Branch 544  Lancaster, On 

 Biography of Claude Nunney

Claude J.P. Nunney, V.C

1892-1918

Born in Ireland, Nunney was brought up in Lancaster Township, Glengarry

He enlisted in the 38th Battalion, C.E.F. in 1915 and in 1916 was sent to France  where he won th Military Medal and Distinguished Conduct Medal

On September 1, 1918, his unit was heavily countered-attacked near

Vis-en-Artois.

On his own initiative,Private Nunney went through the German barrage to the forward posts, where by his fearless example, he encouraged his companions to repulse the enemy.

 During the Canadian attack on the following day, he was continually in th forefront and displayed throughout, the highest degree of valour.

Severly wounded, he died on September 18 and was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously.

                2008-2009 List of Officers & Executive

President & Entertainment Chair:     William Bresee  

1st Vice President & Sports:             Fred Day

2nd Vice President:                           Sandra Pattingale

 Appointed:           Branch Secretary:        Doris Beard 

                             Veterans' Services:      Bill Hill 

                              Poppy Campaign:        Betsy Robinson

Executive Members:          George Lague, Yvonne Kerr, Gary Mayville,

                                          Herb Hewitson, Lee Robinson,  Carolyn Laing,