Lest We Forget / 63 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command MacINNIS, Donald Francis “D. F.” WWI D. F. was born in St. Peter’s Bay. His old home is now owned by Brent Gillis. D. F. enlisted in the Army and was sent overseas to France where he lost both of his legs in battle. After his discharge, D. F. returned to PEI for a short visit. He died in Vancouver in 1936 and is buried there. MacEWEN, Bertram Robert “Bert” WWI & WWII Bert was born in Midgell. He joined the 105th Battalion and was sent overseas. Bert received the Great War Medal, 1914-1919 and the George V Medal, 1914 - 1918. After his discharge, Bert returned home to Midgell. He enlisted in World War Two in the 19th Company Veterans’ Guard. After this war, Bert returned home to Midgell. He received the Voluntary Service Medal 1939-1945, the 1939-1945 War Medal, and the General Service Badge. Bert died in 1982 and is buried in the Midgell Cemetery. MacDONALD, Ronald J. WWI & WWII Ronnie was born in West St. Peter’s. As a young fisherman, Ronald, his brother Augustine and his sister moved to St. Peter’s Bay to live and work. Ronnie enlisted in the 105th Battalion. He went overseas and was wounded in battle. After his discharge, Ronnie returned to St. Peter’s Bay and worked as postmaster. In 1940, he enlisted in World War Two as a Corporal and became a part of the Postal Corps. After his second discharge, Ronnie once again returned to St. Peter’s, where he continued to work as postmaster until his death in 1965. His funeral service was held at St. Peter’s Bay Roman Catholic Church and he is buried in the church cemetery.
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