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Canada at War: Lives Given and Lost
By: CTV.ca News Staff
Date: Tue. Nov. 4 2008 3:21 PM ET
In this country's short history, Canadian men and women have made a significant impact in wars the world over. Here is a detailed list of Canadian participation in global conflicts and casualties suffered as a result.
South Africa War (1899-1902)
Of the approximately 7,000 Canadians who served, 267 died.
They are commemorated in the South African War / Nile Expedition Book of Remembrance.
First World War (1914-1918)
Of the approximately 650,000 Canadians (including Newfoundlanders who served with British forces) who served, roughly 68,000 died.
They are commemorated in the First World War Book of Remembrance.
Second World War (1939-1945)
Of the more than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served, roughly 47,000 died.
They are commemorated in the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
Korean War (1950-1953)
Of the 26,791 Canadians who served, 516 died.
They are commemorated in the Korean War Book of Remembrance.
Peacekeeping/Foreign Military Operations (as of March 2006)
Of the approximately 150,000 Canadians who have served, more than 160 died.
They are commemorated in the Seventh Book of Remembrance, In Service to Canada.
Domestic Operations (since Oct. 1947, expect the Korean War)
More than 1,400 Canadians have died on home soil.
They are commemorated in the Seventh Book of Remembrance, In Service to Canada.
Afghanistan (since April 2002)
Of the thousands who have served, 97 have died.
They are commemorated in the Seventh Book of Remembrance, In Service to Canada.
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