Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) Theodore Bransfield is a Veteran, with over 35 years of service as a Combat Field Engineer. He is nominated for his dedicated service to Veterans as part of The Royal Canadian Legion, the NATO Veterans Organization of Canada, and the Veterans Liaison Committee at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre.
In 2014, he was elected to the Executive Board as Service Officer at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 593, Bells Corners. As Service Officer, he helps Veterans communicate with Veterans Affairs Canada, guides them though the benefits applications, and helps Veterans in the community acquire mobility devices. On top of his duties as Service Officer, he has also been a member the Poppy Committee, helps with the setup and operations of social events, and sits on other Legion committees, including the Honours and Awards and the Seniors Visitations Committees.
Since 2015, he has been on the Veterans Liaison Committee at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre where he has continuously advocated for the needs of Veterans living in the facility.
CWO Bransfield joined the NATO Veterans Organization of Canada in 2015 and now sits on the Board of Directors as Vice President and Director of Advocacy. In this role, he has worked tirelessly to advocate for long-term care beds and facilities for elderly Veterans.