8 medals a) Member of the Order of the British Empire b) Military Cross c) The 1939-1945 Star d) The Italy Star e) The France & Germany Star f) The Defence Medal g) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with bar h) The 1939-1945 War Medal
East was the Padre of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in England, Sicily and Italy. He served also in The Netherlands
