National RCMP Grave Database
Welcome to the home of the National RCMP Graves Database. Here you will find a database of 14,000 or more deceased NWMP, RNWMP and RCMP going back to 1873. Thousands of photos of gravesites have been entered into the database and more are uploaded to the site every day. Thousands of grave sites have been identified and more are constantly being found, reported, inspected and cared for.
This website exists as a testament to deceased members of the Force, their legacy and contribution to Canada's history and especially their dedication and sacrifice towards the development and hope of a peaceful country.
Database
To search the Database, click "Database" in the sidebar. Enter in any information that you have, and click "Search." If you have any information pertaining to a member that is not currently entered into the database, or wish to amend information in the database, please fill out the Submission Form where updates/corrections can be made. Alternatively, you can contact Buffalo Joe through the Regular Contact Form.
Obituaries of deceased members are also being added into the database. Obituaries as a source of research and remembrance are always welcome.
Along with photos and obituaries, there are also other pictures of Memorials to RCMP members across the world: Canada, Italy, France, South Africa and Belguim. Personal stories from families and friends detailing the lives of deceased Members of the Force can also be found.
In 2010, a new search protocol was added to the database. This allows researchers to identify all the members of the Force who served Canada in conflict, including: North West Canada 1885, South Africa 1900-2, France & Flanders 1918, Siberia 1918-19, Europe 1939-45, and UN Peacekeeping.
To use this new search protocol choose 'Search by Other' under Database and then fill in the field beside 'Military Service or Peacekeeping' eg. WWII.
The 'Vet of the Month' page and the 'Buffalo Blog' are under construction and new design.
Mission Statement
Veterans of the RCMP are dedicated to the responsibility of locating, inspecting and maintaining grave sites of deceased Members with the purpose of honouring and remembering these men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of Canada and the Force.
"Maintain Our Memories" has been adopted as the motto of the new website. It calls to mind both the official motto of the RCMP and our need to remember. The motto pays homage to the Force and to the service performed by members down through the years.
Goals
The goals of the National RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance Program are:
- to create a thorough and accurate record of the burial locations of NWMP, RNWMP and RCMP deceased members,
- to ensure that the graves of our deceased members are regularly inspected and maintained.
An Invitation
All Vets and Active Members are invited to become involved in the National RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance Program.
Much data has yet to be collected. Many volunteers are needed to aid the investigation of cemeteries, as well as to assume responsibility for inspections of grave sites as they are found.
Input that contributes to this website is welcome. The involvement of many will make the work associated to this project possible.
I am honoured to be involved in the meaningful task of remembering and offering continued respect to our deceased RCMP Members.
Site Status
Website update: August 15, 2010
Database update: August 15, 2010
Buffalo Blog update: 'Whenever News Is Grave'
J. J. (Joe) Healy, (Rt'd)
Reg.#23685
Vet. Volunteer & Coordinator
Photo: Mauritz Burlin. 1967
New Westminister, BC