For more than a decade, Mr. Husson has dedicated considerable time and effort to ensuring that the stories of Canadian soldiers who served in Belgium during the First and Second World Wars are accurately documented, publicly commemorated and shared with future generations.
Mr. Husson’s contribution to Canadian remembrance in the Namur region began with extensive research into Canadian units and service members in the area. His work focused particularly on the Royal 22e Régiment, Canadian soldiers buried in the region, the presence of the Canadian Corps in Belgium during 1918–1919, and the role of Canadian forces during the Second World War. A significant milestone in this work occurred in 2018, when, owing to his expertise on the Regiment’s history, the City of Namur inaugurated the Quai du Royal 22e Régiment.
Since 2020, Mr. Husson has served as the principal organizer of the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the CWGC section of the Namur/Belgrade Cemetery, where 44 Canadian service members are buried among 250 Commonwealth graves. This ceremony is unique in Wallonia and includes individual attention to the Canadian soldiers buried in the cemetery.
Mr. Husson has made important contributions to historical research and public education. His extensive archival work has uncovered previously overlooked aspects of Canada’s military presence in Belgium. Recognizing the importance of digital outreach, Mr. Husson established the online platform “Namur and British Military History”. Through this initiative, he has published numerous articles and historical posts relating to Canadian military history.
Mr. Husson has demonstrated exceptional dedication to preserving the memory of Canadian war dead and Veterans. He has made a lasting contribution to ensuring that the sacrifices of Canadian service members remain remembered and appreciated by future generations.