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William Hebenton

He served as a gunner with the 15th Brigade, 62nd Battery of the Canadian Field Artillery and spent most of the war in action near Arras and Lens.

Duncan Brothers

He made a German plane land near British lines and the pilot was taken as a POW. “It was one of the most thrilling acts in Canadian aerial records."

George Buchanan Foster

Lieutenant George Buchanan Foster was a flying ace and credited with seven aerial victories that earned him a Distinguished Flying Cross.

Robert Alexander Campbell

He was flying a Sopwith Camel to his home base and the engine fell out, forcing him to jump out.

Joseph Walker

Joseph Walker served in the Royal Canadian Regiment until he was sent to England to recuperate from a wound or sickness.

John Henry Rawsthorne Slack

During the First World War he entertained throughout Europe as a member of Billet 13, a military entertainment group with the 83rd Queen’s Own Rifles.

Russel Sage Falconer

Russel Sage Falconer served as a private with the 33rd Battalion.

Edward Shirtraw

Edward Shirtraw enlisted on September 10, 1915, at age 38. He served with the 44th Battalion and the 176th Tunnelling Company.

Bruce Anderson Smith

He was transferred to 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops because of his skills with draft animals.

Sir Arthur William Currie

“Currie used … organization and covering support of all kinds to the maximum in order to ensure the lowering of the cost of lives.”