Lest We Forget Her: Canadian women who have died in service

Women have long answered the call to serve and have shaped Canada’s military history in profound ways. From early roles as caregivers and nurses to positions of leadership and combat, they have and continue to serve with strength and resilience.

Since Confederation, over 200 women have died while serving in the Canadian military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. We honour their memory by ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten. Explore the links below to discover their stories and honour their legacy.

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Seymour Hazel Winnifred Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Alpaugh Agnes Estelle Canadian Army Medical Corps
Trusdale Alice Louise Canadian Army Medical Corps
Garbutt Sarah Ellen Canadian Army Nursing Service
Champagne Ernestine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Bolton Grace Errol British Red Cross Society
Hannaford Ida Durant Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Jenner Lenna Mae Canadian Army Medical Corps
MacKay Mary Margaret Murray Territorial Army Nursing Service
Pringle Eden Lyal Canadian Army Nursing Service
Wake Gladys Maude Mary Canadian Army Nursing Service
Green Matilda Ethel Canadian Army Nursing Service
Spafford Frances Winnifred Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
North Muriel Almyra Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Scott Doris Helen Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Bouffard Margaret Lorraine Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Le Pape Olive Ivy Frances Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Lewis Olive Madge Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Floyd Ruth Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Baird Hannah Canadian Merchant Navy
Beauchemin Leonne Canadian Women's Army Corps
Begin Mariette Francoise Yolande Claire Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Labbe Rita Canadian Women's Army Corps
Young Isabel Luella Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Harkans Mary Evelyn Canadian Women's Army Corps
Stever Imelda Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Tupper Addie Allen (Adruenna) Canadian Army Medical Corps
Hennan Victoria Belle Canadian Army Medical Corps
Steane Maud Elizabeth Canadian Merchant Navy
Simpson Ellen Marguerite Canadian Women's Army Corps
Cumming Isobel Katherine Canadian Army Medical Corps
MacEachen Rebecca Helen Canadian Army Medical Corps
Hunt Myrtle Margaret Canadian Army Medical Corps
McGinnis Mary Geraldine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Grant Grace Mabel Canadian Army Medical Corps
Jarvis Jessie Canadian Army Medical Corps
Rogers Nellie Grace Canadian Army Medical Corps
Ross Elsie Gertrude Canadian Army Medical Corps
Baker Margaret Elisa Canadian Army Medical Corps
Donaldson (Petty) Gertrude Canadian Army Medical Corps
McDougall Agnes Canadian Army Medical Corps
MacLeod Margaret Christine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Schofield Frances Noreen Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Arbeau Cora Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Ashley Ruth Louise Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Muise Mary Maimie Canadian Women's Army Corps
Rowsell Triffie Pearl Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Parkin Annie Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Grant Jean Canadian Women's Army Corps
Polgreen Frances Eunice Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps