veterans - Royal Canadian Legion - Nova Scotia Command

Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion
BOUDREAU, John Raymond WWII
John was born in Boudreauville, Nova Scotia on May 9, 1918. He joined the Royal
Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and served as an Able Seaman on HMCS
Spikenard which was torpedoed on February 10, 1942. John was killed in action. He
was awarded the War Medal 1939-45, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and
Bar, the Atlantic Star, and the 1939-45 Star.
Submitted by the Arichat Legion Branch #150 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
BOUDREAU, Nathan Isaac SPECIAL DUTY AREA & AFGHANISTAN
Nathan was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia on March 10, 1983. He joined the
Royal Canadian Army in November 2000 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Nathan is in the
Brigade Troops and served in Canada and Afghanistan. He is presently in Gagetown,
New Brunswick and is waiting to be posted to England. Nathan married Jennifer on
August 19, 2005 and they have two daughters. He is Captain in SUAV (small
unmanned air vehicle). Nathan was awarded the GCS Southwest Asia.
Submitted by the Arichat Legion Branch #150 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
BOWIE, Simon Elsworth WWII
Simon was born on September 27, 1914 to George Bowie and Melina Bonvie of
Tracadie, Nova Scotia. He enlisted in the Army on May 25, 1942 in New Glasgow.
Corporal Bowie served on the home front at Fort Connaught and Citadel Hill in
Halifax doing guard duty. Honourably discharged on April 18, 1946 in Halifax, he
married Gertie Tate of Grosvenor where they made their home and raised twelve
daughters and four sons. At present, he lives in the R. K. MacDonald Guest Home.
Four of his brothers also served in World War II. Simon was awarded the Canadian
Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp and the War Medal 1939-45.
Submitted independently.
BOWEN, Thomas Alphonse WWII
Thomas was born in Rocky Bay, Cape Breton on May 11, 1918. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy on
November 21, 1940. He served in Canada, England, France, and Africa and was discharged as an Able Seaman
on August 2, 1945. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, the
Atlantic Star, and the Africa Star. He then worked for W. A. MacDonald Engineering Dry Dock in Sydney, NS,
fished with his brother in Rocky Bay, sailed the Great Lakes in Ontario from 1957 to 1965, worked as a
lighthouse attendant and a guard at the Arichat jail, and on a mink ranch before retiring. Alphonse raised five
children with his wife, Mary Selena Doyle. He was a member of the Arichat Legion Branch #150 for 27 years,
served on various committees and was Past 1 st President. Alfonse died on November 29, 1989 at 71.
Submitted by the Arichat Legion Branch #150 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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