Sask. veterans’ war memories fresh 70 years after liberation
Friday marks the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe, or VE day, when Nazi Germany officially surrendered to Allied forces.
This week, four Saskatchewan veterans were awarded the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour for their role in the liberation of France. It was a thank you 70 years in the making.
James Bennett, Howard Leyton-Brown, John Milani and Arthur Ramshaw were presented with medals by the French Ambassador to Canada at Government House on Monday. They are among more than 600 to receive this honour as part of a French campaign to honour the Allies who liberated their country.
For these men who fought to liberate Europe, the first-hand experience of those battles remains etched in their memories.