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James W. Whillans

The person offering the drink—and likely, a few prayers—is Captain James W. Whillans, chaplain of the 8th Canadian Battalion, Winnipeg Rifles.

John Arthur Woolverton

In July 1918 his camp was bombed and the explosion threw him twenty feet away and knocked him unconscious.

Karl Mizener

“Though we miss him always and dream of him the while, he too, can act like soldiers who do their part—and smile.”

Robert Mills

Mills was among the first test subjects of experimental research—called heliotherapy—intended to remedy his ailment that was considered incurable.

Victor Howard McWilliams

The Canadians found a lone German soldier, prancing about in no man’s land, waving a tin cup. “The Germans have a sense of humour.”

Stephen Sullivan

As he recovered, he began dating a local woman, Mame Hawkins. Little did he know, it was the Mame's sister, Lillian, who was his true soul-mate.

Walter James Ellis Mingie

In fall 1917, he suffered from trench fever.

John Harding

Harding was a British sailor who in September 1916 abandoned the British Navy to join the Canadian Army.

Brothers Angus, Oswin, and John MacDonald

Before he went overseas, John MacDonald went to the top of a hill and glanced down. His mother thought, “His final look at his hometown.” And it was.

Daniel O'Connell

O’Connell was age forty-seven when he enlisted, although the birth date on his attestation papers would have made him only age twenty-four.