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  • Commissionaire Gary Restell examines a photograph from 1914 depicting a march of Canadian soldiers and sailors through Dockyard at the archives of the CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum.

    Un commissionnaire en quête de vérité résout l’énigme des photos de la Première Guerre mondiale

    Peter Mallett, Rédacteur en chef — L’énigme non résolue d’une photo historique, un moment poignant de l’histoire de l’arsenal il y a 110 ans, a hypnotisé le commissionnaire Gary Restell. La photo en noir et blanc a été prise le 23 août 1914. Elle montre un défilé de centaines de jeunes […]

    Jul, 05 2024 0 Comments Full Story
  • Commissionaire Gary Restell examines a photograph from 1914 depicting a march of Canadian soldiers and sailors through Dockyard at the archives of the CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum.

    Sleuthing Commissionaire solves WWI picture puzzle

    Peter Mallett, Staff Writer  —  The unsolved riddle of a historic photo, a poignant moment in Dockyard history 110 years ago, mesmerized Commissionaire Gary Restell. The black and white photo was taken on Aug. 23, 1914. It shows a parade of hundreds of young Canadian soldiers and sailors marching up Esquimalt Road, days before some of them departed […]

    Jul, 05 2024 0 Comments Full Story
  • Honorary Captain (Navy) (HCapt(N)) Jeff Topping during a visit to Hamilton, Ont. HCapt(N) Topping was recently named to the ambassador role for HMCS Prevost, the Naval Reserve Unit of London, Ont. Photo: HMCS Star.

    Battle of Atlantic memorial takes shape

    Peter Mallett, Staff Writer  —  The newest Honorary Captain (HCapt(N)) of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) hit the ground running with inspiring projects to honour and celebrate the legacy of RCN sailors. Jeff Topping was appointed HCapt(N) of HMCS Prevost, London, Ont., Naval Reserve Unit (NAVRES), in a March 5 ceremony involving Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Angus Topshee, RCN Commander. Now he […]

    Jul, 04 2024 0 Comments Full Story
  • Honorary Captain (Navy) (HCapt(N)) Jeff Topping during a visit to Hamilton, Ont. HCapt(N) Topping was recently named to the ambassador role for HMCS Prevost, the Naval Reserve Unit of London, Ont. Photo: HMCS Star.

    Le mémorial de la bataille de l’Atlantique prend forme

    Peter Mallett, Rédacteur en chef — Le tout nouveau capitaine de vaisseau honoraire (Capv H) de la Marine royale canadienne (MRC) est entré en action avec des projets inspirants visant à honorer et à célébrer l’héritage des marins de la MRC. Jeff Topping a été nommé Capv H du NCSM Prevost, London (Ontario), unité de la Réserve navale (NAVRES), lors d’une […]

    Jul, 04 2024 0 Comments Full Story
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