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Learn How To Research a Service Person

Nov. 11, 2024

Free

A group of people in uniforms walking down the street near the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

English:

  • 9 am to 3:30 pm

French:

  • 9 am to 3:30 pm

Location:

  • Military History Research Centre,

Learn how to use wartime documentation, modern publications, art, photos, newspapers, and more to discover an individual’s wartime service and experiences. Museum staff will be on hand to share their expertise.

Learn how to find

  • where and when they served
  • their unit’s history, culture, battle honours, or important activities
  • their medical or casualty documentation
  • information on their medals, honours or awards
  • art, photos, material culture, and first-hand accounts

Please note that all activities are subject to change without notice.

Remembrance programming — learn more

Photo at top of page:
Canadian War Museum, CWM 19790488-010_2

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