Canadian Centennial Medal
Credit LineGift of the Tingley family, 2018.
Object number2018.016.014
Label TextMerle "Ting" Tingley was among some 30,000 Canadians to receive the Canadian Centennial Medal, issued in 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The medal was awarded to Canadians who were recommended by governments and associations for having provided valuable service to this country. Federal, provincial and municipal government agencies were invited to submit nominations, as were national professional, educational and cultural organizations, military and protective services, veterans’ groups, sports associations, and philanthropic and charitable bodies.
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c. 1920
1939-1945
1914-1919
1914-1918
1939-1945
1944-1945