FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Art Duncan ~ February 17, 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Art Duncan
Info from here.

           

Sooo.....  I am a little bit Olympic hockey crazy right now.  Ten members of my beloved St. Louis Blues are playing in the Olympics on various teams - three on Team USA.  One of those garnered a TON of attention yesterday when he scored multiple times in a shootout to lift Team USA over Russia.  When I saw this graphic yesterday, it made me even MORE proud of T.J. Oshie!
 

It got me thinking - I wondered if there were any hockey players who were veterans.  I found a few stories, and even though this one was Canadian, I thought you'd enjoy his story! 
 

USA! USA! USA!

Captain William James Arthur Duncan (July 4, 1891 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – April 13, 1975 in Aurora, Ontario) was a Canadian aviator and a professional ice hockey player, coach, and general manager. In 1926 he served as the first team captain, head coach, and general manager of the Detroit Cougars of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He interrupted his sports career to serve in World War I, and became a fighter ace credited with 11 official aerial victories.

Duncan debuted in professional hockey in the 1915–16 season.

Duncan's October 1, 1916 enlistment papers gave his birth date as July 4, 1891, and his birthplace as Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada. He was an accountant. He listed his next of kin as his mother, Mrs. W. A. Duncan. He listed his home address as his mother's place in Toronto. He also claimed to be serving in the 34th Regiment of the militia, which may be the basis for his direct commissioning as an officer.

During the 1916 and 1917 hockey seasons, Duncan continued to play, as his battalion fielded a team in the National Hockey Association both years. His transfer to France cut off his sporting career.

Duncan first served with the 228th Battalion CEF in France as a lieutenant. On August 1, 1917, Lieutenant W. J. A. Duncan of the Canadian Railway Troops was appointed a Flying Officer in the Royal Flying Corps and seconded for duty with them. He was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and assigned to 60 Squadron in September 1917 as a Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a pilot with a roving commission.

Duncan scored his first aerial victory on November 6, 1917, when he destroyed a German DFW reconnaissance plane northeast of Polygon Wood. He began to accumulate wins. On the day the RFC was consolidated into the Royal Air Force, April 1, 1918, he shared his seventh victory with American ace John Griffith. On May 17, 1918, he raised his tally to nine. The next day, he was promoted to temporary captain. He would score twice more after that, destroying an LVG on June 3 and busting a German observation balloon on June 5, 1918. He was returned to Home Establishment on June 30, 1918. A summary of his victories included an enemy observation balloon destroyed, an enemy fighter plane captured, seven enemy planes destroyed (including four shared wins), and two enemy airplanes driven down out of control.

His combat exploits won him the award of the Military Cross, gazetted on July 26, 1918: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion he attacked and shot down an enemy plane which had been engaged at firing on our infantry. He then led his patrol over the enemy's lines, dived down to an altitude of 100 feet, and attacked large numbers of hostile infantry with machinegun fire, causing the utmost panic amongst them and inflicting heavy casualties. His continuous gallantry and initiative have been most conspicuous.

An award of a Bar to the Military Cross in lieu of a second award followed on September 16, 1918: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer sighted fifteen enemy scouts attacking eight of ours and immediately joined in, destroying one enemy aeroplane, which fell with a wing off. He then attacked and drove down three other machines, maintaining the fight until the eight had got back to their lines. He has also, with another officer, destroyed an Albatross scout, which he followed down to a height of 200 feet, in spite of heavy machine-gun fire from the ground.

On March 31, 1919, Duncan resigned his commission upon ceasing to be employed by the Royal Air Force.

He played eight seasons in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association with the Vancouver Millionaires (1915–16; 1918–19–1921–22) and Vancouver Maroons (1922–23–1924–25). He played with the Calgary Tigers of the Western Hockey League for one season (1925–26). He also played with the Detroit Cougars (1926–27) and Toronto Maple Leafs (1927–28–1931–32) in the National Hockey League. Duncan served as player-coach with both the Cougars and the Maple Leafs.

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission! 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hope your snow continues to melt.

[ConorMacNessa]

I stand here and enjoy the benefits of Freedom by virtue of their service and sacrifice.

Thank the Lord that such valiant men and women have come forth to stand up for the Freedoms we all enjoy.

Thanks to our serving Military - they're serving under crushingly harsh ROE's and continue to distinguish themselves, uphold and enhance the gloried traditions of their respective branches.

God Bless them all - they do us proud now as they always have in the past - and their sterling service stands in bold relief against the skullduggery occurring inside the Beltway!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, yarddog....our military men and women have always taken their sports with them, no matter where they go.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ken....Oshie nailed it!! For sure!!

[ConorMacNessa]

A strange interlude we're having. I haven't been to work since last Tuesday - a series of doctors' appointments on Wednesday - office closed Thursday and Friday - Holiday tomorrow.

I'm having a six-day weekend - the longest vacation I've had in several years.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[yarddog]

Another cartoon history of the 208th's travel around Europe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO!! Enjoy the downtime. I work tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Interesting shot of the airstrip. Thanks, yarddog for sharing.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Cool graphic, Luv. Good evening. Oshie nailed it!!

Just like someone’s tag line....our heroes wear camo. d:o)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


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Must retire for the evening -

For Every Morn' Brings Forth A Noble Chance,
And Every Chance Demands A Noble Knight!

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer,
already mounts the parapet.

Soldiers of the Greatest Generation
Stand The Watch Tonight!



Standing With Them:
Gen. George Washington!



George Washington, USA
General Of The Armies Of The United States

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"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"

(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)



All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. *HUGS* Good night and rest well.
Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

What a cool “travel guide”.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope you and Bo enjoyed your weekend.

Have a great Monday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Soup & Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique.

Mac.....#50!!

[E.G.C.]

Monday Morning Coffee Bump.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

THANK YOU for all you do.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

I've been watching the Olympics, as well.
Although, I'm not a hockey fan,
I have seen some of the game with Oshie.
Star, you have a right to be proud of what he said.
I applaud him for pointing it out to the liberal media
who like to put labels on everything.
They throw the word hero around way too much.

As for Duncan...he lived in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario,
which is close enough to the USA to count. LOL

This is a quick post. I have the day off (still, which has been nice)
and will head out shortly to do some shopping.
I had to stop by for a good morning post
since it seems so long since I was here.

The good news is that we are in for a warm up. YES!
I am so ready for warm weather.

Time for me sign off and run the roads.
But Please stay around if you can
and chat with the military and/or families.
Remember, be warned...I'll be back!

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

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