The Alberta Aviation Museum is proud to have been asked to host the presentation of the Bomber Command Medals for the Edmonton region by the department of Veterans Affairs.
The Bomber Command Medal (http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/department/press/viewrelease/1723) honouring those Canadians that served in Bomber Command during World War Two is being presented to a number of local veterans, or their living relatives, that will be accompanied by guests.
Over 50,000 Canadians served in Bomber Command during World War Two with 10,000 being lost in service during the conflict.
As the last remaining Double Wide, Double Long British Commonwealth Training Plan hangar and home to #2 Air Observers School through World War Two (which trained thousands of personnel from across the Commonwealth for Bomber Command) it seems very fitting that the Alberta Aviation Museum host the presentation of the Bomber Command Medals.
The ceremony will take place September 10th, 2013 at 10:00am additional details as they come available.
The Alberta Aviation Museum will be waiving regular admissions in lieu of admission by donation for all members of the public wishing to attend the Bomber Command Medal presentation ceremony.
Seating is limited so please arrive early
Thomas Hinderks
Executive Director
Alberta Aviation Museum Association
By: Tom H - 4th September 2013 at 14:37
Tom does this presentation to a Canadian veteran have anything to do with your museum?
No I’m afraid this Gentlemen is not at our Museum, shame seems a great man.
We have some truly exceptional veterans of Bomber Command that are part of our museum, but what surprises me is how few have applied for the Bomber Command Medal. When I chat with them most feel it’s awfully late in the game to be getting to it.
That said I am glad they have finally gotten it issued…bout time.
Tom
By: TwinOtter23 - 4th September 2013 at 09:20
You may well be correct lanc35 – I’d missed that different description!
Does anyone know if they are different awards?
By: lanc35 - 4th September 2013 at 09:10
From what I can tell, the Canadian bar to the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM) is different to what was presented to this 626 Sqn veteran.
He received the Bomber Command clasp which is issued by the MoD and is attached to the 1939-1945 Star.
BTW it’s great to see these getting presented to veterans.
By: TwinOtter23 - 4th September 2013 at 08:14
Tom does this presentation to a Canadian veteran have anything to do with your museum?
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