OBIT # 5217 - UNKNOWN PAPER - 9 NOV 1944 ALLAN CAMERON RUTHERFORD, 67, D.C.M., M.M., who lost his life in the Canadian Legion Hostel fire, Halifax, distinguished himself on active service in World War 1 while serving with the infantry in the ranks. For gallantry on the Western Front he was awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal, King George V pinning the former on his tunic at Buckingham Palace. "ALLIE RUTHERFORD" was born in P.E.I., Oct.1877, and moved as a child to New Glasgow with the family, where he learned the painting trade. He enlisted at the outbreak of war in 1914 and after demobilization located in Antigonish, to become a house painter. Several years ago "ALLIE" narrowly escaped being killed accidently at Mockler Hall, students residence at St.Francis Xavier University. He was painting four storeys up when the staging gave way and he was hurled to the ground, badly injured. At the outbreak of World War No.2, he felt the call of duty again, but his age prevented overseas service. Wanting to become of service to fighting men , he joined the auxiliary service, being appointed to the staff of the Canadian Legion Hostel in Halifax. Surviving are two sisters, MRS.G.RIVERS, Worcester, Mass., and MRS. BROWN, Everett,Mass., and a brother, GEORGE RUTHERFORD, New Glasgow. The remains were brought to New Glasgow and the funeral took place here under Legion direction. ALLIE RUTHERFORD will be well remembered by many New Glasgow people, who were so intimately acquainted with him and other members of the large family. After the war he followed an industrious life in Antigonish and was highly regarded. Good natured, happy warrior, he served his country well. Not satisfied with past honors showered upon him , he persisted to serve and valiantly died in the service, a soldier of the King.