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Drummond Birks turns 97, honoured by Black Watch
On February 18, Drummond Birks celebrated more than his 97th birthday. The Place Kensington resident was awarded a certificate “on behalf of a grateful nation in recognition” of his years serving with The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada during World War II. The certificate was signed by former prime minister Stephen Harper and former minister of Veterans’ Affairs Erin O’Toole.
Birks served with the Black Watch, a fourth-generation tradition carried on by his son Jonathan Birks, an honorary member of the officers’ mess and president of the Black Watch of Canada Foundation.
Birks served with the Black Watch, a fourth-generation tradition carried on by his son Jonathan Birks, an honorary member of the officers’ mess and president of the Black Watch of Canada Foundation.
Dan O’Connor, the honorary colonel of the Black Watch, made the formal presentation. Joining him were Jonathan’s wife Maria, sister-in-law Ann Birks and nephew Randall Birks.
Article reproduced with permission from the Westmount Independent.
Article reproduced with permission from the Westmount Independent.
