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Charles Lightfoot Roman – A True Trailblazer
Father, distinguished surgeon, soldier, author, researcher, and lecturer: these are the many hats worn by Charles Lightfoot Roman, a man whose life was a remarkable journey! From military clinics in Europe to factories in…
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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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Sgt. Karen Hermiston and the Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit
In October 1941, the Canadian Army Film Unit (CAFU) was formed by Captain W. G. Abel and John Grierson, considered the father of documentary film in Canada. To that end, the CAFU hired several…
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The Canadian Rangers
We’ve written articles about extraordinary indigenous soldiers from World War I and World War II, but there are also thousands of indigenous soldiers who are proud and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces…
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Michelle Douglas – Canadian activist
Michelle Douglas joined the Canadian Forces in 1986, but was tragically discharged during the queer purge conducted by the Canadian government at the time. After her dismissal, Michelle Douglas sued the government and became…
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Nance Wright & Madge Trull – Women of the Bombes
Intelligence is the key to victory. During the Second World War, the Allies succeeded in deciphering the notorious Enigma machines used by Nazi Germany. Within the British intelligence services, two Canadian women were directly…
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Molly Lamb Bobak – Canadian official war artist
Since 1916, the Canadian Army has hired hundreds of artists to illustrate military life. Molly Lamb Bobak was however Canada’s first female war artist when she was hired during the Second World War. Her…
