Veteran Topics
The War Amps has made many contacts over the years on a variety of topics that are of interest to veterans and their familes.
How can I obtain information about a specific regiment of the Canadian Forces?
For information concerning a specific regiment of the Canadian Forces, please contact The Department of National Defence.
Where can I learn more about a veteran's military record including received awards?
For information about any Military Records, please contact:
Library and Archives Canada
For information on medals issued by the Canadian Government for the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, please contact:
Veterans Affairs Canada
For information on medals issued after the Korean War, please contact:
Department of National Defense
Who can be buried at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces? What is the application process?
The National Military Cemetery is dedicated to Canadian Forces Personnel and Canada’s Merchant Navy along with Allied Forces who have honourably served their nation, in peace and in war, at home and abroad, and are now at rest. It is located in the heart of Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
All former members of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve Force, including the Merchant Navy of Canada, former members of Her Majesty's Forces, and Allied Active Service members who became residents of, and died while residing in Canada, and were honourably discharged are eligible for burial.
Allied Force members or a member of their estate must provide documents and submit an application to the Director of Casualty Support and Administration 6, demonstrating that the applicant was honourably released. Upon determination of eligibility, the applicant or their estate will coordinate burial arrangements directly with the staff of Beechwood Cemetery.
How can I find out where a fallen Canadian soldier is buried?
For information or to locate the grave of a fallen Canadian soldier from the First and Second World Wars, contact The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Where can I find information about planning a trip to Europe to visit the battlefields?
A number of resources are available through The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, such as:
The Canadian Battlefields in Normandy: A Visitor's Guide (3rd edition) and The Canadian Battlefields in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945: A Visitor's Guide (3rd edition), both by Terry Copp and Michael Bechthold, provide excellent information on planning a trip to Europe and its battlefields, complete with maps and suggested tours.
The Canadian Battlefields in Italy: Ortona and the Liri Valley, by Eric McGeer with Matt Symes is an excellent guidebook featuring satellite maps and photos.
Information on battlefield tours significant to Canadians may also be obtained through The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmaments Studies.
How does the Association assist Modern Day war amputees?
With roots stretching back more than 90 years, The War Amps National Service Bureau continues its proud legacy of assisting and providing counsel to war amputees and seriously disabled veterans.