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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twist | Dorothy Pearson | Canadian Military V.A.D. | |
| Vallis | Daisy Louise | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | |
| Vamos | Lori Ann | Logistics Branch | |
| Wake | Gladys Maude Mary | Canadian Army Nursing Service | |
| Wakefield | Dorothy Maria | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | |
| Wallace | Olive May | Canadian Women's Army Corps | |
| Walsh | Olive Goddard | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | |
| Watson | Irene | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | |
| Wells | Shirley Isabel | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | |
| Westgate | Marion Mercedes | Royal Canadian Air Force | |
| Whitely | Anna Elizabeth | Canadian Army Nursing Service | |
| Wilkie | Agnes Wightman | Royal Canadian Navy | |
| Woodman | Elizabeth Genevieve | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | |
| Yang | Shaelyn | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | |
| Young | Isabel Luella | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | |
| Young | Margaret Ada | Canadian Women's Army Corps |
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