did receive three Mentions in Despatches. His Order of Canada citation reads: On the fiftieth anniversary of Holland's liberation in May 1995, the City of Doetinchem named a park "Mark Tennant Plantsoen - A Canadian Liberator". Mark Tennant was buried with full military honours in 1997; his casket was draped with the Union Jack in honour of his request, rather than the national (maple leaf) flag. References Calgary Highlanders website Rootsweb.com page Order of Canada citation Calgary city councillors Members of the Order of Canada Politicians from Winnipeg 1913 births 1997 deaths Canadian Army personnel of World War II The Calgary Highlanders officers The Calgary Highlanders soldiers Canadian Army officers Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery officers Canadian Militia officers Canadian military personnel from Manitoba South Alberta Regiment