Kurt Grant is a 32 year veteran of the Canadian Forces. In addition to his responsibilities as an infantry sergeant, he worked at the Directorate of History and Heritage as a researcher and writer and was the managing editor of the prestigious CANADIAN ARMY JOURNAL. In addition to his own works, he has edited numerous professional and private books, made several book contributions and has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals. In 2011 he was diagnosed with PTSD. He lives in Brockville, Ontario with his wife Catherine.