This Summer, while we were in Penticton visiting Gramma, she showed us Grandad's war medals which she had just received. Grandad had never wanted to ask for them because if he'd earned them, they just should have given them to him (I agree with him on that point). Why should a war veteran have to ask for medals he earned fighting for his country? Regardless, Gramma had sent a request for them and I'm glad she did. Auntie Iris just sent me pictures of them.
The medals are in order from left to right:
1939-45 Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
War Medal 1939-45
In the picture are also his dog tags and service pin.
I am very proud of my Grandad, he was a great man and I am sorry that he died when I was so young. Having those medals in our family now is a token of the service he did for our country so that we could have the lives we now lead. It is also serves as a reminder of him, so that we may look at those medals and remember what a great man he was, not only for being in the war, but also for being who he was as a person. He is one of my greatest heros!
1 comment:
Great job on the story of Grandad and his medals. I'll have to tell Grama Doreen to check out your Blog.
Love Auntie
Hey...and Happy Birthday tomorrow!!! Have a fun day!!!
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