Trained at Camp Hughes, Manitoba private put in charge of Lewis Gun crew

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...

Taking aim on Germans, Pte Cecil Minary put in charge of Lewis machine gun crew in France

by K-J | 1 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...

Cyphers date cannons, plus feature pertinent manufacturing, ownership information

by K-J | 31 Jan 2023 | History

 RCA Museum has two three-pounder cannons, manufactured in 1910 based on the cypher. Photo Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag       The Royal cypher of King George III — reigned from 1760 to 1820 — on a bronze three-pounder smoothbore muzzle-loading gun on display inside the RCA...

Gen Tanding inspects soldiers at South Camp

by K-J | 30 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...

Army targets private for sniper training

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...