On platform also were: Rev. Jas. MacDougall, Rev. J. J. Mac- Donald, Rev. A. J. McIntyre and Hon. W. M. Lea, M.L.A.

The audience stood while the Dead March was very impres- sively rendered by Mrs. Blanche Harper as a tribute to the brave who shall ne’er return, namely Charlie Buxton, Ken Bell, Albert Campbell, and Pat Deighan, who made the supreme sacrifice.

The following program was carried out. Address Rev. J. MacDougall chorus Welcome home, Address Rev. J. J. MacDon- ald, Presentation of Signet rings. Address Rev. A. J. McIntyre, Recitation Helen Campbell. Address W. M. Lea; Selection by quartette. — Address by Dr. W.H. Dougherty. Recitation by James Bell. Address Gordon Dawson. Selection by quartette, recitation by Dorthy Gregson. Chorus Red, White and Blue J. O’Connor and Geo. Hennessey, replied on behalf of the boys, thanking the peo- ple for their magnificent reception and welcome extended to them on their arrival home. Lunch was served by the Red Cross and the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.

In connection with World War 2 Veterans the following letters will be of interest.

Air Vice Marshal C.M. McEwen, C.B., M.C., D.F.C.

let March, 1945

Dear F/O Gillespie:

I was gratified to receive information that His Majesty the King has been pleased to confer upon you the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Please accept my heartiest congratulations on this award, Your skill as an Air Bomber, your determination and devotion to duty, are of

the highest order.

My best wishes and all good luck for the

future. Yours Sincerely,

C. M. McEwen, A.V.M.

Flying Officer G.C. Gillespie DFC (J.27402) No. 419 (R. C, A. F.)Squadron MIDDLETON ST. GEORGE, Durham.

MINISTER OF' NATIONAL DEFENCE FOR AIR

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gillespie, OTTAWA Carleton, February 22, 1945

Prince Edward Island.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie:

I am writing to say that all ranks of the Royal Canadian Air Force join me in warmly congratulating you and the members of your family on the honour and distinction which have come to your son, Flying Officer Gordon Cambell Gillespie DFC, through the award of the Distinguished Fly- ing Cross for great gallantry in the performance of his duty while serving

with No. 419 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The citation on which this award was made reads as follows:

“This officer has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.”

The personnel of the Force are proud of your son’s fine Service record,

With kindest personal regards Yours sincerely,

Robin Grisor Acting Minister of National Defence for Air

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