Brother
Donald W. Craig
(1921 - 2007)
Chemainus Lodge, No. 114
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During a recent research trip to Chemainus Cemetery the VIMHP noticed the Square & Compass on Brother Craig's grave marker. Until that point we were not aware of Brother Craig's grave in Chemainus Cemetery.
Nor were we aware of Brother Craig's military service history. Along with the Square & Compass, Brother Craig's grave also shows the emblem of the First Special Service Force, a renowned World War 2 Special Forces unit comprised of Canadian and American troops. We will do more research on Brother Donald Craig and post what we find.
Here is a brief biographical sketch of Brother Donald W. Craig taken from various sources:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
We are currently doing research on Brother Craig. In the meantime, here are some links to websites on the First Special Service Force, a renowned WW2 unit (also known as the Black Devils and the subject of a 1968 movie, The Devil's Brigade, starring William Holden) whose insignia appears on Brother Craig's grave marker:
Brother Donald W. Craig's grave marker, Chemainus Cemetery
Brother Donald Craig's grave, Chemainus Cemetery.
The GPS location of the grave is:
