Oakville, Ontario
Since his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2012, Mr. Harold Buller has been a volunteer member of the Commissionaires Ceremonial Marching Unit. The Marching Unit parades at military and civilian parades across Southwestern Ontario. In his position as Flag Party Commander and Regimental Sergeant Major, he gives his time to teach other members drill to ensure the Marching Unit is a cohesive group on parades.
Mr. Buller volunteers as a member of 32 Signal Regiment Advisory Council. The aim of the Advisory Council is to assist the Regiment and its associated units, such as the Army Cadet Corps and the band, by advising and offering support to the Commanding Officer. The Council raises money to benefit activities and projects of the Regiment that are not supported by funds from the Canadian Armed Forces. The Council also provides scholarships for post-secondary education and supports the Regiment’s website and newsletter.
His efforts as a volunteer extended to being a Civilian Instructor with the Oakville Army Cadets and helping the Oakville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion with fundraisers for Veterans and cadet units. Also part of the Warrior’s Day Parade Council, he assists with the planning, communications and operations for the parade, which opens the Canadian National Exhibition every year.
Mr. Buller is a member of the Friends of the Haida and spent time on board as a volunteer crew member/docent, mostly in the radio room, sharing his training and experience by providing explanations and demonstrations of the history of military communications.