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*Check the [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/022/022-909.009-e.html War Diaries] for details about the military operations. | *Check the [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/022/022-909.009-e.html War Diaries] for details about the military operations. | ||
*The records for those Canadians who served with the British forces are found in England. | *The records for those Canadians who served with the British forces are found in England. | ||
*Read the [http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/canadian-expeditionary-force.aspx Online Help] section for more details about these records.}}<ref>Hanowski, Laura. "Manitoba Military Records Through WWI (National Institute)," ''National Institute for Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Manitoba_Military_Records_Through_WWI_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | *Read the [http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/canadian-expeditionary-force.aspx Online Help] section for more details about these records.}}<ref>Hanowski, Laura. "Manitoba Military Records Through WWI (National Institute)," ''National Institute for Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Manitoba_Military_Records_Through_WWI_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
=== | Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) service records are available through the Personnel Records Unit of the [http://www.collectionscanada.ca/index-e.html National Archives of Canada] (see [[Manitoba Archives and Libraries]] for the address). These service records contain detailed information from enlistment to demobilization (discharge). Information may include each person's date and place of birth, address at time of enlistment, name and address of next of kin, marital status, occupation, personal description (eye and hair color, height, weight, distinctive marks or scars), and religion. When requesting information from the Personnel Records Unit, please include the person's name, rank, and regiment (where known). | ||
=== Post-WWI Military Records === | |||
The war diaries are a daily account of each unit’s “Actions in the Field.” The Library and Archives Canada contains the digitised diaries of the CEF infantry, artillery and Cavalry units, Brigade, Division and Corps commands and support units such as Railway and Forestry troops. The site also includes the War Diaries of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and several British units that served under Canadian Command. The diaries are arranged by regiment. If you do not know the regiment number first find your soldier’s regimental number then check the “Regimental Number List of the Canadian Expeditionary Force” site found in the Online Help section of “War Diaries of the First World War” site. Not all diaries have been digitised yet but all are available on microfilm through interlibrary loan. | |||
Canadian Expeditionary Force | ==== Guide ==== | ||
*Nicholson, G.W.L. Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919. Ottawa: Queen’s Printer, 1962. | |||
=== Post World War 1 Records === | |||
The Library and Archives Canada has records for those who served in World War II and the Korean War. These records include documentation about enlistment, discharge, military units served with, and may also include other documents concerning medical history, medals awarded, personal evaluation reports and dental charts. There is an index to those who served in World War II but it is restricted to specific archive personnel who can check it for you. Requests for information are subject to the federal Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. A copy of the application form is found online. | |||
=== War Diaries === | |||
There are war diaries for World War II and the Korean Conflict found in RG 24 C 3. Find the name and time period online at Library and Archives Canada by consulting “Government of Canada Files” then under Detailed Search Screen enter 24-60 in the Finding Aid field and then the unit name. If a microfilm number is shown the reel can be borrowed through interlibrary loan. Those records not microfilmed must be consulted at the archives. | |||
=== Military Histories === | |||
Histories about army, navy and air force units provide excellent background material for researchers. These books can be found at local libraries or can be ordered through interlibrary loan. Local veteran organizations will have copies of the histories for regiments in their area. Stores that specialize in military memorabilia are also a good source of information about military history books. | |||
=== Military Cemeteries and Memorials === | |||
Community cemeteries often have special sections to honour veterans who have served in the Canadian military. These sections use standard markers that show the name, military number, rank, unit name, date of death and the age of the veteran. The badge of the unit is found above the name. | |||
==== Commonwealth War Graves Commission ==== | |||
Information about those who died while in active service and are buried in Commonwealth War Cemeteries can be obtained by consulting the [http://www.cwgc.org Commonwealth War Graves Commission]. The information provided may include: name, rank, unit and regiment, regimental service number, age, date of death, cemetery name and location of the grave within the cemetery. Some additional information about the family will be given if this information was provided. <br> | |||
You can also write to the Commission for the information. It is free to family members but there is a small charge to others. | |||
:[http://www.cwgc.org/ Commonwealth War Graves Commission ]<br>2 Marlow Road <br>Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7DX <br>United Kingdom | |||
==== Books of Remembrance ==== | |||
Those who were killed during any of the wars are listed in the Books of Remembrance which are found in the Peace Tower in the Parliament Building in Ottawa. Each day a different page is displayed. Copies of these books can also be seen [http://www.veterans.gc.ca/ online]. | |||
==== Community War Memorials ==== | |||
Most communities have a war memorial to honour the war dead from their community. Many local histories will also have a section that lists the names of those who served in addition to the names of those who died. Communities that have local newspapers provided extensive information about those who enlisted, where they served, and when they returned after the war. If the person was injured, reported missing or was killed in action more information would be printed in the newspaper. Remembrance Day issues also contain information about local service men and women. | |||
==== Geo-Memorials ==== | |||
Manitoba has created geo-memorial sites to honour those Manitoba citizens who lost their lives while serving in the military during World War II. Bays, inlets, peninsulas and lakes now commemorate these men and women. The Manitoba Geographical Names Program is responsible for selecting the sites and registering the names. To see if there has been a geo-memorial site named for your ancestor contact: | |||
:[http://www.gov.mb.ca Manitoba Department of Natural Resources]<br>Land Information Division <br>1007 Century Street <br>Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0W4 <br>Telephone: (204) 945-6666 <br>Toll-free 1-877-627-7226 | |||
=== Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) === | |||
The [http://www.veterans.gc.ca/ Department of Veterans Affairs] has the records of those veterans that are still living or those who have been dead for less than 20 years. The information about how to apply for these records is found on the web page under the heading “Post WW 1 Records.” <br> | |||
:'''Veterans Affairs Canada '''<br>66 Slater Street <br>Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4<br> | |||
:'''Winnipeg Veterans Affairs Canada '''<br>610 - 234 Donald Street <br>Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G5 <br>Telephone: (204) 983-7040 <br>Toll-free: 1-800-665-3420 | |||
==== Guides ==== | |||
*Allison, L. and H. Hayward. ''They Shall Grow Not Old''. Brandon, Manitoba: Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Inc., 1992. Has a short biography for over 18,000 men and women in the RCAF who were killed between 03 September 1943-12 August 1945 <br> | |||
*Brodie, B.S.. “The Military Service of the Crucified Canadian.” ''Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Bulletin 30'' March 1999. <br> | |||
*Brodie, Brian. “Military Records.” ''Tracing Your Saskatchewan Ancestors: A Guide to the Records and How to Find Them'', 2nd edition. Laura M. Hanowski, editor. Regina, Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, 2003. <br> | |||
*''Journal of the Military History Society of Manitoba''. Winnipeg, Manitoba: The Society, 1992 + <br> | |||
*Naylor, Major Morley Gordon. ''Sapper’s of the North: a history of the militia in Flin Flon, Manitoba on the 40th anniversary of 21 Field Engineer Squadron (formerly 21 Field Squadron Royal Canadian Engineers, 1949-1989''. Flin Flon, Manitoba: The Squadron, 1989. <br> | |||
*Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron 402. ''City of Winnipeg 402 Squadron 1932-1994''. Winnipeg: The Squadron, 1974. <br> | |||
*Tascona, Bruce. ''XII Manitoba Dragoons: A Tribute Twelfth Manitoba Dragoons''. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Manitoba Dragoons History Book Committee, 1991. <br> | |||
*''The War Dead of the Commonwealth. The Register of the Names of Those Who Fell in the 1939-1945 War and Are Buried in Cemeteries in Canada. Cemeteries in Saskatchewan and Manitoba''. Maidenhead, England: Commonwealth War Graves Commission, 1963. | |||
=== Military Service Organizations === | |||
==== Royal Canadian Legion ==== | |||
The Royal Canadian Legion halls can be a valuable source of information for the genealogist. Most have histories for the services represented by their membership as well as information that was supplied by their members when they joined. Check the Manitoba telephone book for the locations in each community or: <br> | |||
:[http://www.mbnwo.ca/ Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Command] <br>The Royal Canadian Legion <br>563 St. Mary’s Road <br>Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3L6 <br>Telephone: (204) 233-3405 <br>Email: [mailto:info@manitobanwontariocommand.ca info@manitobanwontariocommand.ca]<br> | |||
The Royal Canadian Legion, publisher of [http://legionmagazine.com The Legion Magazine], has printed obituaries of their members for many years. Currently there some 60,000 entries going back to January of 1995 found in their database. These are updated twice a year. | |||
==== Air Force Association of Canada ==== | |||
The Royal Canadian Air Force Association was formed in 1948. The title was changed to the Air Force Association of Canada in 1994 but continued to serve as an advocacy group to support Air Force veterans from the Second World War. | |||
Their website has the following databases that are particularly valuable to genealogists. You will find them under the heading “Honours and Awards". <br> | |||
*Canadians serving with British Flying Services during WW 1 | |||
*RCAF personnel - Honors and Awards - 1939-1949 | |||
*Canadians Serving in RAF during WW 2 | |||
*Commonwealth Air Forces serving in RCAF during WW 2 | |||
*CF Personnel postwar services related to aviation | |||
:[http://airforce.ca/ Air Force Association of Canada ]<br>P.O. Box 2460, Station “D” <br>Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W6 <br>Telephone: (613) 232-2303 <br>Email: [mailto:contact@airforce.ca contact@airforce.ca] | |||
==== Military History Society of Manitoba ==== | |||
:[http://www.mhsm.ca/Joomla/ Military History Society of Manitoba] <br>Box 131 <br>Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2G1 <br>Telephone: (204) 255-3907<ref>Hanowski, Laura. "Manitoba Post-WWI Military Records (National Institute)," ''National Institute for Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Manitoba_Post-WWI_Military_Records_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | |||
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