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British defensive operations. Acting on direct orders from Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King to enforce Canada's military commitments in defense of England in the lead up to World War II, Sampson confronted strike leaders on the steps of
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Commanding Officer of the Base Station in No.61 (RCAF) Base and, later, the Base Station at No.64 (RCAF) Base, "as largely responsible for the very enviable record shown by both of these stations under his command". On 12 September 1947, Sampson was awarded
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