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Canadian World War II recipients of the Victoria Cross (1 C, 15 P) Pages in category "Canadian military personnel of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 307 total.
Following pressure from Canadian artist's groups, the government established new supports for artists in the form of the Canadian War Records by the end of 1942. [84] Photography was a privileged medium, with official war artists even being provided cameras by authorities towards the end of the war. [ 84 ]
This category includes personnel of the Canadian Army who served in World War II, including Permanent Active Militia and Non-Permanent Active Militia personnel serving from 10 September 1939 to 19 November 1940.
Manufactured by Case in the USA for the Canadian Military until 1948 when production moved to Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Markings include "Case XX Metal Stampings" on the base of the sheeps foot blade and a C with a broad arrow inside stamped on the scales (case) normally near the rivet holding the blades.
Awarded to military below commissioned rank, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy". DSO Distinguished Service Order
Official History of the Canadian Army in the Second World War: Volume I. Six Years of War: The Army in Canada, Britain and the Pacific appeared in print in 1955. Written by Colonel Stacey, the book was 629 pages in length, profusely illustrated with charts, photos, map and sketches, with ten appendices, a glossary of abbreviations, 50 pages of referenced footnotes, and a complete index.