My grandfather’s words: My name is Douglas Langtree, MM. I was in the non-permanent inactive militia before the war, and on September the 1st, we were called up. They said that there was a war imminent and that we wanted to be ready. I had the motor bike, and I did a lot of dispatch […]
Aircraftsman Martin Gilmore served in the RCAF during World War Two. He specialized in radar and monitored all ships and aircraft traffic in the North Atlantic. Thank you Army Run and The Royal Canadian Legion.
Flying Officer Edward Charles Baker, born 15th of October 1920 in Toronto. Volunteered in the RCAF and served honourably from the 10th of April 1941 until November 12th 1945. Enlisting as a Gunner & flying aboard many of the bomber aircraft Canada used during World War 2, he served his country & family proudly, earning […]
As a child, Gilles was a troublemaker. He got in trouble, as all kids do. But, he went a little bit further than he should have and eventually found himself in front of a judge who gave him a choice: “You can go to reform school, or you can join the military.” Gilles, not being […]
N. Donald Little was born in Saint John, NB, and was quite young when he enlisted in the Army in 1939. He went overseas to the UK and Italy. He served as president of his local Legion later on in life. I love the annual tradition of running in the Canada Army Run with my […]
Andreas Ernest Pedersen, born March 11, 1915 on a farm near Leross, Saskatchewan, enlisted in 1940 at Camp Dundurn, Saskatchewan. After basic training, he was sent to Camp Petawawa, Ontario, to train with the Royal Canadian Engineers. His ‘dog tag’ bore his Army identification number, L19290. Andreas was assigned to the Fourteenth Field Company, and […]
At the age of 21, John Ruptash enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). He served during WW2 as a Flight Navigator and Instructor, achieving the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Following his military service, he embarked on a distinguished career of study, research, and teaching in Aeronautical Engineering. John was born in Hairy Hill, […]
Private Tyler Todd joined the Canadian Armed Forces in October 2007. He was a member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Serving was always in his nature, whether in the CAF or being a volunteer firefighter for his hometown, Bright, Ontario. Our community continues to remember the ultimate sacrifice Tyler gave on April 11, […]
Trooper (Private) Marc Hani Diab exemplified bravery and resilience. He was born in Lebanon in 1986. After his family fled Lebanon in 2000 to come to Canada, he remained firmly rooted in his Lebanese heritage and was an active member of the Lebanese community in Mississauga, Ontario. His dream was to be a soldier. Motivated […]
