by brucericketts | Jun 8, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
On June 6, 1944, the “Second Front” became reality. Anglo-American-Canadian forces landed on the open beaches of Normandy, north and west of the city of Caen. In the weeks before that, the Allied air forces had attacked the transportation network used to...
by brucericketts | Jun 7, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
Although Newfoundland was not yet part of Canada, we honour these 23 members of the Newfoundland Regiment who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1915. In all, there were approximately 1500 Newfoundlanders sent to Turkey. Surname Forename Age Death Rank ...
by brucericketts | Jun 5, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
A famous letter from Gen Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, during WW2 was meant to buoy up the troops leaving for the shores of Normandy. The letter extolled the quality of the troops and their equipment and foretold the push to end the war. But there was...
by brucericketts | Jun 5, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
Alan Sandeman is the composer of this song. The following is his story behind the effort. I wrote “Never Grow Old” in 2013 as a tribute to Canadian forces veterans and in particular to honour my father-in-law, veteran Lance Ross. The title was motivated...
by brucericketts | Jun 4, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
This section will concern itself with the way veterans have been compensated and cared for since 1812. We will not pull any punches here. If the government has done a good job, we will record it. If they have been controversial or in any way have ignored or damaged...
