North Novie of the Week – Page 2 – Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum

North Novie of the Week: Gunner Russell Clarke

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Russell served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders Militia before turning 18 in 1942. He then joined the Royal Canadian Artillery, going overseas on July 20, 1

North Novie of the Week: Cpl Earl Jewers

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Cpl. Jewers was born in Liscombe Mills, Nova Scotia. He was an original North Nova Scotia Highlander who went overseas in 1941, and served as a radioman/signalman.

North Novie of the Week: Pte. Harris O’Brien Sr.

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Pte. O'Brien was an original North Nova Scotia Highlander who went overseas in 1941. He became a dispatch rider (military messenger), a very dangerous occupation to have.

North Novie of the Week: Cpl Earl Gouchie

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Cpl. Gouchie was born in Nappan, Nova Scotia. He trained in Amherst, NS before heading overseas during WW2 as an original North Nova Scotia Highlander. Cpl. Gouchie was a Rifleman for 'D' Company, and was a D-Day veteran.

North Novie of the Week: Sgt. Maj. William Angus “Bill” Baillie

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Sgt. Maj. Baillie was an original North Nova Scotia Highlander who went overseas during WWII. He was one of the soldiers who liberated Authie, France in 1944.