Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Ted Barris, C.M.
Uxbridge, Ontario

Ted Barris’ storytelling has served as a mainstay in Canadian military heritage. An author, freelance journalist and broadcaster, he has raised awareness of the role Canadians have played in military history, showcasing a detailed perspective of veterans’ personal experiences. He has authored 20 non-fiction books, including 10 bestsellers on Canadians in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and the War in Afghanistan. A sought-after speaker, he has inspired remembrance and recognition of service among military and regimental associations, museums and veterans’ organizations, as well as within a variety of writers’ circles.