by K-J | 10 Mar 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 | 5 Mar 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 | 2 Mar 2023 | History
Somewhere in France 829297 B Coy Monday March 11th/18 Dear Dad. Many happy returns of the day Dad and the best of health for the coming year, I only hope I am home to wish you it in person next year what do you say Dad. My hopes of yesterday were realized for I got...
by K-J | 21 Feb 2023 | History
Andrew Oaken Stag Special Bob Ferguson, from the RCA Museum’s board of directors, gave me a copy of First World War letters from brothers Bert and Don Mackenzie they wrote to loved ones back home in Canada. Bob thought I might be interested in reading about two...
by K-J | 11 Feb 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 | 5 Feb 2023 | History
Andrew Oakden Stag Special Canadian artillery systems normally have a lifespan of twenty years. The M109, a self-propelled, 155mm howitzer was in Canadian service for a record 37 years — from 1968 to 2005. The 155mm cannon could fire in a 360 degree circle. The...
