Battle Of The Atlantic
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Calgary family hopes to bring ‘a bit of sunshine’ to WWII veteran facing tough new battleA Calgary veteran is fighting blood cancer as he approaches his 95th birthday.CanadaFeb 1, 2022
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HMCS Unicorn’s journey as a force for good in CanadaSaskatoon’s naval base trained 3,600 sailors for the Second World War, but 65 of HMCS Unicorn’s alumni never returned.CanadaNov 11, 2019
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Halifax marks the Battle of the AtlanticBeginning in September 1939 and lasting until May 1945 the Battle of the Atlantic last a total 2,075 days.CanadaMay 5, 2019
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HMCS Brunswicker pushes for Saint John naval memorialIf all goes well the group hopes to break ground on May 5, the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.CanadaFeb 26, 2019
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Federal government announces $3.5M to help preserve HMCS SackvilleRepairs are expected to begin this summer, pending an assessment.Jan 26, 2018
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Battle of the Atlantic remembered in SaskatoonHMCS Unicorn, Saskatoon's navy recruiting base commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic with a parade and ceremony.CanadaMay 7, 2017
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Halifax marks 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic"I'm thinking about my comrades," said World War II veteran Ron Waddleton.May 7, 2017
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HMCS Unicorn remembers those lost in the Battle of the AtlanticHMCS Unicorn remembers those lost in the Battle of the Atlantic. Close to 4,000 were recruited to HMCS Unicorn and 65 would never return home.CanadaMay 1, 2016
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WWII veteran travels back to Halifax for wish of a lifetime, attends Battle of the Atlantic ceremonyWWII veteran Lawrence Weldon, 90, travelled back to Halifax to take part in the Battle of the Atlantic ceremonies thanks to a charity that grants wishes to seniors.CanadaMay 1, 2016
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Veterans look to have HMCS Sackville memorialized in museum ‘Battle of the Atlantic Place’A group of veterans want a large interpretive memorial built around HMCS Sackville.Nov 9, 2015
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