by K-J | 21 Apr 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 | 15 Apr 2023 | History
Venessa LégerStag Special While sifting through our archive collections, RCA Museum staff came across a peculiar artifact dating back to the Second World War — a British Army-issued information booklet given to Allied soldiers on leave in Paris, France.Tourism was...
by K-J | 15 Apr 2023 | History
Venessa Léger Stag Special The RCA Museum displays two realistic-looking, life-sized horses which often draw the attention of many visitors. Accompanying one of these horses is an artilleryman outfitted in a 1905 Canadian military uniform, demonstrating how far back...
by K-J | 9 Apr 2023 | History
The Canadian victory at the Battle of Vimy Ridge is recognized by many as a defining event for Canada, as well as an important national symbol. During the early morning start to the battle, all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together for the first time...
by K-J | 5 Apr 2023 | History
Shilo Stag Did you know there is an actual Victoria Cross (VC) medal on display at the RCA Museum. It was on Jan. 31, 2009 when the museum unveiled a new display in the Manitoba Hall of Honour, which pays tribute to Manitobans who have won 13 of Canada’s 94...
by K-J | 21 Mar 2023 | History
Andrew OakdenJonathan FergusonStag Special They were three brothers in the First World War — they all died within one year of each other.Pte Hugh Ross died on June 6, 1916 in Belgium; Simon Ross died on Feb. 22, 1917 in Mesopotamia; while William Ross died on May 1,...
