"Bill Wilson (RCN), one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101"

[The Bread Guy]

The rolls continue to shrink - according to VAC, there were almost 3700 WW2 vets still alive as of 2025.

R.I.P.

Bill Wilson, one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101 | Globalnews.ca

The obituary for William (Bill) Wilson, who partook in the bloody D-Day landings, said "Captain Bill" helped create the Naval Museum of Alberta and The Military Museums in Calgary.

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In Memory: William Wilson - Prairie Rose Cremation & Funeral Services

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Captain (Navy) (Retired) William H. “Captain Bill” Wilson on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the age of 101.He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis; her children, Carrie-Lynn (Stephen); Michael (Colleen); and nine...

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