Lest We Forget Her: Canadian women who have died in service

Women have long answered the call to serve and have shaped Canada’s military history in profound ways. From early roles as caregivers and nurses to positions of leadership and combat, they have and continue to serve with strength and resilience.

Since Confederation, over 200 women have died while serving in the Canadian military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. We honour their memory by ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten. Explore the links below to discover their stories and honour their legacy.

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Giesebrecht Kristal Lee-Anne Medical Branch
Watson Irene Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Fowler Florence May Canadian Women's Army Corps
Johnson Nora Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Pomeroy Eileen Canadian Merchant Navy
Cook-Gorbell Lillie Canadian Merchant Navy
Bennett Pamela Gladys Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Robinson Chelsey Alice Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Barkley Darlene Leona Mary 15 Service Battalion
Richardson Helena Maria Auxiliary Services
McBride Mona Ethelyn Canadian Women's Army Corps
Fitzgerald Gladys Helen Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Hanna Bessie Maud Canadian Army Nursing Service
Siemens Valerie Anne Royal Canadian Air Force
Woodman Elizabeth Genevieve Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Fraser Karen Lee Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regt), R.C.I.C.
Brooks Helen May Royal Canadian Navy
MacDonald Myrtle Canadian Women's Army Corps
Gallant Mary Margaret Canadian Women's Army Corps
Green Caroline Graham Canadian Army Medical Corps
Nicholls Sylvie Colette Royal Canadian Air Force
Vamos Lori Ann Logistics Branch
Boulay Marie Fernande Logistics Branch
Paquet Mélissa Marie Marjolaine The Royal Canadian Dragoons
Gawne Kelly Rae Royal Military College of Canada
Hogg Frances Sarah Royal Canadian Air Force
Wilkie Agnes Wightman Royal Canadian Navy
Lewis Florence Eleanor Canadian Women's Army Corps
Leaman Elizabeth Anne Royal Canadian Logistics Service
Beyak Della Sonya Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Puttkemery Nancy Marie Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Cameron Robin Lynelle Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Rowsell Triffie Pearl Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Beckett Sarah Anne Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Briggs Margaret Agnes Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Bartlett Bertha Newfoundland Voluntary Aid Detachment
Wallace Olive May Canadian Women's Army Corps
Fitzpatrick Bride Canadian Merchant Navy
Dumoulin Andree Canadian Women's Army Corps
Enright Nellie Josephine Royal Canadian Air Force
Foran Sarah Josephine Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Goodman Rose Jette Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Buchanan Emilie Canadian Women's Army Corps
Baldwin Dorothy Mary Yarwood Canadian Army Nursing Service
Ross Ada Janet Canadian Army Medical Corps
Baker Miriam Eastman Canadian Army Medical Corps
Dagg Ainslie St Clair Canadian Army Medical Corps
Twist Dorothy Pearson Canadian Military V.A.D.
Tupper Addie Allen (Adruenna) Canadian Army Medical Corps
Hennan Victoria Belle Canadian Army Medical Corps