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APPENDIX 1: HELPFUL RESOURCES Use these resources to help create your soldier file as well as to help build context to the information provided in the Military Service File:

1. Canadian Virtual War Memorial This site contains information about the graves and memorials of more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served valiantly and gave their lives for their country since the Korean War. Records includes information on the individual’s military service, personal data, the location of where they are buried or commemorated, as well as where their names are inscribed in the Seven Books of Remembrance, and in many cases, digital images. The purpose of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial is to recognize and keep alive the memory of the achievements and sacrifices made by those who served Canada in the defense of freedom and so have contributed to the development of Canada as a nation.

2. Commonwealth War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established to commemorate the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars. This database “Find War Dead” can be used to graves or names on memorials can be located.

3. Book of Remembrance The seven Books of Remembrance commemorate the lives of more than 118,000 Canadians who, since Confederation, have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country in uniform. The Books of Remembrance are illuminated manuscripts recording the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Navy soldiers who were killed on active duty in wartime as well as other conflicts. The seven books are housed in the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

4. Canadian Newspapers and the Second World War – Canadian War Museum During the Second World War, the staff of the Hamilton Spectator (a newspaper that is over one century old) kept its own monumental record of the war. This collection of more than 144,000 newspaper articles, manually clipped, stamped with the date, and arranged by subject includes news stories and editorials from newspapers (mostly Canadian) that document every aspect of the war.

5. Library and Archives Canada – Faces of the War This database features photographs of men and women who served in the Canadian Forces during the Second World War. These photos were taken from the Department of National Defense (DND) collection at Library and Archives Canada (LAC), these photographs depict every aspect of military life during the Second World War. Try searching for your soldiers name, the regiment that they belong to, or the location of some of this soldier’s movements during the war to try to locate images of your soldier.

6. Ancestry.ca Use Ancestry to look at family lineage and perhaps other information in regards to your chosen soldier. Try using the 14 day free trial subscription or looking at your local library and/or archives for potential subscriptions you can use to access this database.


7. Military Abbreviations used in Service Files The Military Service File of your soldier can be filled with abbreviations, use this index of abbreviations in order to help clarify the information contained in the service file.

8. Veterans Affairs: Second World War (1939 – 1945) Connect your soldier file to Second World War events. See how your soldier`s movements match and relate to the overall narrative of the Second World War.

9. Memory Project Image Bank Explore the thousands of images that Veterans have shared with the Memory Project. The images reflect both the veterans’ individual experiences and give insight to the events that helped define the 21st century.

10. Military Medals, Honours and Awards 1819-1969 Library and Archives Canada has put together medal registers, citation cards, and other records of various military awards. Many of the medals were awarded to recognize active service rather than acts of bravery. Review the various medals and honours given to soldiers during the war, review the history, tradition, and significance of each of these medals.

11. CBC Digital Archives Presents radio clips illustrating life on the battlefields of the Second World War. The CBC Digital Archives include reports from the front, dramatizations and messages home from soldiers.

12. Laurier Military History Archive – Regimental Diaries

13. The Canadian Encyclopedia

14. Normandy Campaign Diaries

15. History of Juno Beach

16. The Canadian Letters and Images Project The Canadian Letters and Images Project is an online archive of the Canadian war experience, from any war, as told through the letters and images of Canadians themselves.


APPENDIX 2: TRACKING YOUR SOURCES

It is extremely important to keep track of where you gathered your information on your soldier. Use this guide to help navigate between primary and secondary sources. Fill out the table below to help keep track where the information you used in your soldier profile originated from. Primary Sources Versus Secondary Sources: Primary sources are documents that were created during the time period that you are researching. They are the original materials or evidence. Some examples of primary sources are; a historical newspaper, documentary photographs, works of art, eyewitness accounts, speeches, interviews, legal documents. A secondary source is a document that was created after the time period. Some examples of secondary sources are; book reviews, scholarly articles or essays, interpretive blog posts. Use this table to help organize and keep track of where you are getting your information from: Title Created By Date

Created/Published Accessed Through/ Published by

Access on (For web resources only)

Details (Page numbers if applicable or reference numbers)

Type of source

Attestation Papers: George Earl Alley F60345

Canadian Armed Forces

July 10, 1940 Library and Archives Canada

August 8, 2017

Reference Number: RG 24 Volume: 25318

Primary Source, Official Document


APPENDIX 3: CROSS-CIRRICULAR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Listed below are some ideas to incorporate multiple subjects into this lesson plan using theses probing research questions or proposed activities.

1. Examine period correct maps, track where the movements of the soldier. See how this overlaps and compares with the major battles that were being fought during the Second World War. Plotting these two journeys on a map and see where they converge and where they diverge. (History + Geography)

2. Looking at a soldier’s training – how did the advent of new wartime technology solutions effect their training? Was science and/or technology imperative to their military career? (Technology + History)

3. Analyze the soldier’s medical report – why were these things recorded or searched for when conducting a medical exam? What kind of medical technology and medical knowledge was available to doctors during the war? How did this technology and knowledge change over the course of the war? Think about how doctors got their information prior to the internet. (Science + History)

4. From this soldier’s medical records, was their evidence of any medical advancements, have any of these

advancements contributed to our current understandings of medicine or have these advancements been discredited or become obsolete (Science + History)

5. Using the soldier’s date of enlistment and location look at wartime posts and advertisements from that

area. What can this tell you about potential reasons for enlistment? Are these posters convincing? Examine the style, message, and colour choice of the posters. Using these qualities create a similar style poster to advertise the war efforts. (Art + History)

6. Design a monument using the information gathered for your profile. What would your monument look like and where would it stand? (Art + History)

7. Write a short play or story using the information you gathered about your soldier. (Writing + History)

8. Craft a commemorative poem (Writing + History)

For some more general ideas for cross-curricular learning centering around D-Day and World War 2.


APPENDIX 4: CONNECTING WITH THE JUNO BEACH CENTRE ASSOCIATION

The Juno Beach Centre The Juno Beach Centre was established by veterans as a permanent memorial to all the Canadians who fought in the Second World War with a vision to preserve this legacy for future generations through education. The centre pays homage to the nearly 45,000 Canadians who died during the Second World War, of which 5,500 lost their lives during the Battle of Normandy and 359 on D-Day. With the 75th anniversary of D-Day approaching, how will you remember? Take a look at our resources: Juno Beach Centre Tributes page: The tribute’s page was created to honour the memory of those Canadian servicemen who lost their lives on June 6, 1944. Help the JBCA commemorate those soldiers by selecting these soldiers to be the center of your inquiry and research. From Vimy to Juno Lessons Plans: Developed by the JBCA From Vimy to Juno is an educational initiative that has a collection of lesson plans and resources to help improve and enrich students’ military history experiences, both in and outside of the classroom. JBCA Canadians in the Second World War History Page: The JBCA provides an online museum of the Canadian war effort, complete with in-depth articles on the people and events that make up Canada’s contribution in the Second World War. Share with us your complete research and accompanying memorial to [email protected] Share your memorials and research with the Juno Beach Centre on Social Media!!


APPENDIX 4: NAVIGATING YOUR MILITARY SERVICE FILE

This appendix is used to show you the key components of a Military Service File. First Key Component: Locate the attestation papers, these papers will always be labelled and are forms that recruits would fill out and sign essentially a contract to show their willingness to serve. For this example we will be using the Military Service Files of Private George Earl Alley.


Second Key Component: Another key component to the Military Service File is the certificate of medical examination. This document usually follows the attestation papers in a Military Service File and provides physical details about the servicemen that would in most cases be otherwise unavailable.


Third Key Component: The last key component is the occupational history form. This form provides you with key details into the soldiers experience and education prior to becoming a soldier.

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