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'''U.S. Revolution'''. The American Revolutionary War decided the independence of 13 former British colonies in North America. | '''U.S. Revolution'''. The American Revolutionary War decided the independence of 13 former British colonies in North America. | ||
'''''1812–1815<br>''''' | '''''1812–1815<br>''''' | ||
'''War of 1812'''. War between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada. | '''War of 1812'''. War between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada. | ||
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'''''1866, 1870''''' | '''''1866, 1870''''' | ||
'''Fenian Invasions'''. At two different times a few hundred Irish nationalists invaded Canada from the United States but were repulsed by local militia.<br> | '''Fenian Invasions'''. At two different times a few hundred Irish nationalists invaded Canada from the United States but were repulsed by local militia.<br> | ||
'''''1871''''' | '''''1871''''' | ||
'''Withdrawal of British Forces''' from Canada. With the exception of two battalions at Halifax, all British army units were withdrawn from Canada. Defense was turned over to the militia.<br> | '''Withdrawal of British Forces''' from Canada. With the exception of two battalions at Halifax, all British army units were withdrawn from Canada. Defense was turned over to the militia.<br> | ||
'''''1885''''' | '''''1885''''' | ||
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'''''1914–1918''''' | '''''1914–1918''''' | ||
'''First World War'''. During World War I more than 628,000 Canadians joined the armed forces. Two-thirds served overseas; 60,661 died.<br> | '''First World War'''. During World War I more than 628,000 Canadians joined the armed forces. Two-thirds served overseas; 60,661 died.<br> | ||
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*[http://www.censol.ca/research/greatwar/nicholson/index.htm Official History of the Canadian Army in the First World War: Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919] | *[http://www.censol.ca/research/greatwar/nicholson/index.htm Official History of the Canadian Army in the First World War: Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919] | ||
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'''''1939–1945''''' | '''''1939–1945''''' | ||
'''Second World War'''. Of the 1,086,000 Canadians who served, 49,000 were women. War dead were 41,992. Following the Second World War, many women and children relocated to Canada. They were known as Canadian War Brides. For more details, click [[Canadian War Brides in World War II|here]].<br> | '''Second World War'''. Of the 1,086,000 Canadians who served, 49,000 were women. War dead were 41,992. Following the Second World War, many women and children relocated to Canada. They were known as Canadian War Brides. For more details, click [[Canadian War Brides in World War II|here]].<br> | ||
[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/war-dead/index-e.html Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead]. Over 1,159,000 men and women served in the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War (1939-1945) and 44,093 people lost their lives. Through this online database, researchers can access references to the service files in the Department of National Defence Fonds (RG 24) for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who lost their lives during this conflict. | [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/war-dead/index-e.html Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead]. Over 1,159,000 men and women served in the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War (1939-1945) and 44,093 people lost their lives. Through this online database, researchers can access references to the service files in the Department of National Defence Fonds (RG 24) for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who lost their lives during this conflict. | ||
The [http://www.cwgc.org/ Commonwealth War Graves Commission] has an online register which can be searched for details of the 67,000 Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action in the Second World War. | The [http://www.cwgc.org/ Commonwealth War Graves Commission] has an online register which can be searched for details of the 67,000 Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action in the Second World War. | ||
For more historical information about '''Canadian wars and campaigns''', see: | For more historical information about '''Canadian wars and campaigns''', see: | ||
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Summaries of portions of the Audit Office 13 series are in: | Summaries of portions of the Audit Office 13 series are in: | ||
Coldham, Peter Wilson. ''American Loyalist Claims, Volume I''<nowiki>: Abstracted from the Public Record Office Audit Office Series 13, Bundles 1–35 & | Coldham, Peter Wilson. ''American Loyalist Claims, Volume I''<nowiki>: Abstracted from the Public Record Office Audit Office Series 13, Bundles 1–35 & 37. Washington, D.C.: National Genealogical Society, 1980. (Family History Library Call No.973 R2cp v.1; Microfilm 1035626 item 1; two Microfiche 6051361. Other volumes have not been published.) It includes about 2,000 entries and an index to every name.</nowiki> | ||
Another version of information from the Audit Office 12 and 13 series is: | Another version of information from the Audit Office 12 and 13 series is: | ||
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police<br>1200 Promenade de Vanier<br>Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2<br>Canada<br>Fax: 613-993-0260 | Royal Canadian Mounted Police<br>1200 Promenade de Vanier<br>Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2<br>Canada<br>Fax: 613-993-0260 | ||
[[Category:Canada]] | [[Category:Canada]] [[Category:American_Loyalists]] | ||