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Charles Scot-Brown

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Charles Scot-Brown
Born(1923-08-31)31 August 1923
Died18 September 2021(2021-09-18) (aged 98)
Other names
Military Service
AllegianceCanada
Service / branchCanadian Army
British Army (CANLOAN)
Years of service1940–1971
RankCaptain
UnitGordon Highlanders
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Battles / warsSecond World War
AwardsLegion of Honour
Canadian Forces' Decoration

Charles Louis Scot-Brown (31 August 1923 – 18 September 2021) was a Canadian veteran.[1]

Born in Temiscaming, Quebec, Scot-Brown became a cadet at age 17. He was from a military family – his father fought in the First World War and was killed in the Second World War. Scot-Brown served overseas during the latter combat, leading a platoon to destroy a radar station during the Invasion of Normandy.[2] He was also part of an airborne force during Operation Market Garden.[3] He was awarded the French Legion of Honour.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Louis Scot-Brown". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ^ McEwan, Todd (9 November 2015). "Decorated veteran shares world war stories in Cobourg". Northumberland News.
  3. ^ "Scot-Brown, Charles". Crestwood. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  4. ^ Warmington, Joe (3 June 2019). "Remembering D=Day before heading back to France 75 years later". Toronto Sun.
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