Military Research Articles
I launched this blog over five years ago and in that time I’ve posted nearly 300 articles on a variety of topics, including many that focus on researching a soldier, […]
2nd Lieutenant F.C. Rodgman, Leicestershire Regiment
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 […]
Sergeant Master Tailor F.C. Rodgman, 3rd Battalion CEF
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 […]
10th Regiment “Royal Grenadiers” at Valcartier Camp
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 […]
Vimy Ridge Trench Map for 7th Brigade Assault on April 9, 1917
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge I thought it appropriate to share this wonderful artefact from the day. This 20″ x 23″ trench map focuses […]
List of Flyers at Toronto Reunion in 1970: Part 1 of 2
Last year I was given an autographed menu from the 52nd Anniversary dinner celebrating the creation of the Royal Air Force (R.A.F.). The event, part of the National Pioneers of Aerial Warfare Reunion, was […]
Digitized Canadian Trench Newspapers: Part 3 of 3
This is the final article in my three-part series on digitized Canadian Trench newspapers. In the first post I featured newspapers published by numbered infantry and artillery units while the second focused on […]
Digitized Canadian Trench Newspapers: Part 2 of 3
This is the second of my three articles on digitized Canadian Trench newspapers. Part 1 featured newspapers or journals published by numbered infantry and artillery units while this article provides links (below) […]
Digitized Canadian Trench Newspapers: Part 1 of 3
Trench newspapers are an excellent resource for anyone researching an individual or unit from the First World War. I featured the Canadian Machine Gunner in an article last summer and […]
Dugout fire claims the life of L/Cpl Josiah Cleator, C.E.
The Western Front was no stranger to the macabre but surely the fate of Lance-Corporal Josiah Cleator was particularly cruel. Creature comforts were in short-supply in the trenches and soldiers often […]
Doing Our Bit 