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Books, Maps & Other Resources  Canadian Military - 20th Century Genealogy & History Misc. Canadian & BNA military topics | 20th Century Canadian Military Fenian Raids 1866-1871; Red River Rebellion 1869-1870 | Rebellions of 1837-1838 The War of 1812 | American Revolution / United Empire Loyalists Seven Years' War - French and Indian War 20th Century Canadian Military:
BOOK - Canadians at War 1914-1919, A Research Guide to World War One Service RecordsBy: Glenn Wright Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton (now Ottawa), 2010 It has been nearly a century since the first shots were fired in the Great War. On memorials and cenotaphs in communities through out Canada are etched the names of those who died in the Great War, silent witnesses to an epic struggle that affected every family in Canada in some way. This book identifies which records survive for those who served during World War One, where those records are, how to access them, and the author provides many helpful tips on how to interpret them. ISBN 978-1-926797-46-5 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - Documenting Your Canadian Ancestors who served in World War One (1914-1918) or World War Two (1939-1945) with the Canadian Navy - Expanded 2024 EditionBy: Kenneth Cox Published by Global Heritage Press, Carleton Place, 2024 This research guide is designed to help family historians who want to discover more about an ancestor who went to sea’ during one of the two World Wars fought in the last century. It references navy documents held at Library and Archives Canada; provides photographs and illustrations of uniforms, ranks and medals, and includes a case study highlighting the service records that a family historian can expect to access. More information
BOOK - Documenting Canadian Military Personnel Who Were Prisoners of War During World War One or World War TwoBy: Kenneth Cox Published by Global Heritage Press, Ottawa, 2022 If your ancestor was a Prisoner of War, either during World War One or Two, their story is worth researching. The tremendous stress of capture and internment, the lack of food, the physical trauma of punishment, the will to escape and mental anguish of living in close proximity to their peers took a toll on your ancestor's physical and mental health. Archival and textual resources can help a family historian complete a narrative of an ancestor who spent time as a prisoner of war. This guide book is designed to help you complete your research successfully. Also included is a list of Canadian Prisoners of War held in Germany during World War Two. More information
BOOK - Documenting your Ancestors who served in the Canadian Infantry during World War One or World War TwoBy: Kenneth Cox Published by Global Heritage Press, Carleton Place, 2023 The purpose of this guide is to provide a study of documents that can be found regarding those who served in the Canadian military between 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. The available documents are listed & discussed. Where to access them is identified. Examples for both world wars are demonstrated with case studies of individual servicemen. This book does not address the causes of the wars, the battles fought, nor the ramifications of the peace that finally resulted in the end of hostilities. The pdf download of this book is provided in high definition pdf format, including front and back covers, suitable for printing your own physical copy in 8 1/2" x 11" format. More information
BOOK - Documenting Your Canadian Ancestor who Fought in Spain during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)By: Kenneth Cox Published by Global Heritage Press, Carleton Place, 2022 This research guide is designed to help family historians who suspect an ancestor may have been associated with the civil war in Spain. It is hoped this guide will help them with their search for details. Beyond being a researcher's guide book, it also includes a complete list of the 1547 Canadians known to have volunteered in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1938. More information
BOOK - Canada's Heroes in the Great World War, [from] Cornwall, Alexandria, Vankleek Hill, Hawkesbury and Intermediate Points [Ontario, Canada]Edited by Noah J. Gareau with an historical narrative by Lt-Col. F. McKelvey Bell Originally published by War Publications Limited, Ottawa, 1921 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton (now Ottawa), 2015 This book begins with a 106 page historical sketch of the First World War with emphasis on the compaigns of the war in which many of the men and women from Cornwall, Alexandria, Vankleek Hill, Hawkesbury and intermediate points served. The next section includes 82 photos of First World War scenes followed by 64 pages that include portraits and details about 768 men, non-commissioned officers, officers, and nurses from Cornwall, Alexandria, Vankleek Hill, Hawkesury and intermediate points who served in The Canadian Expeditionary force. More information
BOOK - Documenting Your First World War Royal Flying Corps and Second World War Canadian Air Force AncestorsBy: Kenneth Cox Published by Global Heritage Press, Carleton Place, 2022 This reference guide provides examples of the records a researcher might receive from the archives when tracing First World War Royal Flying Corps or Second World War Royal Canadian Air Force ancestors. Included as well are examples of original photographs that might be found in the possession of a family historian who was wondering what the badges or medal ribbons worn on their ancestor’s tunic signified. The guide also offers suggestions for further reading to enhance a family historians understanding of air force history. Enhance your understanding of what your air force ancestor experienced when first joining; while training and later what being posted to a front line squadron entailed. More information
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