Searching the Database

Choose from one of the two tabs to the left under Database to conduct your search.

You may search the database:

  1. by name: any part of a last name or first name may be entered.
  2. by any other field: fill in any field to conduct a specific search eg: all entries for Alberta, fill in AB under province.
  3. In some cases, our database holds Regimental numbers (Reg.#) but the actual name of the member has been lost because some records were destroyed years ago. You can also search by keying in the word 'Unknown' in the 'Deceased Member Name' field to find bits of research or perhaps see unidentifed members in an old photo. At time goes on, more and more bits of data will be entered on unidentified members such as those who are listed as killed in action (KIA) or Lost at Sea.

Leaving all fields blank and pressing “Search” at the bottom of the database page will retrieve all records in the database.

Special Information

Thousands of photos of grave headstones have been introduced into the database. New photos are being added regularly.

The database also includes hundreds of obituaries which have been clippped from the Canadian Press. Obituaries are welcome for inclusion into the database as they are a valuable source of research and remembrance.

To access a photo of grave: Open the database. Click on a member's name. See 'Photo Link' and 'Click Here'.

In 2010, a new search protocol was added which will allow 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 Databank and then fill in the field beside 'Military Service or Peacekeeping' eg. WWII.

This phase of historical research has been carved out especially by Edmonton Vet. AJH 'Joe' Collinson and Ottawa Vet. John Henderson to whom we say: 'Thanks again for your support!'

Notes

Note (1): City names preceded by the symbol "@" indicates that the deceased member died at that location, but uncertainty exists as to where the member is buried.

Note (2): DWS means ‘Died While Serving.’

Note (3): In the event that no exact birth date or death date was available, 01/01 was used as day/month.

Note (4): The two letter Canadian Province & Territories abbreviations are as follows:

  • Newfoundland and Labrador: NL
  • Prince Edward Island: PE
  • Nova Scotia: NS
  • New Brunswick: NB
  • Quebec: QC
  • Ontario: ON
  • Manitoba: MB
  • Saskatchewan: SK
  • Alberta: AB
  • British Columbia: BC
  • Northwest Territories: NT
  • Yukon: YT
  • Nunavut: NU