IntroductionThis section will contain links to pages of text that describe some of the Canadian efforts during the Great War Articles on the Great WarA brief overview of the Great War and other aspects of canadian participation TimetableDates of significant Canadian related events duting the Great War with links to descriptions of some of the events. Famous CanadiansMany Canadians that went on to be quite famous served in the war. A list of some of the better known ones can be found here MapsCollection of maps showing some of Canada's participation in the Great War Units of the CEFSome information on units that served in the CEF Order of BattleThe groups that comprised the C.E.F. during the Great War Men and Women in the CEFAn overview of some of the demographics of Canadians serving in the Great War Canadian Army Medical Corps (C.A.M.C)Some information on the structure of the Canadian Army Medical Corps. Nursing SistersThe role of Canadian Nursing Sisters in the Great War is often overlooked. This section includes a brief overview, a list of Awards granted to the Nursing Service, including the citations for the nine nursing sisters who were awarded the Military Medal, and a list of Nursing Sisters who served. The Sinking of the Llandovery CastleOn June 27, 1918 the Canadian Hospital Ship Llandovery Castle was sunk by a German Submarine. All but 24 of the 258 people on board, including 14 Canadian Nursing Sisters lost their lives. Rates of Pay in the CEFAn overview of the salaries paid to Canadians serving in the Great War Enlistment statisticsAn summary of where Canadians enlisted from during the Great War. Nicholson Appendix CA readable on-line version of Appendix C of the "Official History of the Canadian Army in the First World War", by Colonel G.W.L. Nicholson, C.D. Orders, Awards, Decorations and MedalsAn overview of the awards given to Canadians serving in the Great War AbbreviationsAbbreviations used on personnel records and military documents |
Canada in the War