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JOHN DELMAR (BOB) OSBORNE John Delmar (Bob) Osborne served overseas in the two Great Wars. He served with the 7th Battalion in World War I and was awarded the Military Medal & Bar, and the British War Medal & Victory Medal which he earned by reason of service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. In World War II he joined the B.C. Regiment of the Duke of Connaughts Own Rifles. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp and the War Medal 1939-1945, awarded for service with the Canadian Army (active) during World War II. The discharge certificate states his rank as Sergeant. He served in Canada, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.
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PETER BAZOWSKI It is with pride and love that I present the story of my father who served Canada and the Province of British Columbia spanning an incredible and varied career. We miss him deeply but especially at times like November 11th when we join so many others to remember all of those who have served our Country. Dad, Peter Bazowski, completed his High School (Grade 12) at Vonda Saskatchewan in 1942. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.) in 1942 serving mostly in India as a Wireless Air Gunner in B24 Liberators. He was commissioned in India and ended military service as a Flying Officer. Dad joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) in 1947 and had an interesting career in the Force: (a) sent to the University of Alberta by the RCMP, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. (b) served as an Aide to British Columbia Lieutenant Governor George G. Pearks V.C. (c) held the position of Liaison Officer in Washington D.C. for 4 years representing the RCMP (d) attended one year at the National Defence College when he visited countries all over the world. (e) ended his career as Deputy Commissioner, (No2 in Canada) Commanding
Officer of the RCMP in British Columbia. Dad held the following positions in the Government of British Columbia in what he called his “second career”. (a) Public Administrator for Vancouver General Hospital (b) Deputy Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs (c) Deputy Minister of Health and (d) Ombudsman for the Province of British Columbia. More important than all of the above, Dad was a great father, husband, and friend to so many. Dad retired to Victoria...finally, and passed away at the age of 87. Respectfully submitted by Dave Bazowski
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Murray B.W. Brown. Currently posted to Cold Lake, AB. He has been serving for over 23 years and works for 1 AMS Sqn. He was part of Op IMPACT in Kuwait and spent over 8 months there. He is currently a Sergeant and an Air Weapons Systems Specialist. And he is an amazing father, husband, brother and son. We are all very proud of him for all his accomplishments, both personally and professionally. I am so proud to have someone like him defending our great Country. Cherice Sweet (baby sis) on behalf of his whole family.
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Tommy Canuck: The Infantry Soldier Civilian-soldiers, most of them volunteers, comprised the bulk of Canada’s overseas military.
Canadian Army, British Troops? In the war’s early years, most Canadian troops were not Canadian born. In the First Contingent that went overseas in late 1914, 70 percent had been born in the United Kingdom. This reflected pre-war
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immigration from the British Isles and the patriotic ties between recent arrivals and the mother country, but it was still a high number. In Australia’s first contingent, for example, 73 percent were native-born. At war’s end, despite the compulsory service imposed by the Military Service Act, only 51 percent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) was Canadian-born. The comparable figure for Australia was 84 percent.
the recruiting effort was directed, and statistical breakdowns by province only include data from the place of enlistment and not the place of birth. If a Maritimer enlisted in Winnipeg, the record would indicate that the recruit came from the West. Despite these limitations, it is clear that Ontario and the West contributed the most troops, while Quebeckers and Maritimers enlisted in proportionately fewer numbers. This may have been due to several factors:
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The soldiers who formed the Canadian Expeditionary Force were drawn from across the country. While more Canadians lived in rural areas than cities, it is unclear if this divide was reflected in the CEF. Most units were actually recruited in urban centres, where much of
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Of the almost 620,000 Canadians who enlisted voluntarily or were conscripted, roughly 424,000 served overseas in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Courtesay of the Canadian War Museum
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WWI VIMY RIDGE VET Born in Victoria on September 4, 1892 enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in January 1916. Then served with the 7th Battalion. He was wounded in action at Vimy and was discharged in 1919 with the British War and Victory medals without any disabilities. Submitted by his son, Bob Jamieson
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First Nations Soldiers in the First World War Close to 4,000 members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force were of Aboriginal descent, an astonishing number given the limited civil rights accorded Canada’s First Peoples in the early twentieth century.
Overcoming Cultural Barriers First Peoples troops encountered a double cultural barrier in the military: the racial prejudice that marked the contemporary non-Aboriginal world, and a military hierarchy that worked almost exclusively in English, a language many Aboriginal recruits did not speak. Records and memoirs suggest that most units eventually embraced First Peoples soldiers, even providing a more welcoming or progressive environment than other areas of contemporary society.
A Record of Accomplishment First Peoples troops left a remarkable record of wartime accomplishment. Several were commissioned as officers, and many served as battle-hardened platoon leaders and combat instructors. At least 50 were decorated for bravery on the battlefield. Many acquired near-legendary status as scouts and snipers, drawing on pre-war hunting skills and wilderness experience. The most decorated, Corporal Francis Pegahmagabow, an Ojibwa from the Parry Island Band near Parry
Sound, Ontario, received the Military Medal and two bars for his bravery and effectiveness as a sniper. Former rodeo performer Henry Norwest, a Metis, was credited with 115 kills before his death. Alexander Smith, Jr. and his brother Charles, the sons of Six Nations Cayuga chief Alexander G. Smith, were both awarded the Military Cross.
Francis Pegahmagabow Francis Pegahmagabow’s medal set includes the Military Medal, with two bars, the 1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal 1914-1920, and the Victory Medal 1914-1919. Pegahmagabow was Canada’s most decroated Aboriginal soldier in the First World War. Peggy, as his fellow soldiers called hiim, enlisted in August 19154 and went overseas with the First Contingent. He served for most of the war as a scout and sniper with the 1st Battalion, aquiring a fearsome reputation as a marksman. At the Battle of Mount Sorrel in June 1916, Pegahmagabow captured a large number of German prisoners and was awarded the Military Medal. He was awarded a bar to his Military Medal during the Battle of Passchendaele in November 2917, and a second bar for actions during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918.
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Rose-Reta Gunnlaugsen wants to pay tribute to not only the service men and women who went to war but also their wives, mothers and children who had to stay behind and endure not only the absence and death of their loved ones but also the terror of being under attack. Like many women, Margaret Irvine stayed at home with her eight children while Lance Corporal James Irvine served with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers in WWI.
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CLIFFORD FREDERICK ERNEST ALLCROFT ROYAL CANADIAN AIRFORCE 1950-1975 Cliff was born in Timmins, Ont. February 3, 1935. At the young age of 15, with his parents consent he enlisted. Basic training was in Borden and Centralia, Ont. He furthered his training to become an Airframe Tech. and mechanic.
there was a wedding, and one year later they were off to spend four years in Marville, France, as a NATO posting. After tearful goodbyes to family and friends at the train station we were on our way to Montreal where we boarded the ship “Saxonia”, and after seven days at sea arrived in La Harve, France, then a train trip to Paris and then on to Belgium. There was usually a sponsor for all the new arrivals, but ours did not show up, so we were on our own, and a cultural shock but the military was now your family and we befriended a couple who helped us find a place to rent and supplied us with the basics until our crates arrived. We lived in St. Mard Belgium for the first two years and then bought a trailer near the airbase which was #1Wing Marville, France. It was about thirteen miles from St. Mard. The years we were in that area was when the Algerians were fighting for their independence, so wasn’t always a peaceful time. Cliff was with 441 squadron, known as “Stalk and Kill”. First line servicing on F86 Sabre and CF 104 Starfighter jets, as chief of a ten man crew, delegated duties to the crew, assisted in refuelling, and related checks in the functional turnaround of these aircraft. In June 1961 W/C DAB Smiley DFC, took command of 441 squadron.
In 1956 he was transferred to Winnipeg, Man. and took crewman courses. According to his log book, logged 542 hours of flight time, up until 1960; flying on Mitchell, Dakota and Beechcraft airplanes. His plan was to become a flight engineer, but unfortunately, he was diagnosed as being colour defective. He could no longer fly as flight crew which was very discouraging for him. The Royal Bank of Canada Portage and Collegiate Branch handled the military payroll, and that is where Audrey worked. Three years later, Aug. 1960
In 1956 the F86 MK was replaced by F86MKV1; intensive practice and a very high standard of cooperation between the ground and aircrew, the Squadron attained the highest air firing average in 1 Air Division history. When the final flag was down 441 had achieved an overall average of 37.2% -- surpassing any previous RCAF score. Over the four years, as part of NATO there
were many exchanges (deployments) to other bases which fostered good relations with other Airforces and a chance for 441 personnel to learn new methods from other NATO countries. The checkerboard tail was remembered by many countries for a very long time. A deployment to Sardinia, Italy was always an interesting shopping trip for the servicemen, as they purchased gifts, fancy lingerie, of course, modeled by the pretty ladies. Cliff was very interested in car racing and became a member of the car club. We followed the racing circuits - Paris, Germany etc. Cliff bought an Austin Healey sports car and we made trips to England to have it souped up for racing. Our little “Roc Roi”. Rock Roy appeared and there was now no room in the car for a baby. We always referred to Rock as our little Jaguar, as Cliff fell in love with the XKE, at an auto show in Paris and planned to buy one to bring home at the end of our tour. The price at that time was affordable. At the end of our tour, due to a family illness, Cliff requested a posting to Winnipeg, and got Gimli, MB which was close enough. (1965-1967) Cliff was a supervisor in charge of the engineering library, ordered, updated and replaced technical
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orders, drew up Special Inspections, modified orders from incoming messages to be distributed to the required sections, also worked in log control. Next posting was to Moose Jaw, Sask. 19671975. Flying operations - famous Snowbirds.
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beginning of 1968 marked the passing of Canada’s very traditional tri-service concept and the birth of unification whereby all three separate services The Royal Canadian Airforce, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Army were assimilated into one, the Canadian Armed Forces. Cliff was proud to be part of the Honour Guard during his 25 years of service.
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This was the year (1967) Canada celebrated its 100th birthday, and CFB Moose Jaw joined in the celebration by planting 100 trees on the base. The
While stationed in Moose Jaw, Cliff spend four years attending night classes, one night per week at the college in Regina, and received his university entrance with the hopes of a promotion, but after eight years and no promotion, or hopes of a transfer to Comox or Greenwood, Nova Scotia, he became discouraged and made the huge decision to return to civilian
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life. A huge adjustment! Cliff applied for a job with CP Air in Richmond, B.C. was accepted. The military experience was an asset. Started working in May 1975. CP Air was taken over by Canadian and then Air Canada. Cliff worked with the airlines for 20 years full time, and part-time eleven years for NAPA in Richmond. Cliff had another dream, and being near the ocean, building a sailboat and going cruising was that retirement dream. In 1976 he bought the plans and construction began in our back yard in Richmond. Launched Aug. 1988, set sail in 1995. Roberts 43 ft. CARRA 11. Unfortunately, Cliff passed Aug. 9, 2011. It was unexpected and he is terribly missed by family and friends, but we do have some very wonderful memories. Our life was full of adventures, and it all started with the military. Though our freedom was bought, thousands paid. So, when we see a poppy worn, Let us reflect on the burden borne. By those who gave their very all, when they answered their country’s call, That we at home in peace night live, Then wear a poppy, remember and give. Lest We Forget! Submitted by Audrey
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The Royal Canadian Navy Canada’s navy in 1914 consisted of two obsolete cruisers, HMCS Rainbow and HMCS Niobe, with fewer than 350 sailors. During the war, the navy would expand in response to the threat of German U-Boats.
Early Threat of Naval Attack Canada’s obsolete navy was unprepared for war, with only two under-equipped warships. The protection of Canada’s coasts was entrusted to the Royal Navy. But when the war started, the Royal Navy was occupied in locating and fighting German squadrons, leaving Canada largely defenseless. Before the war started, reports indicated that German warships were headed for Canada’s west coast. HMCS Rainbow, stationed at Esquimalt, British Columbia with a partial crew and lacking proper ammunition, was Canada’s only naval defence against German warships that would surely have destroyed it. Fortunately, the Germans never planned to raid in Canadian waters, but the perceived danger of enemy attack had a substantial influence on Canadian naval efforts. British Columbia Premier Sir Richard McBride secretly purchased two submarines from a shipyard in the United States. After significant work on submarines to get them seaworthy, they patrolled the west and east coasts
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To make up for the shortage of Canadian warships, several patriotic citizens loaned or gave their personal yachts to the navy. Other vessels were built by the Imperial Munitions Board. By war’s end, 100 small vessels had been pressed into service,
With enemy U-Boats causing serious losses to Allied merchant shipping, the Canadian government decided in early 1918 to establish and operate a strong merchant marine, the Canadian Government Merchant Marine (CGMM). The first annual report explained that these CGMM ships were “intended primarily to cooperate with the British shipping in supplying the necessities of war and in times of peace to provide the means of carrying abroad the produces of Canada’s farms, forests, mines and factories, without which Canada could not hope to take full advantage of the opportunity of expanding her export trade.” While there was an unknown number of civilian sailor casualties during the war, their work was essential in supporting the Allied war effort, and would prove equally important in the Second World War.
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U-Boats Attack In the summer of 1918, German U-Boats raided Canada’s east coast, attacking vulnerable ships. Canada’s small navy had little success in bringing the U-Boats to battle, but the war ended before
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RUSSEL W. BELCHER service and the only one to not survive. Russell was killed in action on the first day of what became known as The Hundred Days Offensive, a pivotal campaign that pushed the German forces back behind the Hindenburg Line and led to the end of the First World War. On that first day, the Battle of Amiens took place to the southwest of the 1916 Somme battlefield. Canadian and Australian troops broke through the German lines on the first day, helping to open a 24-kilometre gap south of the Somme. Russell Belcher was among an estimated 6,500 Allied soldiers killed, wounded or missing in action. Total German losses on the day were estimated as high as 30,000. Russel lies buried in the Toronto Cemetery in France, two kilometres north of the village of Demuin in the fields of the Somme.
Russell Belcher signed up for the Canada Overseas Expeditionary Force on Dec. 6, 1915 in London, Ont. – one day before his 18th birthday. He was one of four brothers who signed up for
Documents in the possession of his niece Barb Miller, discovered in an attic in the Belcher family home in London, Ont. a few years ago, hits home the impact the war had on the home front, particularly surrounding the loss of a loved one in action. A telegram to Russell’s father, William Claude Belcher, delivered on Aug. 21, 1918 says “… deeply regret to inform you 823109 Sgt Russell
Wm. Belcher infantry officially reported killed in action Aug 8th.” Amongst the materials found in the London, Ont. home of Miller’s mother and father was a letter written by one of Russell’s comrades to his family. It says, “It is with heartfelt sorrow and sympathy that I write to tell you of the death of your son #823109 Private (sic) W.R. Belcher on August 8, 1918. He was killed working his Lewis gun in a hot fight with a German machine gun position. He died a brave soldier, doing his duty as he has always done. I have known him a long time and I can say nothing but good about him.” The letter is signed by Lt. L.E. Bolton. Also among the materials is a card stating “The Prime Minister and Members of the Government of Canada send their deepest sympathy in the bereavement which you have sustained.” Another card bearing a raised royal crest from the Secretary of State for War says “The King commands me to assure you of the true sympathy of His Majesty and the Queen in your sorrow.” Condensed from an article by Dan MacLennan in the Campbell River Courier-Islander, Nov. 10, 2010.
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Canada Remembers Women in the Canadian Military
VERA KERVIN
Canadian women have played an important role in our country’s military efforts over the years, overcoming many barriers to serve in uniform as nurses and in an expanding variety of other roles. This service continues today, with females now serving alongside their male counterparts in all Canadian Forces trades.
The Second World War The Second World War would see Canadian women returning to serve again as nursing sisters. This time, approximately 4,500 nurses were attached to all three branches of Canada’s military, with more than two-thirds of them serving overseas. Second World War nursing sisters wore a military uniform with a traditional white veil. These young women were commissioned officers and were respectfully addressed as “Sister” or “Ma’am.” In fact, Canada’s military nurses were the first in any Allied country to have officer status. Canadian women would also serve in other military roles during the war, however, and some 50,000 eventually enlisted in the air force, army and navy.
Royal Canadian Air Force - Women’s Division (RCAF-WD) Vera Kervin served with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
On July 2, 1941 the Women’s Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was created—a first for our country. By the end of the war it totalled some 17,000 members. The RCAF did not train their female recruits to be flying instructors or combatants (indeed, the spirit of their participation is best described by the division’s slogan, “We serve that men may fly”). They were initially trained for clerical, administrative and support roles. As the war continued, however, women would also work in other positions like
parachute riggers and laboratory assistants, and even in the very male-dominated electrical and mechanical trades. Many RCAF-WD members were sent to Great Britain to serve with Canadian squadrons and headquarters there.
Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) The CWAC was officially established on August 13, 1941 and by war’s end, it had some 21,000 members. Initially, CWAC members’ duties were quite traditional and they worked as cooks, cleaners, tailors and medical assistants. However, these duties would expand to include more traditionally male jobs such as driving trucks and ambulances, and working as mechanics and radar operators. While most CWACs served in Canada, three companies of female soldiers were posted overseas in 1943.
Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS) The Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (whose members were familiarly known as the “Wrens” after the nickname of their British Royal Navy counterparts), was officially established on July 31, 1942. The last Canadian military branch to recruit women, the Wrens grew to number some 7,000. They initially performed clerical and administrative tasks so more men could be made available for duty at sea. Eventually, Wrens would expand on these roles as well to do things like being on-shore radar operators and coding technicians.
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Like all combatant nations, Canada used specifically targeted media and modern visual design tools for propaganda purposes during the First and Second World Wars. In addition to the posters presented here, radio, commercial advertising, and other print media all became important vehicles for propaganda messaging. Design approaches in Canada during the First World War were often heavily word based, using simple, descriptive images to convey their
messages. Whether sentimental reminders of the need to support “the boys” at the front, or jingoistic, viciously drawn attacks on “the Hun” (Germans), the occasional wordiness of such posters, as well as their period imagery, can nevertheless require some decoding in order to be understood by today’s reader. Historical references, or allusions to then-current political or military events, would have been very clear to contemporary readers. Early Canadian Second World War propaganda,
produced largely under the auspices of the Bureau of Public Information, was informative, word- rather than image-driven, and often relied on humour to relay its messages. Later, wartime demands led to a change of tactics. More aggressive, design-driven, and often sombre propaganda campaigns focused on building unity, harnessing collective energy, and demonstrating the evils of fascism. They also celebrated Canadian achievements in combat, and inspired people with the promise of a better postwar world.
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Indigenous People in the Second World War 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, sacrifices, and accomplishments are a continuing source of pride to their families, communities, and all Canadians. • At least 3,000 First Nations members—including 72 women—enlisted, as well as an unknown number of Inuit, Métis, and other Indigenous people. The actual numbers were no doubt much higher. • Among this small number of identified Indigenous members of the forces, at least 17 decorations for bravery in action were earned.
Many Outstanding Accomplishments
A Veteran Returns • Chief Joe Dreaver, of Mistawasis Cree Band in Saskatchewan, served in both world wars. During the First World War, he was a sapper and earned the Military Medal, an award for bravery in the field, in Belgium. When war erupted again, he immediately re-enlisted, leaving his farm and bringing 17 men with him, including three of his sons. At 48, he was too old for overseas service and remained in Canada with the Veterans Guard, watching over prisoners of war in Alberta.
An Extraordinary Family Sacrifice •
John McLeod, an Ojibwa, served overseas in the First World War and was a member of the Veterans Guard during the Second World War. Six of his sons and one of his daughters enlisted. Two sons gave their lives, and another two were wounded. In 1972, John’s wife, Mary, became the first Indigenous woman to be named Canada’s Memorial Cross Mother, placing a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Remembrance Day on behalf of all Canadian mothers who had lost children to the war.
Bravery in Action • Charles Byce, the son of a Cree woman, joined the Lake Superior Regiment (Motor).
Sgt. Tommy Prince with Military Medal which he received during an investiture at Buckingham Palace. 12 February 1945 / London, England.
He won the Military Medal in the Netherlands and the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the Rhineland Campaign. His citation for the latter was impressive: “His gallant stand, without adequate weapons and with a bare handful of men against hopeless odds will remain, for all time, an outstanding example to all ranks of the Regiment.”
Prince of The Brigade • Thomas George Prince, an Ojibwa from Manitoba, volunteered to be a paratrooper. He served with the elite Canadian-American commando unit called the First Special Service Force that became known to the Germans as the Devil’s Brigade. He earned the Military Medal during a battle in Italy, and the Silver Star, an American award for gallantry, for his reconnaissance work in France. These awards were presented to him by King George VI at Buckingham Palace.
A Distinguished Career • Brigadier Oliver Milton Martin, a Mohawk from the Six Nations Grand River Reserve, reached the highest military rank ever held by an Indigenous person. During the First World War, he served in both the army and the air force. During the Second World War, he oversaw the training of hundreds of recruits in Canada. For his 20 years of excellent service, he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer’s Decoration.
A Man of Many Talents • David Greyeyes, a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Band in Saskatchewan, served in seven European countries in many difficult military roles, including commanding a mortar platoon in Italy. During the Italian Campaign, he earned the Greek Military Cross (third class) for valour in supporting the Greek Mountain Brigade. In 1977 he was awarded the Order
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of Canada. His citation reads: “Athlete, soldier, farmer, former Chief of the Muskeg Lake Reserve, Saskatchewan, and ultimately Director of Indian Affairs in the Maritime and Alberta Regions. For long and devoted service to his people, often under difficult circumstances.”
In Their Own Words “We’re proud of the word volunteer. Nobody forced us. We were good Canadians—patriots—we fought for our country.” – Syd Moore, Second World War Veteran “In Cree we say ‘Kahgee pohn noten took’ on Remembrance Day. It means, ‘the fighting has ended’.” – Irene Plante, Veteran’s widow “The colonel begins to read the 36 names of our fallen. Tears are in his eyes. He falters and hands the paper to the adjutant who calmly folds the paper and puts it in his pocket and quietly says, ‘It is not necessary. They were comrades. We remember.’” –
James Brady, Second World War Veteran
The Legacy Recruits from the Saskatchewan’s File Hills community pose with elders, family members, and representative from the Department of Indian Affairs before departing for Great Britain. The brave Indigenous men and women who left their homes during the Second World War to contribute to the struggle for peace were true heroes. The extra challenges that they had to face and overcome makes their achievements all the more notable.
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To learn more about their achievements and sacrifices, please refer to the Veterans Affairs Canada publication “Indigenous Soldiers, Foreign Battlefields”, visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website at veterans.gc.ca. Courtesay of Vetrans Affairs Canada
Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
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Ways to Remember Postcards for Peace Through special events and acts of remembrance, we recognize the sacrifices our Veterans made. Postcards for Peace provides an opportunity for youth to send postcards to express messages of thanks to those who serve Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace or to stillserving Canadian Armed Forces members. This activity allows people to actively remember the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian Veterans.
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Go to veterans.gc.ca for more.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than 118,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who, since Confederation, have given their lives serving in uniform. The names of fallen soldiers found in the CVWM are also inscribed in the seven Books of Remembrance.
All Quality Foods stores are closed November 11, to allow all of our people the opportunity to observe Remembrance Day with their family, friends and neighbours.