Harry’s Bracelet
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A small bracelet lost in a slit trench in 1944 in Normandy became
the steppingstone of a historical inquiry that revealed the life of a
young Canadian gunner and his family.
On one side: H.F. and a service number: B-44812
On the other side: “From Rose”
In 2014, 70 years later, a team of French archaeologists found the
bracelet which started the journey with the author to uncover its
history. After several years of research, Denis Renaud finally solved
the mystery of “H.F.”. It belonged to Harry Edward Fox from York,
Ontario who had sadly passed away in 2005 before this discovery.
His family, however, is still alive and is in touch with the author.
“Rose,” nonetheless, remains a partial mystery …
Harry served in the 6th Field Regiment RCA (Royal Canadian
Artillery) and landed in Normandy in July 1944 in support of the
2nd Canadian Infantry Division. His Regiment ended the war near
Oldenburg, Germany, in May 1945 after firing over 360,000 rounds
of artillery in their contribution to the freedom of Europe.
Denis Renaud is an archaeologist and has been
teaching archaeology at the University of Ottawa
since 2003. His interest in the military started as
a young child and this childhood hobby became
his passion. In 2008, his book of short stories
about French-Canadian soldiers was published
in France. His field of research shifted from his
initial specialization in ancient Greece after
completing a degree in battlefield archaeology
in Paris in 2013. Over the years, he participated
in digs in Greece, France, and Canada. He lives in
Gatineau (Aylmer) and works in Ottawa.
Informations complémentaires
| Poids | ND |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | ND |
| ISBN | 9782982133204 |
| Auteur, Autrice | Denis Renaud |
| Nombre de pages | 188 |
| Date de publication | 2023-02 |
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