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  • Memory Project Archive

    Wilson Christiansen (Primary Source)

    Wilson Christiansen served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Korean WarPlease be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9992_600.jpg Wilson Christiansen (Primary Source)

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    Wilson Dionne (Primary Source)

    Wilson Dionne served in the Merchant Navy during World War Two. He was involved in the D-Day invasion of 1944. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker's recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/5243_600.jpg Wilson Dionne (Primary Source)

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    Wilson (Howard) Howard Large (Primary Source)

    Howard Large recounts his experience of the Dieppe Raid in 1942.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2873_original.jpg Wilson (Howard) Howard Large (Primary Source)

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    Winifred Ivy Gracie Field (Primary Source)

    Winifred Field served in the British Auxiliary Territorial Service during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/3809_original.jpg Winifred Ivy Gracie Field (Primary Source)

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    Winifred Kathleen Sirois (Primary Source)

    Winifred Sirois served in the army during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada. 

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/1016_original.jpg Winifred Kathleen Sirois (Primary Source)

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    W.K Newell (Primary Source)

    Bill Newell served with the Royal Canadian Navy Beach Commando Unit during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/W.K.Newell/8398_538.jpg W.K Newell (Primary Source)

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    Wladyslaw Pasaj (Primary Source)

    Wladyslaw Pasaj served in the Polish Forces during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/1271_original.jpg Wladyslaw Pasaj (Primary Source)

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    Yorkston John "Yorky" Marion (Primary Source)

    Yorkston Marion served in the army during the Second World War.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4444_original.jpg Yorkston John "Yorky" Marion (Primary Source)

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    Yvonne Jukes (Primary Source)

    Yvonne Jukes served with the Women's Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. She was posted overseas in Northern England with the Number 6 Bomber Group. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/8024_original.jpg Yvonne Jukes (Primary Source)

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    Zona Davidson (neé West) (Primary Source)

    Zona Davidson served in The Royal Canadian Air Force Central Band during the Second World War. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/7583_original.jpg Zona Davidson (neé West) (Primary Source)

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    Zygmunt Wojtas (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Zygmunt Wojtas joined the Polish Army while in the Soviet Union. When II Polish Corps was transferred to British command, he was sent to Italy. After the war he chose to immigrate to Canada rather than return to Poland. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada. 

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/7948_original.jpg Zygmunt Wojtas (Primary Source)

  • Article

    MS St. Louis

    ​On 7 June 1939, 907 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis were denied entry to Canada. The ship returned its passengers to safe harbour in four European countries. Sadly, 254 of its passengers later perished in the Holocaust.

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    Muchalaht

    See Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation 

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    Mud Lake Stream Archaeological Site

    The Mud Lake Stream archaeological site is located along the Canada/United States border at the northern end of Spednic Lake, in southwestern New Brunswick.

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    Mukluk

    Mukluks are soft hide boots designed by Inuit peoples for manoeuvrability and warmth in northern environments. 

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