Major General Rockingham began his military career in 1935 as a lieutenant in the Canadian Scottish Militia Regiment. During the Second World War he achieved the rank of brigadier. On return to Canada he assumed command of the 6^th Canadian Pacific Force. When the Japanese surrendered he retired from the Regular Force and accepted a Reserve Force appointment as Commander 15^th Canadian Infantry Brigade.

In August 1950, The Minister of National Defence recalled "Rocky" from civilian life to organize and train the 5,000-man Canadian Army Special Force to serve in Korea. He commanded the 25^th Canadian Infantry Brigade from 9 August 1950 to 27 April 1952. When he returned to Canada he served at National Defence Headquarters, then in 1953 appointed Commander, 3rd Infantry Brigade and in 1954 Commander, 1^st Canadian Infantry Division. In 1957 he served as General Officer Commanding Quebec Command and in 1961, GOC Western Command.

General Rockingham died on 16 July 1987. The Heritage Unit bears his name as a memorial to his memory.

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The Heritage Unit was founded by men of vision. In the years ahead when more and more "active" units disband, Korea veterans will turn to the Heritage Unit for information of common interest. The Heritage Unit will help to perpetuate the historical role of Canadians in the Korean War long after KVA as we know it now, ceases to exist.

Over 600  Korea veterans have paid the $45 one-time fee for lifetime membership in the Heritage Unit since its inception. The majority are also members of active KVA units. The balance of the membership is comprised of members who belonged to regular KVA units which have now disbanded; members who do not have an active unit in their area and members who do, but who do not wish to participate (such as shut-ins).

Under ordinary circumstances a member of the Heritage Unit is expected to belong to a regular unit of the Korea Veterans Association of Canada if there is a unit within reasonable commuting distance from the member’s home.

Each member receives a permanent lifetime membership card indicating that he served with United Nations Forces in Korea, an attractive membership certificate suitable for framing and an annual newsletter. Yearly nominal rolls are also published.

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