VSRB Vol 5 - Royal Canadian Legion
VSRB Vol 5 - Royal Canadian Legion
VSRB Vol 5 - Royal Canadian Legion
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Legion</strong><br />
PREST, Max Hawes<br />
WWII<br />
Max, son of Melvin and Susan (Hawes) Prest of Cross Roads, was born in 1916, and<br />
enlisted with the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Canadian</strong> Navy in 1940. He held the position of Stoker<br />
onboard corvettes, serving also on three vessels: the Stadacona, Bitterssweet and<br />
Venture Sunbeam. He was discharged in 1941 for medical reasons. Max married<br />
Marion Adeline Arsenault of Egmont, PEI, and they lived in Cross Roads. He drove<br />
a school bus for 17 years. Max passed away in 1978.<br />
Submitted by the Stewiacke Valley Historical Society.<br />
PREST, Spencer Charles<br />
WWII<br />
Spencer, son of Melvin and Susan (Hawes) Prest of Cross Roads, was born in 1918<br />
and sailed for England in 1940 and spent nine months attached to the British Navy<br />
working on anti-aircraft gun as a Gunner. He was overseas for five years. He<br />
married Norma Kathleen Henley of Spry Harbour, and lived in Cross Roads where<br />
he worked as a carpenter. He passed away in 1998.<br />
Submitted by the Stewiacke Valley Historical Society.<br />
PURCHASE, Henry Eric<br />
WWI<br />
Eric, son of Henry Archer Purchase of Harborne, Birmingham, England, was born<br />
in 1895. He was sent to Canada at age 16, and lived with a family at Cross Roads.<br />
He enlisted in 1916 in the 193 rd Battalion, <strong>Canadian</strong> Expeditionary Force. After the<br />
war, he married Lila MacKay, daughter of J. William and Emma Jane (Deyarmond)<br />
MacKay of Burnside. They lived in Chicago, where he worked on the railway.<br />
When he retired, they returned to Upper Stewiacke, building a new home in Otter<br />
Brook. Eric passed away in 1961.<br />
Submitted by the Stewiacke Valley Historical Society.<br />
PUTNAM, Charles Edward<br />
WWII<br />
Charles, son of Robie Flemming and Pollie (Upton) of Middle Stewiacke, was born<br />
in 1911. He worked as a farmer before enlisting in 1943. He served in the <strong>Canadian</strong><br />
Dental Corps in Canada and England. After the war, he lived in Brookfield working<br />
at various jobs. He died as a result of a truck/train collision near Shubenacadie in<br />
1969.<br />
Submitted by the Stewiacke Valley Historical Society.<br />
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