Henwood Street

Henwood Street was dedicated in 2004.

The streets in Garrison Green were initially named after the places where Canadian troops had served on peacekeeping missions and were to be renamed to reflect Lincoln Park’s history as an airfield during the Second World War. The Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping's (CAVUNP) national president at the time, Colonel Don Ethell, objected. The Calgary chapter of CAVUNP proposed 16 Canadian peacekeepers names, of which 13 were chosen. Each street is named after a Canadian Peacekeeper, of varying ranks and service time frames. A summary of the Peacekeepers’ experiences is provided with a plaque placed on each street. Together they provide a comprehensive overview of Canadian peacekeeping missions and experiences from the 1950’s to 2000.

[street sign/panneau de rue]
HENWOOD ST

[plaque]
MAJOR ROBERT BRUCE HENWOOD, CD

On September 1995, while on duty as a United Nations Military Observer (UNMO) in war-torn Croatia,
Major Bruce Henwood suffered grievous injuries when his patrol vehicle struck an antitank mine. A graduate
of the Royal Military College, Henwood had enjoyed a promising career as an officer, including service with
the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), the South Alberta Light Horse, the 8th Canadian Hussars
(Princess Louise's), and Royal Canadian Dragoons, with whom he served in Germany.

A British army officer saved Henwood's life when his vehicle exploded, but his injuries which - required
the amputation of both legs below the knees - ended Henwood's career. For his actions in Croatia, and in
recognition of his courage and perseverance during two years of gruelling rehabilitation, Henwood received
the Land Force Commander's Commendation. He became an inspiration for fellow peacekeepers,
particularly those who suffered physical and mental injuries.

MAJOR ROBERT BRUCE HENWOOD, CD

En mission d'observateur militaire des Nations Unies (UNMO) en Croatie, un pays déchiré par la guerre,
le major Bruce Henwood a été grièvement blessé en septembre 1995, lorsqu'une une mine antichar a fait sauter
son véhicule de patrouille Diplômé du Collège royal militaire du Canada, l'officer Henwood avait un avenir
prometteur au service des régiments Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), South Alberta Light
Horse, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) et Royal Canadian Dragoons, auprès duquel il a servi en
Allemagne.

Un officier de l'armée britannique a sauvé la vie du Major Henwood quand son véhicule fut touché, mais
ses blessures - qui nécessitèrent l'amputation des deux jambes sous les genoux - mirent fin à la carrière
de Major Henwood. Le Commandant de la Force terrestre a décerné unde citation au Major Henwood en
reconnaissance de ses actions en Croatie ainsi que son courage et de sa persévérance durant deux
longues et difficiles années de réadaptation. Le courage du Major Henwood est une source d'inspiration
pour les autres Casques bleus, particulièrement ceux et celles qui ont subi des blessures ou des
traumatismes.

Canada's Peacekeeping Heroes
Les héros candiens du maintien de la paix

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