Comrade Boutilier joined the military at the outbreak of WW II.   As a member of the Pictou Highlanders, he was transferred to the 1^st Anti-Aircraft Squadron, Dartmouth.  Due to a severe injury, Comrade Boutilier was honourably discharged but managed to become re-enlisted in the Navy on June 16, 1940.  In the Navy, Charles served as a dental technician and was later transferred to the 13^th Army Dental Corp.  He again transferred to # 26 Co. Dental Corps and later to the #50 Corps in the Air Force.  In 1945 he received his second honourable discharge but once again re-enlisted in 1950 for the Korean conflict.  It wasn’t till the end of the war did Comrade Boutilier finally begin his civilian career.  He has fixed smiles and provided smiles for years with his upbeat character.  Branch 98 is proud to have Comrade Charles (Boots) Boutilier as Veteran of the Month for October 2004.