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#2 was Corporal Henry Norwest. 115 kills. He was killed by a German Counter Sniper Team on 18 August 1918. He was my Wife's Great -Great- Granfather. https://photos.app.goo.gl/RD4xyaPHwdbAR4Xw9
Corporal Henry Northwest, also known as "Ducky," was a prominent figure in the First World War. He was a highly skilled Métis sniper from Alberta, Canada, known for his marksmanship and bravery, and was posthumously awarded a bar to his Military Medal according to the Canadian Great War Project.
Here's a more detailed look at his story:
Early Life and Career:
Born: Henry Louis Norwest was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, in 1884.
Background: He was of French-Cree Métis ancestry.
Occupation: Before the war, he was a ranch hand, trapper, and rodeo performer.
Military Service:
Enlistment: He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in 1915.
Unit: He served in the 50th Canadian Infantry Battalion.
Sniper: He gained renown as a skilled sniper, credited with 115 kills.
Military Medal: He was awarded the Military Medal and bar for his bravery and skill, making him one of only a small number of Canadians to receive this double honor.
Death: He was tragically killed by an enemy sniper on August 18, 1918, during the Battle of Amiens, just a few months before the end of the war.
Legacy:
Commemorated:
He is commemorated on Page 479 of the First World War Book of Remembrance Veterans Affairs Canada.
Remains:
His remains were reinterred in Warvillers Churchyard Extension, near Amiens, France.
Inspiration:
His story serves as a reminder of the bravery and contributions of Indigenous soldiers in the First World War. He actually was 100% Cree. https://youtu.be/6_RSot_oDEE?si=PytkIOlNbGPrrGmM
Sgt (Join to see) SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
While White Soldiers got land and a homestead for serving, Native Canadians in World War 1 got nothing due to racism that exists then and now.
SFC Jo Ann Klawitter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SFC Jo Ann Klawitter LTC Stephen Franke LTC Stephen C. Lt Col Charlie Brown SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL PO3 Edward Riddle COL (Join to see) SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
Corporal Henry Northwest, also known as "Ducky," was a prominent figure in the First World War. He was a highly skilled Métis sniper from Alberta, Canada, known for his marksmanship and bravery, and was posthumously awarded a bar to his Military Medal according to the Canadian Great War Project.
Here's a more detailed look at his story:
Early Life and Career:
Born: Henry Louis Norwest was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, in 1884.
Background: He was of French-Cree Métis ancestry.
Occupation: Before the war, he was a ranch hand, trapper, and rodeo performer.
Military Service:
Enlistment: He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in 1915.
Unit: He served in the 50th Canadian Infantry Battalion.
Sniper: He gained renown as a skilled sniper, credited with 115 kills.
Military Medal: He was awarded the Military Medal and bar for his bravery and skill, making him one of only a small number of Canadians to receive this double honor.
Death: He was tragically killed by an enemy sniper on August 18, 1918, during the Battle of Amiens, just a few months before the end of the war.
Legacy:
Commemorated:
He is commemorated on Page 479 of the First World War Book of Remembrance Veterans Affairs Canada.
Remains:
His remains were reinterred in Warvillers Churchyard Extension, near Amiens, France.
Inspiration:
His story serves as a reminder of the bravery and contributions of Indigenous soldiers in the First World War. He actually was 100% Cree. https://youtu.be/6_RSot_oDEE?si=PytkIOlNbGPrrGmM
Sgt (Join to see) SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
While White Soldiers got land and a homestead for serving, Native Canadians in World War 1 got nothing due to racism that exists then and now.
SFC Jo Ann Klawitter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SFC Jo Ann Klawitter LTC Stephen Franke LTC Stephen C. Lt Col Charlie Brown SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL PO3 Edward Riddle COL (Join to see) SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
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Now that is something to be damn proud of Brother Stephen. Please tell your wife I said Thank You for whatever her Great-Great Grandfather did to help my Grandfather get home alive.
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