Inspired by Holland
Heroes Remember
Inspired by Holland
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Description
Mr. Henry discusses his deployment to Holland and being inspired by the reverence with which the Dutch treated Canadian Veterans.
William Henry
William Henry was born September 2, 1939 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. His father was a Second World War Veteran, which inspired Mr. Henry to join the School Cadet Corps. He received officer training and was commissioned in the 17th Recce, PEI Regiment. Upon completing his degree at Dalhousie University, he was re-commissioned in the Royal Canadian Dragoons. Mr. Henry eventually joined the Lord Strathcona’s Horse, attaining the rank of Major. His tours of duty included Cyprus, writing the orders of occupation for Sinai, and acting as an observer in Lebanon, a role he found difficult given his training as a military strategist.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 2:44
- Person Interviewed:
- William Henry
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- Lord Strathcona’s Horse
- Rank:
- Major
- Occupation:
- Observer, Controller
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