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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Goddard Nichola Kathleen Sarah Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Blais Karine Marie Nathasha 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada
Lacroix Marie Thérèse Céline 1re Unité de Soutien de la Force Régulière
Diotte Christine Elizabeth Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Cameron Robin Lynelle Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Puttkemery Nancy Marie Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Leaman Elizabeth Anne Royal Canadian Logistics Service
Seck Tina Agnes Royal Canadian Logistics Service
Robinson Chelsey Alice Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Paquet Mélissa Marie Marjolaine The Royal Canadian Dragoons
Nicholls Sylvie Colette Royal Canadian Air Force
Vamos Lori Ann Logistics Branch
Fraser Karen Lee Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regt), R.C.I.C.
Moody Joan Mildred Royal Canadian Air Force
Keyes-Oliver Arielle Marie 30 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery
Giesebrecht Kristal Lee-Anne Medical Branch
Siemens Valerie Anne Royal Canadian Air Force
MacPherson Agnes Canadian Army Nursing Service
Pringle Eden Lyal 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
Nourse Grace Eleanor Boyd Canadian Army Medical Corps
Briggs Margaret Agnes Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Rowsell Triffie Pearl Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Kerr Muriel Isabell RCAF Station Sea Island
Gawne Kelly Rae Royal Military College of Canada
Trépanier Judith Ann Canadian Forces Communication Command Headquarters
MacKenzie Juli-Ann 444 Combat Support Squadron
Macura Lottie Royal Canadian Air Force
Hogg Frances Sarah Royal Canadian Air Force
Schiele Nicole Patricia HMCS Saskatchewan
Short Mariebeth 2 Combat Engineer Regiment
Stamers Anna Irene Canadian Army Medical Corps
Templeman Jean Canadian Army Medical Corps
Sampson Mae Belle Canadian Army Medical Corps
Sare Gladys Irene Canadian Army Medical Corps
Campbell Christina Canadian Army Medical Corps
Douglas Carola Josephine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Dussault Alexina Canadian Army Medical Corps
Follette Minnie Asenath Canadian Army Medical Corps
Fortescue Margaret Jane Canadian Army Medical Corps
Fraser Margaret Marjory Canadian Army Medical Corps
Gallaher Minnie Katherine Canadian Army Medical Corps