Raymond Murray and Leo Murphy
Ray and Leo were in 16 Platoon. Ray was a determined and intense guy. He
was good at arm wrestling, and once bested CSM Kirouac's champion, a huge
fellow from "A" Company. Leo had a keen sense of humour. He often kept us
amused with his stories, most of which, I suspect, were figments of his fertile
imagination.
was good at arm wrestling, and once bested CSM Kirouac's champion, a huge
fellow from "A" Company. Leo had a keen sense of humour. He often kept us
amused with his stories, most of which, I suspect, were figments of his fertile
imagination.
Raymond Quirion
Raymond was also in 16 Platoon in "D" Company. He lives in
Montreal and in the summer owns and operates an art studio in
the tourist town of Perce. There he displays many of his own
paintings..
Montreal and in the summer owns and operates an art studio in
the tourist town of Perce. There he displays many of his own
paintings..
Reggie Law
Reggie is one of the stalwarts of the Association. For many
years Reg has looked after the needs of HK Vets and widows
in the Campbellton area. In 2002 he was awarded the Queen's
Golden Jubilee Medal.
years Reg has looked after the needs of HK Vets and widows
in the Campbellton area. In 2002 he was awarded the Queen's
Golden Jubilee Medal.
Hong Kong Badge
Raoul Tremblay
Bill Barclay, myself, Smoky Smith, VC
Smoky needs no introduction. I am particularly proud to have been
photographed with him. Bill Barclay, who accompanied us to Hong Kong in
2000, was at that time Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion. He
died in office.
photographed with him. Bill Barclay, who accompanied us to Hong Kong in
2000, was at that time Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion. He
died in office.
This is the shoulder badge we were issued with on
our return to Canada. I don't know who designed
it, but it has become a unique symbol of the Hong
Kong Veteran.
our return to Canada. I don't know who designed
it, but it has become a unique symbol of the Hong
Kong Veteran.
We were also given a Hong Kong lapel button,
which is highly prized by all who received it.
which is highly prized by all who received it.
While browsing through a store in Hong Kong in
1994,I came across these badges on sale for $75
HK each.
1994,I came across these badges on sale for $75
HK each.