Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran Burdett Sisler dead at 110 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: April 5, 2026 - 12:11

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Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran Burdett Sisler dead at 110

April 5, 2026
A statement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's office says she and her husband were saddened to learn of Burdett Sisler's death and are sending condolences to his friends and family.


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