About Sydney F. Wise
Lived 1924 – 2007 (aged 82). Sydney F. Wise was a Canadian historian, university teacher, military historian and aircraft pilot.
Sydney Francis Wise is a Canadian historian who became the official historian of the Canadian military in 1966.
Career
He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and became a pilot. He enrolled in the Royal Military College of Canada. After graduating he became a professor there, Queens College and Carleton University. In 1966, he was called upon and accepted the position of the official historian of the Canadian military. In 1989 he received the Order of Canada.
Operation Spring scandal The destruction of the Canada's Black Watch unit during the Operation Spring of the Normandy invasion was seen as a scandal and there were rumours of a Canadian coverup. These rumours were made worse by Stacy and Sydney F. Wise conspired to "keep the only surviving copy of the preliminary report on Operation Spring from Major Griffin’s relatives." The two had actually saved the surviving copy of the report against orders.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sydney F. Wise?
historian
When was Sydney F. Wise born?
Sydney F. Wise was born on 14 November 1924 in Toronto.
When did Sydney F. Wise die?
Sydney F. Wise died on 8 March 2007 in Ottawa.
What was Sydney F. Wise's occupation?
Sydney F. Wise was a historian, university teacher, military historian and aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Sydney F. Wise?
Sydney F. Wise was Canadian.
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