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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Hannaford Ida Durant Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Green Matilda Ethel Canadian Army Nursing Service
Mann Margaret Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
McKay Evelyn Verrall Canadian Army Medical Corps
King Jessie Nelson Canadian Army Medical Corps
Passant Thelma Florence Canadian Women's Army Corps
Lomax Gladys Canadian Women's Army Corps
Baker Laura Mae Canadian Women's Army Corps
Heysel Mary Kathryn Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
Grundy Florrie Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Atkinson Jean Burgess Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division)
MacPherson Agnes Canadian Army Nursing Service
Pringle Eden Lyal Canadian Army Nursing Service
Whitely Anna Elizabeth Canadian Army Nursing Service
McLaren Mary Susannah Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Hart Margaret Victoria Canadian Women's Army Corps
McGill Margaret Airlie Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
MacDonald Katherine Maud Canadian Army Nursing Service
MacKay Mary Margaret Murray Territorial Army Nursing Service
Wake Gladys Maude Mary Canadian Army Nursing Service
Lowe Margaret Canadian Army Nursing Service
Gannon Frances Eileen Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Casey Jennifer Rose 431 Air Demonstration Squadron
Yang Shaelyn Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Steane Maud Elizabeth Canadian Merchant Navy
Baird Hannah Canadian Merchant Navy
MacDonald Vera Catherine Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Nourse Grace Eleanor Boyd Canadian Army Medical Corps
Short Mariebeth 2 Combat Engineer Regiment
Mellett Henrietta Canadian Army Medical Corps
Parkinson Margaret Mccullough South African Military Nursing Service