1915Who is considered one of Canada's most decorated Indigenous war veterans who served during the Second World War and the Korean War?
Sergeant Thomas George Prince, M.M., born in Petersfield, Manitoba, is widely recognized as one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous war veterans, having served with distinction during both the Second World War and the Korean War. A descendent of Chief Peguis of the Saulteaux, Prince earned international acclaim for his daring actions as part of the elite First Special Service Force, famously earning both the Military Medal and the U.S. Silver Star for bravery. In one mission near L’Escarène, France, Prince trekked 70 kilometres over rugged terrain without food or sleep for 72 hours to deliver vital intelligence, leading to the capture of more than 1,000 enemy soldiers. As we mark the 110th anniversary of his birth in 2025, Prince’s legacy endures, celebrated in numerous memorials and especially at the Sergeant Tommy Prince School in his hometown of Scanterbury.
