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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Siemens Valerie Anne Royal Canadian Air Force
MacPherson Agnes Canadian Army Nursing Service
Baldwin Dorothy Mary Yarwood Canadian Army Nursing Service
Polgreen Frances Eunice Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Green Caroline Graham Canadian Army Medical Corps
Alport (Roberts) Jean Ogilvie Canadian Army Medical Corps
Hanna Bessie Maud Canadian Army Nursing Service
King Jessie Nelson Canadian Army Medical Corps
McKay Evelyn Verrall Canadian Army Medical Corps
Bartlett Bertha Newfoundland Voluntary Aid Detachment
Brooks Helen May Royal Canadian Navy
Anderson Alice Lovina Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Southwell Violet Marion Canadian Women's Army Corps
Baird Hannah Canadian Merchant Navy
Stever Imelda Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Lamothe Marie Elizabeth Rita Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Floyd Ruth 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)
Cook-Gorbell Lillie Canadian Merchant Navy
North Muriel Almyra Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Marks Maude Alexandria Canadian Women's Army Corps
Scott Doris Helen Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Steane Maud Elizabeth Canadian Merchant Navy
Labbe Rita Canadian Women's Army Corps
Dussio Marie Cecile Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Seymour Hazel Winnifred Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Beauchemin Leonne Canadian Women's Army Corps
Begin Mariette Francoise Yolande Claire Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Jaggard Jessie Brown Canadian Army Medical Corps
Munro Mary Frances Elizabeth Canadian Army Medical Corps
Peters Nora Hendry Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Walsh Olive Goddard Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Bell Marion Elizabeth Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
McDougall Agnes Canadian Army Medical Corps
Donaldson (Petty) Gertrude Canadian Army Medical Corps
McGinnis Mary Geraldine 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
Pomeroy Eileen Canadian Merchant Navy
Hunt Myrtle Margaret Canadian Army Medical Corps
Cumming Isobel Katherine Canadian Army Medical Corps
MacEachen Rebecca Helen Canadian Army Medical Corps
Salmon Naomi Elizabeth Auxiliary Territorial Service
Simpson Ellen Marguerite Canadian Women's Army Corps
MacLeod Margaret Christine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Jarvis Jessie Canadian Army Medical Corps
Grant Grace Mabel Canadian Army Medical Corps
MacDonald Vera Catherine Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps