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Mr. Roger de Tilly is a Korean War veteran who went overseas with the 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment. Having enlisted in the Regular Force in the summer of 1950, he finished the war as a corporal in a mortar section. He spent part of his war time experience at the regimental headquarters level assisting the regimental sergeant major with his daily tasks.
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Roger de Tilly
On leave going from Korea to Japan, 1951-1952. Mr. De Tilly took this picture showing Korean civilians.
Roger de Tilly
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Roger de Tilly
Group of soldiers from Le Royal 22e Régiment during their paratrooper course in Manitoba, June 1951.
Roger de Tilly
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The Memory Project
Mr. Roger de Tilly, April 2012.
The Memory Project
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Roger de Tilly
Mr. Roger De Tilly during an exercise in 1953.
Roger de Tilly
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Roger de Tilly
On leave in Tokyo (Japan). Mr. De Tilly is second from left, back row.
Roger de Tilly
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Roger de Tilly
Safe Conduct Certificate signed by General Mark W. Clark, Commander in Chief of United Nations Forces in Korea, guaranteeing "[...] good treatment to any Chinese or North Korean soldier desiring to cease fighting.
Roger de Tilly
The transcription in English is not available at this time. Please refer to the transcript in French.
