HIRTZ
FAMILY HISTORY


On 1 June 1956, John was decorated for outstanding services to
his country and made a Chevalier in the Grand Ducal Order of the Crown of Oak by the Grand
Duchess of Luxembourg "for the valuable services to your country for the generous
assistance given to the many immigrants from Luxembourg since you came to Canada". It
was also mentioned that he had co-operated and assisted the government during the Second
World War. This is the highest honor given to a civilian by the Luxembourg government.

Hirtz Lake
Saskatchewan
Location : 26-63-26-W3
Latitude - Longitude : 54° 29' 00" N - 109° 49' 00" W
NTS Map : 073K05
CGNDB Unique Identifier :HAFNF
 
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