Remembrance Day

Mr. Finestone describes the significance that November eleventh has for him.

Bernard J. Finestone

Mr. Finestone was born in Sacramento, California, and moved to Montreal when he was ten months old. His father served with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery during the First World War. Mr. Finestone joined the COTC while he was studying at McGill University and when the war broke out he was in officer training. Mr. Finestone served as a tank commander in Italy and during the Italian Campaign, he was severely wounded. Mr. Finestone is an active speaker. He speaks to young Canadians about his military experiences and being a Jewish veteran.

Medium:

Video

Owner:

Veterans Affairs Canada

Duration:

01:24

Person Interviewed:

Bernard J. Finestone

War, Conflict or Mission:

Second World War

Location/Theatre:

North America

Branch:

Army

Units/Ship:

5th Armoured Division

Rank:

Lieutenant

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