Bert, to those who knew him, served in the Canadian Army for 24 years. First in the army with the 8th Canadian Hussars, then in the air force as a photo technician. Bert loved tanks, and would stop and climb on any one he saw. He passed away last March and we miss him dearly.
BIRTHApril 2, 1890Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada DEATHApril 29, 1918 (age 28)World War I – France Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Fraser, of South Barr, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In memory of the men who joined the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) who went to war and did not return home.
Emile joined the army in 1943 (The Royal Canadian Dragoons) during WWII and the year-long occupation of Germany. He received the following decorations: 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal, 2005 Year of the Veteran Commemorative Medallion (Legion). He was a model of courage for his wife, […]
On October 22, 2014, Corporal Nathan Cirillo lost his life while on sentry duty.
Caporal Leo GauthierCorps royal canadien des magasins militairesSeconde Guerre mondiale
Dave était un ami hilarant avec lequel je me suis entraîné dans l’armée. Il nous manque et je n’oublierai jamais son sacrifice.
Il a servi 34 ans comme fantassin dans le RCR. Il a effectué des missions en Allemagne et à Chypre.
Le Halifax III de Donald Stewart Brillinger s’est écrasé en Allemagne les 22 et 23 avril 1944.
Mon grand-oncle Charles est parti au front en septembre 1914. Mon grand-père est né en novembre et s’appelait Frank. Une lettre a été envoyée à Charles et il a répondu que, si on le lui avait demandé, il aurait aimé que le bébé s’appelle Albert, comme le Prince. Dès lors, mon grand-père s’est appelé Albert. […]
