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About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

Today Marks the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong, December 8, 2022

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An item from the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project that may be of interest to members.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please find attached the News Release: Today Marks the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong, December 8, 2022, for reference.

My very best regards,

Stéphane Ouellette
President and Chief Executive Officer
Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project (MNCTP)/
Executive Director
Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award

Tel: 613.421.9005
E-mail: ouellettes@rogers.com
Website: www.alliedmerchantnavy.com

 

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Last gasp: The war horse in WW II

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An item from the Legion Magazine.
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Last gasp: The war horse in WW II

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

Izbushensky is a hamlet in the west Russian oblast of Volgograd, roughly on the same latitude as Lethbridge, Alta. Its population in 2010 was just 14 people.

If you look for pictures of Izbushensky via Google, you won’t find golden waves of wheat blowing in the wind, thatched-roofed dachas or quaint old Russian ladies wrapped in babushkas.

No, find Izbushensky and you’ll find horses.

It was here, sometime after 3:30 a.m., on Aug. 24, 1942, near the junction of the Don and Khopyor rivers, that Italy’s Savoia Cavalleria drew their sabres and launched what some consider history’s last major cavalry charge.

 

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Military Milestones

Memoir of a Japanese PoW

STORY BY SHARON ADAMS

At the outset of the Second World War, Don MacPherson and his brother-in-law Wilf Barrett set off with two friends from Miniota, Man., intent on joining the air force.

But on their way, they passed a Winnipeg Grenadiers recruiting office and were persuaded to enlist.

After training in Winnipeg, they were sent to Jamaica where their main duty was guarding German and political prisoners.

“We spent 16 months there enjoying life, but wishing we were in action,” recalled MacPherson.

 

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News Release: Today Marks the 81st Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2022

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An item from the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project that may be of interest to members.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please find attached the News Release: Today Marks the 81st Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2022, for reference.

My very best regards,

Stéphane Ouellette
President and Chief Executive Officer
Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project (MNCTP)/
Executive Director
Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award

Tel: 613.421.9005
E-mail: ouellettes@rogers.com
Website: www.alliedmerchantnavy.com

 

Attachment: News Release: Today Marks the 81st Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2022.pdf

Salute! December 2022

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A regular newsletter from Veterans Affairs Canada that may be of interest to members.

December 2022

Let us know what you think about Salute! by emailing us.

In this edition:

Programs and services

Veterans’ stories

  • He proudly served – and still protects
    After retiring from a 36-year military career, working with the Corps of Commissionaires and beating cancer, Lt. Colonel (Ret’d) James Ostler is ready to slow things down.

Commemoration 

Engagement 

Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund

Season’s Greetings from VAC

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Holly Jolly is Back, Join Us the 17th of December

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An item from a fellow veterans organization in the Bay Area.

Marines' Memorial
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You’re Invited!

Marines’ Memorial would like to invite you to our 2022 Holly Jolly Holiday Party!

 

Enjoy a breakfast buffet, fun crafts for kids, a raffle with amazing prizes, and a visit from Santa!  Bring a toy to donate to “Toys for Tots” and you’ll get a free raffle ticket!  Top raffle prize will be a 2-night stay at Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel!

 

Holly Jolly Holiday Party

17th of December 9:30am-Noon
Non-Members: $35

Members: $25

Kids: $15
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