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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.

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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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Canadian Memorial

Unveiled by the Queen. The Canadian Memorial Foundation website has a colourf...

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Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

Born Arthur William Patrick Albert, the seventh child and third son of Queen Victoria. Created Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Earl of Sussex in 1874. Entered the Royal Military Academy at Woo...

Person, Armed Forces, Royalty, Canada, Ireland

11 memorials
Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler

Novelist. Born in Chicago, Illinois. After his father abandoned the family, his mother moved him to Britain to further his education, At Dulwich College. He worked for a while at the Admiralty, but...

Person, Literature, Canada, France, USA

1 memorial
Michael Egan

Michael Egan

United Kingdom citizen who died in the terrorist attacks in America on 11 September 2001. He was the brother of Christine Egan who also died in the attack. Michael Egan was born on 13 July 1950 i...

Person, Tragedy, Canada, USA

1 memorial
Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Actor. Born as William Henry Pratt at the house with the plaque. His acting career began in the theatre in Canada, where he adopted his stage name. Arriving in Hollywood he appeared in dozens of si...

Person, Cinema, Seriously Famous, Theatre, TV & Radio, Canada, USA

1 memorial
Emma Goldman

Emma Goldman

Political activist and writer. Born in what is now Lithuania. Emigrated to US 1885. Lover and life-long friend of Alexander Berkman. Imprisoned and then deported from the US. Moved to London in 192...

Person, Politics & Administration, Canada, Lithuania, USA

1 memorial