Armistice Day breakfast committee members, possibly 1948: left to right (standing) Arnie Williams, Bob Grey, Howard Nelson, Sandy Strachan, Dick Griffith-Cochrane, Malcolm Carwithen, Fred Tull; kneeling are Bob Nikolaisen and Gordon Wagner. CDM 999.174.16
The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League united numerous Veterans groups and societies together as one national entity. Over 160 Legion branches were founded that first year of 1926. This included Courtenay Branch #17 which was followed locally by Cumberland Branch #28 and later by Comox Branch #160 in 1939.
To acknowledge this anniversary as well as commemorate the work of the Royal Canadian Legion in supporting Veterans and community initiatives, celebrations have been planned across Canada. The Courtenay Legion is hosting a gala banquet and dance on Saturday, July 18. The evening is open to the public as well as Legion members.
