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A Soldier Remembers – book launch Nov. 30 at Newton Library

Memoir of Second World War veteran Pritam Singh Jauhal, who had to fight battles against discrimination at home.
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The launching of the book A Soldier Remembers takes place Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newton Library, 13795 70 Ave.

The book is a memoir by Second World War veteran Lt. Col. Pritam Singh Jauhal.

In 1993, he was not allowed to enter a Legion building during Remembrance Day ceremonies unless he removed his turban.

The book launch is presented by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley.

For more information, email sharanjit.sandhra@ufv.ca