A Soldier and Patriot: The Life of Wm. Denis Whitaker

Brigadier General William Denis Whitaker DSO and BAR CM ED CD BScMIL OC LdH CoC was one of Canadas most highly decorated officers of WWII a military historian sportsman and business executive. This personal biography written by his only daughter takes the reader from his early life playing racquet sports captaining both hockey and football teams through WWII and on to the many athletic and business accomplishments of his captivating life. His interest in horses led him into foxhunting horseracing and to become the impetus of the successful Canadian Equestrian Team of the 1960s and 1970s that won many gold medals. Despite his busy life he had time to be a true family man. A touching and memorable read.