Two cemeteries in Halifax, Nova Scotia abut each other. The Fairlawn Cemetery is noted for its burial of some of the victims of the SS Titanic Disaster and St. John’s which is the Catholic Cemetery. Both sit adjacent to two busy roads, the 111 leading over the Dartmouth Bridge which is a major arterial artery... Continue Reading →
Illustrated War News, February 9, 1916 at Wartime Canada
Wartime Canada is a site that is going go be a good resource for those interested in the Canadian perspective and experience during the Great War. Their About pages gives a good summary of their objectives: "Wartime Canada was envisioned as a way to make the visual heritage of the nation at war freely available... Continue Reading →
Correcting History One Soldier at a Time
In a recent soldier post of Private James Hislop (Service No.: 54341) it occurred to me that the soldier record for him was incorrect. He was listed as serving in the 15th Battalion, Central Ontario Regiment at the time of his death. Since I had corroboration that he had served with the 18h Battalion through... Continue Reading →
