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\i > ) Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 3,1962 9 NOVEMBER 11,1982 ;.f;\ f r v - fry r j; -v : ■!■■■> mm mû Urn 6 :- . miù J; v : v, j! iu /.-'//V ' 0 7/j ^ ; ,'v .\ / /. '.V.i ' ' - . ' ( /y / 0 m i. ! :/ ii m. I iH - ■ \\ m : : fr a i A ., 4 '■ iV : : tv! .I.*-- ■' si---" v a. /./j$v : .Hv/Xy V::\3 Royal Canadian Legion M sheet CANADA'S MILITARY PRIOR TO 1914 Military companies were raised in every parish parish in 1665 for protection. Six militia battalions battalions took part in the defence of Quebec in 1759. The brunt of the fighting on the American frontier in the War of 1812 was carried out by the permanent force. The militia was employed on active service in 1837, and again in 1864 and 1866. The Fenian Raids caused the military forces to be reactivated and_ reorganized in 1868. Two years later, in 1870, they took part in dealing with the Fenian Raid and formed part of Lord Wolseley's Red River expedition. expedition. In 1876 the Royal Military College of Canada Canada was founded. The Riel rebellion of 1885 and in particular the action at Batoche required required the resources of the militia. In the same year Canada contributed a force of voyageurs to the Nile expedition of Lord m Wolseley. Canada contributed contingents of men to serve in the South African War of 1899-1902. In 1910 Canada organized a Navy Department. Department. The cruisers NIOBE and RAINBOW were purchased and stationed one on each coast. The formation of a Royal Canadian Navy was announced in 1911. STATISTICAL PROFILE - WARS IN WHICH CANADIANS FOUGHT The following is a statistical.profile of the wars in which Canadians fought, the price they paid and some of the compensations made by a grateful country. SOUTH AFRICA: 7,369 saw service; 224 were killed. WORLD WAR I: Service Enlistments Dead Wounded Army Navy Air Force (Royal Flying Corps) 619,636 7,000 18,000 approx. 59,544 225 1,200 approx. 138,166 In 1914, Canada's population was 7Vz million million with a militia force of 57,000. In three weeks after the outbreak of World War I, 45,000 had volunteered. On October 3-4, 1914, over 30,000 set sail on 33 ships out of Gaspe Bay. They arrived October 10-14. Landed in France in mid- February, 1915. When you wear a poppy or display a poppy wreath you honour the dead and you help the living ST. MARYS CEMENT CO. BOWMANVILLE WORLD WAR II: Service Enlistments Dead Wounded Army 730,159 22,917 52,679 Navy 106,522 2,204 319 Air Force 249,662 17,101 1,416 WOMEN'S DIVISION: Service Enlistments Dead Wounded Army 25,370 35* 19* Navy 7,126 6* -- Air Force 17,467 32* -- 'Included in W.W. II casualties. Dash indicates no figures figures available AIR CREW: Air crew who served overseas during World War II 49,694 Battle casualties (fatal) 13,498 Wounded 1,416 Prisoners-of-war 2,475 PRISONERS OF WAR There were approximately 1,500 prisoners- of-war in the Far East and approximately 7,500 prisoners-of-war in Europe. COMPENSATION In 1981, 6,307 Canadians were receiving prisoner prisoner of war compensation.Canada is the only country in the world which has this benefit. Former Prisoners of War of Japanese 50% compensation 1,010 20% compensation 5 Total 1,015 Former Prisoners of War of Another Power 20% compensation .'. 1,658 15% compensation 735 10% compensation 2,899 Total 5,292 TOTAL PRISONER OF WAR COMPENSATION 6,307 KOREA: 29,647 took part; 1,557 casualties; 312 killed. PRESENT FORCES: Current strength 80,166, comprised of ■ !i • 1 15,272 officers and 64,894 other ranks. BENEFITS RECEIVED BY W.W.II VETERANS University graduates or equivalent ... 30,000 Partial university or equivalent 20,000 Assistance in farming, fishing, small holdings 75,000 Housing (new dwellings completed) . 22,500 DECORATIONS In 1981 there were 1,209 Canadians receiving receiving Gallantry Awards in respect of decorations decorations granted. Second World War Number Victoria Cross 6 George Cross 2 Distinguished Service Cross 27 Military Cross , 130 Distinguished Flying Cross 466 Distinguished Conduct Medal 63 Conspicuous Gallantry Medal 4 Distinguished Service Medal 29 Military Medal 391 Distinguished Flying Medal 91 TOTAL 1,209 DISABILITY PENSIONERS In 1981 the average age of disability pensioners pensioners was -- World War-I -- 86.3 years World War II -- 64.3 years. CANADIAN WAR DEAD AND WAR GRAVES There are 114,000 Canadian war dead. This includes approximately 2,000 from Newfoundland, Newfoundland, and covers all wars in which Canadians were involved. A figure of 112,000 is sometimes given, but this does not include the Newfoundland casualties. WREATHS are available from Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion for laying at the cenotaph on Saturday, Nov. 6th For information, call W. Rose 623-5090 Legion 623-9032 The Wav it Was: 1939 All action was not spectacular but most of it was through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, deadly. Under enemy fire in Holland, these The army grew to half a million men and 23,000 Canadians show the tension of combat. Canadians were killed, landed in Normandy on D-Day and fought