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A visit to the city of Douai
A unique opportunity for our youth delegates to meet the Mayor of Douai. Our youth also had the opportunity to interact with French students of Douai understanding the importance of the historical connections between both countries.
The Journey Begins
The Journey Begins. The time has finally arrived! Our Canadian Delegation of Veterans and youth set out in one of the greatest journeys of a lifetime – the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Hockey night in Korea
Hockey night in Korea - Canadians will be Canadians, no matter how far away from home they may be. Canadian troops play hockey on the Imgen River.
Major Tilston receives Heroes Welcome
Major Frederick Tilston V.C. receives a Heroes Welcome upon return to Canada.
Major Tilston awarded Victoria Cross
Major Frederick Tilston awarded Victoria Cross at Buckingham Palace.
Major Tilston earns Victoria Cross
Major Tilston earned the Victoria Cross for bravery in action on March 1, 1945.
New Vimy Educational Centre
Promo about the new Visitor Education Centre being built at Vimy.
Horseback Riding Across Canada with Veteran Paul Nichols
Mr. Paul Nichols shares a powerful and inspirational story of his desire to make a change for recognition of all Canadian Veterans and his reasons for organizing a 211 day ride across Canada in the saddle with his horses and team.
Story Behind the Books of Remembrance
Calligrapher, Richard Draffin, shares his personal experiences and passion for his artistic involvement in working with the Books of Remembrance providing a sense of the detail and techniques used in preserving the names of all our fallen Canadians.
Carving a Piece of History
In February 2012, Veterans Affairs commissioned a snow sculpture interpretation of the Vimy Ridge Memorial as part of Winnipeg’s Festival du Voyageur. This is a video of the sculpting process from start to finish.
In the army
Mr. Anderson discusses his career in the military after the First World War, and becoming Second in Command of the 120th Battalion Training Centre during the Second World War.
Take no prisoners
Mr. Anderson describes the many locations in which he saw action, with emphasis on the Hindenburg Line and the handling of prisoners.
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