Re: Medal / Medals

by **Wolfman** Wed 10 Feb 2021, 7:52 pm

New details emerge in the
case for the first Canadian
Victoria Cross

February 8, 2021
by Stephen J. Thorne

Victoria Cross

by Covert Sat 03 Apr 2021, 9:17 am

Alberta man seeks family of Windsor WW I veteran to return medals

CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2021

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/wwi-medals-return-1.5972198

by **GeminiTeam** Sat 10 Apr 2021, 4:37 pm

WW II medals found during home inspection in Halifax returned to sailor's family

Brett Ruskin · CBC News · Posted: Apr 09, 2021

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/medals-attic-wwii-veteran-halifax-1.5980787?fbclid=IwAR0CpgRtoWnrqzZrVShB9jOqjXSLwyqo8VnLorHl31imhyO4VHve2J7weRA

by Covert Thu 13 May 2021, 8:54 am

Former reservist stripped of Order of Military Merit for wearing medals he was never awarded

Elizabeth Thompson · CBC News · Posted: May 13, 2021

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/SOMNIA-1.6024218

by **Accer** Thu 03 Jun 2021, 1:16 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada June 03. 2021

It is possible to replace a lost or stolen Medal, find out how at: https://bit.ly/2QCpZSr

by **Spider** Fri 10 Sep 2021, 8:18 am

Veterans lobby for soldier to receive Victoria Cross

Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Sep 10, 2021

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/afghanistan-victoria-cross-jess-larochelle-1.6170632

by Momenter Mon 20 Sep 2021, 10:26 am

Veterans fight for Victoria Cross to be awarded to Canadian solider

September 17 2021

Global News

by Seawolf Thu 21 Oct 2021, 4:36 pm

Valour Road Victoria Cross recipients honoured with new stamp

Published Oct. 21, 2021

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The three Victoria Cross recipients who all lived on the same Winnipeg street have been commemorated on a new Canada Post stamp.

First World War veterans Corporal Lionel (Leo) Clarke, Company Sergeant Major Frederick William Hall and Lieutenant Robert Shankland, DCM, all lived on Winnipeg’s Pine Street, which was renamed Valour Road in 1925 in dedication of their courage and sacrifices in combat.

The honour has been bestowed on fewer than 100 Canadians since 1856, and is the Commonwealth’s highest military decoration for bravery in combat.

According to Canada Post, Corporal Clarke and a small section of infantry were assigned to clear a German trench line near Pozières, France during the Battle of the Somme. After every man but Clarke was killed or wounded, he single-handedly held off a German counterattack, despite a bayonet wound to his leg.

Company Sergeant Major Frederick William Hall attempted to rescue a wounded soldier less than 15 metres outside a trench during the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915. Canada Post said heavy machine-gun fire stopped his first attempt, but he tried again and reached his comrade. As Hall carried him back to safety, both were killed.

Lieutenant Robert Shankland, DCM, won a strategic foothold on a ridge in the 1917 Battle of Passchendaele after his platoon and supporting soldiers were compromised, according to Canada Post. Shankland led the surviving force against a fierce counterattack, then made his way through thick mud and shelling to battalion headquarters to report on the enemy's position.

The collectable stamp shows images of the three Manitobans set above silhouettes of the three in combat with an accompanying illustration of Pine Street.

The stamp is available for purchase on the Canada Post website and at postal outlets across Canada.

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/valour-road-victoria-cross-recipients-honoured-with-new-stamp-1.5632658

by XTYF--33 Mon 01 Nov 2021, 7:46 am

The Royal Canadian Legion announces 2021-2022 National Silver Cross Mother

The Royal Canadian Legion
Mon, November 1, 2021

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/royal-canadian-legion-announces-2021-100000722.html

by **Falcon** Tue 02 Nov 2021, 9:28 pm

Mom of Quebec soldier named 2021's Silver Cross Mother

by Callvery Thu 04 Nov 2021, 3:01 pm

Long-lost war medals returned to family after ending up at Calgary thrift shop

Goodwill staff, particularly a sleuthing summer intern, embarked on a lengthy investigation to connect the medals with the right family

Author of the article:Bill Kaufmann
Publishing date: Nov 03, 2021

CALGARY HERALD

by XTYF--33 Wed 10 Nov 2021, 10:20 am

France seeks Canadian Second World War veterans to award Legion of Honour

Published Tuesday, November 9, 2021

TORONTO -- Are you a Canadian Second World War veteran who fought in France? If so, you may be entitled to receive France's highest distinction.

Ahead of Remembrance Day, the consulate general of France in Vancouver has put out a call for Canadian veterans who took part in the Dieppe Raid in 1942 or the battles to liberate France in 1944 as they may be eligible for France's National Order of the Legion of Honour.

The Dieppe Raid in August 1942 had been an unsuccessful attempt by the Allies to get a foothold in France. Nearly 5,000 out of the 6,000 Allied troops that participated in the operation were Canadian. More than half of these men were killed, wounded or captured, and the operation ended in a Nazi victory.

However, the lessons learned at Dieppe that set the foundation for the D-Day invasion of Normandy. On June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadian soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy alongside Allied troops, setting the stage for the liberation of France.

Veterans who participated in these battles could be eligible to receive the France's highest order of merit.

"It's essential to pay tribute, to recognize their commitment, express our gratitude to them so that we don't forget their commitments," Nicolas Baudouin, the French consul general in Vancouver, told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview on Tuesday.

The Legion of Honour was first created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 for civilians and military personnel who have demonstrated "eminent service" for France.

"Without any consideration of your background, your military ranks … if you show bravery and commitment, you're entitled to be awarded the Legion of Honour," said Baudouin. "The only condition is that that you actually serve the French Republic, and that's what these Canadian veterans did when they landed in France."

In 2014, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the French government launched a campaign to identify and award surviving Canadian veterans who participated in the liberation of France. Similar campaigns also took place for American, British and New Zealand veterans.

So far, 1,154 Canadian veterans have received the honour, although Baudouin said it's unclear how many eligible veterans are remaining. The most recent Canadian recipient was 98-year-old D-Day veteran Joseph Novak of Whitehorse, who received the honour last month.

If you or someone you know who is eligible, Baudouin said you can contact your nearest French consulate, reach out to Veterans Affairs Canada or get in touch with your local Royal Canadian Legion branch.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/france-seeks-canadian-second-world-war-veterans-to-award-legion-of-honour-1.5659498

by **Kizzer** Thu 11 Nov 2021, 4:42 pm

Kingston, Belleville Canadian Armed Forces members receive Meritous Service decorations

By Darryn Davis . Global News
Posted November 11, 2021

https://globalnews.ca/news/8367472/kingston-belleville-meritous-service-decorations/

by Cool~Way Fri 12 Nov 2021, 4:55 pm

Military veteran's 4 medals stolen on Remembrance Day in Halifax

Jon Tattrie · CBC News · Posted: Nov 12, 2021

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/veteran-medals-stolen-nova-scotia-1.6246936

by **Spider** Mon 29 Nov 2021, 9:45 am

Saving Ryan's medals: Military decorations mistakenly tossed in trash

Stu Mills · CBC News · Posted: Nov 29, 2021

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/saving-ryans-medals-1.6264211

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