The eight Books of Remembrance contain the names of more than 120,000 Canadians who have given their lives in the service of our country.
Search for the fallen
Frequently asked questions
I am not sure which book they are commemorated in; how can I find them?
You can start your search without any books pre-filtered.
I am looking for the fallen based on their date of death, how would I do I do that?
You can use the advanced search of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM). Each record of the fallen in the CVWM identifies which of the eight Books of Remembrance they are commemorated in, and on which page their name is found.
Can I get a copy of a page from one of the books?
You can use our online form to request a copy of a page from one of the eight Books of Remembrance.
More information
Visit the Books of Remembrance
Every morning at eleven o'clock, a member of the House of Commons Protective Service Staff turns the pages of the Books of Remembrance.
Page display calendar
Discover when every page from each Book of Remembrance is on display.
History of the Books
Learn about each of the eight Books of Remembrance.
Ranks, units, and decorative pages
Explore the ranks, units and decorative pages found in each of the Books of Remembrance.