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Nicholas Salomone: Volunteering in 1940 in Timmins, Ontario, Nicholas would begin his career in the Royal Canadian Engineers. Obtaining his qualification as a surveyor, he proved a valuable asset to the 33rd Field Company when it deployed to Normandy in July 1944. With specialty wartime service and a unique personal life, Nicholas's story is highly intriguing.
Walter Brindle: A Glasgow native called up under the national service requirement post-WW2, Walter would go on to serve with the Gordon Highlanders for an extended period. He joined A Company in Cyrpus in 1956, conducting counter insurgency operations on the island against the infamous EOKA. His military career spanning a number of interesting events including a posting to Germany and time spent as a member of the Queen's Honor Guard.
Clifford Todhunter: Born in England, Clifford would immigrate to the United States where he spent his early years. In April of 1917, he crossed the border to Canada and joined up with the 288th Battalion. That fall, he was posted to Belgium with the 75th Battalion and would see combat at Passchendaele, Amiens, and in Canada's 100 days offensive.
Walter Brindle: A Glasgow native called up under the national service requirement post-WW2, Walter would go on to serve with the Gordon Highlanders for an extended period. He joined A Company in Cyrpus in 1956, conducting counter insurgency operations on the island against the infamous EOKA. His military career spanning a number of interesting events including a posting to Germany and time spent as a member of the Queen's Honor Guard.
Clifford Todhunter: Born in England, Clifford would immigrate to the United States where he spent his early years. In April of 1917, he crossed the border to Canada and joined up with the 288th Battalion. That fall, he was posted to Belgium with the 75th Battalion and would see combat at Passchendaele, Amiens, and in Canada's 100 days offensive.