New displays at Winnipeg rec facility honour war hero Sgt. Tommy Prince
Prince, from Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, was Canada’s most decorated First Nations soldier, and served in both the Second World War and the Korean War.Despite multiple honours for his bravery — including a medal personally presented by King George VI at Buckingham Palace — Prince was met with racism and discrimination upon his return to civilian life, leading to his advocacy for Indigenous rights. He died in Winnipeg in 1977 at 62.“The racism and trauma that Sgt.
“Today’s unveiling recalls the adage that we must remember the sacrifices of our veterans, lest we forget. These displays will serve as that reminder for all generations of Winnipeggers.” The installation, designed by Anikó Szabó, was created with contributions from Prince’s family, as well as city and provincial archives, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the city’s heritage officer.
The display concept was developed during efforts to commemorate Prince’s heroism in 2018 and 2021, the city said.
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