Métis Veteran Francis "Frank" Godon (August 19, 1924 - January 12, 2019) joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1942 at the age of 18 and served in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. He landed on Juno Beach in Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and four days later, became a prisoner of war after being ambushed by the Germans. He was captive for 11 months before the POW camp was liberated by American Soldiers.
Métis Veteran Norman Goodon (January 29, 1926 - November 12, 2019) joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1945 at the age of 19. Germany surrended before he arrived to the front lines.
Métis Veteran Robert Bruce (February 11, 1922 - February 18, 2015) joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1941 at the age of 19 and served in continental Europe. He was among the troops who landed at Normandy in France on D-Day. For his service, he was recognized with the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Germany Star and the Defence Medal.
Métis Veteran Ronald Monkman (April 13, 1925 – January 28, 2018) joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1942 at the age of 17 and served first in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) and later in the Winnipeg Rifles. He served in Scotland, Holland, and Germany. While in Germany, he was assigned to the Regimental Police to guard German prisoners of war.
