Havelyn Elmer Chiasson (1921 – 2019) from Miscou Island, New Brunswick – Canada, attended an English and French school while his father worked as a fisherman.
When the Second World War began in 1939, Chiasson enlisted in the Carleton and York Regiment in Bathurst before later becoming a member of the North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment.
He would serve with this unit until the end of the conflict as a radio operator.
On 4 May 1945, Chiasson’s Colonel asked him to send out a broadcast radio message that said: “Ceasefire! Don’t fire unless you are fired on!” These words, within a few hours, marked a ceasefire on the Western Front.
No comments:
Post a Comment