Veteran Edward King

Métis Veteran Edward King (November 18, 1925 - Jan 5, 2001) joined the Canadian Armed forces in 1943 at the age of 17 and served with the Regina Rifles, the Winnipeg Rifles and the Canadian Scottish Regiment in England and continental Europe. He was injured in battle twice, and received many medals for his service, including the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, and the War Medal 1939-45.