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Dingley Family

He and his unit knew that they had to dig the tunnels faster than the Germans or they would likely be dead. So, they stayed up all night digging.

Ernest Dalton Roy Dunsmore

Ernest Dalton Roy Dunsmore enlisted with the 1st Depot Battalion Saskatchewan Regiment on October 18, 1917.

Thomas “Tom” Archibald Meredith

He returned to Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1919 and suffered from fallen arches and heart palpitations brought on from his service in France.

Harold Rourke

Harold Rourke enlisted in 1915 from Victoria, British Columbia, and served as a sergeant with the 67th Battalion.

Frederick William Simpson

Frederick William Simpson enlisted on June 1, 1916, and served as a driver with Ottawa’s 30th Field Artillery.

Ernest Elmer Hastings

Ernest Elmer Hastings of Hampstead, New Brunswick, enlisted on November 20, 1914, with the 5th Convoy.

Eugene Elmer Woodrow

He died January 11, 1916 from wounds sustained in France.

George Edward Muggleton

One way Sergeant George Edward Muggleton and his regiment had fun was by hosting a competition to see who was the best-looking soldier.

Horace Heber Haney

“It’s great sport to watch for German rifle flashes at night and fire about five rounds rapid at them.”

John “Jack” Notman Wemyss

He was determined to follow his brother into the army, so when he came before the recruiting officer in Winnipeg, he didn’t mention his disability.