About Victor Ward
Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). Victor Ward was a Canadian military personnel.
Victor Vincent "Dick" Ward (June 24, 1923 – April 17, 2011) was a Canadian miner who was trapped in the mines during the 1956 Explosion.
Ward was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia, to Vincent and Laura Ward. He served on during World War II. He was working in the Springhill mines when the explosion occurred, trapping him inside. He was rescued shortly after. Ward worked for Air Canada for several years, eventually retiring and returning to Springhill.
Struggling with health for some time, Ward died peacefully at the age of 87 on April 17, 2011, after a short illness. He is survived by three daughters.
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Who was Victor Ward?
Canadian miner (1923-2011)
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Victor Ward was born on 24 June 1923.
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Victor Ward died on 17 April 2011.
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Victor Ward was a military personnel.
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Victor Ward was Canadian.
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