Giving his Life to the Military
Heroes Remember
Giving his Life to the Military
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Mr. LeBlanc expresses his pride of service to the military and lifetime involvement with the legion.
Henry LeBlanc
Mr. Joseph “Henry” LeBlanc was born in Moncton, New Brunswick in 1928. After obtaining his high school degree, Mr. LeBlanc became associated with the military. His first employment began in 1944 on a troop train between Montreal and Halifax where he sold beverages and sandwiches to the soldiers. In 1946, at age 17, Mr. LeBlanc joined the Navy as a cook on board the HMCS Haida. He married in 1948 and left the navy to join the air force thinking it would be easier on his family. In 1951, Mr. LeBlanc travelled to CFB Trenton, Ontario where he trained as a weapons technician. In 1955, he accepted his first posting overseas in Germany. Throughout his military career, Mr. LeBlanc served on several aircraft bases within Canada, returning to Germany in 1966. After retiring from the military, Mr. LeBlanc became quite involved in the local legion and was recognized with a 40 year membership medal. He also volunteered many hours with Scouts Canada.
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- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 0:53
- Person Interviewed:
- Henry LeBlanc
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Canada
- Branch:
- Air Force
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Occupation:
- Weapons technician
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