Banting the Soldier
Dr. Frederick Banting who discovered Insulin which saved the lives of millions of diabetics around the world is featured in
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Research
Chaplain’s body washed up on the shore of Ushant island
The following is an excerpt from a letter from Peter Gower to The Maple Leaf about six people from Kingston
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Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Company 1919
From David Fuller – our intrepid Maple Leaf Editor I have been researching my grandfather’s Anti-Aircraft Searchlight unit of the
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Can you help ID this man’s unit?
I have recently been asked to identify the unit that this Canadian sergeant served with and I am wondering if
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Maps of the Western Front – what can you discover ?
In several previous posts on mapping we have mentioned the use of Ozie Explorer. You can see all map posts
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Soldier’s identity discovered through research for The Maple Leaf
When COBWFA member Rod Henderson turned in a story about the Canadian Corps Championships of 1918 for an upcoming edition
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Building the Leadership of the CEF
Canadian Army Journal article about how the battalion leadership was found and formed into a deadly fighting force.
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Navigating the Western Front Today British Library Trench Maps in Google Earth
By Hack-Wheeze Colonel. It’s almost time to plan your attack on the Western Front. Your trip will take you through
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Vimy Ridge Map
See a new, modern map of the Vimy Ridge Attack as well as contemporary versions.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Soldiers of the 58th Bn CEF
An Address delivered by Gordon MacKinnon at the Church of the Transfiguration Manor Road East, Toronto, on 6 November 2005.
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