While many see only big artillery and tanks when thinking of those who fought on land, the roles of people in the army ranged and still range considerably. While there may no longer be the mounted rifles, forestry and railway construction divisions, there were and are field artillery, infantry, supply managers, , weapon and ammunition […]
Many families saw not just one, but many family members involved in some way in the war efforts. You will see many related people in the veterans list, in alphabetical order, of all of the Lower Saint Lawrence’s serving men and women that we know of today. This list is growing as more people learn […]
Many in Metis came together to create a permanent monument to those who give their time and risk their lives to protect their community and country. So that people with ties to Metis from anywhere in the world and across the country can visit the monument and to ensure the efforts and contributions of many […]
The idea of a monument in Metis had been brewing for some time when thought changed to action in 2020, the 75th anniversary of World War II. Some older Metis residents remember when the Second World War exploded off their shore, and recall blackouts, rationing, convoys, and the British Commonwealth Air Training Program in nearby […]