#Canadian soldiers

[theworldofwars]

Trench Art Corporal Frank Alexander Cameron of Barrie, Ontario, was a signaller with the 2nd Canadian Division. In his spare time, Cameron crafted a four-piece tea set for his mother, sending each piece home as it was completed. The materials include British 13- and 18-pounder shell cases, a French 75 millimetre case, and French rifle bullets. Cameron took four years to complete the set. He survived the war, but his younger brother, Allan Stanley, was killed in action in 1918.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"Soldiers Plead Guilty To Cigarette Theft," Montreal Star. August 3, 1943. Page 3. --- Two soldiers, Joseph A. Briand, 19, and Joseph E. Paquin, 23, stationed at Longueuil, pleaded guilty before Judge J. C. Langlois today to a charge of burglary and receiving cigarettes, valued at $50, from a store at 3661 Ontario street east. They will be sentenced on Thursday.

They were arrested by Sgt. Dets. Paul Hetu and J. Jette, of the city night patrol.

[historydailyfrancischappellblack]

Approximately 1,000 Irish American Fenian insurgents invaded Canada from Buffalo, N.Y., and engaged 840 Canadian militia volunteers at the Battle of Ridgeway. June 2, 1866.

Subscriber Content Add content here that will only be visible to your subscribers. Payment Image: The charge of the Fenians (wearing green uniforms) under Colonel John O’Neill at the Battle of Ridgeway, near Niagara, Canada West, on June 2, 1866. In reality, the Fenians had their own green flags but wore a very mixed bag of Union and Confederate uniforms (if they still had them, or parts of…

[richwall101]

3rd Canadian Infantry Division - Bretteville - Normandy France WWII - 20th June 1944

Riflemen E. Deblois (in the tub) and J. C. Sackfield, Bretteville. Library and Archives Canada, Department of National Defence, photo by Lieut. Frank Dubervill. 

[lemonlurkrr]

The guys

[trypo-p]

uhh im bored and it's late so. mercs if they were from Canada:

- Spy is most definitely Quebecois. That, or he's Acadian. Probably the prior of the two knowing Quebec as well... Quebec.

- Demoman is Nova Scotian, more specifically he is from Pictou. I literally have nothing else to add to this as I am also from NS and he would fit in with us perfectly.

- Soldier is most definitely from Windsor ON, and used to work for the RCMP. He is still very much patriotic. We stand for the flag (maple leaf) and kneel to the cross (....red cross??? I guess?)

- Firm believer Scout is probably from New Brunswick. Something something it's kinda french and also the bad drivers (all new brunswick drivers) there remind me of Scout's reckless personality. Not only that but NB is pretty tightly knit, he's got a big family so the family name would be pretty well known.

- Sniper lives in British Columbia. It's known for its scenery in nature and it fits him. Also the stereotypes for B.C. are that the people there are laid-back environmentalist stoners. Valve would still make them stereotypical if they were Canadian, let's be honest here. However... If we're making it similar to the comics, Sniper is originally from Washington.

- Pyro exists... Somewhere— in Canada. They could be from anywhere and it would probably work out right fine.

- It really depends with Medic. Him being from either Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia fits. Saskatchewan is definitely the most "German" place in Canada, however the most Canadians with German origins are found in Nova Scotia (I myself am a prime example, I'm like 70% Scottish 20% Irish and 10% German or something like that roughly)

- Engineer is probably from someplace in rural Ontario. I don't exactly know "too much" about Ontario m'self, however. When anyone thinks of Canada I feel like the first place they think of is Ontario. That's like me with America and Texas.

- Heavy is probably somewhere in the prairie provinces (for all you Americans that's Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) or Nunavut.

[illustratus]

British soldiers make the arduous ascent of the Heights of Abraham to take Quebec, 1759 by Peter Jackson

[fishing-lesbian-catgirl]

It was definitely okay for her to have the name considering it was given to her by her Mom (Japanese), but sometimes I think about the fact that Toriko spent a significant portion of her time growing up in Canada being raised by just her Mama (white), or sometimes her grandma (also white) while her Mom was back in Japan. Just a white woman and her white blonde daughter named Toriko Nishina…

[ripstefano]

The Canadian Army

Remembrance Day in Canada, observed on November 11, honors the men and women who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, particularly those who sacrificed their lives in war, conflict, and peacekeeping missions. This solemn day marks the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918, and has grown to commemorate veterans of all wars, including World War II, the Korean War, and peacekeeping missions around the world.

At 11:00 a.m., Canadians observe a moment of silence to remember and reflect on the courage and sacrifices of military personnel. In many communities, ceremonies are held at cenotaphs and war memorials, where people lay wreaths and recite the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian soldier and poet. The red poppy, inspired by this poem, is a symbol of remembrance in Canada, worn by many people leading up to November 11.

The Royal Canadian Legion, a national organization of veterans, plays a significant role in organizing Remembrance Day events and the annual poppy campaign, with funds going to support veterans and their families.

[quotidianish]

More antics of the blu mercs! Didn’t expect such a warm reception to these silly little headcanons at first, and I’m working up the motivation to finish the rest of the team (failing)

some sillies..

[theworldofwars]

Grenade throwing course. Hammelburg, November 1917.

[ask-redsoldier-tf2]

*A wild BLU soldier appears to protect the Canadian boy*

*And he bites your arm*

(This is him. Very threatening)

Soldier: WHERE THE HELL DO YOU HIPPIES KEEP COMING FROM!?

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"FRESH AIR, WORK AND PLAY USHERS HEALTH BACK FOR CONVALESCING SOLDIERS," Toronto Star. September 29, 1943. Page 8. ---- ON THEIR 22-ACRE FARM, convalescing soldiers at the Oakville Casualty retraining centre grow much of their own fruit and vegetables, as well as provide produce for Chorley Park hospital at Toronto and the military hospital at Hamilten. Pte. Bill Rad ford. Hamilton, displaying a branch of juicy grapes here, says the vineyard is a favorite wurking spot for him and his chuma,

IT'S HARVEST TIME NOW on the casualty retraining centre's hospital farm. Major LG Brayley, OC states that the farm work is one of the finest forms of exercise for the convalescing soldiers and is enjoyed by the youths, Sapper Alf Dormer, lslington, left, and Pte. Ran Pyle. Dunnville, admire some of the squash which they have tended since summer

"OFFICIAL" TEAMSTER for the centre's farm is Private Gordon Bell, Orillia, who fell heir to the teamster's job because he has spent most of his life on a farm in western Canada. Two horses, as well as plows, disks, harrows and other implements are a part of the centre's equipment. Private Bell is disking down the mid after his fellow convalescents had harvested a bumper crop of potatoes.

WORK, PLAY, EXERCISE all stop when the time comes for mail parade. And when the sergeant repeats those fateful words: "That's all this morning boys," the soldiers move off reluctantly. The Oakville Casualty Retraining Centre for soldiers past the need of hospital care is the fist of its type in Canada. Fresh air, sunshine and good food restore the health to youths recovering from operations and illness.

[buckys-baby-boy]

Sam: Bucky, no making the house a crime scene while I'm running errands

Bucky: :(

Sam:

Sam: Okay, but only the washroom.

Bucky: :/

Sam: Fine, and the hallway.

Bucky: :)

[clove-pinks]

2013 Garrison Day at Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Black and white photography by Michael Hurley.

[catgirltoes]

"Lest we forget"? More like best we forget.