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Canadians who served in Britain in WW1 & WW2

Countries: Canada

Nearly 1,000,000 Canadians, almost all volunteers, who served in Britain in the two world wars, of which 110,000 died.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Canadians who served in Britain in WW1 & WW2

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Lawrence E. "Curly" Woodhead

Lawrence E. "Curly" Woodhead

Canadian firefighter and competitive diver. A section leader from Saskatoon, he died while training in Hampshire. Andrew Behan has kindly provided this research and also found the photo: Section L...

Person, Emergency Services, Canada

War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
Flt/Sgt. Alexander Chibanoff, RCAF

Flt/Sgt. Alexander Chibanoff, RCAF

From Glendon, Alberta, Canada. Aged 22years.  Buried in the Canadian Military Cemetery at Brookwood near Woking.  

Person, Canada

War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Harold Laski

Harold Laski

Born Harold Joseph Laski at Smedley House, Cheetham Hill, Manchester. His mother's maiden name was Frankenstein. He lectured at universities in Canada and America. Returning to Britain he became Pr...

Person, Education, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Canada, USA

1 memorial
Edward Whymper

Edward Whymper

Mountaineer and wood-engraver. Born at Lambeth Terrace, Kennington Road. He trained as a wood-engraver, producing alpine scenery drawings. He made the first ascent of many peaks in the Mont Blanc M...

Person, Exploring, Canada, France

1 memorial
Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

Actor. Born Daniel Patrick Macnee in Paddington. He served in the Royal Navy in World War II and started his acting career in Canada. He performed in many supporting roles before being cast as John...

Person, Armed Forces, Cinema, TV & Radio, Canada, USA

1 memorial