by K-J | 11 Jan 2023 | History
Canoe River Memorial Park is a popular spot for tourists, when it comes to the three monuments to soldiers heading off to fight in the Korean War were killed following a train derailment in 1950 in British Columbia at Canoe River. Then there’s the LAV III...
by K-J | 8 Jan 2023 | History
Officers and NCOs with 35th Battery and their 4.5-inch Howitzer in Mons November 1918 35th Battery Gun Park in Mons November 1918 Capt George A. Downey on horseback in Mons November 1918 35th Battery Officers’ horse lines in Mons November 1918 35th...
by K-J | 6 Jan 2023 | History
A collection of rare photographs depicting Camp Shilo in the 1930s represent snapshots of the early history of this Army training Base, with militia units from across Manitoba participating in summer training camp showcasing canvas tents, summer dress uniforms, and a...
by K-J | 5 Jan 2023 | History
BComd Col D. Francis wrote a story for the Shilo Stag. Why? To quote him, “In the short time since my arrival in CFB Shilo, I have been appalled by the amount of vandalism and petty thievery. It seems that whenever the opportunity exists, someone has to damage...
by K-J | 4 Jan 2023 | History
Cousin Edna was a frequent letter writer for Pte Cecil Minary during his CEF journey fighting the Germans on the battlefields of France, initially during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 after he left Canada following his training at Camp Hughes. Editor’s Note:...
by K-J | 30 Dec 2022 | History
Here’s a copy of a letter Pte Cecil Minary wrote home on Jan. 17, 1917. The letters are in the archives of the Wawanesa Museum. Editor’s Note: During the First World War, Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes prior to...
