Douglas Wayne Bedford (1940 - 2021) was born on 18 Feb 1940. Doug joined the Canadian Forces in 1958 and served with the Queens Own Rifles of Canada and the PPCLI. He also served with NATO forces on three missions with UN peacekeeping operations. Doug also served as a drummer in the military band.

Doug was involved in many organizations, including the Shriners and the Royal Canadian Legion and volunteered at The Military Museums for many years