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Herman Aitken: A London, Ontario native and hockey star, Herman Aitken encompassed many of the things one associates with being Canadian. He was among those to join up in 1915 with a cavalry unit, though he soon transferred to the 18th Battalion. It was with this formation he participated in the legendary events at Vimy Ridge.
Eric Coopper: 80 years ago a young Canadian-American served as a Pharmacists mate aboard LCI (L) 539. Eric Coopper had never seen combat but his landing ship carried in it men of the 1st Infantry Division bound for Omaha Beach. Eric would bear witness to the events which unfolded that day during the infamous beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.
Clement Tyler: Despite having just immigrated to Canada in 1913, Clement Tyler eagerly left his job as a bookkeeper at Union Station in Toronto to join the 48th Highlanders at Valcartier in September 1914. A member of the First Contingent, he would serve during the battles of St. Julien, Mount Sorrel, and the Somme. This English-Canadian hero was wounded multiple times but continued to return to the front even volunteering for duty as a stretcher bearer.
Eric Coopper: 80 years ago a young Canadian-American served as a Pharmacists mate aboard LCI (L) 539. Eric Coopper had never seen combat but his landing ship carried in it men of the 1st Infantry Division bound for Omaha Beach. Eric would bear witness to the events which unfolded that day during the infamous beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.
Clement Tyler: Despite having just immigrated to Canada in 1913, Clement Tyler eagerly left his job as a bookkeeper at Union Station in Toronto to join the 48th Highlanders at Valcartier in September 1914. A member of the First Contingent, he would serve during the battles of St. Julien, Mount Sorrel, and the Somme. This English-Canadian hero was wounded multiple times but continued to return to the front even volunteering for duty as a stretcher bearer.
