109 www.on.legion.ca COLES, John Glen John was born on August 13, 1933, in Welland, Ontario. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951 and called Stadacona in Halifax, Nova Scotia, his “other home” for the next five years. Jack spent his naval time primarily on the HMCS Prestonian (destroyer escort) as a leading seaman – sonar and on the HMCS Magnificent (Maggie) aircraft carrier. He spoke of the many places the Navy afforded him to see – Greece, Malta, Ireland, England, Bermuda and many more. Jack married Haligonian Margaret (Marnie) Neate in 1955 and was discharged from the navy in 1956. Jack and Marnie moved to Toronto then back to Welland where Jack worked in the family business. He later owned a household moving and storage company for 25 years. In retirement, he worked for Twenty Valley Golf Course and was affectionately known as “Fairway Johnny”. Jack and Marnie raised two daughters, Sandra and Julia. Jack was a Kiwanian for many years and a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Welland Branch 4. Jack passed away in Welland on April 22, 2023. CONLEY, Murray Murray was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, on October 17, 1936. He joined the Air Cadets at an early age and in 1956, he enlisted in the RCAF (Regular Force) in the Disciplinarian trade. After basic training in Saint Jean, Quebec, he remained there as an instructor. In 1958, he was transferred to RCAF Station Aylmer, Ontario. This was followed by a marriage to Faye, and numerous Air Force positions. In 1963, Sergeant Conley led the RCAF search and recovery team at the site of a TCA airliner that crashed north of Montreal. He later deployed on a tour in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force in 1965. Then in October 1969, he found himself at HMCS Cornwallis in preparation for the new unified CAF recruit school. In 1970, he remustered to Air Defence Technician and served at various bases/stations in support of NORAD operations. In 1973, Murray underwent Officer training in Chilliwack, BC. After many postings in Canada and Europe, he retired on February 22, 1993 at the rank of Major. For his volunteer work, he was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Murray is currently an active member of the RCAF Association. He resided in Innisfil, Ontario from 1994 to 2025. COX, Harold Harry Harry was born on October 31, 1874, in London, England. While living there, he served twelve years in the Royal Kent Regiment with service in India in 18871889. Harry immigrated to Canada in 1912 with his wife Edith (Taply) and four children. They settled in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario where he was occupied as a teamster. On December 1, 1915 he enrolled in the Army (Regular Force) with the 119th Overseas Battalion at forty years old. Harry sailed for England on August 8, 1916. When in England, he was transferred to the Forestry Corps and served in France. He was discharged on May 27, 1919 and returned to Sault Ste. Marie. The 1931 census indicates that he was a bank manager. Harry passed away on October 19, 1963 in Sault Ste. Marie and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery. We Will Remember Them Ontario Command
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