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The Crawford Park Neighbourhood

The Crawford Park Neighbourhood

Crawford Park is without a doubt the Verdun neighbourhood where the memory of military engagement is the most apparent. Several streets have names with military associations. The First […]
Good News

Good News

Letter sent by the Department of National Defence to the family of soldier Fernand Vachon informing them of his imminent arrival in Canada on the liner Île-de-France. Transcription […]
A Letter from the Sea

A Letter from the Sea

Here is a letter sent by Helen King D’All to her son, Harry King D’All, who was serving in England with the Royal Montreal Regiment. The letter was […]
A Celebrity Pilot

A Celebrity Pilot

George Frederick Beurling rarely went unrecognized when in Verdun. Residents would often rush to get a glimpse of him in person. This admiration was also reflected in Verdun […]
The Dunver Bell

The Dunver Bell

The Dunver bell is now exhibited at Branch 4 Verdun of the Royal Canadian Legion. The bell was given to Verdun as a gesture of gratitude for supporting […]
HMCS Dunver at Sea

HMCS Dunver at Sea

The Dunver was built in Lauzon by Morton Engineering and Drydock Company. The frigate’s first commanding officer was a Verdunite, Lieutenant Commander William Woods, who received the Order […]