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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Surname Given name(s) Unit Date of death
Paquet Mélissa Marie Marjolaine The Royal Canadian Dragoons
Parkin Annie Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Parkinson Margaret Mccullough South African Military Nursing Service
Passant Thelma Florence Canadian Women's Army Corps
Perkin Lesley Louise Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Peters Nora Hendry Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Polgreen Frances Eunice Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Pomeroy Eileen Canadian Merchant Navy
Pringle Eden Lyal Canadian Army Nursing Service
Pugh Rosemary Edith Canadian Women's Army Corps
Puttkemery Nancy Marie Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Rech Mary Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Rennie Barbara Sarah Canadian Women's Army Corps
Richardson Helena Maria Auxiliary Services
Robinson Chelsey Alice Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Rogers Nellie Grace Canadian Army Medical Corps
Roney Lillian Le Verne Canadian Women's Army Corps
Ross Ada Janet Canadian Army Medical Corps
Ross Elsie Gertrude Canadian Army Medical Corps
Rowsell Triffie Pearl Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Salmon Naomi Elizabeth Auxiliary Territorial Service
Sampson Mae Belle Canadian Army Medical Corps
Sare Gladys Irene Canadian Army Medical Corps
Schiele Nicole Patricia HMCS Saskatchewan
Schofield Frances Noreen Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Scott Doris Helen Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Seck Tina Agnes Royal Canadian Logistics Service
Seymour Hazel Winnifred Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Shaw Elizabeth Anne Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Shearer Agnes Jeanie Canadian Women's Army Corps
Sherman Edna Alice Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Short Mariebeth 2 Combat Engineer Regiment
Siemens Valerie Anne Royal Canadian Air Force
Simpson Ellen Marguerite Canadian Women's Army Corps
Southwell Violet Marion Canadian Women's Army Corps
Spafford Frances Winnifred Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Sparks Letitia Canadian Army Medical Corps
Sparks Lucelle Margaret Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Stamers Anna Irene Canadian Army Medical Corps
Steane Maud Elizabeth Canadian Merchant Navy
Stevenson Heidi Jill Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Stever Imelda Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Stewart Edith Marie Canadian Women's Army Corps
Templeman Jean Canadian Army Medical Corps
Tombs Dorothy Helen Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Trebble Phyllis Margaret Canadian Women's Army Corps
Trépanier Judith Ann Canadian Forces Communication Command Headquarters
Trusdale Alice Louise Canadian Army Medical Corps
Tupper Addie Allen (Adruenna) Canadian Army Medical Corps
Twiss Ellen Jewel Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)