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The Battle of the Atlantic (1939–1945) helped define our Navy. This Sunday, we will remember them. #CanadaRemembers #WWII
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The war in Korea ended 72 years ago this week. The Korean Veterans Cairn at Brookside Cemetery was dedicated in 1998 in memory of Manitobans killed in the Korean War from 1950-1953 or on peacekeeping duties from 1953-1955. #CanadaRemembers.
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On Sunday, we honoured the brave Canadian and Allied sailors who fought in the Battle of the Atlantic. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the strength of those who served and the freedom they fought to protect. #CanadaRemembers
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83 years ago, the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS) was formed. During the Second World War, the “Wrens” filled key roles ashore, freeing up our Navy to expand overseas and support the Allied war effort.⚓. #CanadaRemembers
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🇨🇦 Honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of the Government of Canada at Meadowvale Cemetery, marking the 72nd anniversary of the Korean Armistice. We remember the 26,000 who served and the 516 who gave their lives for peace and democracy. #KoreanWar #CanadaRemembers
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From D-Day patrols to heroic rescues, we made our mark: HMC Ships Haida & Huron sank a Narvik-class destroyer, #HMCSSTLaurent saved 25 German subs, and the RCNVR was born. The first NEF corvettes arrived in St. John’s, ready to defend. #CanadaRemembers #HelpLeadFight
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🇨🇦 Where they fought. Where they fell. Where we remember. Pre-order Sacred Canadian Sites of the World Wars — a powerful journey through battlefields and memorials guided by historian John Goheen. 🎖️ #CanadaRemembers #WWI #WWII #MilitaryHistory
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From the days of ‘Bonnie’ to ‘Athabee’, to sinkings and more. A few notable moments in Canada’s naval history. #CanadaRemembers
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Heroes lost, the unification of the Canadian Armed Forces, a monumental missile launch & more. This is part 1 (of 2) of this month’s naval history. #CanadaRemembers #WeTheNavy
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Tomorrow, July 12, marks 100 years since the #BCLeg Cenotaph was unveiled. Today, the Speaker, Hon. Raj Chouhan, held a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the event and to honour and remember those who served. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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"You have helped to rid the world of a great scourge.". On May 8, 1945, Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King’s words rang from radios across the country. It was Victory in Europe Day. 80 years on, #CanadaRemembers. 📷 3222751
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This month in history, we have six commissioning anniversaries:. July 11/94: #HMCSVilledeQuébec .July 12/98: #HMCSMoncton .July 18/99: #HMCSSummerside .July 21/94: #HMCSMontréal .July 26/98: #HMCSGooseBay .July 29/93: #HMCSToronto. #WeTheNavy #CanadaRemembers
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Today, we mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day, and encourage all Canadians to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought in the Battle of Normandy. #CanadaRemembers. Photo Credit:
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Two tragedies, exactly two years apart, and a milestone victory for women in the Navy—discover these moments and more in part 2 (of 2) in this month’s look back at history. #CanadaRemembers #HelpLeadFight
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U-Boat attacks, sunken ships, and a fearless armed yacht whose name meant “No Fear.” ⚓️🔥 These stories and more in this round up from our Naval history. #CanadaRemembers
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#OnThisDay in 1944, Canadian and Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. On #DDAY, we honour the tens of thousands of brave Canadians who answered the call of duty and served their country. #SenCA #CanadaRemembers
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From Naval Reserve beginnings to the Battle of the Atlantic, here are a few key moments from the past—sunken ships, lost submarines, and division anniversaries that shaped history. ⚓️🌊#CanadaRemembers
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Albert Middleton, just shy of his 110th birthday. Albert was a Second World War Veteran with the Royal Canadian Air Force, having served in Europe from 1943 to 1946. We will never forget his service and sacrifice. 📷:CBC.#CanadaRemembers
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On this 81st anniversary of #DDay, we honour the memory of the troops of Allied Forces, including 14,000 Canadians, who landed in #Normandy as part of Operation Overlord. Let us never forget their courage and sacrifice. #CanadaRemembers 🍁
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Today, we laid wreaths at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to honour the Canadians who served and sacrificed in Afghanistan. Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan ended #OnThisDay in 2014. 🔗: . #CanadaRemembers
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