Canadian First World War Regimental Histories
Today I’ve completed a major update to my list of Canadian First World War reference books. The result is a brand-new First World War Canadian Regimental Histories page that includes links to […]
Serene and Secluded: Tofino’s Morpheus Island Cemetery
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 […]
Remembering Private Rene Palmer, 87th Battalion CEF
Rene Joseph Jacob Palmer (Palmen) was born in Heerlen, Netherlands on January 7, 1890 and immigrated to Canada in 1909. He enlisted with the 132nd Battalion in Chatham, NB on […]
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 […]
Who Goes There? Soldier Farmers Hoe the Line
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 […]
