Special Connection to PPCLI
Heroes Remember
Transcript
Description
After joining the military, Nick shares a personal connection he has with Lady Patricia and the reasons why being a part of that regiment is so special.
Nick Kerr
Nick Kerr was born December 2, 1981 in Victoria, B.C. His father was in the military and had a personal connection with Lady Patricia and Nick knew one day he would join that regiment. In 2003, he attended military training in Wainwright, Alberta and upon graduating went to Shilo, Manitoba. Nick joined with the 2nd Battalion Canadian Light Infantry holding rank of Corporal. In 2006 Nick accepted a deployment to Afghanistan. Returning from overseas, Nick continued serving and became part of the contingent for security at 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. as well as the 2011 floods in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Always willing to serve and volunteer his time, Nick became a huge part of the organization in which Highway of Heroes was born where he still commits twice a year to cleaning the highway. Corporal Kerr is a still serving member with the military and resides in the province of Alberta.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- October 27, 2018
- Duration:
- 1:50
- Person Interviewed:
- Nick Kerr
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Canada
- Branch:
- Infantry
- Units/Ship:
- Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Occupation:
- Driver
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