Clifford R. MacDonald remembered for wartime service

Clifford R. MacDonald served five years in the Second World War with the 67th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, which was mobilized in Rosetown. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Elrose Branch No. 206, Rosetown Branch #66, Saskatoon Branches #63 and #263.

MacDonald served as a bombardier, machine gunner and instructor, stationed primarily in England, France and Germany.

His service medals included the 1939–45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, 1939–45 War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Normandy Medal and Bar, 1945 Holland “Dutch” Medal, Normandy Pin, 1939–45 Victory Medal, and the French Legion Medal of Honour, which he received in 2016.

That same year, he was knighted by the French ambassador.

MacDonald died in February 2025, one month before his 102nd birthday.