Veterans Interpretation Center RCL #62

FEATURED VETERANS OF THE WEEK: Riverhead

Austin Breen (Photo 1) was born on May 25th, 1888. Born to Matthew and Bridget Breen, Austin grew up in Riverhead and remained living there. Then. Austin joined the Merchant Navy and served in Germany. Austin earned 8 different medals and honours dedicated to his brave time at war. Austin passed away at the age of 85 on June 1st, 1973. He is now buried at the St. Joseph The Worker Cemetery. Austin was a nobel and appreciated man.

James Corcoran (Photo 2) was born on July 7th, 1895. Born to Thomas and Rose Ellen Corcoran he grew up in Riverhead. He later went on to join the Royal Canadian Regiment and became a Private rank. James honorably received 4 medals for his time serving at war. He passed away on April 9th, 1959 at the age of 64. James is now buried at St. Joseph The Worker Cemetery. James was an notable and appreciated man.