Peterborough, Ontario
Mr. Robert Ough served as a Navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1958 to 1970.
As a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Air Force Association, the Royal Canadian Military Institute and the Peterborough United Services Institute, Mr. Ough is a key organizer and stakeholder of multiple services honouring Veterans each year. Throughout the year, Mr. Ough advocates for Veterans, drives them to events, visits with them and shares stories and ideas. He also educates non-Veterans on the traditions, history and culture of the Canadian Armed Forces. He speaks at Masonic meetings on the history of the Victoria Cross and arranges for notable guest speakers on military history to share their knowledge.
He volunteered to help organize a fundraising gala in support of the Hill 70 Memorial Project, which raised over $25,000. He was one of the key organizers behind the restoration of a 1950 F86 Sabre Jet at Riverside Park in Peterborough, which was re-dedicated in 2009. He also serves as a member for the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Regimental Senate, offering guidance and advocating on behalf of serving soldiers and the Regiment’s Veterans.
Recently, Mr. Ough turned what was planned to be an administrative delivery of the French Legion of Honour to Second World War Veterans, into a fitting tribute by contacting the French Consul and Mayor’s offices to request presentation ceremonies for the Veterans. Through this effort, Veterans were honoured at a ceremony befitting their service rather than receiving their award through the mail, as had happened.