Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 20, 2014
• Invested on: September 23, 2015

For his contributions to promoting Canada’s military history as an author, researcher and curator.

Tim Cook has revived public interest in and shed new light on Canada’s wartime history. A pre-eminent popular historian, he is best known for his award-winning books, which illuminate the personal stories of Canadian soldiers and which are widely read by both scholars and non-academics alike. As the First World War historian at the Canadian War Museum, he engages visitors with his celebrated exhibits and is helping to create educational resources on Canada’s history for all ages.