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Roblin Review

Location

Roblin, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 04, 2024

Page

6

Remembering World War II Heroes and Churchill’s Calgary Visit

Mark Milke of the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Calgary and Troy Media honor Canadian Navy and Air Force personnel and the 43 000 Canadians who died in World War II. The piece recalls Churchill’s 1929 visit to Calgary, his Alberta fascinations, and calls for balanced views on historical figures while marking the D Day anniversary.

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D-Day anniversary recalls Canadian Juno Beach heroes

The War Amps honors Canadian WWII veterans who stormed Juno Beach on June 6 1944. Ron Reid of Torbay Newfoundland lost his left leg above the knee after landing under heavy fire. Gavin Hickey from Durham Centre NB aged 19 lost his left leg below the knee and left hand at Carpiquet. Bob Ross of Niagara Falls Ontario sustained shellfire injuries leading to the loss of his leg above the knee. Jim Parsons of local birth is noted among those who served.

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D Day Heroes Remembered by The War Amps

Sherbrooke veteran landed on Juno Beach and won a Mention in Dispatches for rescuing a commander under fire. Bill Neil and Dave Ingram were badly injured in Normandy, losing limbs. They joined The War Amps on returning to Canada as amputee veterans.

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