MP Gordon Brown presents Bomber Command Bar to local Veteran at special ceremony
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March 14, 2014 – Brockville, Ontario – Department of Veterans Affairs
A Canadian Veteran of Bomber Command was presented a Bomber Command Bar today during a special ceremony in Brockville. On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds–Grenville, presented the bar to Mr. Donald Bunce. Created by the Government of Canada, this bar of honour formally recognizes the service and sacrifices of the brave Canadian Veterans of Bomber Command.
In addition to the creation of the Bomber Command Bar, the Government of Canada also helped in creating the new Bomber Command Memorial in London, United Kingdom. This memorial honours all members of Bomber Command from Allied countries and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Applications for the bar continue to be received and processed by Veterans Affairs Canada. Canadian Veterans who served as part of Bomber Command or their families are encouraged to apply online for the honour or download a hardcopy of the application form at veterans.gc.ca. Veterans may also request an application form by calling 1-866-522-2122 (English) or 1-866-522-2022 (French).
