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He was born in Montreal, Quebec.
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Paul Metivier
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Career
Metiver enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the age of 16, having told the recruiter he was 19. He served with the 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Column, delivering munitions by mule. In later life, Metivier was awarded the French Légion d"honneur for his service in the First World War and a certificate of appreciation for his selfless contribution to the war effort, signed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
He became well known for his attendance at the Remembrance day ceremony in Ottawa every November 11, despite his advanced age, regardless of the weather or even his own health.
He was also involved with s Affairs Canada in the repatriation of Canada"s Unknown Soldier from Vimy, France in 2000. He became the sole surviving veteran of World War I living in Ottawa, Ontario and, upon his death, one of only six 6 veterans of the First World War still living in Canada.
Paul Métivier Drive, a street running east to west between Woodroffe Avenue and Longfields, in Ottawa, Ontario was named in his honour.
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Canadian