Canadian Army

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A Canadian recruitment leaflet targeting the Irish population
New figures show almost 20,000 Irishmen fought for Canada in WW1

Almost 20,000 Irish soldiers served in the Canadian army during the first World War, according to new figures. A total of 19,327 of those who served i(...)

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Mark Scott signing the book of condolence at the News From The Past exhibition which is running up until the beginning of September in Sligo. Further information at newsfromthepast.ie
Irish first World War dead ‘may be higher than claimed’

A local historian has said the number of Irish dead in the first World War may have to be revised upwards by a third, based on his own research. Brian(...)