It was early spring in Kandahar City and while Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan was coming to an end, the fighting was far from over.
Question: I was injured in the Second World War and only found out in 2010 that I could apply for a disability pension from Veterans Affairs Canada. My application was favorable but I am disappointed that my benefits were not retroactive to the date of my injury.
Should family members of deceased veterans be allowed to wear the military medals of their deceased relative?
Author Glenn Wright of Ottawa says NO. Author John Boileau of Halifax says YES.
1. Go To Juno Beach!
If you’ve never been to Juno Beach, it’s worth the time and money to buy a ticket for the 70th anniversary. The Juno Beach Centre is right on the D-Day Beach where Canadians landed on June 6, 1944. This year there will be special events at the centre and—most importantly—veterans present.
While the weight of a soldier’s kit could vary—depending on the task—it was anything but light on D-Day.
These two figures illustrate, in general terms, the varied and specialized uniform and equipment worn by the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion airborne (left) and North Shore (N.B.) Regiment (right) amphibious assault troops. The weight of an average soldier’s kit could easily exceed 36 kilograms or 80 pounds.
MAY 29, 1948
The United Nations Truce Supervision Organization is authorized, and assigns peacekeepers to maintain a ceasefire in Palestine.
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