Urias McDonald

The son of Michael McDonald, Kelly’s Cross, enlisted in the ser— vices in the early part of the war. After his training in England, he was sent to France where he took part in several battles. At one time he was reported as “missing and feared dead”. He was later found with a very serious face wound. He spent a long, long time in hospital, and after recovering sufficiently, he returned to Kelly’s Cross. He now resides in the nursing home on North River Road.

Vincent McQuaid

The son of James Edward McQuaid, South Melville, who enlisted in the army some time after the war commenced. He trained for some time in Halifax, and then was sent overseas. Again after further training in England, he embarked for France where he participated in several en- gagements. He narrowly escaped death when a bullet passed through his helmet. When the war ended he returned to Halifax and was discharged, returning home. Later he moved to the United States where he now resides

Philip McGaughey

The son of Michael McGaughey, Green Road, he joined the army while residing in Haverhill, Mass. He was sent to Valcartier, Quebec, for training. Having completed his training he was sent overseas. He was a member of the Highland Regiment, and remained in service until the Armistice. He was shell shocked during an engagement, and died some time after his discharge because of war service.

Leo P. McGaughey

The son of John McGaughey, Green Road, who, when he became of age, enlisted in March, 1918. He trained in Canada, and was trans- ferred overseas in July of the same year. He was wound in action Octo- ber 20th., 1918, in Belgium. He recovered from the wound, and returned to Canada in August of 1919.

James Toole

The son of Charles Toole, Green Road, who joined the armed forces late in the war, March 17th., 1918. He went overseas with a contingent in July of that same year. He returned to Halifax at the wars end, not having seen any actual combat in the front lines.

James Campbell

The son of Hugh Campbell, Westmoreland, entered the army in 1917. He took his training in Enland, and saw action in France, Belgium and Germany. After the Armistice was signed, he remained with the Occupational Forces in Germany. During the Second World War he served With Veteran’s Guards, and was posted for duty in several Maritime cities. He remained on duty until a knee injruy forced him to call it a day. He died in 1972.

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