From left to right
| Paul Dallain, Arnold Ross, Bob Barter, Phil Doddridge, Lance Ross |
In December, 2002, these Hong Kong Veteran's were honoured by Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who bestowed upon them the "Queen's
Jubilee Medal" in recognition of the work they have done in their
communities. After all they have been through they are still doing more
than their share to make this a better world to live in.
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who bestowed upon them the "Queen's
Jubilee Medal" in recognition of the work they have done in their
communities. After all they have been through they are still doing more
than their share to make this a better world to live in.
Gander,
A soldier's best friend.
A soldier's best friend.
We must not forget the magnificent
Newfoundland dog, Sgt. Gander,
who outgrew his family in
Newfoundland and became our
mascot. Like others of his breed he
was a huge, gentle, lovable animal, a
favourite of all the men in the
Regiment. He was looked after by
his handler Fred Kelly but I think he
had love enough to go around as he
showed great affection for all of us.
As Regimental Mascot he went
everywhere with us, including Hong
Kong.
Newfoundland dog, Sgt. Gander,
who outgrew his family in
Newfoundland and became our
mascot. Like others of his breed he
was a huge, gentle, lovable animal, a
favourite of all the men in the
Regiment. He was looked after by
his handler Fred Kelly but I think he
had love enough to go around as he
showed great affection for all of us.
As Regimental Mascot he went
everywhere with us, including Hong
Kong.
Gander died in Hong Kong defending the men he loved. He was a very
brave dog. Three of his acts of courage are recorded. As the Japanese
were landing on the beach at Lye Mun Gander rushed at them barking
and biting at their legs. Another time some injured Canadians were lying,
under cover, by the road as a group of Japanese advanced towards them.
Gander charged at them causing them to change direction thus saving the
Canadians. His last act of gallantry cost him his life. During heavy fighting a
Japanese grenade landed close to some troops. Gander picked up the
grenade on the run and continued away from the soldiers. The grenade
exploded ending Gander's life. He was awarded the Dickin Medal for,
"acts of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in wartime." Fred
Kelly was the happiest man alive when he was chosen to receive the
medal honouring Gander.
brave dog. Three of his acts of courage are recorded. As the Japanese
were landing on the beach at Lye Mun Gander rushed at them barking
and biting at their legs. Another time some injured Canadians were lying,
under cover, by the road as a group of Japanese advanced towards them.
Gander charged at them causing them to change direction thus saving the
Canadians. His last act of gallantry cost him his life. During heavy fighting a
Japanese grenade landed close to some troops. Gander picked up the
grenade on the run and continued away from the soldiers. The grenade
exploded ending Gander's life. He was awarded the Dickin Medal for,
"acts of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in wartime." Fred
Kelly was the happiest man alive when he was chosen to receive the
medal honouring Gander.
Photo Gallery, Page Five
| Major M. A. Parker, CO,"D" Coy, and Byron Willet, Maj. Parker's batman. The two men held each other in high regard. |