RESEARCH The CME Museum holds over 9,000 photos from the history of the Canadian Engineers and over 10,000 reference books and training manuals for research purposes. There are many personal diaries and all of the World War II War Diaries from Engineer units detailing day to day operations at that time. The research library is open to the public for research or reading for interest.
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Seeking Military Records for Former CME Personnel? If you looking for military information on a family member, the main source of information will generally be the National Archives of Canada. They hold the Military Records after the Department of National Defence no longer has a need for a member's file due to the individual's release or death. The type of documents that are available online are outlined at Collections Canada: For First World War archives, use “Record Group 150” and "Record Group 9" while “Record Group 24” applies for post-WW I records. The Privacy Act dictates the measures that govern the public's ability to access the documents. As guidelines, for example:
The third category (above) is the most common type of search. However, National Archives requires that YOU provide the Proof of Death. Proof of Death can be a Death Certificate, Cemetery Record, Newspaper Obituary, picture of a tombstone, etc. See Collections Canada "Access to information and Privacy Division" for the address to submit a request for information.
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If you are uncertain of a Date of Death, there are a couple of sites that can assist. If the individual died during war, they will most likely be listed on the Veteran Affairs Site site. If the individual was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, their death may be listed on the Legion site. If you believe that the individual may have been in a “Casualty List,” you can search the extensive online archive of newspaper clippings at locations such as the Canadian War Museum.
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The Service Record will note all postings, promotions and other significant personnel activities. If you wish to learn of the member's activity while in a certain unit, there are several general courses of action:
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For Research Inquires contact our research
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