Legion to host annual honours and awards ceremony

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 will hold its annual honours and awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. Veterans and their families are invited to attend, and the event is also open to the public.

The ceremony recognizes members’ service to the Legion, with awards given in five-year increments starting at five years. Honours include service medals, anniversary medals, service bars, certificates of appreciation, certificates of merit, as well as special recognitions such as the president’s acknowledgment and life membership awards.

This year’s event will also include the presentation of three certificates to mark Clarence McCallum’s 100th birthday. The certificates, from His Majesty, the Governor General and the Prime Minister, will be presented along with other awards.

For more information, please email the Stratford Legion at stratfordlegion008@gmail.com or call 519-271-4540.