John Bishop

Cobble Hill, British Columbia

Mr. Bishop is a Veteran of the Korean War as well as a retired Canadian Forces Veteran, having served a total of 41 years. He served overseas in ten countries. Since his retirement, Mr. Bishop has devoted his time and energy to the needs of Korea War Veterans. He joined the Korea Veterans Association (KVA) of Canada in 1980 and he is currently serving as National President, having previously served as Pacific president and Unit 27 president. Mr. Bishop often takes the lead in ceremonies due to his military experience in protocol and etiquette. Mr. Bishop has had more than a dozen articles published and has written a book on the Korean War entitled "The King’s Bishop." Mr. Bishop is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association, the United Services Institute, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Association and the Canadian Guards Association.