Nestled in Clayoquot Sound a short distance away from the small community of Tofino lies Morpheus Island, the final resting place of twenty-two¹ west coast pioneers, including three soldiers of […]
This is the third of three articles on Frederick Charles Rodgman. Prior to the First World War he served in the Canadian militia with the 10th Regiment “Royal Grenadiers” before enlisting […]
On September 22, 1914 Frederick Charles Rodgman enlisted with the 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment) CEF and was assigned Service Number 10089. Several weeks earlier he had arrived at Valcartier Camp as […]
This wonderful image was one of a handful provided to me by Nancy Frey, granddaughter of Frederick Charles Rodgman. Frederick was born in Bideford, England and emigrated to Canada prior […]
This pair of snapshots yield few clues as to the soldier’s whereabouts however someone may recognize the building in the first photograph. It’s clear from the second that they are […]
It’s been a long time since the last update to the Valcartier Crowdsourcing Project but I’m pleased to report that nine additional officers have been identified. All but two are artillerymen […]
On July 12, 1925 the Victoria War Memorial was unveiled by Lieutenant-Governor W.C. Nicole. Earlier this year the 91-year old monument received a larger base and four new lights, just in time for the […]
