The idea of the fire fighters volunteering to assist Britain was developed between the British government and the then Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King.
The says that actually, 422 men volunteered for service. Before the corps returned home in late 1944, thousands of people lined the streets in London to watch them march to take the salute in front of Canada House.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Canadian Firefighters
{On the floral emblem:} Canada fire fighters. In memory of three members of ...
The British Reserve Army was formed in May 1916 and renamed as the Fifth Army in October 1916. Â It formed part of the British Expeditionary Force which fought in France and Flanders during WW1. Â Co...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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