by K-J | 19 Jul 2023 | History
Editor’s Note: During the First World War, Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes before being sent to England for further training. He saw his first action in France shortly after Canada participated in the Battle of...
by K-J | 13 Jul 2023 | History
Stag Special On July 5, 1916, the Department of Defence and Militia authorized the formation of No. 2 Construction Battalion. It was the largest Black unit in Canadian history. Its members continued the proud tradition of service to king and country that went back to...
by K-J | 12 Jul 2023 | History
Stag Special Eighty years ago today, the Allied invasion of Sicily marked the start of the Italian Campaign in the Second World War. Code named Op Husky, the invasion of Sicily marked one of the largest seaborne operations in military history. Canadians were critical...
by K-J | 11 Jul 2023 | History
Col (Ret’d) Peter Williams Stag Special This year marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment what is now known as 1RCHA, originally based on A and B Batteries – the first “full-time” or “regular” elements of the post-Confederation Canadian Army. This...
by K-J | 5 Jul 2023 | History
Editor’s Note: During the First World War, Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes prior to being shipped to England for additional training. He saw his first action in France soon after Canada’s involvement in the Battle of...
by K-J | 13 Jun 2023 | History
Stag Special Three Canadian Great War soldiers — Pte Harry Atherton, Cpl Percy Howarth and Sgt Richard Musgrave — were laid to rest with military honours at Loos British Cemetery, Loos-en-Gohelle, France.The families of the soldiers were in attendance, with the...
