Lest We Forget / 1 ~ In Flanders Fields ~ In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Major John McCrae Guelph, Ontario 1872-1918 ‘Flanders Fields’ was published in 1919
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Lest We Forget / 3 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Table of Contents Message from The Lieutenant Governor 5 Message from The Premier 5 Message from Dominion President 7 Message from The President 7 PEI Command – Executive Council (1926 and now) 9 PEI Command – Past Presidents 11 Provincial Ladies Auxiliary History 11-13 Provincial Ladies Auxiliary – Past Presidents 13 Branch Histories Branch No.1 – Charlottetown 15-19 Branch No.2 – O’Leary 19-21 Branch No.3 – Souris 23-25 Branch No.4 – Mount Stewart 25-29 Branch No.5 – Summerside 29-33 Branch No.6 – Tignish 35-37 Branch No.7 – Eldon 37-39 Branch No.8 – Montague 41-43 Branch No. 9 – Kensington 45-49 Branch No.10 – Borden-Carleton 51-53 Branch No.13 – North Rustico 55 Branch No.17 – Wellington 57 Branch No.18 – Miscouche 57-61 Branch No.19 – Cardigan 61 Branch No.22 – Ellerslie 61-62 Branch No.26 – Morell 63 Branch No.27 – Bloomfield 64-65 Branch No.30 – Kingston 67-68 Branch No.34 – Magdelan Islands 68 Advertiser’s Index 66 Cover: The cover image of this booklet is a collage combining three great monuments which proudly stand on Prince Edward Island. In Kensington at the Memorial Gardens, stands a wall monument which holds the names of men and women from the region who have served. Shown in the upper left corner of the cover is the image of Charlottetown’s beautiful triple cenotaph, honouring all Islanders who gave their lives in times of war. Posing valiantly in the upper right, a soldier stands over the Prince County Monument, located in Summerside. He guards the names, and the memory, of the men and women who so bravely lost their lives in battles fought...LEST WE FORGET. Cover Design: Fenety Marketing Services. Kensington photo courtesy of MJS Marketing
4 / www.legion.ca Visit a location nearest you Corey Rochford, Manager Summerside Tim Arnett, Manager West Royalty Carl MacLeod, Manager Charlottetown Kevin Jones, Manager Stratford Barry MacLean, Manager Montague Congratulations to The Royal Canadian Legion PEI Provincial Command on the publication of your 1st “Commemorative History Booklet”. P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission 3 Garfield Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 6A4 (902) 368-5720 www.peilcca.ca “If you drink - please drink responsibly.”
On behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island, I would like to extend best wishes to The Royal Canadian Legion in recognition of its 77th Anniversary and the production of this commemorative booklet. The work of The Royal Canadian Legion members in our communities represents a valuable contribution in support of veterans and their families, and to ensure that their sacrifice for the cause of freedom is never forgotten. Your service to veterans, our youth and the elderly of this province is greatly appreciated. All Islanders gratefully acknowledge your endeavors within the community and may you continue your efforts to improve the quality of life for Islanders. Sincerely, Pat Binns Premier of Prince Edward Island On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen I am indeed honoured to have been asked to submit a message for inclusion in this special commemorative booklet outlining the history of the Royal Canadian Legion on Prince Edward Island. Being a member of the Legion myself, I know first hand the valuable work that is being carried out in communities all across Prince Edward Island by Legion members and the impact this group has had on countless individuals. The Legion veterans who served our country in wartime have inspired us all and their sacrifices have made our country a better place in which to live. The history of the Royal Canadian Legion on Prince Edward Island is indeed a rich one and I very much look forward to reading the information contained in this booklet. Congratulations to all who have contributed in any way to the publication and I wish you continued success in your valuable work. J. Léonce Bernard Lieutenant Governor Prince Edward Island The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Message from The Lieutenant Governor Message from The Premier Lest We Forget / 5
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The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command A Message from Dominion President Lest We Forget / 7 On behalf of the Prince Edward Island Command Executive Council of The Royal Canadian Legion, I am both pleased and proud with the production of this commemorative booklet which outlines the history of The Royal Canadian Legion on Prince Edward Island. The Royal Canadian Legion was organized by veterans to assist other veterans and their dependents and to ensure that the sacrifices made by their comrades would be remembered by all Canadians who continue to enjoy the freedom won by our veterans at extreme costs of life during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. The Royal Canadian Legion is the largest community based organization in Canada and Legion youth, education, sports and community programs provided through the volunteer efforts of our membership have benefitted hundreds of thousands of Canadians, in both urban and rural areas of Canada, since the Legion’s origin in 1926. PEI Command has been an intricate part of The Royal Canadian Legion throughout its history and I hope that this commemorative booklet will be of lasting interest to all Prince Edward Island citizens, especially our young Islanders. Yours sincerely, Fred Beairsto President PEI Command On the occasion of the production of this commemorative booklet, I am most pleased to bring you greetings from Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion. As a native Islander, the son of a veteran and the first Dominion President of the Legion from Prince Edward Island, I am most grateful to those who have toiled to make this project a reality. The history of our small province is one that is envied by those of larger proportions. It was here that the very roots of Confederation took hold and resulted in the growth of a nation that is second to none in the world. Our men and women have served that nation with great distinction, and, despite our diminutive size, our people have made the sacrifices required to ensure this nation can still stand proud and free. We have hosted those from other nations who needed training to combat the forces of oppression. We have been there when called and our brave sons and daughters still answer the call today. The history of The Royal Canadian Legion, its dedication to veterans and the perpetuation of remembrance, is clear evidence of the impact this province and its people have had on the development of Canada. Those who served started the Legion, the best known community-based service organization in the country. Their relatives and friends continue that tradition today, and through efforts like this, will continue to ensure that those who went before will not be forgotten. Through the efforts of those who serve today “We Will Remember Them”. Allan Parks Dominion President PEI Command Message from The President
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Lest We Forget / 9 PEI Command of The Royal Canadian Legion obtained its charter on 16 June 1926 with the following charter members: Comrade George P. Nicholson Comrade W. P. Bruce, D.C.M Captain Isador E. Croden Comrade Arthur G. Bruce Comrade P. Sidney Fielding Comrade Chas. H. Hine Lt. Col. Henry D. Johnston Major T. Edgar MacNutt Lieut. Philip E. Palmer Comrade George L.M. Larter Comrade H. Francis MacPhee Comrade J. Alexander Williams Comrade Philip Noonan M.M. Comrade Francis Tierney Comrade Percy D. Crosby Comrade James E. Harris There have been 35 branches who have received their charters since 1926. Currently there are 19 branches served by PEI Command. PEI Command through funds raised through our Veteran’s Memorial Charity Fund has been a major contributor to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, as well as all of the other hospitals on PEI. PEI Command has donated $326,960.00 to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and $185,000.00 to the other smaller hospitals in the past two decades for a total donation in excess of $500,000.00. In addition, all Legion branches on PEI have made significant donations to hospitals across the Island on a regular basis. The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command The picture above represents the members of the PEI Command Executive Council elected to office for the term 2001 - 2003: Front row - left to right: Comrade John MacTaggart - Immediate Past President, Comrade Claus Brodersen - Vice President, Comrade Kenny Mallard -1st Vice President, Comrade Fred Beairsto - President, Comrade Carman Phillips - Vice President, Comrade Jack MacEachern - Vice President. Back row - left to right: Comrade Marjorie MacMillan - Zone Commander, Queens County Zone, Comrade Marven Wiley - Zone Commander, East Prince Zone, Comrade Kier Johnson - Treasurer, Comrade James MacAulay - DEC representative, Comrade Leo Doyle - Chairman, and Comrade Alan Curtis - Vice Chairman.
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Lest We Forget / 11 The following is a list of all the comrades who have served as Provincial Presidents of PEI Command: * - Denotes Deceased 1926-30 G. P. Nicholson * 1930-31 T. E. McNut * 1931-32 J. Leighizer * 1932-33 Dr. H. B. Martin * 1933-34 Fred May * 1934-35 W. S. Hughes * 1935-37 W. A. McLaggan * 1937-39 B. W. Robinson * 1939-41 R. C. Chandler * 1941-42 R. Mollinson * 1942-44 N. W. Lowther * 1944-45 B. Clark * 1945-46 J. B. Rogers * 1946-47 J. S. Walker * 1947-49 J. A. MacDonald * 1949 R. Phillipson * 1949-50 P. A. MacLellan * 1950-52 A. H. Peakes * 1952-54 Earl G. Cannon * 1954-56 E. Foch MacDonald * 1956-57 C. Hogan * 1957-58 A. C. MacEachern * 1958-60 J. J. McIsaac * 1960-61 Frank Rush * 1961-63 J. Hamilton Douglas * 1963-65 M. J. Mullen * 1965-67 F. P. Smith * 1967-68 C. Williams * 1968-70 R. D. McKinnon 1970-71 Gordon Kelly 1971-72 Edwin Brown * 1972-73 Wylie Barrett 1973-75 William Pierce 1975-77 George Olscamp 1977-79 John Henderson 1979-81 G. Ernie Carver * 1981-83 Morgan McGaughey 1983-85 Hector L. Panton * 1985-87 J. William Evans 1987-89 Allan Parks 1989-91 Claude E. Clow 1991-93 Doris Douglas 1993-95 Lee N. Gill 1995-97 Leo A. Doyle 1997-99 James C. MacAulay 1999-2001 John N. MacTaggart PEI Command has had numerous comrades who have served on The Dominion Command Executive Council at various levels of responsibility with the highest honour going to our current Dominion Command President, Comrade Allan Parks a member of the George R. Pearkes, Branch # 5 in Summerside, PEI. Comrade Parks is not only the first comrade from Prince Edward Island to be elected to the position of Dominion Command President, but, also the first Associate Member to reach this level. Provincial Ladies Auxiliary -History The Provincial Ladies Auxiliary was formed pursuant to the General By-Laws of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion and, as such, is directly accountable to Provincial Command. The Organization Meeting of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Command Ladies Auxiliary was held on October 13, 1954, at Charlottetown Branch No. 1 with a full slate of officers elected as follows: Honourary President Mrs. Mary Cosh * President Mrs. Marjorie Harkness * 1st Vice President Mrs. Elizabeth McGowan * 2nd Vice President Mrs. Foch MacDonald Secretary Mrs. Lily Corrigan * Treasurer Mrs. Augusta Bryant The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Past Presidents
12 / www.legion.ca MAYOR GEORGE MACDONALD & MEMBERS OF CHARLOTTETOWN CITY COUNCIL Congratulate the Legion on the 1st Annual Commemorative Legion Book Congratulations to all Veterans! “Lest We Forget The Sacrifices Made by All Our Veterans” From Everyone at The Hennessey Charlottetown & Cutcliffe Funeral Homes Returning a Tradition of Island Ownership To Our Communities A.A. “Sonny” & Verna Coffin 894-4321 894-4626 894-4433 463-3830 Toll Free: 1-877-675-3830 A Heartfelt THANK YOUto our Veterans for preserving our freedom Express transportation between PEI and Halifax daily; between PEI & Moncton 6 days/week “Your friendly Professional Shuttle Service”
Lest We Forget / 13 The main sources of income include: registration fee for Annual Convention; annual lottery; and occasional special projects. On the other hand, the main expenditures in a year include: Convention expenses; general administrative expenses; donation to PEI Provincial Command for uniforms for the Track and Field Team; and donations to Island Hospitals. From a sport’s perspective, the only Provincial-level sport which the Ladies Auxiliaries participate in is Cribbage. Throughout the fall-winter months, the individual Auxiliaries compete within their own Branches / Zones with the winners from the Zone levels advancing to the Provincial Tournament which is traditionally held in early April. As years passed, a 3rd Vice President, Chairperson and Vice Chairperson were added to the Executive. Of course, the Immediate Past Provincial President automatically remained a member of the Executive. The Provincial Ladies Auxiliary hold two Executive Committee Meetings, two Executive Council Meetings and one Convention annually. Until recent years, there were a total of 19 Auxiliaries; 18 across Prince Edward Island with one Auxiliary located on the Magdalen Islands. As of recently, there are a total of 16 Auxiliaries. The membership consists of: Life Members - 111; Regular Members - 338; Affiliate Members - 2; totalling 451. Provincial Ladies Auxiliary - Past Presidents The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Provincial Ladies Auxiliary -History Guardian Photo The Provincial Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion met in the Mount Stewart Legion and its executive includes, standing from left: are Mary Arsenault, Jeanelee Bradley, Jeanette Gaudet, Lois Brown, Diane Painchaud, Velma Afflech, Mary Doyle. Seated from left: are Norma Ramsay, Jean Cahill, Lynda Leard, Mary Brodersen, Eva Gallant. Missing: Faye Fraser Mrs. Marjorie Harkness * Summerside 1955-1956 Mrs. Hazel Henry * Charlottetown 1956-1958 Mrs. Margaret McLeod * Tignish 1958-1959 Mrs. Ethel Brown * Charlottetown 1959-1960 Mrs. Gwen Ramsay * Summerside 1960-1962 Mrs. Grace Roper * Charlottetown 1962-1964 Mrs.Lillian MacDonald Montague 1964-1966 Mrs.Edith Eldershaw Tignish 1966-1968 Mrs. Cecile Doiron North Rustico 1968-1970 Mrs. Ruby McInnis * Kensington 1970-1972 Mrs. Marjorie Wylie * Summerside 1972-1974 Mrs. Mary Arsenault Summerside 1974-1976 Mrs. Joyce Leclair North Rustico 1976-1978 Mrs. Norida MacLean Charlottetown 1978-1980 Mrs. Gloria Cole Kensington 1980-1982 Mrs. Yvonne Richard * Summerside 1982-1984 Mrs. Anna Clark Kingston 1984-1986 Mrs. Ruth Carr Kensington 1986-1988 Mrs. Dorothy MacDonald * Charlottetown 1988-1993 Mrs. Eva Gallant Miscouche 1993-1995 Mrs. Norma Ramsay Ellerslie 1995-1997 Mrs. Mary Doyle Charlottetown 1997-1999 Mrs. Jean Cahill Tignish 1999-2002 * Denotes Deceased
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Lest We Forget / 15 Our Legion Home has a long and proud history of involving both our Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary. The origins of the Charlottetown branch began in 1917 on the second floor of the old Market building (the present site of the Confederation Centre). Within a year, efforts were organized to form a branch of the Great War Veterans Association of Canada. The local branch was incorporated on October 9, 1918. This incorporation was followed by the adoption of the first by-laws a year later on October 17, 1919. Our first official branch home was located on the third floor of the Offer building on Queen Street. As more Veterans became involved in the branch, a permanent site was secured on Grafton Street between Queen and Pownal Streets in 1926. During this same year the Great War Veterans Association passed a resolution on June 16 to merge with the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. Two years later on January 8, 1928, the Dominion Executive Council granted Charlottetown Branch No. 1 the first Charter on Prince Edward Island. Mr. Harry MacDougall was the first Branch President. The Grafton Street branch home was expanded three times prior to 1946 to accommodate a growing membership of returning Veterans and members of the local armed forces. Throughout this period the Charlottetown Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary operated a canteen in the branch home and served hundreds of thousands of meals to Legion members. The Auxiliary has always assisted the Legion in its’ endeavors. This is evident every Fall during the Poppy campaign. Their responsibility is the sale and delivery of the wreaths. Since 1936, and still today, the Auxiliary donates many thousands of dollars to the branch home for operational and capital needs. On August 16, 1963, the Charlottetown Legion opened their new branch home on Pownal Street at a cost of $234,000. Mr. Justice C.C. Sparling, Dominion President, Lieutenant Governor W.J. MacDonald and Branch President, Freeman Miles attended the official opening. Today, our branch home stands as a proud reminder of the many stories told, the many functions held and the many dedicated Veterans who volunteered their time. The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 1 - Charlottetown NAME DATES H. A. MacDougall 1926 Dr. J. E. Croken 1927 T. E. MacNutt 1928 Leo Bradley, DCM 1929,1944 A. G. Bruce 1930 A. J. Leightizer 1931 L. C. Lowther 1932 W. J. MacDonald 1933 F. B. Conrad, M. M. 1934 R. C. Chandler 1935 J. P. Hillion 1936,1937 J. S. Walker 1938 L. W. Goodwin, M. M. 1939 N. W. Lowther, M. M. 1940 J. F. Leightizer 1941 P .J. Rossiter 1942 E. M. Bagnall 1943 P. E. Palmer 1945 J. A. McGuigan 1946 A. W. Rogers 1947 J. J. Connolly 1948 H. R. Vessey 1949,1950 Ray Hughes 1951 C. M. Sinclair 1952 Leo Doyle 1953,1990,1991 S. G. Bryant 1954 F. A. Rush 1955 NAME DATES V. J. Bowlan 1956 S. W. Leard 1957,1958 F. P. Smith 1959 Vernon Larter 1960 Edward Brown 1961,62,65 & 1973 Freeman Miles 1963 J. J. Connolly 1964 Charles E. Ryan 1966 Alfred Peters 1967 George Reynolds 1968 Stanley Bryanton 1969,1970 J. A. “Tony” Gallant 1971,1983 Howard MacKinnon 1972 John Richard 1974 J. M. “Sonny” Gallant 1975 John Thistle 1976,77,80 & 84 Lloyd Larter 1978 John Murphy 1979 Robert Larter 1981,82,94,95 & 96 Charlie MacInnis 1985,86 & 89 Charlie Gallant 1987 Joseph Toombs 1988 James Bradley 1992,1993 Gerald Coyle 1997 Jack MacEachern 1998,99,2000,01 & 02 David Brown 2003
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Lest We Forget / 17 Executive Members FRONT ROW Ron Gallant - Manager Patrick Doyle - 2nd Vice President Dave Brown - President Reta Kenny - 1st Vice President Jack MacEachern - Past President BACK ROW Judy Gallant; Tona Halliwell; Louis Doyle; Lorraine Doucette; Walter Doucette; Leroy Gauthier; Michele Beaton; Len Doiron; Dolph Gillis; Eugene McCabe Charlottetown Auxiliary was formed in 1936. The first meeting was held November 15th, 1936 with the following slate of Officers: President : Mrs. W.S. Stewart; 1 st Vice President: Mrs. I.E. Croken; 2 nd Vice President: Mrs. Florence Cook; Secretary: Mrs. Cecil Stewart; Treasurer: Mrs. A.G. Peake Before the formation as an Auxiliary it was known as G.W.V.A. (Great War Veterans Association) and any monies they had in that organization was transferred to the Auxiliary. A Charter was granted the Auxiliary on December 20, 1936 with the following Charter members: Mrs. W.S. Stewart; Mrs. A.J. MacDonald; Mrs. Arthur Peake; Mr. J.P. Hillion; Mrs. Florence Goodwill; Mrs. J.S. Walker; Mrs. J.A. MacKenzie; Mrs. J.F. Leightizer; Mrs. A.B. Cosh; Mrs. Norman Lowther; Mrs. G.S. Sherran; Mrs. Leo Bradley; Mrs. Gordon Worth; Mrs. Robert Cotton; Mrs. I.E. Croken; Mrs. T.E. MacNutt; Mrs. Elmer Ritchie. Of these Charter members four are still living: Mrs. Bradley; Mrs. Peake; Mrs. Sherren; Mrs. Lowther One of the greatest works the Auxiliary did was during the Second World War when a training station was located near Charlottetown and hundreds of Air Force Personnel from other Allied Countries were stationed here. The Auxiliary operated a canteen in the Legion home on Grafton Street at that time, and served over 500,000 meals to various servicemen from all branches of the armed forces. Of the women who worked in this Canteen, Ida Sudsbury, Chatherine Lee, Alice Jewell, Ellicott MacLean, Gypsey MacGillivray, Lexie Jordan and Nora Wonnacott are still with us. Lily Corrigan who also worked in the canteen, was a Life Member and received the highest Honor of the Auxiliary. She retired and returned to Charlottetown where she was elected as Treasurer and served this office for 20 years until her death. The Auxiliary grew in membership from 17 in 1936 to 188 in 1988, that is including Life Members. In 1963 the Legion Home moved from Grafton Street to its present location on Pownal Street, in 1979 it was re-decorated. The Auxiliary helped in any way it could in this operation. We have all our minute books except two since the beginning. It is quite interesting to see how the older members made money, and how much they contributed in time and goods. When they would have a banquet to cater to for example, two ladies would be assigned to make mayonnaise and bring it in, two more were assigned to bring tea, coffee and cream, two more would look after pies and rolls, two more potatoes, etc. The turkeys were all cooked and sliced at home, and some of the members took their white sheets in for tablecloths. There is some difference now, where everything is bought and paid for by our Auxiliary. Branch No. 1 - Charlottetown Ladies Auxiliary - History The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 1 - Charlottetown
18 / www.legion.ca We will always remember those who so bravely served. Island Proud! A Proud Sponsor of P.E.I.’s VETERANS Charlottetown 465 University 569-2850 Montague 509 Main St. 838-5421 Summerside 454 Granville 888-1581 West Royalty 680 University Ave. 368-8163 We are proud to support our veterans. We appreciate all that you have done for our country and the province of Prince Edward Island. Michael F. Currie, Minister Development and Technology Department of Development and Technology PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Tel: (902) 368 4240 www.gov.pe.ca Prince Edward Island Credit Unions 14 Locations Across PEI to Serve Our Members • Stratford 569-6900 • Mount Stewart 676-2363 • Borden - Carleton 855-2066 • O’Leary 859-2266 • Charlottetown 892-4107 • Souris 687-2721 • Kensington 836-3030 • Summerside 436-9218 • Montague 838-3636 • Tignish 882-2303 • Morell 961-2735 • Tyne Valley 831-2900 • North Rustico 963-2543 • Wellington 854-2595 Proud to support our Veterans
Lest We Forget / 19 The Auxiliary assists the Branch in all its endeavours, especially the Poppy campaign every year. They have the full responsibility of selling the wreaths. It also assists in visiting and giving treats to veterans in hospitals and other institutions. During these years thousands of dollars have been donated to the Branch. This was through the work of all Auxiliary Members who worked hard at banquets wedding receptions, bingo and special dues. Monies were also donated to worthy causes in the community. Through the years many additional Auxiliaries were formed throughout the Island, and in 1954 a Provincial command was formed. Many of the first members of our Auxiliary went out and helped set up these Auxiliaries. The membership of which has grown steadily through the years and is very encouraging. Irene King, President Ladies Auxiliary Branch No. 1 - Charlottetown The O’Leary Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion was active as early as 1920. At first, O’Leary had a Returned Soldiers Club, then a Great War Veteran’s Association. In 1926 the British Empire Service League was formed, inviting existing veterans organizations to join. This group was to become the Canadian Legion. O’Leary and Charlottetown were the first groups to join. Although O’Leary actually had its charter first and was expecting to be designated Branch # 1, the honour fell to Charlottetown because the Provincial Command Headquarters was located in the capital city. O’Leary received the designation of Branch # 2, which it carries to this day. The Charter displayed in the Members Lounge dates January 11, 1928. Bradford MacKay, a veteran of the 1st World War and a member of the Veterans Guard, took on the task of keeping the Branch alive during W.W.II. With so many young men from the O’Leary area enlisting, membership dwindled and there was a possibility that the Branch would lose its’ Charter. Mr. MacKay solved the problem while guarding POW’s, he signed up members from all over Canada. When the time came to find a suitable building for the Legion Home, a barracks was purchased for $500.00 from the Mount Pleasant Airport, which was a training centre during the war. The Ladies Auxiliary was formed in 1955. The Ladies helped with fundraising, banquets and other projects that would benefit the Branch and remain an active and vital part of the Branch. In 1978 a 2-storey extension was built onto the original building, but in 1990 a fire destroyed much of the Legion Home. Today, much of the original building has been renovated and a 50-ft extension was added after the fire. One of the projects proudly sponsored by the O’Leary Legion was the construction in 1987 of a 16-unit seniors’ housing facility known as the Jubilee Home. This project was planned and headed by the O’Leary Legion Development Corporation. Branch No. 2 - O’Leary The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 1 - Charlottetown Ladies Auxiliary - History
20 / www.legion.ca Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 PO Box 1656, Souris, PEI In honour of our Veterans! CHARLOTTETOWN 390 University Ave. 892-3433 Home Health Care 892-2273 Store Hours 8:00 am - Midnight 7 days a week CHARLOTTETOWN MALL 670 University Ave. 566-3211 Store Hours Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sundays & Holidays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm MONTAGUE 521 Main Street 838-2561 Store Hours Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sundays & Holidays 12 noon - 5:00 pm SUMMERSIDE County Fair Mall 475 Granville St. N. 436-2218 Store Hours Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sundays & Holidays 12 noon - 5:00 pm For Store Information 1-800-SHOPPERS 1-800-746-7737 www.shoppersdrugmart.ca - Interpretive Tours - Science Camps - U-Fish - Trails Route 5, Cardigan 583-FISH (3474) www.cwsc.ca inquire@cwsc.ca Compliments of Bonnie Brae Restaurant Cornwall, PEI 902-566-2241
Lest We Forget / 21 Past Presidents Pat Martin 1926-30 E.G. Haillett 1927 Herb Huestis 1928 Gordon Silliker 1929 Ivy MacFayden 1931 Charles Dennis 1932 Dan MacDonald 1933 Frank Oliver 1934 Chesley Woodside 1935,47 Brad MacKay 1936,39-45,56 Walter Lidstone 1937 William Gorrill 1938 John Matthews 1946 Edwin Turner 1948 Bayfield Ellis 1949 Lloyd Matthews 1950,51,76,77 Bruce MacNaught 1952 Wilfred Dennis 1953,55 Sterling Barbour 1954 Alvin Costain 1957 Sanford Phillips 1958,68,69,70,79,82 Ira Ellis 1959 Wendell Turner 1960 Harry MacWilliam 1961,64,65,66 Larry Price 1962 Joseph M. Gallant 1963,67 Arnold MacDonald 1971,72,73 Neil MacKay 1974 Russell Boylan 1975,80,81 Vernon Reilly 1978 Kenneth Murray 1983 Donald Lewis 1984 Keith Lidstone 1985,86 Roderick Matheson 1987,88 Roy Smith 1989,90 Cornelius Pineau 1991,94 Earnest Harvie 1992 Leith Arbing 1993 Ian Keith 1995,96 Elmer Arsenault 1997 Bruce Gallant 1998,99 Harvey Bulger 2000,01 Hatfield MacAusland 2002 Kitty Horne 2003 Ladies Auxiliary Past Presidents Mae Costain 1961-69 Blanche Ellis 1970-71 Marion Hart 1972-74 Aletha Cornish 1975 Etta Milligan 1976 Yvonne Arsenault 1977-78 Eunice Brisbois 1979-80 Marion Hart 1981-87 Tish Lidstone 1988-90 Phyllis Pineau 1991 Ferne Harvie 1992 Marion Hart 1993-1997 Merna Boulter 1998-99 Tish Lidtone 2001-02 Phyllis Pineau 2003 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 2 - O’Leary - Past Presidents
22 / www.legion.ca UPSE Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees P.O. Box 1116, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M8 Phone: 902-892-5335 or toll free 1-800-897-8773 Fax: 902-569-8186 Email peiupse@peiupse.ca “Partners in the Community” Community of Tignish The Tignish Municipal Council and Residents have not forgotten what our veterans did to keep us safe. “WE SALUTE YOU”
Lest We Forget / 23 The original charter was given on April 8, 1930 to the Souris Branch of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League and was to be known as Souris (P.E.I. No. 3) Branch. The original Charter Members were Harold C. Croucher, Lambert Cheverie, Michael Richard Cheverie, Louis Fougere, Isiah J. Horne, Alphunsus James MacDonald, Emanuel MacDonald, Michael Francis McIntosh, Daniel Leonard O’Hanley, Arthur A. Paquet, M. Leander Paquet, George Perry, Norman Henry Richards, Frederick Stillman, Joseph Walsh, and Eliel Lorenzo Paquet. The charter was renewed on March 5, 1968 and the Branch was to be known as Souris (Prince Edward Island No. 3) Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion. The current Executive consists of President David Perry, Past President Kenny Mallard, 1st Vice President John Higginbottom, 2nd Vice President William Gillam, Treasurer Clarence MacDonald, Secretary Basil MacDonald, Sgt at Arms Gordon Robertson, and Honorary President Margaret Doiron. The branch also had a very active Ladies Auxiliary up until 1998 at which time they gave up their charter. The original Legion was situated above what was once the old Shoppers Drug Mart, then it moved to the McQuaid building for a number of years and then it moved to a building behind the old fire hall owned by Dr. Fred MacDonald until it burnt. Then the building we are now in was built in 1954 and a piece was added to the end facing the water at a later date. Then a few years later there was a piece added to the side next to where Allan MacDonald lives now and a porch added across the front. Then a few years later the underneath part of the legion was dug out and a basement put under it, this housed a meeting room and a second bar. The cannon in front of the branch was once situated on the corner of Chapel Street and Main before being moved to its present location. It was there that the first Remembrance Day celebrations took place with the accompaniment of our own Legion band. The Branch is most recognized by a number of veterans, such as the Honorable Daniel J. MacDonald who served with the Cape Breton Highlanders during WWII and lost an arm and a leg in action during fighting at the Senio River in Italy on Dec. 21, 1944. He was a member and was past President of the Branch. He was elected in the Cardigan riding in 1962, and became Minister of Veteran Affairs in which he served this portfolio from 1972 - 1980. Also nursing sister Rena MacLean was drowned when her ship, the Landover Castle, was torpedoed and went down while taking wounded soldiers back from the war. Also we had Colonel Daniel MacCormack as a member of our branch. We also had 4 families in which 6 members of the family were involved in WWII: the Cheverie, Creamer, MacDonald, and MacIntyre along with the McIntosh’s whose father was in WWI and 4 sons and a daughter were in WWII. There also is a picture memorial in the branch of hundreds of veterans who served our country in many ways over the years. Norman Richards Lambert Cheverie Louis Fougere Lorenzo Paquet Cenotaph Leande Paquet Isiah J. Horne George Perry Harold Croucher The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 3 - Souris
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Lest We Forget / 25 1945 D. J. MacCormack 1946 E. F. MacDonald 1947 Philip Paquet 1947-48 A. MacDonald 1949 Bruce L. Stewart 1950 Ernest McCarey 1951 Hugh J. MacPhee 1952-53 J. D. MacIntyre 1954 E. F. MacDonald 1955 W. E. Pierce 1956 Martin L. Birt 1957 E. F. MacDonald 1958 J. Hennessey 1959 H. B. Poole 1960-61 John A. Jarvis 1962 D. J. MacDonald 1963 G. A. Webster 1964-65 B. Fitzpatrick 1965 H. B. Poole 1966 N. F. McIntosh 1967 T. Battersby 1968 M. F. Praught 1969 D. G. Osborne 1970 F. C. White 1971 G. S. Robertson 1972 Martin L. Birt 1973 M. L. Birt 1974 T. Battersby 1975 L. M. Winters 1976 B. F. MacDonald 1977 P. Fisher 1977 S. J. Hazeldon 1978 J. E. Miles 1979 James Miles 1980-83 T. Battersby 1984-85 SYL Jarvis 1986 S. J. Hazeldon 1987-88 Gordon Robertson 1989-90 James Miles 1991 Gordon Robertson 1992 S. Robertson 1993 S. Jarvis 1994 S. Hazeldon 1995 John Higginbottom 1996 John Higginbottom 1997-98 B. F. MacDonald 1999-2000 Ken Mallard 2000- David Perry The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 3 - Souris - Past Presidents Branch No. 4 - Mt. Stewart - The John Hamilton Douglas Legion Branch #4 of the Mt. Stewart British Empire Service League was formed in 1930 / 31. The original charter members are listed on a board in the Veterans Room at our legion. Starting in 1940 the branch was kept together by a few dedicated people by having dance and film shows to help make ends meet. These were held in the Legion Home which was situated by the River, unfortunately this home was lost by fire in the early 1950’s. Meetings again were held in private homes as they had been in the beginning, until the new Home was rebuilt on the same lot. The mortgage being quite large we could not afford to keep it up, so the building was put up for sale in 1955, and a smaller home (one room) was built (18’ x 30’) in a new location. At this time we took our place on the roster for Zone meetings and only men met for those meetings. Betty Birt and Doris Douglas made sandwiches and sweets, cups had to be borrowed from R.C. Clark, and we had to wait in the car until the meeting was over to serve the lunch. In 1958 a small addition was added on and it soon became apparent that once again it was too small. In 1962 it was decided that we not only move our home to its present location (the Cardigan Rd.), we should again increase room size in our home, and as well add a basement. This worked well until the age of majority was changed to 18. The Executive and members felt to accommodate younger members the building should once again be expanded, this was done by building on to the full length of our home at the rear, yet still leave room for vehicles to drive in one gate and exit the other. An official opening had not been held, so it was decided to make it a dual affair. This was held in 1964, with the opening of the home and paying tribute to all of our Past Presidents. Our branch may be small in comparison to others, but we will not take a back seat in our dedication to our Veterans, their dependents and the general public. We strived to set and uphold a good image and set high standards within our Branch. In the beginning of the legion until the credentials for membership were changed, our only qualification for membership was unique - it required SERVICE.
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Lest We Forget / 27 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 4 - Mt. Stewart - The John Hamilton Douglas Legion The Branch over the years supported Blood Donor Clinics, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides, Brownies, sponsored a child in Africa, helped sponsor defensive driving, and assisted Provincial Command in visiting all homes to find out if a veteran needed assistance, as many were not legion members and did not know of the legion programs that were available to help them out. The number one project that required a lot of time was our Remembrance Day programed with the distribution of poppies and wreaths to the local public. Veterans visited the schools and talked to the youth about war and as well, peace. We have also helped host centennial projects, and several sports dinners for fund raising. The Branch sponsored the Mt. Stewart Seagulls Hockey Team and baseball team, as well as providing the ball team with jackets. Hamilton Douglas was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal in 1968, and this was the highest Legion Award available at that time. In 1982 we lost one of our most dedicated members, a stanch legionnaire. A member who held every office at Branch level, Zone Commander and Zone Sports Chairman for 25 years, he went on to hold every office on Provincial Command and represented the RCL of this Province on Dominion Council, and working on several committees at Dominion level. Sports was one of his main interests, and working with youth. When the Dominion Track and Field first began, it was much smaller than today. The earlier meets were held at St. Michael’s College, Toronto in July and August. PEI were allowed 2 athletes and 1 legion Rep, so for 10 days every year for eleven years, he gave up a vacation to attend this clinic. Alfred Groom from Summerside and Bob Simpson, a retired Principal of Montague High School were two of the youths that attended with him. Late in 1982, Prov. President E. Carver made the suggestion to the Branch members that in recognition of these many achievements the Branch should be named in his honor. All members were in agreement to this recognition and was passed unanimously at a general meeting and approved by both Provincial and Dominion Commands. In May of 1983 a banquet was held with many dignitaries in attendance, and our Branch became officially known as the John Hamilton Douglas Br. #4 R.C.L. Mt. Stewart. We are now looking to the youth to carry on the things that we as veterans have worked so hard to establish; unity, help for disabled veterans and families and above all to set a good image in the eyes of the public, never forgetting those who so gallantly gave their lives so that we can enjoy the freedom we have now. Past Presidents of the Mt. Stewart Legion are as follows: Joseph Fisher, John B. MacIntyre, Fred Clark, Collie MacDonald, Oliver S. Smith, Douglas Coffin, W.J. (Bill) Lacey, Roy Leard, R.H. Innis, C.D. Coffin Jr., George McCannell, Francis MacDonald, Angus F. Hughes, J. Hamilton Douglas, Doris Douglas, Raymond Birt, James Feehan, Tom Atkins, Ron McInnis, and to date Melvin Jay. The John Hamilton Douglas Legion presently has a membership of 55 members.
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Lest We Forget / 29 Branch No. 5 - Summerside - George R. Pearkes V.C. The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 4 - Mt. Stewart - Ladies Auxiliary The Mt. Stewart Ladies Auxiliary was formed in the Spring of 1957 and members had to hold their meeting on alternate nights because of lack of space. Mrs. Ira Brown (Charlottetown) was Zone Commander, initiated the Ladies and installed the officers: President, Mrs. Anna Jay; 1st Vice President, Doris Douglas; Secretary Treasurer, Bessie Doiron. Ladies Auxiliary Members in attendance at that time were: Beth Jay; Betty Douglas; Lillian Clark; Della Crane; Nora Jay; Betty Birt; Freda Douglas; Annie MacEachern; Mrs. George MacKenzie; Zelda MacIntyre; Glenna Affleck; Mrytle Leard; Winnifred MacDouglall; Helen Coffin. Past Presidents of the Mt. Stewart Ladies Auxiliary are as follows: Anna Jay; Doris Douglas; Ida Mitchell; Helen Coffin; Kay MacIntyre; Phosie Carruthers; Glenna Affleck; Anne Feehan; Paula Cobb; Velma Affleck In recognition of the past presidents, it is indeed a great honor to acknowledge these women who carried the Charter of the Ladies Auxiliary through much hard work and dedication. Today the Ladies Auxiliary is still quite active with a membership of 15 including 8 Life members. Although our membership is small, we support activities at Branch, Zone and Provincial Levels, and work faithfully towards the betterment of the Branch. The Summerside Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion received its Branch Charter on May 31, 1931. There were fifteen Charter Members with Ulric D. Dawson being the first President. For the first few years, Legion meetings were held at the Armories on Summer St. In 1941, the property at the corner of Church and Summers streets was purchased and became the Branch Home from 1941 - 1944. The second Branch Home was located in what was known as the Saunders property on Central St. where the present Post Office now stands. This served as Legion Home until 1948 when the membership out-grew its capacity. The former Summerside Curling Club on St. Stephen St. was also Branch Home for a period from 1948-1951. From 1951 to 1960 the Legion Home was located in the upstairs area of a building on Water Street across from the CN Station. During the later part of the 1950’s, it became apparent that the membership and their activities had outgrown these quarters and a building committee was formed to look into finding a suitable location to construct a new Legion building. Due to the hard work and foresight of this committee, our new Branch Home was opened in early 1960 and became known as the George R. Pearkes V.C. Branch #5. Over the years we have been fortunate to have some very enterprising people on our Executives who have brought our Branch through many highs and a few low periods to become what it is today; a place where everyone is welcome and made to feel at home. Our large hall in the upstairs area of the building has served many banquets and other entertainment and community events.
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Lest We Forget / 31 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 5 - Summerside - George R. Pearkes V.C. The Ladies Auxiliary has played a major role in the financial success of this Branch as their kitchen has produced thousands of dinners over the years with over 22,000 plates served during the past year. The members of Branch No. #5 have been great supporters of Community events and projects over the years. During the 1960’s this Branch sponsored Hockey and Baseball teams of the Junior age group for several years. In 1964, both of these teams won Maritime Championships which highlights the quality coaching and local athletes of that period. The Branch still continues to sponsor and support minor sports teams along with numerous other community efforts such as the new East Prince Health Centre and the Summerside Lobster Carnival. Over the years this Branch has sponsored or been part of the following #85 R.C.S.C.C., this year in its 50th year, 19671970 Legion Band, which won acclaim as it toured across Canada, and numerous other smaller projects which were taken on to the benefit of the Community. The Remembrance Day activities are still the highlight of our Legion year. The parade and ceremonies at the War Memorial Cenotaph are always well attended events and the co-operation of the business community and general public is very evicent by the large number of wreaths placed each year in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI, WWII, and the Korean Conflict. During the last few years the: “Lest We Forget” Committee has worked very hard to put on programs that involve the six local schools and include their participation in visiting the Branch to view the skits and displays. We have had excellent co-operation from several local museums and collectors of wartime memorabilia and military items. This Branch has been fortunate to have had excellent leadership qualities in those who have served as President and in Executive positions through the years. The position of Secretary-Manager has been very important in the day to day operation of the Branch and we have had some very dedicated people in this position as well. Branch President Years Ulric Dawson 1931-32 Brewer Robinson 1933 Reginald E. Ellis 1934 V. T. Travers 1935 E. B. Rogers 1936 Robert L. Mollison 1937 N. A. Clark 1938 N. R. Durant 1939 Arthur H. Corney 1940 L. W. Smith 1941 Patrick C. Martin 1942 Melbourne P. Titus 1943-44 Dr. J. A. MacPhee 1945 Roland Phillipson 1946 Harry Bishop 1947 Wilfred Gaudet 1948 Lester Jenkins 1949 Branch President Years Earl Cannon 1950-51 Elric Campbell 1952 Charles Hogan 1953 Francis J. McNeill 1954 J. Lorne Monkley 1955-56 Dr. Hubert McNeill 1957 Ben Champion 1958 Emmett Trainor 1959 Mercier Mullin 1960 Leo Blacquiere 1961 C. Ross MacKenzie 1962 Eddie F. Arsenault 1963 Dr. Hillard E. Clark 1964 Clarence (Windy) Steele 1965 Ben J. Arsenault 1966 Gordon Kelly 1967 George Chappell 1968
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