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  • Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the “HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in Trenholm, Que.

    Making a mark in memory of Hong Kong veterans

    A/SLt Taylor Rhuland  —  As Remembrance Day approaches, Canadians prepare to honour those who served, including the often-overlooked heroes of the Second World War Battle of Hong Kong. The journey of ‘C’ Force began Oct. 27, 1941, when troops boarded the AWATEA and the PRINCE ROBERT, traveling through Canada to Hong Kong with brief stops […]

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  • Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the “HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in Trenholm, Que.

    Marquer la mémoire des anciens combattants de Hong Kong

    Ens 2 Taylor Rhuland  —  À l’approche du jour du Souvenir, les Canadiens se préparent à rendre hommage à ceux qui ont servi, y compris les héros souvent oubliés de la bataille de Hong Kong pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Le voyage de la Force C a commencé le 27 octobre 1941, lorsque les troupes […]

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  • Mr. Jay Hammond recieves a set of wings created using the aluminum of his uncle's recovered Halifax bomber during a Commendation Presentation at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron on Oct. 18. Photo: Sailor 3rd Class Jordan Schilstra, MARPAC Imaging Services

    A Hero Gets His Wings

    Paul Dagonese, Lookout Writer  —  As the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marks its Centennial year, two exceptional Canadians were celebrated for their significant contributions to Canada’s military history. In a ceremony on Oct. 18 at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron in North Saanich, Jay Hammond and Maureen Thom were recognized for their dedication over the past […]

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  • Mr. Jay Hammond recieves a set of wings created using the aluminum of his uncle's recovered Halifax bomber during a Commendation Presentation at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron on Oct. 18. Photo: Sailor 3rd Class Jordan Schilstra, MARPAC Imaging Services

    Un héros prend ses ailes

    Paul Dagonese, Rédacteur du Lookout — À l’occasion du centenaire de l’Aviation royale canadienne (ARC), deux Canadiens exceptionnels ont été honorés pour leur importante contribution à l’histoire militaire du Canada. Lors d’une cérémonie qui s’est déroulée le 18 octobre au 443e Escadron d’hélicoptères maritimes à North Saanich, Jay Hammond et Maureen Thom ont été […]

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