People and stories

Ethelbert 'Curley' Christian

After suffering injuries in the Battle of Vimy Ridge that left him a quadruple amputee, ‘Curley’ Christian helped establish a program for disabled Veterans which is still offered today.

Adam and Al Jones

The Jones family has served in the Canadian Armed Forces for several generations. Adam and Al Jones share their story of Jeremiah Jones who served in the First World War and fought at the Battle of…

Joan Buchanan

Born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Joan Buchanan emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, when she was 17 years old. She joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) 16 years later for what would become both a…

Marc-Daniel Benoit

Corporal Marc-Daniel Benoit is a traffic technician with 2 Air Movements Squadron. His career in the Canadian Armed Forces has given him unforgettable experiences in remote locations with extreme…

Robert “Bob” Maxwell

Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret’d) Robert Maxwell didn’t join the Royal Canadian Air Force to blaze a trail for future generations, but his 35-year military career would inevitably forge a path for many…

Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas was born in Scarborough, Ontario. As a child, he had a passion for athletics and competition. Thomas joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on his 18thbirthday, and went on to serve…

Edwin Erwin Phillips

Edwin Erwin Phillips was part of an ill-fated mission to bring aid to Poland after the end of the Second World War

William Neilson Edward Hall

Petty Officer, First Class William Hall was the first Nova Scotian (the third Canadian), and the first Black person in the British empire, to receive the Victoria Cross – the highest award for valour…

Ainsworth Dyer

Ainsworth Dyer was a paratrooper, and served in both the Balkans and Afghanistan.

Bill Toussaint

Sergeant (Ret’d) Bill Toussaint spent 23 years in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Little did he know switching trades would transform his military experience and inspire a second career years…

The Carty Brothers

Five brothers not only served Canada during the Second World War, but defied the odds to become accomplished airmen.

Claude “Ollie” Cromwell

Claude “Ollie” Cromwell joined the Canadian Armed forces in 1979 and served in numerous conflicts overseas. He retired in 2019 after 40 years of service.