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Books of Remembrance
The Books of Remembrance contain the names of Canadians who fought in wars and died either during or after them. Quite aptly named are these testaments to Canada's past, for by their very title they remind us to never forget the foundations of courage on which Canada is built.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
This site contains a registry of information about the graves and memorials of more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served valiantly and gave their lives for their country. Includes also photographs, personal memorabilia and links to other registries.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Heroes Remember Web Site
The Heroes Remember Web site presents the personal recollections of ordinary Canadians who became heroes when confronted with extraordinary circumstances. These men and women are participants and witnesses to historical events on the world stage that shaped a new global reality and helped to define an international identity for Canadians.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Ontario
Highway 416- Veterans Memorial Highway
This web site is about highway 416 Veterans Memorial Highway, it gives you information about what is highway 416 Veterans Memorial Highway? , the history of the highway, the naming of the highway, conquering the "Leda" clay, pictures, news releases, quick facts and much more.
Juno Beach Centre
The Juno Beach Centre at Courseulles-sur-Mer in Normandy will provide recognition of Canada's military and civilian contributions during the Second World War. It will preserve for future generations the knowledge of the contributions of that generation of Canadians and honour the gifts of valour and freedom that were given by all Canadians who participated.
Source : Juno Beach Centre
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-877-828-JUNO (5866)
- Telephone: 1-905-333-0233
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Business Address :
Juno Beach Centre Association 24-2407 avenue Woodward Burlington, ON L7R 4J2
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Postal Address :
Juno Beach Centre Association 24-2407 avenue Woodward Burlington, ON L7R 4J2
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Additional Information :
e-mail: contact@junobeach.org
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Legion Magazine
Legion Magazine contains a wealth of military historical information in the form of articles and searchable databases.
Source : Canvet Publications Ltd
Contact Information :
- Ottawa: (613) 235-8741
- Fax: (613) 233-7159
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Postal Address :
Legion Magazine 407-359 Kent Street Ottawa ON K2P 0R6 Canada
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Veterans Affairs Canada
Frequently Asked Questions about medals, records, burial locations and services.
Source : Government of Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Canada and the Second World War
A few pages are not sufficient for a full account of that war - its causes, its events, its heroism and its treachery. The aim here is simply to tell something of the story of the Canadians who went overseas, to give some idea of where they fought and died, and what they were able to achieve.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Canadian Army Overseas in WWII
MAPLE LEAF UP is a private Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the all-volunteer Canadian Army Overseas in World War II.
Source : MAPLE LEAF UP
Canadian Forces after 1918 (including Second World War) - Research at Library and Archives Canada
Military personnel files include documentation about enlistment, discharge, military units served with, and may also include other documents concerning medical history, medals awarded, personal evaluation reports and dentalcharts. There is no online database for these records.
Source : Library and Archives Canada
Contact Information :
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Postal Address :
Personnel Records Unit Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N3
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The Canadian Letters and Images Project
The Canadian Letters and Images Project: letters, photographs and other documents from men and women in the armed services and nursing services during wartime
Source : Canadian Letters and Images Project
Canadian Military History Gateway
The Canadian Military History Gateway is an online service providing access to Websites and digitized resources about Canada's military history.
Source : National Defence
Canadian Post War Military & Dependant Graves
This project, organized by the Canadian department of National Defence, commemorates the Canadian service members and their dependants who died outside of Canada during NATO activities, and were buried abroad. It maintains existing graves, and installs of Memorial Cairns to identify those whose graves have been lost. This site also contains a search tool by which you can locate the graves of loved ones by name or location of burial.
Source : Department of National Defence.
Canadian War Brides
This web site is dedicated to the story of the Canadian war brides and their journey to Canada. It is one of the most fascinating and romantic story of World War Two. Why nearly 45,000 British and European women would leave behind everything that was familiar to start a new life in post-war Canada is a story worth telling.
Source : Canadian War Brides
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission marks and maintains the graves of members of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Directorate of History and Heritage
The Directorate of History and Heritage's (DHH) mission is to develop and reinforce the Canadian Forces history, heritage, traditions, military honours, museum and music systems.
Source : Directorate of History and Heritage, National Defence
Contact Information :
- Tool-Free Telephone: 1-800-741-8332
- Fax: (613) 990-8579
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Postal Address :
Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH) National Defence Headquarters 101 Colonel By Dr Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0K2
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The First World War
Historical information about the First World War.
Source : Government of Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada.
The Memory Project
The Memory Project is a print and educational initiative of the Dominion Institute. Its purpose is to provide Canadians, especially youth, with a venue to share oral histories on the Canadian experience.
Source : Dominion Institute
Programs - Veterans Affairs Canada
The New Veterans Charter gives CF Veterans and their families access to services and programs that are tailor-made for them. This builds on the services and benefits that are now in place to help traditional war service Veterans live with dignity and independence.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
We Will Remember
War monuments in Canada, it shows you all the war monuments in Canada, in each province.
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