Alex Bowers
@bowerswrites.bsky.social
Staff writer for Legion Magazine | Telling Canada's wartime stories | Brit living in N.S., Canada | Married to Annie | http://buymeacoffee.com/alexbowers 🏳️🌈
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Alex Bowers
@bowerswrites.bsky.social
· Jan 24
You can soon pick up a copy of my Legion Magazine special issue on the liberation of the Netherlands!
I put the words on the pages, but so much else goes into making one of these. I'm indeed blessed to have an amazing team behind me.
Pre-order here: shop.legionmagazine.com/product/libe...
I put the words on the pages, but so much else goes into making one of these. I'm indeed blessed to have an amazing team behind me.
Pre-order here: shop.legionmagazine.com/product/libe...
Any research avenue recommendations into the Suez Crisis?
January 17, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Any research avenue recommendations into the Suez Crisis?
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You can officially pre-order my upcoming Legion Magazine special issue, "Tales of Valour: Heroic Stories of Canada and the Victoria Cross," here:
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
You can officially pre-order my upcoming Legion Magazine special issue, "Tales of Valour: Heroic Stories of Canada and the Victoria Cross," here:
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
Canadians show up in the most curious of places!
I've been researching the often-forgotten British North Americans who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, uncovering the tale of John Charles Beckwith in the process. He lost his leg at Waterloo, but survived.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ch...
I've been researching the often-forgotten British North Americans who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, uncovering the tale of John Charles Beckwith in the process. He lost his leg at Waterloo, but survived.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ch...
January 16, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Canadians show up in the most curious of places!
I've been researching the often-forgotten British North Americans who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, uncovering the tale of John Charles Beckwith in the process. He lost his leg at Waterloo, but survived.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ch...
I've been researching the often-forgotten British North Americans who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, uncovering the tale of John Charles Beckwith in the process. He lost his leg at Waterloo, but survived.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ch...
You can officially pre-order my upcoming Legion Magazine special issue, "Tales of Valour: Heroic Stories of Canada and the Victoria Cross," here:
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
You can officially pre-order my upcoming Legion Magazine special issue, "Tales of Valour: Heroic Stories of Canada and the Victoria Cross," here:
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
shop.legionmagazine.com/product/tale...
This was very much a labour of love from cover to cover. I hope you chaps get the chance to enjoy it.
Reposted by Alex Bowers
My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with historian Jane Gulliford Lowes (@lydiajane13.bsky.social), detailing the story of Bomber Command’s mine-laying, or "gardening," operations in WW II—including Canadian efforts.
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
January 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with historian Jane Gulliford Lowes (@lydiajane13.bsky.social), detailing the story of Bomber Command’s mine-laying, or "gardening," operations in WW II—including Canadian efforts.
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with historian Jane Gulliford Lowes (@lydiajane13.bsky.social), detailing the story of Bomber Command’s mine-laying, or "gardening," operations in WW II—including Canadian efforts.
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
January 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with historian Jane Gulliford Lowes (@lydiajane13.bsky.social), detailing the story of Bomber Command’s mine-laying, or "gardening," operations in WW II—including Canadian efforts.
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
legionmagazine.com/historian-ja...
📸Courtesy Jane Gulliford Lowes
For Remembrance Day 2025, my photographer wife, Annie, and I travelled to Oromocto, N.B., to see how a military town pauses to honour service and sacrifice. This Legion Magazine feature is a combination of my words and her images.
📸 Annie Bowers.
legionmagazine.com/a-military-t...
📸 Annie Bowers.
legionmagazine.com/a-military-t...
January 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
For Remembrance Day 2025, my photographer wife, Annie, and I travelled to Oromocto, N.B., to see how a military town pauses to honour service and sacrifice. This Legion Magazine feature is a combination of my words and her images.
📸 Annie Bowers.
legionmagazine.com/a-military-t...
📸 Annie Bowers.
legionmagazine.com/a-military-t...
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🧵(1/7) The Jan. / Feb. 2026 issue of Legion Magazine
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
January 11, 2026 at 11:46 PM
🧵(1/7) The Jan. / Feb. 2026 issue of Legion Magazine
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
🧵(1/7) The Jan. / Feb. 2026 issue of Legion Magazine
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
January 11, 2026 at 11:46 PM
🧵(1/7) The Jan. / Feb. 2026 issue of Legion Magazine
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
is out now, marking the beginning of a special year in which both the publication and The Royal Canadian Legion celebrate 100 years of service to veterans - not to mention telling their stories. Here are my contributions.
Reposted by Alex Bowers
Eleven years ago today, these two Brits embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling to Tanzania, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. (different times). Now, of course, since #movingtoCanada, we continue to count our blessings. Onwards!
January 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Eleven years ago today, these two Brits embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling to Tanzania, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. (different times). Now, of course, since #movingtoCanada, we continue to count our blessings. Onwards!
Only went and bloody won! Jolly good show.
January 11, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Only went and bloody won! Jolly good show.
I met Mr. Moosehead himself!
January 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I met Mr. Moosehead himself!
Our first Halifax Mooseheads hockey game! Beyond excited. 🇬🇧🇨🇦
January 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Our first Halifax Mooseheads hockey game! Beyond excited. 🇬🇧🇨🇦
Eleven years ago today, these two Brits embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling to Tanzania, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. (different times). Now, of course, since #movingtoCanada, we continue to count our blessings. Onwards!
January 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Eleven years ago today, these two Brits embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling to Tanzania, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. (different times). Now, of course, since #movingtoCanada, we continue to count our blessings. Onwards!
Reposted by Alex Bowers
My latest Legion Magazine article, "The Quilt Makers," is now online, detailing how Canadian women and girls crafted for victory in WW II. legionmagazine.com/the-quilt-ma...
The Quilt Makers - Legion Magazine
How Canadian women and girls crafted for victory in WW II
legionmagazine.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:44 PM
My latest Legion Magazine article, "The Quilt Makers," is now online, detailing how Canadian women and girls crafted for victory in WW II. legionmagazine.com/the-quilt-ma...
My latest Legion Magazine article, "The Quilt Makers," is now online, detailing how Canadian women and girls crafted for victory in WW II. legionmagazine.com/the-quilt-ma...
The Quilt Makers - Legion Magazine
How Canadian women and girls crafted for victory in WW II
legionmagazine.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:44 PM
My latest Legion Magazine article, "The Quilt Makers," is now online, detailing how Canadian women and girls crafted for victory in WW II. legionmagazine.com/the-quilt-ma...
Did you know that during WW II, Britain safeguarded its gold from a feared Nazi invasion—by shipping its entire reserves to Canada?
Here is the story, as told by Canadian author Ted Barris, in my latest Legion Magazine article.
legionmagazine.com/ted-barris-o...
📸 Imperial War Museums.
Here is the story, as told by Canadian author Ted Barris, in my latest Legion Magazine article.
legionmagazine.com/ted-barris-o...
📸 Imperial War Museums.
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Did you know that during WW II, Britain safeguarded its gold from a feared Nazi invasion—by shipping its entire reserves to Canada?
Here is the story, as told by Canadian author Ted Barris, in my latest Legion Magazine article.
legionmagazine.com/ted-barris-o...
📸 Imperial War Museums.
Here is the story, as told by Canadian author Ted Barris, in my latest Legion Magazine article.
legionmagazine.com/ted-barris-o...
📸 Imperial War Museums.
Are there any historians/experts here well placed to discuss Canadian WW II veteran-turned-Star Trek actor, James Doohan?
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Are there any historians/experts here well placed to discuss Canadian WW II veteran-turned-Star Trek actor, James Doohan?
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In 2025, I lost two people to cancer, two people I admired, looked up to, and cared for. A third, my oldest friend, is also living with it. I kindly ask you to support them and indeed everyone who has endured cancer by donating to this campaign.
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
I'm supporting the Canadian Cancer Society!
In trusted partnership with donors and volunteers, we improve the lives of all those affected by cancer through world-class research, transformative advocacy and compassionate support.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca
December 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In 2025, I lost two people to cancer, two people I admired, looked up to, and cared for. A third, my oldest friend, is also living with it. I kindly ask you to support them and indeed everyone who has endured cancer by donating to this campaign.
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
In 2025, I lost two people to cancer, two people I admired, looked up to, and cared for. A third, my oldest friend, is also living with it. I kindly ask you to support them and indeed everyone who has endured cancer by donating to this campaign.
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
I'm supporting the Canadian Cancer Society!
In trusted partnership with donors and volunteers, we improve the lives of all those affected by cancer through world-class research, transformative advocacy and compassionate support.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca
December 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In 2025, I lost two people to cancer, two people I admired, looked up to, and cared for. A third, my oldest friend, is also living with it. I kindly ask you to support them and indeed everyone who has endured cancer by donating to this campaign.
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
Thank you.
fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
George Beardshaw, 102, is the last known British Home Child. In 1938, he was sent to a Canadian household that mistreated him. Despite this, he still served his adopted nation in WWII. Read his tale in my Legion Magazine article.
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
📸 St. Joseph’s Health Care London
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
📸 St. Joseph’s Health Care London
December 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
George Beardshaw, 102, is the last known British Home Child. In 1938, he was sent to a Canadian household that mistreated him. Despite this, he still served his adopted nation in WWII. Read his tale in my Legion Magazine article.
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
📸 St. Joseph’s Health Care London
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
📸 St. Joseph’s Health Care London
My latest Legion Magazine feature, "God rest ye weary gentlemen," is now online, detailing four Canadian Christmases during the Second World War. Please consider sharing widely as I'm particularly proud of it!
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
December 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My latest Legion Magazine feature, "God rest ye weary gentlemen," is now online, detailing four Canadian Christmases during the Second World War. Please consider sharing widely as I'm particularly proud of it!
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
My latest Legion Magazine story is a special one, an interview with 102-year-old Canadian WW II veteran George Beardshaw. Originally from Yorkshire, U.K., he is also thought to be the last living Home Child.
Thank you, sir, for your time - and service.
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
Thank you, sir, for your time - and service.
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My latest Legion Magazine story is a special one, an interview with 102-year-old Canadian WW II veteran George Beardshaw. Originally from Yorkshire, U.K., he is also thought to be the last living Home Child.
Thank you, sir, for your time - and service.
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
Thank you, sir, for your time - and service.
legionmagazine.com/a-ww-ii-rifl...
Reposted by Alex Bowers
My new Legion Magazine story, "God rest ye weary gentlemen," is now online, highlighting four Christmases of WW II. From Hong Kong to Ortona to the skies above Germany, Canadians sought festive cheer wherever they could. Some even found it.
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
December 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
My new Legion Magazine story, "God rest ye weary gentlemen," is now online, highlighting four Christmases of WW II. From Hong Kong to Ortona to the skies above Germany, Canadians sought festive cheer wherever they could. Some even found it.
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
My new Legion Magazine story, "God rest ye weary gentlemen," is now online, highlighting four Christmases of WW II. From Hong Kong to Ortona to the skies above Germany, Canadians sought festive cheer wherever they could. Some even found it.
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
December 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
My new Legion Magazine story, "God rest ye weary gentlemen," is now online, highlighting four Christmases of WW II. From Hong Kong to Ortona to the skies above Germany, Canadians sought festive cheer wherever they could. Some even found it.
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726
legionmagazine.com/god-rest-ye-...
📸 CWM/20020045-2726