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Roly
Soper, President KVA Prairie Region (2000-2003), presents a plaque of
appreciation to Jack Shields of Unit #21, for his efforts on behalf of KVA
Canada and all Canadian
Korean War veterans in obtaining the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (
Korea
).
The presentation took place at the Unit #21 Honours & Awards
dinner,
26
October 2002
.
Jack, then a Member of Parliament, along with the late Bill
Kempling, MP, obtained signatures on a petition from all Members of
Parliament and the Senate which was then presented to the
Governor-General. Approval for the CVSM (K) followed. |
photos: R. Soper
This larger than life-size bronze statue
depicting
a Canadian Korean War infantryman in action
was unveiled on 25 April 2003
at the Museum of the Regiments, Calgary, Alberta.
At
the cenotaph:
L to R: Lee Young-guen, Mayor of
Pusan;
Verna Bruce, Associate Deputy Minister Veterans Affairs Canada; Hon. Rey
Pagtakhan,
Minister of VAC; Mrs. Lee; Maj-Gen. (Retd) Herb Pitts, MC, CD
U.S.
visitor Edward Miller,
Arlington
,
VA with Lyle McIvor; Unit 21
From OZ: The head at the far left is Canadian-Australian
Gerry Steacy, Past President Unit #67. 8th
head from left,
V. Dey, President KVAA
Left lower corner: John Kolanchey, Padre Unit #21
Photos:
Shirley Kolanchey and Sharon McIvor
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