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Farley Mowat
Mowat in October 2010

Farley McGill Mowat (May 12, 1921 – May 6, 2014) was a Canadian author and environmentalist. He wrote many famous Canadian novels such as People of the Deer (1952) and Never Cry Wolf (1963).

Mowat was born in Belleville, Ontario. He studied at the University of Toronto. Farley Mowat died on May 6, 2014 in Port Hope, Ontario, less than one week before his 93rd birthday.

His War Service Medals

  • WW2 1939-1945 Star (South African)

    1939–1945 Star

  • WW2 Italy Star

    Italy Star

  • WW2 France and Germany Star

    France and Germany Star

  • WW2 Defence Medal

    Defence Medal

  • WW2 War Medal

    War Medal 1939–1945

  • Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

Images for kids

  • Farley Mowat grave site

    Mowat's grave site

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