Canadian

Canadian and Newfoundland servicemen and women played important roles in both the First and Second World Wars, demonstrating huge bravery, grit and determination. Famed for their roles at Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele and Juno beach to name a few, more than 100,000 Canadians are commemorated by the CWGC. Tell us their stories.

Private Alexander Barter, aged just seventeen

First World War Army Canadian TYNE COT CEMETERY

By Robin Vanassche

Belgium

Lieutenant Robert Powell - Olympian

First World War Army Canadian Pre-war sportsman/woman ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI

Flying Officer Robert Fitzgerald Conroy, J/17939, Royal Canadian Air Force, 429 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

By Elizabeth Hale

Canada

Warrant Officer II Frederick Yorston Campbell, R/62938, RCAF 91 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Canadian RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sapper Robert Leonard Watson 916257, Canadian Engineers

First World War Army Canadian CROWBOROUGH BURIAL GROUND

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant David Mills C/50534, 14 Field Regt., Royal Canadian Artillery - 'Service Record'

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS

Canada

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