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. […]
Captain Jeff Francis served as Forward Observation Officer leading a team from 1RCHA, attached to the RCR Battle Group on Roto 3, from February to August 2007. While returning from a mission, his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device, killing all occupants. He was 36 years old and leaves behind his wife Sylvie […]
Receiving the Army Run medal and my life. It means a lot to me and I’m proud of it. I will cherish it all my life because it means so much to me as a wounded soldier and amputee in the Nigerian army. Thank you for all you have done for the Canadian Army. I’m […]
