Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2000-11-15
Invested on: 2001-05-31
He has had a multifaceted career as an award-winning playwright and script writer, radio producer, public servant and author. In recent years, he has gained extensive recognition for his books based on his experiences as an artillery officer in the Second World War. This trilogy, which has garnered tremendous respect and numerous awards, has been hailed as some of the finest literature in print about the reality of Canadians at war. Director of the Canadian Battle of Normandy Federation, he also remains active with many community and military-oriented organizations.