Great-uncle Bill (William) first enlisted in the army during the Second World War, on May 7, 1945, having reached the age of majority and knowing that the war against Japan would still require support. He completed his basic and advanced infantry training in Simcoe, Ontario. He was discharged on V-J Day, saying he would like […]
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.
Dave was a hilarious friend with whom I trained in the army. We miss him and I’ll never forget his sacrifice.
Served 34 years as an infantryman in the RCR. He carried out missions in Germany and Cyprus.
Donald Stewart Brillinger’s Halifax III crashed in Germany on April 22 and 23, 1944.
My great-uncle Charles went to the front line in September 1914. My grandfather was born in November and his name was Frank. A letter was sent to Charles and he replied that, if asked, he would have liked the baby to be called Albert, after the Prince. From then on, my grandfather was called Albert. […]
