Canadian Red Cross Corps WWII

Responding to the call of duty during WWII

During World War II, Canadian Red Cross volunteers played an essential role in the war effort, both on the front lines and at home. More»

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Canadian Red Cross corps from World War II holds final meeting

(Ottawa, May 2, 2005) – The Overseas Club - which consists of women volunteers who served abroad during World War II and the Korean War as members of the Canadian Red Cross Corps - will come together in Ottawa for their last formal gathering from May 6 to 8. More»

Red Cross pays tribute to Canadian women who served overseas during WWII

(Ottawa, May 6, 2005) – In honour of the women who served overseas as part of the Red Cross Corps, the Canadian Red Cross today launched a book titled Wartime Letters Home by Lois MacDonald Cooper and unveiled a series of four commemorative posters: Women of the Red Cross. More»

Foreword by the Secretary General of the Canadian Red Cross

The Canadian Red Cross Society has a long and proud history of humanitarian service. An important chapter of that history was written during the Second World War by the Canadian Red Cross Corps Overseas Detachment and the enthusiastic young women who volunteered to serve their country and humanity in a time of dire need. More»

Speaking Notes

Pierre Duplessis
Overseas Club Dinner, Rideau Club
Saturday, May 7, 2005
Let me begin by welcoming all of you to this very special event in honour of several incredible women. More than 60 years ago, a courageous group of young women - many of whom are in this room with us this evening - responded to the call of duty overseas. More»

Posters

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