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Mr. Cote recalls two instances of his unit being called for support - one for requested friendly fire - against North Korean and Chinese forces.

Antoine (Tony) Cote

Mr. Antoine Cote was born on the Cote First Nation Reservation, just outside of Kamsack, Saskatchewan. During his youth, Mr. Cote endured 7 long years of detention at St. Phillips Residential School. In 1952, Mr. Cote, age 17, enlisted in the Armed Forces, and was assigned to the 81st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. After training, Mr. Cote and the 81st Regiment were shipped to Korea in March 1953. Mr. Cote returned to Canada after serving in Korea for 14 months, and re-enlisted for another 3 years before retiring from the service in 1958.

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Video
Owner:
Veterans Affairs Canada
Duration:
03:28
Person Interviewed:
Antoine (Tony) Cote
War, Conflict or Mission:
Korean War
Branch:
Army
Units/Ship:
81st Field Regiment - Royal Canadian Artillery
Occupation:
Gunner

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