February 22, 2013 London.
On February 22, 2013, Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament for London North Centre and Parliamentary Secretary
for Status of Women, officially announced that the Government of Canada building located at 451 Talbot Street,
London, Ontario, will be named the Richard Pierpoint Building in recognition of the heroism of this intrepid
Black Canadian soldier. MP Truppe unveiled the plaque that will be on the building. This announcement was made on
behalf of the Hon. Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women.