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June 6, 1944. The Canadian military played a vital role in the Allied invasion of Normandy. The Royal Canadian Navy contributed 124 ships and thousands of sailors. 14,000 Canadians stormed Juno Beach on D-Day. Over 5,000 Canadian soldiers had died in the Battle of Normandy. We Will Remember Them #CanadaRemembers #DDay | Royal Canadian Navy

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Because they were an Allied lifeline, they became an enemy target. Today is Merchant Navy Veterans Day, a chance for Canadians to reflect and pay tribute to our merchant mariner veterans who have served honourably and courageously in the cause of freedom during the World Wars. "Their supreme sacrifice in both wars ensured the lifeline of men and of supplies without which victory could not have been ours and without which we would not now enjoy freedom." -- The Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance T

6.1K views · 162 reactions | Black Canadians have a proud history of service in our Navy. People like Victoria Cross recipient William Hall, & Raymond Lawrence who became the first black Canadian to be appointed to CPO 1st class, Coxswain of a ship & was appointed to the Order of Military Merit. Join us in celebrating the many achievements & contributions your #RCNavy sailors have made both at home and abroad! #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadaRemembers | Royal Canadian Navy | Facebook

2.3K views · 118 reactions | Not all heroes wear capes, this one wore a naval nursing uniform. ‍⚕️ ⚓ Her story is one we will continue to tell for years as HMCS Margaret Brooke continues to make Canadian naval history.  As Canadians, her story is our story to share and remember. #SheTheNavy #WomensHistoryMonth #ReadyToLead #HMCSMargaretBrooke HMCS Margaret Brooke / NCSM Margaret Brooke | Royal Canadian Navy | Facebook