by K-J | 2 Feb 2023 | Community
Curator Ed McArthur is proud to be a part of the team preserving Canadian military history. It’s not just artifacts they have on hand, there’s also an extensive archive and library. “I think it’s important to a have the museum so people can come in with a name and...
by K-J | 19 Jan 2023 | CAF/DND
Stag Special Historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis has been used to identify another Canadian Great War soldier.The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed remains recovered in...
by K-J | 8 Jan 2023 | Features
Douglas has a cenotaph on Hwy 340 adjacent to the curling club. Retired RCA Museum senior curator Kathleen Christensen placed a poppy cross at the grave of LCpl James Kendall prior to an informal Remembrance Day ceremony at Camp Hughes’ cemetery. LCpl James...
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 | 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:...
