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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Forneri Agnes Florien Canadian Army Medical Corps
Kealy Ida Lilian Canadian Army Medical Corps
Garbutt Sarah Ellen Canadian Army Nursing Service
Jenner Lenna Mae Canadian Army Medical Corps
Blais Karine Marie Nathasha 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada
Mendes Michelle Linda Intelligence Branch
Polgreen Frances Eunice Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Wells Shirley Isabel Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Parkin Annie Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Grant Jean Canadian Women's Army Corps
Sherman Edna Alice Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Diotte Christine Elizabeth Royal Canadian Mounted Police
MacLeod Jessie Margaret Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Muise Mary Maimie Canadian Women's Army Corps
Stevenson Heidi Jill Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Alport (Roberts) Jean Ogilvie Canadian Army Medical Corps
Schofield Frances Noreen Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Cowbrough Abbigail Lillian HMCS Fredericton
Arbeau Cora Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Trépanier Judith Ann Canadian Forces Communication Command Headquarters
Lacroix Marie Thérèse Céline 1re Unité de Soutien de la Force Régulière
Seck Tina Agnes Royal Canadian Logistics Service
MacKenzie Juli-Ann 444 Combat Support Squadron
Macura Lottie Royal Canadian Air Force
Kerr Muriel Isabell RCAF Station Sea Island
Schiele Nicole Patricia HMCS Saskatchewan
Moody Joan Mildred Royal Canadian Air Force
Stamers Anna Irene Canadian Army Medical Corps
Templeman Jean Canadian Army Medical Corps
Oliphant Mary Elizabeth Canadian Merchant Navy
McDiarmid Jessie Mabel Canadian Army Medical Corps
McKenzie Mary Agnes Canadian Army Medical Corps
McLean Rena Canadian Army Medical Corps
Goddard Nichola Kathleen Sarah Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Sampson Mae Belle Canadian Army Medical Corps
Sare Gladys Irene Canadian Army Medical Corps
Fortescue Margaret Jane Canadian Army Medical Corps
Fraser Margaret Marjory Canadian Army Medical Corps
Gallaher Minnie Katherine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Kennedy Eliza Canadian Merchant Navy
Dussault Alexina Canadian Army Medical Corps
Follette Minnie Asenath Canadian Army Medical Corps
Johnstone Jane Canadian Merchant Navy
Campbell Christina Canadian Army Medical Corps
Douglas Carola Josephine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Keyes-Oliver Arielle Marie 30 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery
Champagne Ernestine Canadian Army Medical Corps
Alpaugh Agnes Estelle Canadian Army Medical Corps
Bolton Grace Errol British Red Cross Society
Trusdale Alice Louise Canadian Army Medical Corps