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The story of a soldier, prisoner, showpiece, grandfather

CBC's Jillian Taylor talks about remembering her grandfather, a soldier in the Second World War who was taken prisoner by the Germans, then put on display as a Canadian Indian.

Remembering a grandfather, soldier, prisoner

11 years ago
Duration 2:46
CBC's Jillian Taylor remembers her grandfather, who was a Second World War soldier taken prisoner by the Germans then put on display as a Canadian Indian.

Remembrance day touches us all differently.

For some it's a day of pride, having served their country, and for others it's about honouring the ones we've lost.

CBC's Jillian Taylor has her own personal story. Watchit here.