by K-J | 26 Jan 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 | 20 Jan 2023 | History
At the RCA Museum, we have two photos taken by Canadians in Indochina in 1956. One shows North Vietnam, with the caption Women of Tien Yen in Communist North Vietnam Build a Sport Field. The second shows Canadian soldiers standing next to a group of local children. A...
by K-J | 12 Jan 2023 | History
Gunners from 2 Forward Observation Unit pose with their equipment in May 1945. E Battery (Para) troops in September 1993. Bringing L5 Howitzer into action after a last drop on Sept. 3, 1993. Photos RCA Museum archives Andrew Oakden Stag Special Canada first went...
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...
