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:...
by K-J | 30 Dec 2022 | History
Here’s a copy of a letter Pte Cecil Minary wrote home on Jan. 17, 1917. The letters are in the archives of the Wawanesa Museum. Editor’s Note: During the First World War, Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes prior to...
by K-J | 30 Nov 2022 | 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...
by K-J | 11 Nov 2022 | History
Note from great-great-niece Kendra Mindary: this is one of the few letters describing a bit more in detail the darker sides of the Great War and Cecil’s experiences. Typically, he wasn’t able to write about this sort of thing as the letters would get censored...
by K-J | 19 Oct 2022 | History
Pte Cecil Minary wrote many Great War letters home to Edna, first from England, then from France after his final training was completed. His family called Nesbitt home. Photos supplied by Kendra Minary Letter Home From France Editor’s Note: During the First World War,...
