Devil’s Brigade survivor

ayor Don Iveson and members of City Council will recognize Edmonton veteran Maurice White for his efforts as a member of a Second World War special forces military unit nicknamed the Devil’s Brigade.

[@brendasecre8802]

This man is my Uncle, and I have been blessed to have known him for over 60 years. He never talked about the war for many many years, the pain was so great. Then he spent many years selflessly trying to teach school children how NOT to go to war. The country can be proud of all the soldiers like him.

[@sierradenali3270]

Hi, Brenda, my uncle was in the FSSF also. Sgt. George Robinson 6-2.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

Hi Brenda, I don’t mean to intrude. But what your uncle means to Canada cannot be understated. If I could suggest you sitting down with him and recording his whole life story including the war. I know myself and many other Canadians would be honoured to listen! Thank you!

[@palmergriffiths1952]

Thanks for your Uncle's service. My Grandfather was a FSSF member as well.

[@Premta_]

My great grandparents (from both parents sides) were soldiers and fought against the partisans, one of them died in battle

[@thomast8539]

This Canadian makes me proud to be a free American citizen. We owe all of the allies that fought and bled a tremendous debt of gratitude for their unparalleled sacrifice.

[@normansawatzky4778]

A part of the Greatest Generation!...how sad they must be to see with their own eyes what this nation has become...

[@drmiles7546]

the greatest generation indeed

[@jessagentica2652]

I grandfather was in that unit and he died right in front of me when I was 11 years old . These stories make me cry

[@lizreuber7945]

Thank you sir

[@drmiles7546]

now if only more canadian men today had that kind of heart determination and courage

[@gordonallen9095]

What he and his Brigade did was extraordinary. RESPECT to him, Gen. Fredricks, and all the members of the Brigade both living and dead.

[@Novabus9228]

My great Uncle was a member of the FSSF, Earnest Chipchase who also was from the Edmonton area, Adrosan, He was KIA in Anzio. I have been too several of the FSSF reunions including the one in Edmonton in 2011. I have had the honor of meeting Maurice myself and hearing him share some of his experiences on the Bloody Italy documentary. 👍

[@algow5988]

God bless him!

[@scoobasteve3820]

Wow, what a uniform. Pro patria!

[@lizreuber7945]

God bless him! I love these men.

[@gregauch8097]

I'm sad this hasn't seen more views.

[@npcimknot958]

Greg Auch now there’s a civil war happening for the dumbest thing

[@johnmorrow6082]

Oh yeah?