The Chaplain's Diary
The definitive historical account behind the Hickey and Waterman Victoria Cross petitions.
The Untold Story Behind Canada's Unawarded Victoria Cross
This book documents the actions of Waterman and Hickey at the Gothic Line in 1944 and examines why Canada's Victoria Cross remains unawarded.
About the Book
The Chaplain's Diary is a deeply researched account of courage, memory, and military decision-making. It follows the campaign through Sicily, Ortona, and the Gothic Line, then examines how medal recommendations were assessed, reduced, or set aside. The result is a concise, evidence-led narrative that challenges long-held assumptions about Canada's most extraordinary wartime acts.
From The Chaplain's Diary
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The People at the Heart of the Story
Live Petition Count
Total votes per case. No public voter names—just the numbers.
Waterman VC Review
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signatures
Hickey VC Review
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signatures
(15k from a prior petition)