Thomas J. Prince was born in Hamilton, Ontario on May 13, 1938.

He enlisted in the Army on 26 July 1956 as a Peacekeeper and served in Canada, Gaza and Cyprus. He served with The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and Royal Canadian Signals Corps. Thomas’ accomplishments include R&TG OP, GP 111 and Leading Infantryman GP 111. His specialties include Basic Training Instructor, Small Arms Instructor, Drill Instructor and Detachment Commander. He participated in the quelling of the Kingston Penitentiary riot and the FLQ uprising in Montreal.

He served with the United Nations in Egypt and Cyprus. He was honourably discharged in February 1972.

He was married twice later to be divorced and separated. Thomas has two children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He retired at seventy years of age and lives in Stony Creek, Ontario. He has been a member of Battlefield Legion Branch 622 and for 22 years

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