by K-J | 5 Jul 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 | 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:...
