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Doing Our Bit Military and Family History Research Steve Clifford visited his first battlefield and Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in the early 1980’s and it left a deep impression. Over the years he developed a keen interest in genealogy and military history, inspired in no small part by the mystery surrounding the disappearance of his great-grandfather after the First World War. He now uses his researching skills to help others better understand their family’s military history and to pass this legacy on to future generations. Steve has researched hundreds of soldiers, many of whom are commemorated on his military and family history research website. |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, and ensures they will never be forgotten. Our work commemorates the war dead, from building and maintaining our cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries and territories to preservation of our extensive records and archives. Our values and aims, laid out in 1917, are as relevant now as they were one hundred years ago. |
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Library & Archives Canada Library and Archives Canada holds an extensive collection of records of the Canadian men and women who have served their country in the military and in the early years of the North West Mounted Police. There are records relating to Loyalists, the War of 1812, the Rebellions, the South African War, the First World War and the Second World War, many of which are featured in databases, research guides and virtual exhibitions. The records include muster rolls, military service files, unit war diaries, medal registers, photographic collections, documentary art and posters, as well as published sources. |
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American Battle Monuments Commission Established by Congress in 1923, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) commemorates the service, achievements, and sacrifice of 218,000 U.S. armed forces personnel. The ABMC is the guardian of America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials. |
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Consular Services for Canadians While Abroad If you, or a loved one, are outside Canada and lose your passport, need urgent medical care, have been arrested or detained, or face an emergency, Canadian consular officials may be able to help you. This help provided to Canadians abroad is called “consular services.” You can reach consular officials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through more than 260 points of service in 150 countries and through the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa. If you get into trouble while you are abroad, contact the nearest Government of Canada office as soon as possible. More information is available at https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-info/consular . |
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