Léo Major

Léo Major

war hero Canada

Léo Major was a French-Canadian soldier who played a pivotal role in the liberation of Zwolle, Netherlands, during World War II on April 14, 1945. Known for his remarkable bravery, he single-handedly tricked German forces into abandoning the city, an act that earned him the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Despite his heroics being less recognized in Canada, his legacy is celebrated in Zwolle, where he is honored for his contributions to freedom.

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Canada Canada: Leo Major was a one-eyed French Canadian soldier who played a significant role in the liberation of Zwolle. 9

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The Globe and Mail: Dutch family’s WWII-era scrapbooks keep the names and exploits of Canadian soldiers fresh on the page

Canada Canada: Léo Major single-handedly liberated the Dutch city of Zwolle from German occupation on April 14, 1945. 9

Henk Lobers Sebastian Van Den Berg Peter Snijders Denis Major Daniel Major Helene Major Jeremy Pollock Katinka Brown Geoff Osborne Eleanor Olmsted
The Globe and Mail: A Dutch city celebrates 80 years of freedom – and the one-eyed Canadian who made it happen