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Pictured: André-Paul Turin with other French and American comrades in Texas, October 1945. Mr. Turin is the second on the left.
Read Mr. Turin’s @Memory_Project Archive testimony to learn about his service: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/e…
The Memory Project retweeted
L’histoire du major David Currie?
En Normandie, Currie et ses soldats ont résisté 36 h aux attaques de l’infanterie et des blindés allemands à Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives.
Il a reçu la Croix de Victoria pour sa bravoure.
#LeCanadaSeSouvient
The Memory Project retweeted
Do you know the story of Major David Currie?
During the Battle of Normandy, Currie and his soldiers held off German tanks and infantry for 36 hours at Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives.
He earned the Victoria Cross for his courageous actions.
#CanadaRemembers
The Memory Project retweeted
FYI. We're consolidating our media platforms:
We’re moving! As of Aug. 31, this account will no longer be active. Follow @HistoricaCanada to see more images and stories from our Archive and more!
You can also find our Archive on The Canadian Encyclopedia (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/e…). Thank you for following our Archive!
The Memory Project retweeted
Tout vétéran qui éprouve de la détresse face aux événements actuels en Afghanistan n'a pas à l’affronter seul.
Le service d'aide d'ACC offre du soutien psychologique 24 heures par jour au 1-800-268-7709.
Plus de ressources liées à la santé mentale à : bit.ly/3zddgpS
The Memory Project retweeted
Any Veteran who is struggling with current events in Afghanistan does not have to cope alone.
The VAC Assistance Service provides psychological support 24 hours a day at 1-800-268-7709.
Additional mental health resources can be found here: bit.ly/3rvAOUA
@CFOperations
The Memory Project retweeted
Nous déménageons! Dès le 1er septembre, ce compte ne sera plus actif. Suivez @HistoricaCanada pour plus de l’Encyclopédie canadienne. Merci de nous suivre!
The Memory Project retweeted
We’re moving! As of September 1st this account will no longer be active. Follow @HistoricaCanada for Canadian Encyclopedia content. Thank you for following!
The Memory Project retweeted
Sheila Sparks n’aura pas de repos tant que les pierres tombales des vétérans locaux ne seront pas en parfait état.
Elle a reçu la Mention élogieuse du ministre des Anciens Combattants pour ses efforts.
Info : ow.ly/XIdt50FM7cJ
#LeCanadaSeSouvient
The Memory Project retweeted
Sheila Sparks won’t rest until the grave markers of local Veterans are in mint condition.
She received a Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for her tireless efforts restoring crosses from local cemeteries.
Read about Sheila: ow.ly/XIdt50FM7cJ
#CanadaRemembers
The Memory Project retweeted
Think Like a Historian: The Battle of Vimy Ridge challenges students to analyze primary sources from #WWI youtube.com/watch?v=_L1aFL6R…
The Memory Project retweeted
Par un matin brumeux en août 1942, alors qu’il escortait un convoi, le NCSM Assiniboine a intercepté le sous-marin allemand U‑210 à la surface de l’Atlantique Nord.
Lisez un rapport rédigé par le capitaine du navire John Stubbs 👉 navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/...…
The Memory Project retweeted
It was a foggy morning in August 1942 when #HMCSAssiniboine, on convoy escort duty, caught German U-boat 210 on the surface in the North Atlantic.
Read more about A/LCdr John Stubbs' heroic actions as CO of HMCS Assiniboine 👉 navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/…
The Memory Project retweeted
#SVQ des pigeons voyageurs ont été utilisés pendant les deux guerres mondiales?
Ces héros méconnus ont joué un rôle clé au cours de ces deux guerres, livrant des messages importants et des appels à l’aide.
Apprenez en plus : ow.ly/3fsU50FFpZy
#LeCanadaSeSouvient
The Memory Project retweeted
#DYK that carrier pigeons were used during the First and Second World Wars?
These unsung heroes played an important role in both conflicts, where they delivered important messages and calls for help.
Learn more: ow.ly/4DPj50Fl0iP
#CanadaRemembers
The Memory Project retweeted
Alexander George Edwin Smith était un ancien combattant cayuga qui a reçu la Croix militaire pour ses actions héroïques sur le front de l'Ouest lors de la Première Guerre mondiale. Après la guerre, il devient chef des Cayugas. Apprenez-en plus : thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/f…
The Memory Project retweeted
Alexander George Edwin Smith was a Cayuga war hero who received the Military Cross for his heroic actions on the Western Front during the First World War. After the war, followed in his father's footsteps and became chief of the Cayuga. Learn his story: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/e…