Canadian History Ehx on Nostr: On this day in 1997, Brigadier Dollard Ménard died. Born in Quebec in 1913, he was ...
On this day in 1997, Brigadier Dollard Ménard died. Born in Quebec in 1913, he was wounded five times during the Dieppe Raid.
He was the only commanding officer who landed at Dieppe to return after the raid.
He earned the DSO & Legion of Honour for his service.
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