Lieutenant Keith John Templeton Nussey

Keith John Templeton Nussey was born at Howick, Quebec, on 5 March 1920. He lived at Hudson Heights and worked for Armstrong Cork & Insulation Co. in Montreal before enlisting at Montreal on 1 August 1940. He was single and named his mother, Agnes Nussey, as his next of kin. His father, William Nussey, was a farmer. Nussey entered the Royal Canadian Artillery as a Gunner, service number D8224, with 1/57 Medium Battery of the 2nd Canadian Medium Regiment. He trained at Petawawa and transferred to the 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment in June 1941. Appointed Acting Lance Bombardier in July, he embarked at Halifax on 31 July and arrived at Liverpool on 19 August. After artillery holding units and an attachment to 209 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment at Bordon, he returned to the 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment in October. He progressed through Bombardier and Sergeant and undertook officer cadet training in Britain during 1943. His instructors praised his effort and leadership. Commissioned Lieutenant on 12 January 1944, he returned to the 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment in March and served as a section commander. He sailed from Britain on 1 August 1944 and landed in France on 5 August, serving in northwest Europe, including France, Belgium and Germany. He received a Certificate for Good Service from the Commander-in-Chief, 21 Army Group, and was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in northwest Europe. His campaign awards included the 1939–45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, and War Medal 1939–45. Nussey returned to Britain in September 1945 and embarked for Canada on 13 October, arriving on 21 October. He was released from active service at Montreal South on 30 November 1945 as a Lieutenant and returned to reserve status. He planned to rejoin his former employer as a salesman and gave his address as 490 Strathcona Avenue, Westmount. He died in 1991, aged 71, and the CWVMP profile records his burial at Saint James Anglican Church Cemetery in Hudson Heights.

1920-03-05 — Born at Howick, Quebec
1938 — Completed high school at Hudson; later vocational record reports three years, while attestation reports two years in 1936–1938; Hudson, Quebec.
1939 — Took a four-and-a-half-month shorthand and typing course
1939 to 1940 — Worked as assistant foreman at Armstrong Cork & Insulation Co., 200 Craig Street West; Montreal, Quebec.
1940-07-23 — Recruit examination found him fit for Category A; height 68.75 inches, weight 145 pounds; medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair
1940-08-01 — Attested as a Gunner, D8224, in 1/57 Medium Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery; joined No. 4 District Depot; single, labourer, United Church, no previous military service; Montreal, Quebec.
1940-08-01 — Mother Agnes Nussey recorded as next of kin; father William Nussey, a farmer, also lived at the family address; Post Office, Hudson Heights, Quebec.
1940-08-01 — Executed his military will
1940-08-05 — First post-enlistment dental examination; dental category 1; prophylaxis required
1940-08-08 — Attached to Artillery Training Centre; Petawawa, Ontario.
1940-08-09 — Taken on strength of 2nd Canadian Medium Regiment, 1/57 Medium Battery; Petawawa, Ontario.
1940-08-16 to 1940-08-30 — Vaccination and three T.A.B. inoculations recorded; first tetanus inoculation on 16 August
1940-09-27 — Second tetanus inoculation recorded
1940-10-09 to 1940-10-24 — Dental examination and treatment included fillings, extraction of the lower left first molar, postoperative treatment and prophylaxis
1941-01-30 to 1941-02-14 — Granted furlough from 1700 hours on 30 January to 0700 hours on 14 February; Petawawa, Ontario.
1941-03-22 — Updated family declaration: father unable to work following a stroke; mother too old for gainful employment; contributed $40 monthly to his mother; Hudson Heights, Quebec.
1941-06-10 — Transferred from 2nd Canadian Medium Regiment to 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Mobile), 1st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery; previous unit SOS 9 June; Petawawa, Ontario.
1941-07-15 — Appointed Acting Lance Bombardier with pay; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1941-07-18 to 1941-07-21 — Granted embarkation leave
1941-07-31 — Embarked for overseas service at Halifax; Canadian Army Overseas TOS effective 1 August; Halifax, Nova Scotia.
1941-08-19 — Disembarked at Liverpool; Liverpool, England.
1941-08-20 — Taken on strength of 2nd Canadian Artillery Holding Unit; Bordon, England.
1941-08-21 — Repeat T.A.B. inoculation recorded
1941-08-22 — Attached to 209 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment; Bordon, England.
1941-09-25 — Taken on strength of 3rd Canadian Artillery Holding Unit, following SOS from 2nd Holding Unit on 24 September; continued training attachment; United Kingdom.
1941-10-08 to 1941-10-13 — Granted landing leave; another copy gives commencement 3 October; United Kingdom.
1941-10-12 — Taken on strength of 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment; ceased training attachment and previous holding-unit SOS recorded 11 October; United Kingdom.
1941-11-15 — Admonished for a first offence of drunkenness at 2215 hours; another service copy records 19 November; United Kingdom.
1941-12-15 to 1941-12-22 — Granted privilege leave with free travel warrant; United Kingdom.
1942-01-14 to 1942-01-21 — Privilege leave entered; effective-date column gives 17 January; United Kingdom.
1942-01-27 — One service statement records Acting Bombardier appointment; two other statements record 21 February; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1942-02-01 to 1942-02-11 — Detailed to Course 60, Serial 406; qualified 11 February; another statement records proceeding on 7 January, and qualification letter varies G/O; United Kingdom.
1942-02-21 — Acting Bombardier appointment recorded in two service statements; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1942-04-07 to 1942-04-24 — Privilege leave recorded; handwritten period somewhat uncertain; United Kingdom.
1942-05-21 — Confirmed as Bombardier; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1942-06-21 — Acting Lance Sergeant appointment recorded; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1942-06-28 — One statement records Acting Sergeant appointment; further entries give 10 September and 10 October; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1942-11-07 to 1942-11-23 — Privilege leave recorded; another entry states 14 days from 7 November; United Kingdom.
1942-12-10 to 1942-12-12 — Confirmed as Sergeant; copies differ between 10 and 12 December; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1943-05-03 — Taken on strength of 3rd Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit as Sergeant, following previous unit SOS 2 May; United Kingdom.
1943-05-23 to 1943-06-12 — Attached to No. 5 pre-officer-cadet-training course; return date 12 June in continuation sheet, another copy apparently 29 May; United Kingdom.
1943-06-26 — Motorcycle course qualification recorded; United Kingdom.
1943-07-02 — Attached to Royal Artillery anti-aircraft officer cadet training; number read differently on service statements; final assessment identifies 124 Officer Cadet Training Unit; United Kingdom.
1943-07-27 — Cadet pay of at least $4 per day became effective; United Kingdom.
1943-12-29 — Officer cadet assessment found him keen and hardworking, with good leadership; successful average standard, expected to become a capable officer; 124 Officer Cadet Training Unit.
1944-01-12 — Commissioned Lieutenant in the Canadian Army (Active), with 3rd Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit; United Kingdom.
1944-01-13 — Ceased officer cadet training attachment; United Kingdom.
1944-01-15 — Nine days' leave granted; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp recorded; United Kingdom.
1944-02-21 to 1944-02-26 — Attached for an officer course; returned to 3rd Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit on 26 February; receiving-unit designation uncertain; United Kingdom.
1944-03-03 — Rejoined 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment as Lieutenant; service statement and vocational account establish March return, another copy gives May; United Kingdom.
1944-05-21 — War-substantive Lieutenant promotion recorded; supplementary 30 March date unclear; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1944-05-29 — Passed waterproofing course; 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
1944-06-02 to 1944-06-09 — Dental fillings and prophylaxis performed by No. 9 Company, Canadian Dental Corps; 8th Battery noted
1944-08-01 — Embarked in United Kingdom for France with 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 21 Army Group
1944-08-05 — Disembarked in France; served as section commander in northwest Europe
1945-02-16 — Dental treatment recorded by No. 4 Company, Canadian Dental Corps
1945-03-09 — Certificate for Good Service approved by Commander-in-Chief, 21 Army Group; Northwest Europe.
1945-06-23 — Mention in Despatches award authority recorded for Lieutenant Nussey, Royal Canadian Artillery
1945-06-29 — Director of Records congratulated mother Agnes Nussey on her son's Mention in Despatches; Hudson Heights, Quebec.
1945-07-03 — Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in northwest Europe; service statement cites London Gazette of this date
1945-07-29 — Campaign-medal claim certified, apparently 29 July; approved 1939–45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp
1945-09-07 — Taken on strength of 356 Canadian Depot, Military District 4, following 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment SOS on 6 September; Northwest Europe.
1945-09-11 — Returned from northwest Europe to United Kingdom and attached to No. 7 Canadian Repatriation Depot
1945-09-13 to 1945-09-18 — Granted five days' privilege leave with meal allowance; United Kingdom.
1945-09-22 to 1945-09-30 — Granted nine days' leave with ration allowance; United Kingdom.
1945-10-03 to 1945-10-10 — Granted seven days' leave with ration allowance; United Kingdom.
1945-10-13 — Embarked from United Kingdom for Canada; ceased repatriation-depot attachment and Canadian Army Overseas SOS
1945-10-14 — Taken on strength of No. 4 District Depot, Montreal South; administrative transfer precedes arrival in Canada; Montreal South, Quebec.
1945-10-21 — Returned to Canada; reported to depot on 22 October
1945-10-24 to 1945-11-22 — Granted disembarkation leave and ration allowance
1945-11-30 — Released from Canadian Army (Active) as Lieutenant, returning to reserve status; active service 1 August 1940 to 30 November 1945; Montreal South, Quebec.
1945-11-30 — Release examination found no abnormality or complaints; no treatment recommended; weight 158 pounds; dental restorative work and prophylaxis required; Montreal South, Quebec.
1945-11-30 — Planned to return to Armstrong Cork & Insulation Co. as a salesman; employment already arranged; residence 490 Strathcona Avenue; Westmount, Quebec.
1945-11-30 — War Service Badge eligibility recorded; release benefits included $100 clothing allowance and 30 days' pay, plus nine days' commutation leave
1945-12-01 — Transferred to Reserve of Officers, General List, as Lieutenant; memorandum confirming this is dated 12 May 1947
1945-12-21 — Military will dated 1 August 1940 returned to him; remained valid unless revoked; Westmount, Quebec.
1946-01-24 — Certificate of Service issued; initial war-service gratuity statement calculated $1,306.42 before deductions; Ottawa, Ontario.
1946-02-05 — Gratuity payments suspended pending repayment issues; debt figure in request partly obscured
1946-04-01 — Amended gratuity statement: $1,306.42 total, $681.48 deductions, $624.94 balance; credited 1,948 total qualifying days and 1,536 overseas days; Westmount, Quebec.
1946-11-21 — Third Victory Loan bond of $100 mailed to him; Westmount, Quebec.
1946-11-29 — Mention in Despatches certificate forwarded with congratulatory letter; Westmount, Quebec.
1947-04-12 — Directorate of Records replied to G. P. Mann's inquiry of 1 April, confirming safe return and November 1945 release; offered to forward a letter
1949-10-27 — Campaign medals dispatched; awards card also lists War Medal 1939–45
1991 — Died aged 71; CWVMP structured death date is 22 August, while profile notes give 22 October