by brucericketts | Jun 14, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
These entries will concern...
by brucericketts | Jun 14, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
In this section, we are presenting the operations of the Canadian armed forces. For purposes of ease of navigation, we have chosen to present stories according to the prevalence of each service in the operation. For example, although Dieppe was primarily a Canadian...
by brucericketts | Jun 13, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
Indigenous people from every region of Canada served in the armed forces during the Second World War, fighting in every major battle and campaign of the conflict. To serve their country, Indigenous people had to overcome unique cultural challenges. Their courage,...
by brucericketts | Jun 13, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
The following Canadians are buried or commemorated at Ancona War Cemetery: ADAMS, Private, OWEN W., F/85643. Cape Breton Highlanders, R.C.I.C. 9 September Age 23. Son of Joseph and Edna J. Adams, of Westchester Station, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Grave...
by brucericketts | Jun 11, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
An informal Canadian merchant navy appeared in 1914 at the start of World War I and was renamed Canadian Government Merchant Marine in 1918, but slowly disappeared by 1930. Within hours of Canada’s declaration of war on 10 September 1939, the Canadian government...
