64 / www.legion.ca The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 27 - Bloomfield Following W.W.II several Veterans in the Bloomfield area began meeting socially in private homes. Under the leadership of Arthur Martin, funds were raised, land was acquired and the Legion Home was constructed with volunteer labour. The Branch Charter was issued on 8th April 1947. Over the years, under the leadership of Veterans and other members, membership grew, the Legion Home was expanded in the 1960’s again in the 1980’s and it became a centre which offered social, recreational and banquet facilities for the local community. The Branch sponsored Scouting groups, local sports teams, donated to local charities, created High School bursaries and made commitments to the O’Leary, Alberton and Prince County Hospitals’ equipment funds. In 1995 a new cenotaph was built (by a W.W. II Veteran) and dedicated on the 50th Anniversary of V.E. Day. Branch 27 has had an active Ladies Auxiliary from 1957 until the present (2003) and they continue to support the Branch and its commitments. St. Anthony’s Br. 27 continues to uphold the objects of the Legion by promoting Remembrance and the welfare of Veterans and their dependents. Charter Members 1947 A. Peters J.J. Gallant Joe Peters Louis Jones J.P. Pineault Adrien Pineau Camille Pineau Octave Pineau Joseph Pineau Teddy Gallant Emmanuel Gallant John H. Gallant J.G. Gallant Leo Peters Arthur Martin 2003 Executive President James Hudson 1st Vice Sonny Tremblay 2nd Vice Earl Murphy 3rd Vice Alan Curtis Secretary Wayne Miller Treasurer Sonny Tremblay Sgt. At Arms Joe Skerry Past President Wendall Costain Executive Members Alan Leard Gerry Arsenault Arnel Barrie Lynda Curtis Clarence Pineau Barry Gallant Branch # 27 in 1947
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