frederick Ogilvie
1861-1934
Known to the Mohawks as Onondeyoh
For his people!
Similarities to Nelson's lessons
Know your enemy- By joining the war, he unknowingly signed off his citizenship as a native and when returned to Canada, was not seen as an Indian and thus lost the rewards for service. As a normal civilian, he saw the British style of government as more representative of the people than the Confederacy system of clans and chiefs. He became aware of the depth of poverty and despair amongst his people while on recruiting tours across Canada directed to reserves, big and small.
Lead from the front but don't leave your base behind- All of Fredericks actions were based on his Native heritage and with the idea of helping them at all cost. This was his motivation for leading and kept him going, giving him a purpose to help his people.
Bibliography
Jim Windle, "Homage to Lieutenant Frederick Ogilvie Loft – 1861-1934", Two Row Times, November 11th, 2015. Web. May 6th, 2017