautiful from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters.
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 13 Newfoundland Labrador Command continued ... continued ... On July 2024, Rick Newell from Freshwater, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. June 5, 2024, Keith Collins and Bonnie Lannon from Placentia, NL was presented each with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. On May 13, 2024, Dennis Hefferan from Placentia, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters.
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July 4, 2024, Joshua Collins and Karen Collins from Placentia, NL was presented each with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 15 Newfoundland Labrador Command continued ... On August 2, 2024, Randy Greene from Freshwater, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. On August 1, 2024, Dennis Gorman from Dunville, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. continued ... On July 7, 2024, Dale Griffin from Dunville, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters.
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 17 Newfoundland Labrador Command On May 10, 2024 at Branch 13 Royal Canadian Legion in Corner Brook, NL, Walter Oates was presented with a beautiful quilt. On August 12, 2024, Melissa (Greene) Manley from Placentia, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. On August 22, 2024, Holly (Foley) Oldham from Placentia, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters. continued ... On August 7, 2024, Owen Collins from Placentia, NL was presented with a beautiful quilt from the Freshwater Community Centre Quilters.
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 19 Newfoundland Labrador Command continued ... Howard Moores volunteered for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and was posted at Halifax, NS (1939-1946) where he served as Quartermaster. He was about to go overseas when the War ended. He was awarded three medals during his service: the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM); the Defense Medal; and the War Medal (1939-1945). He married Bay Roberts’ native Winifred Parsons Buttin 1943, and returned there in 1946 to establish a business and raise a family. In 1970, they retired to his birthplace in Conception Bay North. As with all people, there is so much more to know about them than just their life’s “tombstone” information. Howard Moores was my father and he was a truly remarkable man. He was born in a community that holds the distinction of being the site of the first Methodist church in North America (1769). His ancestor, Thomas Moors (of Wimbourne Minster, County Dorset, UK) was granted a plantation in the community of Blackhead by King Charles I circa 1632. In fact, Howard was born on this same “plantation” and I am proud to continue to call it home. Howard’s parents – Albert and Jessie (Moran) Moores-were fisher/farmers. Albert was also an accomplished carpenter who spent many years “building the Boston States”. A most notable effect of these many trips to the USA was that their two children (Robert and Howard) were born 14 years apart. That notwithstanding, the family were staunch Methodists in – what was then – a thriving community of several hundred residents. The "Protestant Work Ethic” and an exemplary respect for education were paramount in the area; so much so, that it has been said the region produced more teachers and clergymen than anywhere else in the province. In fact, in 1910, the men of Blackhead and its neighbour Adam’s Cove each built identical twostory schools that stand today. Howard proved to be quite bright in school and was pushed ahead a grade (skipping Grade 8) which allowed him to graduate high school at age 15. He was a true outdoorsman and often lamented that there was a “huge gap” in his education because he missed Nature Studies in Grade 8! MOORES, J. HOWARD (Cpl) [Service #R252197] of Blackhead, BDV, Newfoundland (August10,1919-September14,1985).
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 20 PO Box 3040 Paradise, NL A1L 3W2 (709) 364-5430 Proud To Honour Our Veterans in Remembrance of the end of WWII Lest We Forget Happy Valley - Goose Bay Labrador The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51 and Ladies’ Auxiliary salute all Veterans who have served in two World Wars and the Korean Conflict. “Lest We Forget”
Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 21 Newfoundland Labrador Command continued ... Howard was extremely good at Mathematics but – in 1934 depression-affected Newfoundland - his opportunities to pursue this skill were limited. Nevertheless, he enrolled in a Teacher Training program at (then) Memorial College in St. John’s and, at its completion six weeks later, was hired by the Bank of Nova Scotia in Twillingate. He often spoke with great fondness about his years there - especially how it gave him the opportunity to acquire business acumen and integrate it with his natural mathematical abilities. In 1938, the Bank transferred him to its Bay Roberts Branch. It was in Bay Roberts that another of Howard’s life adventures began. When my Dad arrived at the Bay Roberts Branch of the bank, he bought a used1930 Model V “74 Twin” Harley Davidson for $275.00. A treasured family tale is of my parents’ first meeting at the bank and the role his Harley played in it. When my 20 year-old adventurer Dad first saw my reserved 20 year-old school teacher Mom, he asked her if she’d like to go for a ride on his motorcycle. Covered in a thick layer of dust and bugs from a short ride on a gravelcovered country road, she arrived back home totally smitten. They were together from then on, marrying in 1943 – even WWII couldn’t keep them apart! My remarkable father was so much more than a very bright, mathematically-gifted business man who loved the outdoors. He was devoted to my mother and he was also a passionate patriot. As soon as WWII began, he was determined to defend his country. He and his closest childhood friend Alex (from Blackhead) hopped on his Harley and immediately drove three hours to the nearest Royal Air Force (RAF) recruiting office in St. John’s. They both were accepted and sent home with the understanding that they would receive instructions shortly regarding the next step. As I learned from Alex many years after Dad’s death, “waiting” was not an option for my father. After three weeks with no word from St. John’s, Dad resigned from the bank and drove his Harley “overseas” to Canada to volunteer for the RCAF – no waiting. After his death, I learned many other things about my father from family, friends, and total strangers. These things helped verify and solidify my innate understanding of my father’s quiet character. He NEVER spoke of his time in the service, yet he cherished his comrades and remained in touch. Although an avid trout and salmon angler – and partridge hunter – he told me just before his death at 66 that his wartime experiences gave him a new perspective on the sanctity of all life, and he could now never kill another bird. Almost 30 years after his death, I also learned from a family member what Dad had done for Mom in 1942. They were engaged at that time and preparing to wed the next year. It was Mom’s dearest wish to have her father with her at their wedding. If there was any way Dad could make this happen, he intended to try, regardless of the obstacles. These obstacles included the fact that he was a Newfoundlander stationed in another country (Canada) awaiting an imminent call to action overseas during a World War; that Mom’s father now lived in yet another country (Long Island, NY, USA); and that he had no money to travel that far. For a less determined person, this was an impossible dream; for Dad, not so much. Unbeknownst to Mom, he calmly requested (and was granted) leave; used his numerous connections and charm to make the five-day journey to New York; and, armed with only a street address, walked the streets of Long Island until he found her father’s home. Unfortunately by this time, her father’s health had declined to the point where he could not physically make the journey. For Mom, the effort Dad made spoke volumes. Another of his childhood friends (Sam) told me that, when both he and my father were living in Twillingate in the mid 1930s (he as a new teacher and my father as the banker), he went to the bank for a loan of $40. At that time, a Newfoundland teacher’s monthly salary was about $27.50, but Sam wanted to travel across the island to Howley at Christmastime to propose to his love – and $40 was what he needed for the return trip and engagement ring. Sam had no collateral as required by the bank; continued ...
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 23 Newfoundland Labrador Command however, Dad gave him the money from his own savings on the spot. Sam and his bride were wed for over 65 years. Dad embraced hard work and would often say he’d rather “wear out than rust out”. He respected those who were willing to work for their dreams, and to that end, he often employed young people with the same philosophy (but no training or experience) to give them a headstart. One such young man from modest means came to him with an idea on how Dad’s business could save money by reusing the cardboard boxes in which the arriving stock was packed (what we would now recognize as repurposing). Dad made a job for him and he later became a very successful financial advisor. Dad believed in giving back; that is, he felt that if God had blessed you then it was your responsibility to share those blessings. To that end, he gave back to others – and his community – through his lifelong involvement with organizations such as the Masonic Lodge, local School Board, Bay Roberts Legion Branch, United Church Men’s Choir, Gideon Bible International – just to name a few. These were obvious things, yet they were never mentioned – just done. He enjoyed “doing”. At his funeral, people came from everywhere -the church had standing room only and the outside yard was also crowded. Afterwards, a stranger and his wife came to tell me of the kind deed Dad had done for them (people he had never met before). Apparently 15 years prior, he was the only person in hours who had stopped to help them change a flat tire during a massive rain and wind storm. They had stayed in touch. Others had similar stories about Dad’s generosity – stories that we, his family, never knew. Giving back was the theme of my father’s life, just as it was for thousands of those from here who served. We will remember them. Roberta Moores, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ad.Ed. continued ...
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 25 Newfoundland Labrador Command continued ... Under the patronage of Lady Margaret Davidson (wife of the Newfoundland Governor Sir Walter Davidson) in 1914, Rachel Parsons became a founding member of the Women’s Patriotic Association (WPA). One of the core goals of this Association was to “provide Newfoundland & Labrador servicemen with comforts from home” and, as president of her local branch – and alongside over 15,000 other volunteer women of Newfoundland – they wholeheartedly fulfilled this goal. For her outstanding service to Newfoundland (as a Commonwealth country then), above and beyond expectations, King George V awarded her “the dignity and rank of Officer of the British Empire (OBE) together with all and singular privileges thereunto belonging”. She was one of nine WPA members in our country who received such a distinction. The medal denoting her OBE was presented at Government House on December 8, 1919. Rachel Parsons, OBE was my great aunt. She was the eldest of a prominent family of 10 siblings that included lawyers, musicians, teachers, artists, and a Commissioner of the Hudson Bay Company. Her great great grandparents were among the earliest settlers in Bay Roberts, originating from the Dorset/Devon region of England. Often, we are left wondering about our ancestors, not just about their accomplishments but also who they were as human beings – their characteristics and mindset. There are not many left in our family now who knew my dear aunt well; let this be a glimpse into a small part of who she was, not just what she did. As the eldest of what she called her “tribe”, Rachel’s younger brothers and sisters had difficulty pronouncing her name so she became “Datie” [date - ee] to all family and friends. Aunt Datie was an intelligent, welleducated, strong-willed, independent Newfoundland woman. She often corrected others when she was introduced as “Miss Parsons, our teacher” by saying she was first a Newfoundlander, next a woman, and finally a teacher. As we Newfoundlanders say, there were “no flies on her”. She was also the most compassionate, creative, gentle, and brave woman I have ever known. Aunt Datie was a somewhat short, petite lady. This was a smokescreen. Her diminutive stature in no way reflected her persona. She was literally larger than life. As was the style during her younger years, she wore hard-soled, strapped shoes with thick heels. Such shoes, worn by a fiercely-determined woman, became the singular most common way we located her. My mother often responded to the question “Where is Aunt Datie?” with “Listen for the elephants!”. Aunt Datie was a teacher: a teacher who chose to teach in a struggling, lower socio-economic village about eight miles from her home. She bicycled there and back most days, except during winter when she boarded locally. Each day, she carried food in her bicycle basket to feed the children because, in her words, nobody can learn on an empty stomach. In the wintertime, she brought a barrel of food with her every Sunday when she returned by sleigh for the week. She also believed every woman, especially mothers, should know how to read and write in order to reinforce their children’s learning. To this end, she visited and tutored women in their homes after school hours during the winter (men RACHEL FANNIE PARSONS, OBE of Bay Roberts, Conception Bay (September 26, 1878 – December 9, 1966).
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 27 Newfoundland Labrador Command continued ... took advantage of these ad hoc classes as well). Essentially, she began her WPA preparations 25 years before the WPA was formed. She spoke of her admiration for the women in that village as the ones who “sheared more sheep, spun more wool, and knitted more socks for the boys overseas than any other group on the island”. In 1919/20, the year in which she was awarded the OBE, two tragedies struck Aunt Datie’s family: her sister Winifred died in childbirth with my mother (little Winnie); and, her brother Ralph’s wife died shortly after premature childbirth, leaving10-month old son David. Aunt Datie’s elderly mother and father (Dorcas & William Parsons) didn’t hesitate to embrace and raise little Winnie as her grief-stricken father was left with five-year-old twin boys and an impending transfer to the Western Union branch in Long Island, New York. Aunt Datie immediately left teaching to raise wee David in the same household so that Winnie and David would grow up together as sister and brother. My mother (little Winnie) often quoted Edgar Allan Poe when remembering her younger life with David, “I was a child, and she was a child in our Kingdom by the Sea”. Aunt Datie cherished David and her role as his mother. Her brother Ralph was Commissioner of the Hudson Bay Company stationed in Winnipeg but, together, they guided David until 1940 when he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). He was sent overseas in 1941 and returned safely in 1945 as Flight Lieutenant David Ralph Parsons. Aunt Datie may have left teaching in 1919, but she certainly didn’t end her involvement in community and, eventually, similar organizational work in WWII. She was well-respected and did not hesitate to continue what she had begun in 1914 – this time without the auspices of the WPA. Her outstanding efforts were later recognized by the Town of Bay Roberts, albeit several years after her death. The Rachel Fannie Parsons, OBE I remember – my Aunt Datie – was kind and patient. She passed when I was 13 years old but my memories of her are clear. Now, with the advantage of advanced years, I reflect on these memories with perhaps a different perspective. I would spend hours at her home in Bay Roberts where she guided me through their extensive library, told me stories of family members, and encouraged me to explore the attics and ask questions. She let me “go wild” in her kitchen experimenting with making cakes (yet calmly clearing my mess), and encouraging me to learn about everything from world religions to animal husbandry. She taught me to knit, crochet, and play checkers. My favourite memory of her is when I was less than four years old and – sitting on her knees facing her while playing with her locket – I innocently asked her if she would leave it to me when she died. It was never spoken of again but, 10 years later and after her death, I learned she had remembered my request and I now proudly wear her treasured silver locket – the very one she wears in the picture attached. Every Newfoundlander and Labradorian – especially every woman here – should be proud of the women like my great aunt who, like all our cherished servicemen, gave more than we can imagine. To do so is the essence of integrity. Roberta Moores, B.A., B.Ed.,M.Ad.Ed.
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Corporal Richard Power, regimental number 2603, was born in 1896 in Cupids, Newfoundland and was a fisherman prior to serving in the British Army during World War I. He served in Europe from 1916 to 1919. Richard passed away on March 17, 1975. Below are the citations for his Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal as published in the London Gazette. In addition to the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal, he also received the Croix de Guerre avec Étoile (France), Militia Order No. 30, J.R. Bennett, Minister of Militia, December 30, 1918, Newfoundland Gazette, January 7, 1919. Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette, 10 January 1920 – Ledeghem. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy counterattack at Ledeghem on October 3rd 1918. When his Lewis Gun was destroyed by shell fire, he seized a captured machine gun, which was close by, and opened fire forming a defensive flank on the left of his battalion, and helped to break up the attack by the enfilade fire which he brought to bear with telling effect. Military Medal London Gazette, June 17th 1919 – Ledeghem. For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 14th October 1918. During the advance from Ledeghem towards the Lys the platoon to which this man belonged was suffering casualties and temporarily held up by two hostile machine guns firing from a pill-box and unable to advance. Pte. Power absolutely on his own initiative dashed forward by rushes towards the pill-box under the heaviest machine gun fire. As he doubled forward he fired his Lewis Gun from his hip and shoulder until he got within 25 yards of the pill-box. On arriving at this point he lay down, got his gun into action, and kept up a heavy fire on the pill-box and practically silenced the enemy’s machine guns. Under cover of Pte. Power’s fire, his section worked round the flank, captured the machine guns and killed the crews. To Private Power the highest praise is due for his initiative, coolness and determination to get there. Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 29 Newfoundland Labrador Command Corporal Richard Power
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 31 Newfoundland Labrador Command When Flt. Lt. Power passed away in 2006 in Sydney, NS he was the last surviving plotter in “The Great Escape” from Stalag III during WWII in what is now Poland. Law was not among the escapees. He assisted the escape committee with breakout plans. Before war broke out, he held the Nova Scotia lightweight boxing title. He persuaded the camp commandant to allow him to build a boxing ring. The construction activity of digging, sawing and hammering diverted the attention of the guards and allowed tunnellers to scatter dirt under the ring. On escape night Law organized a diversionary fight card which was watched enthusiastically by prisoners and guards. His first aircraft was a Wellington bomber. While flying a night raid over Germany near Wesel they were attacked by night fighters, shot down and forced to bail out. All 6-crew survived but 2 were hospitalized. Several months later he returned to Squadron 426 and on the night of Jan. 27, 1944, his Lancaster bomber was shot down over Berlin. Four bombers were lost, 23 crew members were killed and six, including 3 from Law’s crew parachuted to safety and became POW’s. His parents were told he was missing in action and it was months later they learned he was a POW from the International Red Cross. Law was a bombardier and navigator. There were no gallantry ribbons on his chest, but he was proud of his 2 gold caterpillar pins on his lapel. The gold caterpillars are presented to airmen who are forced to bail out while under enemy fire. “Boxer Who Fought the Good Fight in The Great Escape” Flt. Lieutenant Lawrence (Law) Power
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 33 Newfoundland Labrador Command 81 and half years combined military service Comrade Al Pardy 41 and half years and his spouse Georgina O’Neill 40 years of service with Canadian Armed Forces Biography Al Pardy I was born in Gander but raised in Traytown NL. In 1972 I joined the military as a Communicator Research Operator. I spent 25 years in this trade and during my career I enjoyed postings at Ottawa, ON, Inuvik NWT(2), Kingston ON(2), Massett BC, Gander NL(3) and Alert NWT(8). In 1997 I retired from the Regular Force after 25 years as a Petty Officer 2nd Class. I immediately transferred to the Air Reserve completing 14 ½ years. During this time, I spent 12 years as the 9 Wing WCWO Assistant and my last 2 ½ years as IPSC Gander WO, which was providing administrative support to our ill and Injured personnel. I retired in Dec 2013 as a Warrant Officer. Throughout my military career I served on different committees with different organizations. I have been a member of the RCL for over 35 years and during my time with the legion I have held different positions, such as Treasurer in Gander, Assistant Service Officer Gander, Poppy, Sick and Visiting Chair, Kingston, NS and a short stint as 3rd Vice in Kingston, NS, 3rd Vice and Poppy Chair at Branch 56. Also, since arriving in St. John’s I have been part of the Ceremonial Team for Provincial Command and really enjoy this role. I wish to continue to take on positions within the RCL. continued ...
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 35 Newfoundland Labrador Command Biography Georgina O’Neill Born in Burin NL, I moved to Halifax after high school and Joined the RCAF in June 68. Following Basic training in Cornwallis and trades training at CFB Borden as an Administrative Clerk, I was posted to AMDU Trenton. In 1971 I completed Flight Attendant training and subsequently was posted to 437 Sqn Trenton. Following this posting, I was transferred to NDHQ Officer Careers. During this posting I was deployed on a six-month UN tour to Ismailia, Egypt as secretary to the Commander. Upon leaving NDHQ I enjoyed postings to St John’s NL, Halifax NS, 103 Rescue Gander NL, Masset BC, and Kingston, ON and a final posting to and CFB Gander NL. On release from the Reg Force as a Warrant Officer in 1998, I transferred to the Primary Reserve and was employed as the Chief Clerk for 91 Construction Engineering Unit Gander until I released from the Primary Reserve in Mar 2008. In 2004 I deployed to UNDOF Golan Heights (Syria) for a six-month tour. The highlights of my career would be my posting to 437 Sqn where I travelled the world to many destinations, two UN Tours, the completion of two Nijmegen Marches in Holland, and all the wonderful people I met during my almost 40year military career. continued ...
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 37 Newfoundland Labrador Command On 1 July 1916, 801 Newfoundlanders rose up out of the trenches at Beaumont-Hamel, France to attack German forces in what is known as the “Battle of the Somme.” Only 68 Newfoundlanders answered the roll call on July 2nd. A generation of Newfoundland’s finest young men were wiped out. Over 800 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians lie in European military graves marked, Known Unto God. After years of planning, an unknown Newfoundland solider fromWorld War 1 began his long journey home to Newfoundland from a military cemetery in France. Because the solider is unknown, the Premier of the Province has been named his next of kin and accepted the remains on behalf of the people of the Province. Canada has two National War Memorials, one in Ottawa and the other in St. John’s. This is because, when the Newfoundland memorial was built, Newfoundland was a separate Dominion in the British Empire. The French government agreed to the transfer and handed over the remains in a casket at the memorial site in Beaumont-Hamel. Members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment accepted the coffin from the French Army and boarded a plane to return to Canada. As the aircraft neared the coast of Newfoundland, RCAF CF-18 fighters escorted the plane into Canadian airspace and assured its safe landing at St. John’s International Airport. A new crypt was built to hold the Unknown in front of the National Memorial. Unknown Newfoundland Soldier Written by By James B. Stanton, BA (Hons), MA, CD continued ...
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 39 Newfoundland Labrador Command The Unknown lay in state for three days in the rotunda at the House of Assembly (the Provincial parliament.) Thousands of Newfoundlanders filed past the remains to pay their respects. On a cool day, threatening rain, the remains were escorted to the National War Memorial for reinterment with hundreds of personnel on parade, armed forces, police, veterans, first responders, security personnel, cadets and service groups. Thousands of spectators attended the National War Memorial. The Memorial itself had been refurbished and the bronze statues now have the same lustrous sheen they had in 1924. Appropriate prayers and speeches were delivered by the Prime Minister, the Governor General of Canada, the Lt. Gov. of Newfoundland Labrador and the Premier of Newfoundland Labrador. A 19-gun salute was provided by the reserve artillery battery and the RCAF conducted a fly past of a C130 Hercules from the Nova Scotia Search and Rescue Squadron. Soldiers from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment lowered the casket into the crypt and a temporary seal was placed on it. A permanent cover, incorporating the Forget Me Not flowers of the Province has been added. As the VIPs departed, citizens poured onto the Cenotaph area to spend a moment of reflection. The sun came out and calm prevailed. continued ...
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 42 Joe Fleming Serving your real estate needs since 1989 4 Olympic Drive, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4K3 We remember those who made the supreme sacrifice Joe Fleming Broker/Owner P: 709.747.4701 • C: 709.685.8032 F: 709.747.4833 joefleming@royallepage.ca “Talk to Joe” www.joefleminghomes.com Complimentary Market Evaluation Lest We Forget 45 Confederation Drive Corner Brook, NL A2H 0A6 Tel: (709) 634-4371 / 1-888-445-5555 Stephenville 1-866-643-1222 Port Aux Basques (709) 695-7212 Forteau (709) 931-2048 www.humbermotorsford.ca 40 Alexander Gilbert St. PO Box 78, Come By Chance, NL A0B 1N0 (709) 701-0192 Proud to honour those who served. Lest We Forget
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 44 ENVIRO-SAFE FUEL SYSTEMS LTD CWB CERTIFIED - W47.1 Kristin Simms Vice President 15 Aspen Road Happy Valley - Goose Bay, Lab envirosafefuels@gmail.com Office: (709) 896-2033 Fax: (709) 896-2034 WE REMEMBER The Stephenville Lions Club Salute the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Beaumont Hamel 1916-2024 WE SERVE 2 Woodland St., Stephenville, NL (709) 643-2795 www.stephenvillelionsclub.ca
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 54 Lest We Forget 18 Bruce Street Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4T4 Email: sdowling@emcoltd.com www.emcowaterworks.com Phone: (709) 747-2626 Fax: (709) 747-2623 Toll Free: (800) 563-9667 “Thank You for your Service” www.smithsnacks.com
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 56 Harbour Grace Shrimp Co. Ltd P.O. Box 580 Harbour Grace, NL A0A 2M0 Phone: 709-596-8000 Fax: 709-596-8002 Proud to Support Newfoundland and Labrador Veterans Clarenville Consumers CO OP 238 Memorial Dr Clarenville, NL A5A 1N9 “Ask about our online shopping” 709 466-2622 48 West Street, Stephenville • 709-643-5858 Your hometown team hometown.furniture@nf.aibn.com Congratulations Receiving our Lifetime Achievement Award! This will be our 31st year in this family business. Thank You Chris MacDonald for your service!
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 58 ST. JOHN’S FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL 1075 ARE VERY PROUD TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVED LEST WE FORGET Craig Smith President Jimmy O’Toole Secretary The Town of Bonavista salutes the war Veterans and the many sacrifices made on behalf of all Newfoundlanders & Labradorians. We wish The Legion all the best on their “Veterans’ Service Recognition Book” Volume #24 Town of Bonavista P. O. Box 279, NL (709) 468-7816 www.robinsdonuts.com www.241pizza.com From all Robin’s and 241 Pizza in Newfoundland and Labrador Lest We Forget
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 66 425 Topsail Rd., St. John’s, NL A1E 5N7 (709) 754-5323 1 Duggan Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J3 (709) 489-5657 dawesmechanical.com PROUDLY SERVING YOU FROM 25 LOCATIONS AROUND THE GREATER ST. JOHN’S AREA 1-844-432-5933 fairwayhonda.com P.O. Box 1118 Bus: (709) 579-4062 29 Shaw Street Fax: (709) 579-0805 St. John’s, NL A1C 5M5 www.jamesgcrawford.ca PO Box 168 Glovertown, NL A0G 2L0 (709) 533-2375 sales@fab-tech.ca www.fab-tech.ca Silver Dolphin Boat Manufacturer
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 68 27 Austin Street Suite 203 St. John's, NL A1B 4C3 Tel: (709) 2374122 Fax: (709) 2375125 Toll Free: 18778884125 www.murphyneil.ca BRANCH 65 PO Box 156, Brigus, NL A0A 1K0 (709) 528-4443 Dr. JUSTIN BOULAY OPTOMETRIST 7 Pippy Place, St. John’s NL A1B 3X3 www.boulay.pro 1 709 753 4350 1 709 753 1948 Locations in St. John’s, Gander, Cornerboork and Clarenville P.O. Box 398 - 60 Ward Street Gander, NL A1V 1W8 Conne River Health & Social Services P.O. Box 160 Conne River, NL A0H 1J0 7 0 9 . 8 8 2 . 2 7 1 0 LestWe Forget
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Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 70 68 Wight’s Road, Deer Lake, NL A8A 2H8 (709) 635-5183 207 Amherst Ave, Labrador City, NL (709) 944-7333 F. (709) 944-2750 Your authorized SKI-DOO, SEA-DOO & CAN-AM dealer! www.pwrsportsnl.com MELISSA GEORGE Parts Manager PHONE: 709.466.6490 FAX: 709.466.6499 EMAIL: melissa.omb@live.com 7 Blackmore Avenue Clarenville, NL A5A 1B8 P.O. Box 420, 125 Carolina Ave., Stephenville, NL A2N 2Z5 (709) 643-8360 www.townofstephenville.com “In Support of Our Veterans” • Mortgages • Lines of Credit • Loans / Overdrafts • RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs, TSFAs, & Other Investments • ATM, Internet, Mobile & Telephone Banking • Chequing & Saving Accounts Focused On Me WARR’S PHARMACY LTD. 93 Hamilton River Road Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-2963 FULL SERVICE PHARMACY AND GIFT SHOP OPEN DAILY Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm Sunday & Holidays 12pm - 5pm FREE SCHEDULED DELIVERY SERVICE Caring for your health care needs since 1964 It’s our business and our pleasure Facsimile: (709) 896-2965 Dr. Michael Bautista 36 Roach Street, St. John’s, NL A1B 1L7 Proud to Support our Newfoundland and Labrador Veterans
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Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 73 Newfoundland Labrador Command “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” BALDWIN, Gilbert Service # 3711 Served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, 1st Battalion. Son of John Baldwin of Middle Arm, Bay of Islands, NL. DECEASED: Killed in action April 2, 1918 in Belgium. CURRAN, Pte Donald Wilfred Service # 122 Born in St John’s, NL on April 23, 1897. Served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment as a Clerk/Bookkeeper and Signaller. Embarked from Newfoundland to U.K. on October 3, 1914. Served from September 2, 1914, to February 25, 1919. Posted in England, Egypt, Turkey and France. Awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Was a member of the Great War Veterans’ Association. DECEASED: December 25, 1922 DEVEREAUX, L/Cpl Thomas Francis Service # 3632 Born in Avondale, NL on July 15, 1899. Served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, embarked from St. John’s on S.S Florizel on May 19, 1917. Served from April 19, 1917 to July 9, 1919. Posted in England and France. Awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. DECEASED: September 14, 1955
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