
Bruce Moncur
Bruce Moncur is a former Canadian soldier and current elementary school teacher who served in Afghanistan. At 22, he was gravely injured during a friendly fire incident that resulted in the loss of a fellow soldier and left him with significant long-term effects, including the removal of part of his brain. Moncur has since become an advocate for veterans, expressing outrage over disrespectful comments made by political figures regarding the sacrifices made by soldiers in conflicts.
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Bruce Moncur, despite his own wounds, did his best to bandage another soldier, showing his commitment to his comrades.
Remembering Afghanistan’s Operation Medusa, 20 years laterThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-09-12
Moncur was struck by shrapnel during a friendly fire attack in Afghanistan and is now an elementary school teacher.
‘If you haven’t served, respect those who have’: Nato soldiers on Trump’s slurs | NatoThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-01-25

















