Military Service Recognition Book – Volume 15 / 27 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command DYMENT, Curtis Roy WWII Curtis was born in Springfield West, the son of William and Jemima (Betts) Dyment. He enlisted in the Army on November 14, 1941 and was discharged on May 15, 1944. He served as a Private in the Veterans Guard of Canada. DUNN, Henry Joseph “Harry” WWII Harry was born in Alberton, the son of Charles and Mary (Aylward) Dunn. He enlisted in the Army on May 15, 1941 and was discharged on May 25, 1946. He served as a Gunner in the Heavy Artillery in Canada and Newfoundland. DESROCHES, Percy J. WWII Private Percy J. Desroches was born in Miscouche on April 18, 1921. Percy enlisted in the Army on February 6, 1942. He served in Northwest Europe and was attached to Le Régiment de Maisonneuve. He left for France on July 2, 1944 and landed with his regiment on July 3, 1944. Percy returned to Canada on the Duchess of Bedford in October 1945 and was discharged from the Army on January 17, 1946. He received the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Germany Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. He also received the National Order of the Legion of Honour. Percy married Margaret Roblee on June 9, 1950 and they had fifteen children. Percy was previously a member of the Legion Branch 18 Miscouche. Percy and Margaret have been married for 68 years and lived in Miscouche all their lives until recently when both Percy and Margaret have taken up residence at Summerset Manor in Summerside.
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