Finally an Equal
Heroes Remember
Finally an Equal
Transcript
Description
Mr. Cote conveys his appreciation for how everyone was treated equally in the military, regardless of race or creed.
Antoine (Tony) Cote
Mr. Antoine Cote was born on the Cote First Nation Reservation, just outside of Kamsack, Saskatchewan. During his youth, Mr. Cote endured 7 long years of detention at St. Phillips Residential School. In 1952, Mr. Cote, age 17, enlisted in the Armed Forces, and was assigned to the 81st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. After training, Mr. Cote and the 81st Regiment were shipped to Korea in March 1953. Mr. Cote returned to Canada after serving in Korea for 14 months, and re-enlisted for another 3 years before retiring from the service in 1958.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 01:16
- Person Interviewed:
- Antoine (Tony) Cote
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Korean War
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- 81st Field Regiment - Royal Canadian Artillery
- Occupation:
- Gunner
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