IThe Canadian Legion was formed at a convention in Winnipeg in 1926, with the late Clarie Gillis of Glace Bay and the late "Phonse" MacDonald of Sydney, representing Cape Breton.
 
Branch 015 received its Charter January 11th, 1927.  The first officers of the Branch Arthur Chiasson, Edward Griffiths, James Lawson, Pierce LeBlanc, James E. McDonald, Allan MacKenzie, William Owens, Robert J. Pasher, Robert Rushton, and John G. Whitehouse. In 1960, the Queen gave consent to attach the word "Royal" to the Legion's name. Since its inception, Branch 015 has been at the centre of community life, organizing the annual Remembrance Day service and parade, and pitching in with other local events throughout the year.

Along with supporting veterans and their families, the Allan MacDonald Memorial legion and the Ladies’ Auxiliary have always helped local youth, charities, hospitals, seniors homes and needy families. The Legion disburses much needed charitable funds in the community, from hospital foundations to scholarships and bursaries for seven high schools and other worthy causes.

Membership hit a high of more than 160 in 2012 and currently sits at around 145, making it one of the most successful Legions in Canada.

These days, you don’t have to be a veteran to join; Branch 015 offers associate and affiliate memberships. Membership has its benefits – literally, from savings on cable TV packages to BCAA membership discounts and other goodies.

The familiar one-story building at 3472 Plummer Avenue is merely the branch’s latest home. Meetings were first held in various locations throughout New Waterford area.  Our present two storey building replaced the previous building due to a fire in the early eighties. However, through dedication and hard work of a few extremely dedicated individuals, Tom White, Gordon Martell, Ralph Degiobbi and Jake Ryan, to name a few and the leadership of Allan MacDonald, the legion rose from the ashes to what it is today, a focal point of the Community. ​

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The building underwent a major overhaul in 2012 that modernized the look by adding new windows, siding, roof, and many interior renovations as well.

The Officers for 2013 are:  President – George McLellan, 1st Vice President – Lorne Smith, 2nd Vice President Bert Davis, Secretary – Dave Wade, Treasurer – Gordon Martell, Service Officer – Tom White, Sgt. At Arms – Mike Odo​

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