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A new book honors Black Grey County veterans from WWI, WWII, and Korea, spotlighting their service and struggles.
A new edition of *Lest We Forget: Remembering The African Canadian Servicemen from Grey County*, authored by Bonita Johnson deMatteis, was launched on February 21, 2026, in Owen Sound.
The book, stemming from a 2002 museum project, honors Black veterans from Grey County who served in the First World War, Second World War, and the Korean War, including deMatteis’s father and four uncles.
Featuring personal letters, photos, and military records, the updated version includes new research, corrections, and community-contributed stories.
It highlights the challenges faced by Black soldiers, including segregation in the No.
2 Construction Battalion, and reflects growing public willingness to preserve their legacy amid increased national recognition.
Un nuevo libro honra a los veteranos de Black Grey County de la Primera Guerra Mundial, la Segunda Guerra Mundial y Corea, destacando su servicio y luchas.