On 1942-01-16, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn passed away at the age of 91. Prince Arthur was born on May 1, 1850 in the Buckingham Palace in London, the third son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In his youth, from 1864-1874, Prince Arthur served in the British Military, eventually rising to the rank of General in 1904. Prince Arthur was known for his dedication to military service. He was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of four Canadian regiments- The Royal Canadian Dragoons, The Canadian Grenadier Guards, The Governor-General's Horse Guards, and The Fort Garry Horse. He was also a principal advisor to his brother, the future King Edward VII, and was named Governor General of Canada in 1911. During his 7-year tenure, he visited almost every corner of Canada, making him a national figure in the country. He also reorganized the Reserve Army of Canada. During the War, Prince Arthur officially retired from his post as Governor General. After his retirement, he dedicated himself to the cause of charity. He founded the Arthur Currie Scholarship in 1939 for students unable to afford tuition fees to the Royal Military College of Canada. His tireless work in service to his country earned him numerous awards of honor, including, among others, the Order of the Garter, Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and GCMG Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold. Prince Arthur is remembered for his dedication to service and for his extraordinary dedication to royalty and his country in general. He will be immensely missed.