Second World War Veterans

• More Second World War vets in Penticton than anywhere else in B.C. Interior

  According to Veterans Affairs, outside of Ontario, the largest number of veterans still living are in B.C.

  Nov 10, 2019
  
• Second World War veterans to drop puck at Edmonton Oilers game: ‘That’s something big for me’

  Walter Szwender, 95, is one of three Second World War veterans who will drop the puck at the Edmonton Oilers game at Rogers Place Friday night.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2019
  
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• From Prairie boy to aviation legend: Second World War veteran recalls D-Day

  When he was 19 years old, James Francis "Stocky" Edwards had barely seen a plane in his life. Just a few years later, with D-Day on the horizon, he was an ace.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2019
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• Ottawa asked to resolve claims, recognize Metis veterans in Second World War

  "Please don't wait until the last Metis Nation WWII Veteran dies to take corrective action."

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2017