Ellershouse, Nova Scotia

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Ellershouse is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipal District of West Hants. It is the birthplace of Medal of Bravery (Canada) recipient Petty Officer 2nd Class John George Yurcak, M.B., C.D., Wall of Valour. [1]

Coordinates: 44°56′49″N64°0′13″W / 44.94694°N 64.00361°W / 44.94694; -64.00361 (Ellershouse, Nova Scotia)

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References

  1. "Recipients". The Office of the Governor General of Canada. Retrieved June 11, 2018.