WAR HERO TO BE HONOURED

[fubar57]

Canada's most decorated soldier lived much of his life in my hometown...

Former Powell River resident John MacGregor VC to be honoured in Scotland

 

[Greyman]

I'd always thought Barker had the title of 'most decorated'.

 

[Crimea_River]

So many amazing people who are unfortunately not revered enough. The whiners, bigots, and loudmouths get all the attention.

 

[fubar57]

I'd always thought Barker had the title of 'most decorated'.

True....I just quotes the papers

 

[Greyman]

So many amazing people who are unfortunately not revered enough. The whiners, bigots, and loudmouths get all the attention.

Agreed ... I'll have to see if I can hunt down his book ...

http://canadaatwar.tripod.com/macgregor/book.html

 

[Crimea_River]

I recently attended a talk on Johnny Fauquier RCAF, DFC, DSO with 2 Bars. He's another example.

Johnny Fauquier – DSO (Double bar)

 

[Gnomey]

 

[Tracker]

George,
Didn't know you were from Powell River. Was stationed in Comox, flew over it many times.

 

[Wurger]