Comments for Legion Magazine

Comment on Secret deliveries by Tom Douglas

Tom Douglas — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:15:36 +0000

You might be interested in the book the story is contained in – as well as my other books: https://tomdouglas.typepad.com/tom_douglas/books/

Comment on One Martyr Down: The Untold Story Of A Canadian Peacekeeper Killed At War by Bill Shorten

Bill Shorten — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:14:00 +0000

He was my commanding officer for 2 years when I was in the Essex and Kent Scottish regiment (Windsor, ON). I will never forget his unrelenting push to turn me into a real soldier. He made me hold out my FN-C1A1 in front of me until every last ounce of muscle strength was exhausted. I hated him and loved him at the same time. He was the Wolf, and I was the sheep. I get choked up every time I hear his name, and remind myself of what he (and his wife) had to endure. I will always love him and consider him my lost brother. He was responsible for changing me – for turning a sheep into a man.

Comment on The Humble Corvette: Navy, Part 27 by Margaret Josephine Brunette

Margaret Josephine Brunette — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Looking for the WWII Corvette #125. I have a picture, and Richard’s Uncle Bill served on her.

Comment on Reinhard Hardegen: Last of the U-boat aces by bluewaternavy

bluewaternavy — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:19:00 +0000

Amazing.

Comment on Choose our cover for the next issue of Canada’s Ultimate Story! by william green

william green — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:56:00 +0000

I sincerely hope any story about The Battle of Britain describes the importance of “Convoys from Nova Scotia” which included, among other things, AVGAS, (100 octane gasoline) some of which came from Imperial Oil’s Dartmouth Refinery and was escorted to Britain by RN & RCN Warships. I am sure PM Churchill intended to include the Oil Refiners, Merchant Seamen and RN & RCN Sailors who brought this most valuable commodity to Britain when he voiced his Tribute to “the few” who saved Britain in 1940.

Comment on Sinking the Bismarck by Harold

Harold — Thu, 28 May 2020 23:49:00 +0000

Very much enjoyed this article. My Dad served on the HMCS St. Clair, one of the WWI era “four stackers” that Canada acquired from the US when the war broke out. One of his strongest recollections and a story he was fond of telling, was when their destroyer was assigned out of the Clyde as sub screen to the Rodney around the time of this action with the Bismark. They came under heavy german bombing and he always marveled at how their C.O. was able to watch the bombs leave the bomber and weave the ship with hard rudder action between the falling bomb spreads.

Comment on Choose our cover for the July/August issue of Legion Magazine! by Paul Cunnington

Paul Cunnington — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000

The second picture captures the impact of war better than the first. The child that relies on their parent’s strength, and the parent, part of those caught in the crossfire, doing her best to stay sane.

Comment on The Princess Patricias hold the line by Bruce Allan

Bruce Allan — Thu, 14 May 2020 02:45:00 +0000

During the 2nd Battle of Ypres the 10th Bn CEF (Calgary Highlanders) and the 16th Bn CEF (Canadian Scottish) saved the day. The French commander Marshal Foch said it was the finest act of the war. Both Regiments were awarded an Honorary Distinction – an Oakleaf and Acorn device. Still worn by both Regiments today. Deas Gu Cath

Comment on Choose our cover for the July/August issue of Legion Magazine! by Charles Findlay

Charles Findlay — Wed, 13 May 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Version 1 shows a cross-section of the post-war population…the very young, the very old and those in between. War respects neither age nor gender as history has recorded down through the ages. Version could have been taken anywhere…pre or post-war.

Comment on Second World War veterans on the frontlines, again by Charles Findlay

Charles Findlay — Thu, 07 May 2020 00:51:00 +0000

Bless ’em all.