January 1939-1945 A.D. 42,000 Canadian Warriors
Die in WWII
COUNTING THE COST
1939-1945
More than 42,000 Canadians lost their lives as a result of the Second World War.
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Canada played a strong role in defeating the Axis powers.
The price of victory was high: approximately 23,000 Canadians laid down their
lives serving in the army, 17,000 in the air force, 2000 in the navy and 1600
in the merchant navy. Another 54,000 Canadians were wounded and thousands
would be physically impaired or psychologically scarred for life. Over 700
Newfoundlanders also died during the war.
Canadian war cemeteries around the world bear testimony
to their sacrifice. “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we
shall remember them.” All Canadians owe the nation’s war dead the debt of
remembrance.
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 photo by Serge Durflinger |
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