RCMP look to return war medals & certificate to owners

RCMP are looking to return some important historical and personal items to their rightful owners.

On January 7, 2022, Kelowna RCMP officers located a Canadian discharge certificate from World War I and Canadian war medals from World War II in possession of a Kelowna man who was not the rightful owner.

Canadian discharge certificate in the name of Corporal John Milliman Wintermute. (Image credit: RCMP)

The discharge certificate was in the name of Corporal John Milliman Wintermute who served in both England and France and was discharged on May 17, 1919.

The medals have been identified as from WW2, but with no information who they where issued to.

Kelowna RCMP has reached out to the Okanagan Military Museum and other Canadian military partners trying to locate and reunite the important historical and sentimental items with their rightful owners.

“As senior serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces, it’s important to me personally, these items of the ultimate sacrifice be returned back to the rightful heirs of those who have served with honour,” said RCMP Corporal Ammo Vecchio.

If anyone has any information regarding the items to please contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300.