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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1946
| Surname | Given name(s) | Branch/unit | Date of death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearer | Agnes Jeanie | Canadian Women's Army Corps | 22 January 1946 |
| Gannon | Frances Eileen | Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps | 15 March 1946 |
| Brewster | Winifred Lilian | Canadian Women's Army Corps | 15 April 1946 |
| Nicholls | Doris Ann | Canadian Women's Army Corps | 29 April 1946 |
| Neal | Winifred Lillian | Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service | 03 May 1946 |
| Vallis | Daisy Louise | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | 05 May 1946 |
| Anderson | Alice Lovina | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | 14 June 1946 |
| Bouffard | Margaret Lorraine | Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service | 29 June 1946 |
| Sparks | Lucelle Margaret | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | 08 July 1946 |
| Lewis | Florence Eleanor | Canadian Women's Army Corps | 31 July 1946 |
| Dussio | Marie Cecile | Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps | 02 August 1946 |
| Lewis | Olive Madge | Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) | 30 August 1946 |
| Simpson | Ellen Marguerite | Canadian Women's Army Corps | 22 September 1946 |
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