BOB DUCHARME

Born October 16, 1933, in Craig Siding, Manitoba, of Métis parents.

Bob Ducharme worked in cordwood and pulpwood camps, on railroad extra gangs and then joined the Army to serve Canada.  His tour of duty took him to Korea, Germany, Cyprus, and many other locations, where, as a Battalion Transport Sergeant, he transported troops and cargo. Bob won the Army’s Safe and skilled driving championships quite a few times and later assisted Calgary, with the same program for teenaged drivers and heavy transport truck operators which is now called the “Truckers’ Road-e-o”.

After getting his Release Papers from the Army Bob ran a freight business on Gabriola Island and then became a wheel alignment technician. He worked on the Highways, Ferries, became a builder, plumber, and stonemason and later a BC Corrections’ Officer before retiring. 

In his service Bob was awarded the Volunteer medal for Korea, NATO medal for service in Germany/NATO Force, the Canadian Forces (L) United Nations Peacekeeping Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, Service in Korea, the United Nations Forces in Cyprus, the.50th Anniversary, Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth ll, Golden Jubilee Medal and the Canadian Forces Decoration for crime-free Service. Bob Ducharme was also awarded the National Aboriginal Veterans Memorial Medal and several other Korea Veterans' Association Service Medals

Over the years, Bob has worked hard for his fellow veterans try to bring about closure for those denied benefits.  Whether as a President of Unit 61 of the Korean Veterans Association or as a  volunteer in his community, Bob has served us all proud.  He is a shining light in the eyes of his wife Brenda and their 3 children and two grandchildren and in the eyes of the Metis Nation, too.