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National Patriots’ Day: A Military History
Since November 2002, the late-May holiday has been recognized as National Patriots’ Day by the Quebec government. Previously known by other names such as the Fête de Dollard, or the Queen’s Birthday, this day…
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Lena Hayakawa and her internment in Canada
During the war, Lena Hayakawa spent most of her childhood in internment with her family. A story, unfortunately, quite common for Japanese Canadians.
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Matron Margaret Fraser
Matron Fraser was one of the many Nursing Sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.
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Operation UNIFIER: Canada in Ukraine
In 2022, we had the great good fortune to interview Captain Nathalie Gareau, who was deployed to Ukraine in 2019 and tells us about her participation in Operation UNIFIER.
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Cynthia Oakley, C.W.A.C.
A native of Toronto, Cynthia Oakley joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War and paved the way for more women in the military.
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Winnie Roach-Leuszler – Canadian Athlete
CWAC member Winnie Roach-Leuszler made history by becoming the first Canadian woman or man to swim the English Channel. Discover her feats! Winnie Roach-Leuszler was born in Port Credit, Ontario, in 1926. One of…
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Isabel May McDonald: Teacher, Typographer, and Telegrapher
The story of how Isabel McDonald’s efforts in the W.R.C.N.S. contributed to allied success during the Second World War.
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Edwin Erwin Phillips – Mechanic for the Royal Canadian Air Force
A sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II, Edwin Erwin Phillips had a distinguished career and was destined to a promised life before his tragic death in Poland. Edwin Erwin…
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Gander – The dog of the “C” Force
More than the mascot of the “C” Force, Gander accompanied the Canadians to Hong Kong and sacrificed himself during the battle.
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The final assault on Stanley Village
From the outset, the Battle of Hong Kong, from December 7 to 25, 1945, was considered a losing battle. However, the Canadian soldiers of C Force distinguished themselves many times over in their attempts…
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Holiday Reading (2021)
The Je me souviens team is back this year with a new series of suggestions for books, films, TV series and documentaries for the holiday season! From the First World War to the conflict…
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The Battle at Wong Nai Chung Gap
The Canadian soldiers of C Force distinguished themselves many times during the Battle of Hong Kong. In this first part of a two-part series, we report on the fighting at Wong Nai Chung Pass.
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John K. Lawson – Commander of the C Force
After an illustrious career in the First World War, John K. Lawson established himself as a competent and respected officer in the service of his country. In 1941, faced with a potential Japanese invasion,…
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The “C” Force
C” Force was the Canadian force assembled to fight in Hong Kong in 1941. This article offers a brief portrait of the regiments that made up this contingent. “C” Force is the name given…
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Jennie Carignan – A Military Woman of Many Accomplishments
A woman of passion and perseverance, Jennie Carignan is a major figure in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Holiday Reading (2020)
It’s a first for the blog: the JMS team has a few book and TV series recommendations for you to check out over the vacation season! If you’ve got some last-minute shopping to do,…
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Michelle Douglas
After being discharged, Michelle Douglas became a Canadian activist and LGBTQ advocate fought for equal rights in the military.
