Category Archives: military

Ministry of Defense—–DVA

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

In early March 2017 I visited a specialist about an old injury to both my hands which was incurred during my time aboard HM/SM Alcide. Lately I have experienced severe cramps in both hands. The doctor prescribe Physiotherapy in the … Continue reading →

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Boy Soldier or Child

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

I have a serious issue with this huge compensation award to Omar Khadr, and the flimsy excuse that he was just a child or boy soldier.  Romeo Dallaire stated on national television, “a child is a child is a child? … Continue reading →

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Who can wear late loved ones Medals?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

My continuing struggle to have section 419 of the criminal code changed to allow blood relatives to wear late loved ones medals, met another road block. This time is was very disappointing response and the reason offered of the very … Continue reading →

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Must Have been Eventful??

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

As the caption with the photo states, it must have been a very busy two weeks in the Royal Marine Corps. Prince Edward joined the Royal Marines some years ago but quit because of the harsh training? However, to have … Continue reading →

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More Legion Disgrace

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

Another display from a legion of not caring. Just when you think it can’t get any worse they manage to prove us wrong once more!   Stephanie Johnston June 6 at 10:54pm · Simcoe, ON · I’m absolutely disgusted with … Continue reading →

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Our Pretend veterans???

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

Why today’s veterans avoid the Royal Canadian Legion Most members of today’s Legion have never spent a day in military uniform by Robert Smol November 10, 2016 8:00 AM The Three Associate members photographed here have approx. 29/30 medals between … Continue reading →

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Bruce Poulin Defends the Legion Pretend Medals!!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

I thought it was worth re-running this blog from last year. It really shows the poor attitude of those at Dominion Command regarding wearing of medals. Its a crime for a blood relative to wear late loved ones medals, but … Continue reading →

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The Silence is deafening

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

  Royal Canadian Legion’s Lack of Vision I have come to the conclusion that Dominion Command and probably several Provincial Commands have only one interest in life and that is in protecting their own little empires. It is evident to many … Continue reading →

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Another Great Revue of “The Royal Navy & Me

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

This is my most recent reading which I had posted on my Timeline on May 17, 2017 The Royal Navy & Me Follow the story of a young sailor who joined the Royal Navy 1n 1955 as a Boy Seaman … Continue reading →

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Legion Scotland Today

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

My good friend and army buddie sent me the latest Legion magazine from Scotland. Its a very interesting read from page one to the end. There no cheap advertisements trying to sell me poppy embossed tat, but plenty of articles … Continue reading →

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