I am looking for men that were in my grandfathers unit, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps 1940-1946 he was also briefly in the Dental Corps. you may have know him as Pat, or Bert. if you know him or know the unit or anyone that was in that unit please let me know Thank You, Robert H. Smith
RH Smith <rhsmith@speedline.ca>
Brooklin, on CANADA - Sunday, December 17, 2000 at 19:27:57 (EST)

This summer a book I wrote in honor of my father was published under the title "Red Soil" by Nimbus Publishers in Halifax. My reasons for writing it were varied but mainly to educate another generation of children about the sacrifices made by our ancestors in the Great Wars. Although Red Soil is my parents history of the war it also gives an idea of what the ordinary foot soldier endured on the front as well as what the sweethearts, wifes and mothers endured at home. We must never forget or let our children forget!
Felix (LeRoy) Perry <felixperry@netscape.net>
Dartmouth, NS CANADA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 11:31:17 (EST)

This summer I had my book "Red Soil" published by Nimbus Publishers in Halifax. Like yourselves I believed there were many unsung heroes and the story I wrote told of one such hero (at least in my eyes) Private First Class Perry, originally of the Prince Edward Island Highlanders, and then the West Nova Scotia Regiment during the Second World War. My book started out to be a brief history of his life for my daughter but the project grew and my appreciation for his sacrifice and the sacrifice of all the veterans grew with it. We must never forget!
Felix (LeRoy) Perry <felixperry@netscape.net>
Dartmouth, N.S. CANADA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 11:18:39 (EST)

Very nice and informative site. I wonder if you may have prints of Kapelsheer veer ie: the print on site under Private Loren; Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Jan 26/1945. Thank you.
Jack Comer <rrfast@tbaytel.net>
Thunder Bay, On CANADA - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 19:50:20 (EST)

Wonderful site,I am Warbride from Holland and thank every day for our LIBERATION
Wilhelmina M.Stirling-Keuzenkamp <willys@execulink.com.>
Brantford, Ontario CANADA - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 08:37:58 (EST)

I am a Canadian woman now living just outside of Rotterdam. My father served Canada in WWII, my grandfaher in WWI and my great-grandfather in the Boer War. Two of my uncles also served for Canada in Holland and Italy. Next year for Rememberence Day I plan on visiting war memorials around my area and would be honoured to place a wreath in memory of others who served Canada. If interested, please contact me by e-mail.
Charlene Warman <warman47@zonnet.nl>
Spijkenisse, Netherlands - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 09:24:22 (EST)

I got married in Dec 1945 and nevanywat if there is a surviving Lorne Scott I love to hear from him E-mail address is willys@execulink.comrviv3y Hero Husband was in the Black Watch unt.He by the switched Units to The Lorne Scots so he War in Nov 1942
Wilhelmina Maria Stirling-Keuzenkamp <willys@Execulink.com>
Brantford, Ontario CANADA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 11:50:46 (EST)

There was very good info in here I'm sure I'll come back to read more.Everyone should come and learn about WWI & WWII
Thomas Morin <Thomas_w_morin@yahoo.com>
CANADA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 10:02:26 (EST)

im happy i found this site but i was hoping it had more people on it like my grandfather charles lyon who served in the war it would have been nice to learn more about him i also need it for my grade 10 canadian history class
jenn lyon <rainbow_skittlz@hotmail.com>
hamilton, ont CANADA - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 20:46:17 (EST)

I am pleased to have found this site. I am searching for Wiliam Harvey Devitt, a corporal in the Canadian army in WW2. He spent some time in Brighton, Sussex, England with Ethel Wilkinson, who he subsequently married. She was known as Joan. He went back to Canada in about 1946/7. They never saw each other again. I would really like to contact him, so if anyone knows of his whereabouts, or who even knows an elderly gentleman of this name, please let me know by e-mail. my barge@yahoo.co.uk With grateful thanks - Joan Devitt.
Joan Devitt <mybarge@yahoo.co.uk>
London, United Kingdom - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 20:55:51 (EST)

Thank you for a great site. I currently serve with the Linc's, an association I hold dear. Just yesterday we held a service at our armoury and garrison church, to remember those of us who have fallen in war. From now on I will have a name to think of during our services, and a site to send other Linc's to in their efforts to learn more about our Regimental history. Your efforts are to be commended. "Non Nobis Sed Patria", Not for ourselves, but our country.
Gordon Douglas <nc_gdouglas@hotmail.com>
St. Catharines, ON CANADA - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 13:35:18 (EDT)

good info for my school project. keep it running. thanks for your help. wwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaasssssssssssss uuuuuuuuuuuupppppp????????
Steve <blastoise008@hotmail.com>
minden, on CANADA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 22:06:49 (EDT)

I really enjoyed reading this site. I used a lot of the information for a school project. I also learned a lot about the war. I've heard stories from my Grandpa Waddington, but this helped me see exactly how bad it was. Thanks for the great site!
Lasha Gareau <ssrokz_03@hotmail.com>
Prince Albert, SK CANADA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 21:38:53 (EDT)

Thanks for the great site. I am trying to find interesting info to print and send to my father, Lt. Col. A.R. Jordan, MBE, CD, who is unfortunately housebound these days. He served in ww2 with the RCOC and is always interested in hearing about Ordinance related news. Thanks again.
Kathy Brewster <jimkatebabe@mindspring.com>
Largo, FL USA - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 13:30:54 (EDT)

My mother was living in the Vinkeveen area of Holland and was 17 when Holland was liberated. In the exictment of liberation day she remembers many photos taken of her and her sisters with Canadian soldiers. Mom had black hair and a dark complextion, as well as large white teeth. Anyone with a photo I would love a copy of it to put in the next happy liberation day card. Thanks
Jennie Brelinsky <brelin@ntl.sympatico.ca>
Matheson, ont CANADA - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 22:23:07 (EDT)

Great site... others who have signed the guest book, who have lots of pictures, etc., should also consider creating sites so the memories can be kept alive. My site is about my Uncle Rus who was shot down in 1944 (before I was born!). It started out to be a small site, but seems to keep growing!! http://www3.sympatico.ca/dubuc.rjp/sloanweb/
j. dUBUC <JDUBUC@HOTMAIL.COM>
CANADA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 10:45:39 (EDT)

i was always facinated with canadians at war since my father told me stories about his brother and the war.after reading about these men, my pride of being a canadian is only stronger.
rick hollister <richspd@aol.com>
montreal, qc CANADA - Friday, August 04, 2000 at 01:16:45 (EDT)

I have just moved this site to a new host. Hopefully everything is working as it did before the move. Thanks to everybody who has added to the guestbook. We are currently making more updates for this site, please visit again to see what's new.
Mark Nelson <mnelson@multipointproductions.com>
Winnipeg, MB CANADA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 15:54:04 (EDT)

comment. EXCELLENT site. Being a bit of a military historian and researcher I find your site a tribute to our vetrans. I had 5 uncles who served in ww11, my father and 3 great uncles in ww1. Thank God they all came back! I will be sending you some information which I am sure most Canadians have never heard and will be much surprised to know of a Canadian Private who was the most decorated Canadian in WW1. Happy Canada Day. Ron O'Connell Ottawa pitteron@sympatico.ca
Ron O'Connell <pitteron@sympatico.ca>
Ottawa, On CANADA - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 06:45:15 (PDT)

Nijmegen 1944 - 1945 : http://www.home.zonnet.nl/marnixsusan/ Including free photorequestservice for veterans / relatives in reference to the Canadian War cemetery Groesbeek - Holland
marnix versteegh <nijmegen1944@hotmail.com>
Nijmegen, Holland - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 01:43:02 (PDT)

Our mother, Rose Marion Gray (nee Stelman) recently passed away. In sorting through her personal effects we came across a treasure trove of family history relating to her brother F/Sgt. Alexander Stelman who served in the RCAF in WWII, and went missing in action in June of 1942. We have photos, articles and letters that relate to Alex. What has touched us the most is that two letters from Alex would clearly indicate that he felt that he would go missing in action. In January, 1943 when his personal effects were shipped home, it contained a letter to his parents that he had never mailed. The letter was subsequently printed in full in both the Caledonia and Hamilton (Ontario) papers. "Dear Mother and Dad This letter is very hard to write so will you both try and understand what I am about to write. As parents, you were the best any son could have and the best way I could show my appreciation to you for what you have done for me was to helpy make the rest of your life one of happiness and not one of brutality and slavery. Please mother and dad do not bow your heads in sorrow but hold them high and be proud that you gave a son to save democracy so that people could do and say that which they wanted to, and have the freedom that the Lord has given us. I know the love which parents have for their children is greater than anything in the world. When I volunteered to help fight to save Canada, I gave up all to fight for the country which has given me everything for which I had want and so I went with a good spirit and mind. I have a little quotation which I think will help in making you both understand this letter. "There is in every man's heart a stronghold he may keep. It is the grand and simple knowledge he has done his best, it brings hope at the year's beginning and peace a the year's end," and so mother and dad I have died with a good spirit in knowing that my life was not lost in vain. As I repeat this letter was very difficult to write but please do try and understand that I was quite happy in the life I lived in fighting for that which is right. Your loving son, Alex F/Sgt Alexander Stelman RCAF Caledonia, Ontario Canada It was obviously very difficult for this family to suffer the loss of a missing son and brother. However we have a score of letters and pictures to remember this important part of our family history, and also that of Canada's. If anyone who reads this has any information to assist us, we would be very pleased to hear from you. Thank you for this site...
Patricia and Douglas Gray <graypjs@mailcity.com>
Orillia, On CANADA - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 09:09:07 (PDT)

An exceptionally well-done tribute. Excellent design, superb content, very well researched. You are to be commended on this fine addition to Canadian military history: a sadly neglected subject in our schools.
Dave King
Victoria , BC CANADA - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 11:37:52 (PDT)

Towards the end of last summer, I had been pulling a few weeds in the garden and moving earth around from the garden border. My wife was hanging washing out to dry when she spotted something unusual on the disturbed earth below. She picked it up an showed it to me - it was a hand fashioned metallic cross - simply made, but obviously with a great deal of time and care - I guessed at the time that it had been filed down from an old English penny piece. It was only a couple of centimetres in length and blackened by many years under the soil. I thought that as it had been discovered in loose earth and gravel that it may well have been carved and placed in the ground to mark the grave of a family pet. I took the cross into the house and washed it and scrubbed it with an old toothbrush - removing the remaining soil. As the cross dried out I could just make out the word "VIMY" etched across the horizontal spar. Further examination revealed "APR 1917" etched vertically downwards. I remembered from school that the “Battle for Vimy Ridge” was fought during WW1 and that it was at this decisive battle that thousands of Canadian soldiers bravely fought and effectively changed the course of WW1. I took the cross to work and looked at it under a microscope - on the rear of the cross etched along the horizontal spar I could just make out the word "TORONTO".There seemed to be some more etching - perhaps a name, but it was too worn to be able to make out what it said. I wanted to find out how this cross found it's way into my garden in Weymouth, England! My research took me to the county millitary museum, the local library and finally onto the internet. It appears that during WW1 troops from Canada and Australia were stationed all over the South of England - particularly here in Dorset. I believe the area where I now live was at sometime occupied by several thousand troops, housed in tents, either awaiting deployment into France or on leave from the war. It is possible that the cross we found was carved not from a coin, but from a bullet or shell casing in a trench in France and brought back to England where it was lost until last Summer. Possibly it was hand carved in the field where my house now stands by a soldier that survived the battle and was waiting for a ship back to Canada. Whatever it's origins, I feel such an empathy with the person who carved this cross. I feel that it should be either be with you in Canada or perhaps in the museum near to the Canadians that died at Vimy. There's no doubt in my mind that it has lain undiscovered in my garden for eighty years or more. Pehaps someone out there would be able to contact me at my email address and give me some advice on where would be the best place to send the cross. I've taken a digital photo of it which I can send to anyone who is interested. Or you may be able to direct me to another person who would have a particular interest in this object. I look forward to hearing from you Mike McDaid Weymouth, England
Mike McDaid <mikemcdaid@hotmail.com>
Weymouth, Dorset, England - Friday, June 02, 2000 at 13:30:23 (PDT)

During WWII I met many Canadian's who were on there way to Attu, to fight the Jap's. We talked a lot and I wonder if any one remembers our conservsations? Bob Anderson (US NAVY RT 1/C Amchitka, Alaska
Robert (Bob) Anderson <lapaka@hotmail.com>
Santa Nella, CA USA - Monday, May 29, 2000 at 17:18:49 (PDT)

I never knew how much canadians helped in WWII! I have read complete libraries on WWII, and I knew of some accomplishments of the canadians, but I like this type of information better! I really enjoyed the site, and I will try to find more materials on canadians in WWII! If you have any information to help me find more, please feel free to contact me! Thanks Again.
Larry Johnson <Bomber83LJ@aol.com>
Dickinson, USA - Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 08:55:13 (PDT)

I'm looking for some information on Ralph Chase who was with The Carleton York Regiment during World War II. He was a drummer in the Band .
D Best <lee@nbnet.nb.ca>
Saint John, NB CANADA - Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 16:45:59 (PST)

i would like to say if u are very smart email me back as soon as u get this i need info on people who now are dead like autobiogphy {i spelt it wrong} like on old old people thanx Brittany
brittany camara <camara2@sprint.ca>
leamington, ont CANADA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 17:20:31 (PST)

As a publisher of illustrated stories and comic books, i find very little about our own Heroes and Heritage. We don't promote our own very well. I hope to change that by writing about such stories. I have visited many Canadian Military sights and Cemeteries in Europe and listen to the stories of valor and kindness that seemed to have followed our troops all over Europe. It's websights like yours that help define our heritage, our country and our legacy to the world. Your web sight is a joy, it a celebration to every "Little Guy" who just wanted to do what was needed and gave his all, sometimes more... Well done!
Roger Broughton <acg.comics.@aol.com>
Montreal, PQ CANADA - Sunday, March 26, 2000 at 18:36:35 (PST)

My brother died in WW11 in Ortona Italy on January 17th. 1944 and this site is very imformative. Thanks a lot for putting it together for us who enjoy it. Keep up the good work! P.S. "Remembrance day November 11th. should be declared a National Holiday". We would not be living in a free country if it wasn't for all those brave soldiers who died for us, as well as the brave veterens who made it home. GOD BLESS THEM ALL!
Hazel Wallen <mwallen@idirect.com>
Newmarket, On CANADA - Friday, March 24, 2000 at 17:23:00 (PST)

I was looking up a hero of Canada and came up on this page!!! It is great! Now I just got to decide who to do it on!!
Samantha Summers <Sam_summes169@hotmail.com>
CANADA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 06:22:03 (PST)

What a great site for those of us who remember, and are searching for, lost family. I am looking for information on Father Lupien, Catholic chaplain, WW II. I was told that he died in Tokyo during the war and is buried in Yokohama, Japan. He was born in the parish of St Bonaventure, Quebec and his parents were Alexis & Rosilda (Salois) Lupien. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Anne Caron-Rifici <acrgen@pcisys.net>
Divide, CO USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 15:28:33 (PST)

What a great site! Allow me to fill in a few blanks. Along with the three canadian infantry units was my unit Le Régiment de Hull, being the first french-canadian unit on the west coast. They were stationed in and around Nanaimo B.C. as coastal defence. LCol Dollard Ménard,DSO, hero of Dieppe where he was wounded five times, had the command of the unit. Also, two of the killed were from our unit. Oh, and by the way, the dog in the photo was named Kiska, he was also enroled in our unit, promoted to sargent and was given his own rations!Thanks again!
Fank David <laframboise-david@sympatico.ca>
qc CANADA - Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 17:32:43 (PST)

i invite you to the club to tell us your story!and meet CANADIAN FRIENDS french and english speaking http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/quibecoispurelaineetcanadien i have lot of respect for all young soldier now senior who has know war or the army
christian desforges <christian1956@yahoo.com>
CANADA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 17:01:43 (PST)

Dear Sir, I have some information of my Uncle Andrew Huff and Iwas wonderingif you could help me out in this part and I do appricate it for doingthis for me. Sincerely Yours, Harvey Evison
Harvey Evison <hevison72@hotmail.com>
Dewberry, AB. CANADA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 15:53:17 (PST)

It is nice to see the memories of Canadian Soldiers who served in WW2 on display for the world to see. My grandfather Sgt. Harold Joseph Shanks served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment (3rd Infantry Brigade), his life ended on September 8th, 1943 during Invasion of Sicily / Operation Husky. Sadly I have never known my grandfather, I cannot be thankful enough for his act of courage and conviction to fight for freedom and honour of this great world we now know today. I am interested in hearing from people who are willing to share stories of their relatives that served in the 3rd Infantry Brigade (Carleton & York, Royal 22e Regiment and West Nova Scotia Regiment) I am writing a book about this these regiments and value any input.Sincerely Derek Shanks
Derek B. Shanks <dbshanks@interlog.com>
Toronto, ON CANADA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 06:38:32 (PST)

I've just started working on my family tree. My grandfather - Walter Edward O'Riley served in the Lincoln & Welland Regiment in World Ware II. He was known as "Barber O'Riley". Any information would be greatly appreciated. I found copies of the Linc and Well regiment newspaper printed when they were stationed in BC among my grandfather's papers.
Gail O'Riley <gailirish@yahoo.com>
Kitchener, ON CANADA - Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 17:20:57 (PST)

Few Canadians are aware that there is a Canadian section to the American military cemetery at Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. These Canadians died in the little known Aleutians Campaign of WW2 when Japan captured two remote Alaskan Islands and threatened an invasion of North America itself. I am completing a book on this unknown war and plan to go to Unalaska this year to visit the site where 5 RCAF P40's ploughed into the side of a mountain. Maybe I can convince the powers that be to supply me with a plaque in memory of those fliers.
Brendan Coyle <brendan_coyle@telus.net>
Richmond, BC CANADA - Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 00:44:46 (PST)

Hello,We are Elske (15 years old) and Evelien (16 years old) and we are two girlsfrom Dordrecht, the Netherlands. We are doing a research for a schoolassignment about the Liberation in 1945. We have to research the World War II and liberation experiences of civilians and soldiers during the period 1944-1945.We have to interview veterans and survivors. The aim of the project is to assemble an oral history of American and otherAllied participation in the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II,as well as the courage and endurance of the Dutch people. If you are a World War II veteran or survivor or if you know a World War II veteran or survivor or if you have got any information that might be useful for the assignment, please let us know by sending us a letter or an e-mail.Also, if you are the editor of a newsletter or if you know a newsletter and if you think we could publish a little ad about our assignment, please let us know as well.Thank you so much. Postal address:Evelien aan de WielWittenstein 1833328 MV Dordrechtthe Netherlandse-mail: LiberationHolland@hotmail.comFor more information, please visit:http://brein.nl.fortunecity.com/studie/43
Evelien and Elske <LiberationHolland@hotmail.com>
Dordrecht, Netherlands - Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 09:56:46 (PST)

I was doing research for my project in English. I hadto do research on a Canadia hero. I am glad that Ifound some information. If I ever need to find something I will be sure to go to this site.
Jessica Watt <bwatt@sympatico.ca>
Brockville, ont CANADA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 17:49:26 (PST)