GREAT WAR IN JULY — Pte Cecil Minary writes home to family in Manitoba

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...

Post card from Great War cherished by family military researcher

by K-J | 7 Jun 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...

Pte Cecil Minary learns about classmate being wounded during Battle of Vimy Ridge — died of his wounds three days later

by K-J | 11 May 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 soon after Canada’s involvement in the Battle of Vimy Ridge...

Letter written on April 21 by Pte Cecil Minary in France 105 years ago today

by K-J | 21 Apr 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...

Cousin, dad in Canada receive March letters from Pte Cecil Minary

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...