Roger Litwiller is a Canadian author, historian and lecturer. He has written the books, White Ensign Flying, Warships of the Bay of Quinte as well as articles for magazines and newspapers. Roger has lectured across Canada, including the Crowsnest in St. John’s, NL and The Naval Museum in Esquimalt, British Columbia, imparting the incredible stories of the Canadian Navy and has participated in several Royal Canadian Navy projects, including the 75th Anniversary of the Battle Of the Atlantic and Centenary of the Naval Reserve. Additionally Roger has provided voice narration for RCN Public Affairs videos.
The style of Roger’s writing reflects a story based approach to telling history. Through interviews and research he captures the experiences of our Veterans, incorporating their personal stories into the history. His unique approach to history brings the story to life, transporting the reader into the crew of the ship.
Roger was a Naval Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. His interest in the Royal Canadian Navy began as a Sea Cadet in Kitchener. Later he volunteered with the Navy League of Canada, becoming the Area Officer for Eastern Ontario.
For thirty-seven years, Roger had been a Paramedic in the Quinte area of Eastern Ontario and was decorated by the Governor General of Canada with the Exemplary Service Medal and the Province of Ontario for Bravery. He retired from Paramedicine in 2019 to pursue his love for Canada’s Maritime history. The Canadian Coast Guard employed Roger under contract as their historian from 2019 to 2020. Roger, with his wife Rhonda reside near Trenton, Ontario and together they enjoy travel and photography.
Roger sums up his work, “I am a storyteller who can save your life.”
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