Yearly Archives: 2022

New articles are available from Canadian Military History!

A newsletter from a partner of Dominion Command, which contains several articles that may be of interest to members.

First World War artifacts at the Canadian War Museum, a new trove of Great War personnel files, and an Ontario high school commemorates its war dead.

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New articles are available from Canadian Military History!

Vol. 31, No. 2, Summer / Autumn 2022

“A Very Fine Plan in the Memory of Our Boys”

Commemorating the Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute Second World War Dead

DAVID ROSS ALEXANDER

Abstract: The memorial plaques dedicated to the First and Second World War dead of many of Canada’s secondary schools including the Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute may have borne close resemblance but the experience of those whose names appeared on the walls was very different. The adolescent experience of students who attended these schools during the interwar years contrasted with that of their mothers and fathers. They enlisted, fought and died in a much more technologically advanced and globalised war than the previous generation. They were shaping their own distinct identity in youth and war and how would the collective memory of them reflect these realities? Although many of the same ceremonial rituals and ways were adopted once again, there were new emerging forms to commemorate Canada’s Second World War dead.

The Lives and Afterlives of Material Culture / Les mille et une vies de la culture matérielle

New First World War Artifacts at the Canadian War Museum / Nouveaux artefacts de la Première Guerre mondiale au Musée canadien de la guerre

LAURA BROWN & TIM COOK | Canadian War Museum – Musée canadien de la guerre

Abstract: This article presents a selection of First World War artifacts that have been acquired by the Canadian War Museum since its opening in 2005. Each object is infused with multiple stories. Some were treasured mementos handed down through families, while others were nearly forgotten over time. Once at the museum, they acquired new narratives as these objects, artifacts and material culture are integrated into exhibitions, educational and digital products or accessed by researchers. The artifacts tell stories, contribute to our understanding of the diversity of Canadian experiences during the war and demonstrate the central role of the artifact in the museum.

Cet article présente une sélection d’artefacts de la Première Guerre mondiale qui ont été acquis par le Musée canadien de la guerre depuis son ouverture en 2005. Ces objets évoquent des histoires diverses, les uns, souvenirs précieux transmis par les familles, les autres, presque oubliés au fil du temps. Une fois acquis par le musée, les objets, les artefacts et la culture matérielle entament une nouvelle vie en s’insérant dans les expositions, en servant de matériel éducatif et numérique ou en étant mis à la disposition des chercheurs. Les artefacts racontent des histoires, contribuent à notre compréhension de la diversité des expériences canadiennes pendant la guerre et démontrent le rôle central de l’artefact dans le musée.

Hidden in Plain Sight

The Militia and Defence Headquarters Personnel File Series, 1903 to 1938

PAUL MARSDEN & GLENN WRIGHT | Feature

Abstract: In the late 1940s, the Department of National Defence enthusiastically embraced microfilming technology, undertaking a massive project to microfilm several million files covering the period 1885 to 1948. This article describes the authors’ research to trace one particular microfilm job covering Military Personnel Files managed by the Department of Militia and Defence. The authors have unearthed a large cache of unexplored records, comprising tens of thousands of military personnel files, the majority of which deal with military service during the Great War.

October 29th @7:00pm ET

PUBLIC LECTURE:

The Irish Canadian Rangers in Canada and Ireland
1914-1917

with TERRY COPP

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

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Blessing of the Fleet Interfaith Service

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An item from the Interfaith Center at the Presidio concerning the upcoming Fleet Week here in San Francisco.

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

Please join us!

Blessing of the Fleet Interfaith Service

Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 9 am

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco

Masks Required Indoors

For additional information please email presidiointer faith@gmail.com or call 415-515-5681 or 415-561-3930

News Release: Today We Pay Tribute to Law Enforcement Officers and their Families on Canada’s Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day in Canada, September 25, 2022

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An item from the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project that may be of interest to members.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please find attached the News Release: Today We Pay Tribute to Law Enforcement Officers and their Families on Canada’s Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day in Canada, September 25, 2022, for reference.

My very best regards,

Stéphane Ouellette
President and Chief Executive Officer
Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project (MNCTP)/
Founder/President
Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award

E-mail: ouellettes@rogers.com
Website: www.alliedmerchantnavy.com

Attachment: News Release-Today We Pay Tribute to Law Enforcement Officers and their Families on Canadas Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day in Canada September 25 2022.pdf

Help families of fallen heroes

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An item from a fellow veterans service organization in the Bay Area.

Honor our heroes’ sacrifice by helping their families.

Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is 9/25

Dear Michael Barbour,

Every September, we pay tribute to the parents and families of our fallen military heroes. Each one lost a loved one who bravely served our Nation.

As a fellow patriot, you appreciate the sacrifices made by military individuals. So, I’m sure you would agree they deserve our honor and respect. And that we owe it to them to do what we can to help their families left behind.

That is why I am asking you to make a gift today. Your generosity will provide solace and comfort to people like Dianne Layfield, whose son died in Iraq, through programs like our Gold Star Parents Honor and Remembrance event. You’ll also ensure that the memories of our Country’s heroes live on through our Tribute Wall. Every dollar you give will help Commemorate, Educate, and Serve America’s defenders and their families.

“Here we can cry, laugh, grieve, and heal among others who have shared the same heartbreak of losing our loved ones in conflict.”
— Dianne Layfield, Gold Star Mom of Lance Cpl. Travis Layfield

“I knew that my son would always be remembered [here]. That’s one of the biggest fears that Gold Star families have: that our children will be forgotten. That’s not going to happen.”
— Yolanda Vega, Gold Star Mom of Senior Airman Jonathan Vega Yelner

Please give today. I cannot think of a better way to honor our fallen heroes than by helping those who love them most.

Semper Fidelis,