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In this presentation given by Rob Thomson, the role of the Canadian Corps during The First World War will be examined, but with particular reference to soldiers of Scottish ancestry. Scots comprised the third largest ethnic group living in Canada prior to the First World War. Did this have a bearing...

The story of the research into the graffiti carved by First World War Canadians soldiers who sheltered in a recently discovered, ancient underground quarry: a talk given by David Hedges. Video recorded for The Western Front Association by Centenary News http://www.centenarynews.com https://www.youtu...

In this presentation, Prof Gary Sheffield takes a close look at the use of gas as a weapon in the Great War. Gas warfare is seen by many as a terror weapon that sets the First World War apart from all other conflicts. Yet as a weapon of destruction gas lagged well behind artillery, and in spite of i...

In this talk, Bill Stewart talks about the capture of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 which is the best known and most celebrated Canadian victory of the First World War. Whilst this presentation provides an overview of the battle and its preparations, its primary focus will be on the changes made by the C...

Found a marriage record which may add to your information: Name: Lt Albert George Leonard Morgan Gender: Male Residence Date: Abt 1943 Residence Place: Memphis Employer: 4th Ferrying Command Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1943 Father: Kingsley John Morgan Spouse: Margaret Clark May Siblings: David Page Morga...

In this talk, for The Western Front Association, which was delivered 'live' to an online audience, Tim Cook discusses Sir Arthur Currie who was Canada’s greatest battlefield general. Currie's art of command was learned on the Western Front through defeat and victory. This illustrated presentation wi...

Brandon,

The thread is active, and someone more knowledgeable than I will be along with information, should it be available.

Mark

Welcome, I hope we can help, and you find the information you seek.

I'm trying to obtain access to the RCAF service/war record for LAC Phillips Holmes' younger brother--1 Lt Air Corps Ralph D Holmes (born Dec 5, 1915 in Chicago, died Nov 16, 1945 in New York), he died from barbiturate overdose in New York a few months after being discharged from service. Liam, I be...