Career
Crowchild was the last surviving Tsuu T"ina veteran of World World War II, as well as the last surviving veteran of the war from any of the Treaty 7 First Nations. Crowchild began appearing in the Calgary Stampede prior to World World War World War II He continued to participate in the Stampede until he was in his 80s. In 1942, Crowchild voluntarily enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces at the Currie Barracks in Calgary.
Crowchild dismissed their criticisms, later telling the Kainai News in a 1987 interview, "We wanted to fight, what the hell."
He operated Sherman tanks and guarded German prisoners-of-war.
Harold Crowchild died on January 12, 2013, at the age of 97. A memorial service was held at his home on the Tsuu T"ina Nation reserve followed by a traditional funeral at the Sarcee Seven Chiefs Complex.
Tsuu T"ina Chief Roy Whitney called his death "a sad week for the Tsuu T"ina Nation and for Canada.".
