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by Phil
Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: The "M" Test
Replies: 0
Views: 4729

The "M" Test

When examining WW2 personnel service records you may come across results of what's labelled Revised Examination "M" , as seen below. The M Test.PNG I've uncovered some details regarding this test which was used as part of the personnel selection process for WW2 in Canada. The Revised Examination "M"...
by Phil
Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Intro
Replies: 3
Views: 19864

Re: Intro

Welcome to the site, looking forward to your follow-up!
by Phil
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: Battles
Topic: War Diaries
Replies: 4
Views: 22010

Re: War Diaries

BFBSM wrote:
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:21 pm
The War Diaries of Canadian Units written during the First World War can be found here: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/arch ... 202_e.HTML
This link is 404, typo? Or out of date perhaps?
by Phil
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: G’day
Replies: 2
Views: 18646

Re: G’day

Thanks! Welcome to the site!
by Phil
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Digitization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Personnel Service Files
Replies: 6
Views: 26052

Re: Digitization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Personnel Service Files

Hot of the press I guess, I just checked this the other day and they were only at “Timson." Thanks for the update!
by Phil
Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:33 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie from Fort Worth, Texas
Replies: 3
Views: 20449

Re: Newbie from Fort Worth, Texas

Welcome to the forums George!
by Phil
Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Researching a Canadian Soldier of the Second World War
Replies: 0
Views: 16537

Researching a Canadian Soldier of the Second World War

The first thing you should do when researching a Canadian soldier of the Second World War is get a copy of their service record. If they were killed in action or died during their service in WW2 their record may already be online. If not it must be request from the Library and Archives Canada. Follo...
by Phil
Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Researching a Canadian Soldier of the First World War
Replies: 1
Views: 16856

Researching a Canadian Soldier of the First World War

The first thing you should do when researching a Canadian soldier of the First World War is get a copy of their service record. This could already be online waiting for you. Follow the link below for information on how to access them. Researching Canadian Soldiers If you have any questions please fe...
by Phil
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Temujin
Replies: 2
Views: 18950

Re: Temujin

Thanks Temujin! You've helped me with research in the past, in some ways inspired this very site -- great to have you aboard!