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2005 - The Year of the Veteran. Watch the video found at the bottom of this page. When you see a vet...thank them for all that they have done for us and others. Remember on November 11th... "Take two minutes, would you mind? It's a pittance of time."
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Here we have some favourite links to Canadian WW1 related websites. Also, enjoy a few selections of music from the Great War period as recorded during that time in Canada. If you need RealPlayer to hear the music, click on the link below the selection to download it for free.
Songs of the War - Gramophone Recordings
The Maple Leaf Forever
Recording of the Victor Military Band, 1915
Laddie boy, or, [Good luck and God be with you, Laddie boy]
This tune was release in June 1917 and sung by Henry Burr. He was born Harry McClaskey on January 15, 1885, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
Our hearts go out to you, Canada
Was first recorded 17 May 1916 by Henry Burr, tenor with orchestra.
WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Force discussion group on Yahoo.
Description : This group is dedicated to the study of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the great war. This force of amateurs transformed into the premier combat formation of the British empire in four bloody years of war, 1914-1919. The topics of discussion will include history, militaria, uniforms, equipment, living history, individual battles, unit histories, wargaming, and the allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. OUR FRIENDLY FOES FROM ACROSS THE LINE: Infantry Regt 120  Visit their website at :
http://hometown.aol.com/infantry61gew98/120thmainindex.html 5th Kompanie, Infanterie Regiment ''Kaiser Wilhelm, Koenig von Preussen" (2. Wuerttembergisches) Nr. 120
Favorite Sites
Lubka's Wargaming Site
Who's Not Wargaming? Is It YOU!
The Great War Flying Museum
Go visit the Great War Flying Museum, Canada's premiere Great War flying aircraft museum.
Great War Association
Currently, in the GWA there are 33 units that participate regularily. The GWA has approx 350 members that portray various units from Australia, Great Britain, Germany, the United States, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, France, Russia, and Canada.
Collections Canada
Visit this website if you wish to find information, such as your ancestors war records.
The PPCLI War Diary
A very interesting site which provides the War Diary of the PPCLI during the Great War.
The Royal 22 nd Regiment - Le 22e Battaillon Canadien - francais
Another famous Canadian Regiment - recreated WW1 unit located in Quebec. _____________________________ This Section is Dedicated to Veterans and Our Courageous Men and Women of the Canadian Armed Forces Overseas. Remenber..."If you can't stand behind our troops, try standing in front" In the Name of Peace...Thank-You.
A Powerful Tribute To Our Fallen Soldiers fighting for Peace in Afghanistan
"A Pittence of Time" by Terry Kelly
Dedicated to:
Our Veterans, Our Peacekeepers and our Heroes at Home for the sacrifices that they have made and continue to make on our behalf .
VIDEO : The Year of the Veteran
Year of the Veteran Public Service Announcement. This three minute PSA promotes the year 2005 as the Year of the Veteran.
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