Second World War Veteran

• Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran laid to rest in British Columbia

  Reuben Sinclair was born on Dec. 5, 1911, and was already 31 by the time he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
• ‘A way of keeping the memory alive’: Manitoba veteran reflects on remembrance, importance of supporting legion

  Supporting the Royal Canadian Legion is something Harold 'Timer' Hyndman has been taking to heart for 75 years and counting.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2023
  
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• Second World War veteran turns 102 years old in Penticton, B.C.

  Henry Kriwokon, a Second World War veteran, turned 102 years old on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2022
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• C-130 Hercules flyover in Edmonton celebrates Second World War veteran’s 100th birthday

  Wallace "Wally" James Simpson was born in Gainsborough, SK., on April 2, 1921. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in April 1942 and served in the Second World War.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2021
• Remembrance Day: Veteran asks Canadians to remember those who gave their everything

  Canadian veteran Don White served in the Second World War. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons and served with a regiment in the Netherlands, Italy and Germany.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2020
• Second World War veteran in the Kingston, Ont., area celebrates 100 years

  Norman Poulter let Global News in on the secret to a long life: "Try and get some good sleep," he said. 

  News

  Jun 10, 2020
• Homestead founder, Kingston philanthropist Britton ‘Brit’ Smith celebrates 100th birthday

  A lifelong resident of Kingston is celebrating a milestone in his life.

  News

  May 14, 2020
• Dominion’s last surviving Second World War veteran celebrates 95th birthday

  "It's amazing that I'm still alive and healthy."

  Canada

  May 13, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Canadian-born Second World War Dam Buster dies from COVID-19

  Saskatchewan-born Ken Sumner, who was a member of 617 Squadron and flew raids in the Second World War, died last week after contracting the novel coronavirus.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2020
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• Oshawa WWII veteran volunteers at Ontario Regiment Museum

  As the years go on, the number of veterans who served in WWII are continuing to dwindle but that hasn't stopped one Oshawa vet, who continues to educate the public about Canada's past.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2018