Heroes Remember Interviews

Canada’s military history is best understood through the stories of the brave men and women who lived it – our Veterans. The Heroes Remember database gives us a window into the lives of ordinary Canadians who answered the call to serve in uniform over the years. Explore our collection of video interviews to hear some of these personal stories.

Do you know a Veteran by name?

Search our database by Veterans’ last names to find interesting personal interviews.

Gulf War

The Gulf War of the early 1990s was an important chapter in Canada’s military history.

Canadian Armed Forces

Watch Canadian Armed Forces Veterans speak about their experiences of military service in the post-war years.

First World War

No Veterans of the 1914-1918 First World War are alive today but you can still hear their firsthand stories.

Second World War

Explore the personal reflections of Canadian Veterans who served in the 1939-1945 Second World War.

Korean War

Hear what it was like for Canadian Veterans who served in the Far East during the 1950-1953 Korean War.

South African War

The South African War took place 1899-1902 but you can still hear voices of the past from Canadians who fought there.

Dieppe Raid

The Second World War’s Dieppe Raid was an important chapter in our military history. Hear Canadian Veterans share their harsh experiences that day.

Battle of Passchendaele

The First World War’s Battle of Passchendaele raged in 1917. Listen to Canadian Veterans share their hard experiences there.

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