A Canadian Heroes Tribute to Bill KILFORD

11) Apeldoorn There had never been a medal for serving in the war in Holland. In 1984-85 the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Holland had 500 beautiful medallions made up called the "Erasmus Medallion". A tribute to the Liberators of Holland in the war. The mayor of Apeldoorn presented Bill with this medallion at a special meeting at his office with Bill's host Gerrit Ham at his side. A most wonderful memory. Bill also toured the Grosbeek and Holten Veterans Cemeteries, wonderfully cared for by the Dutch and noted that the ages of all the soldiers buried there were 18 and 19 years old. What a terrible loss.

1) Anniversary Gift 2) The Boat Trip 3) 48th Highlanders 4) Pipes & Drums 5) Military Band 6) Italy 7) Ladies From Hell 8) Cassino

9) Instant Bridge 10) 2nd Time Around 11) Apeldoorn 12) Holland 13) Old Girlfriend 14) Polders 15) Public Relations 16) Wars End

17) Flags & Flowers 18) Parades 19) Holland Pipes 20) More Tours 21) Medals for Xmas 22) The Kilfords Return to Index