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CANSUBFOR unveils new commemorative plaque in building naming ceremony
On August 5, 2024, a ceremony was held to rename Building D85 at CFB Esquimalt in honor of Lt. William McKinstry Maitland-Dougall, the first Canadian to command a British submarine and the only Canadian submarine commanding officer lost in action. This event was part of the Canadian Submarine Service’s 110th anniversary celebrations.
Students deliver ‘fresh perspective’ on PPCLI exhibit
The updated exhibit showcases a variety of items from both World Wars, the Korean War and peacekeeping missions, along with historic photos of the unit during its time in Victoria and elsewhere. Improvements offer a more detailed and chronological history of PPCLI and the three occasions it was stationed at Work Point barracks in Esquimalt. Each item on display includes a written passage identifying the item and its historical significance.
Forgotten Sailors celebrated in a new book
A new Book of Remembrance featuring Second World War Naval Reservists has enriched the list of citizen sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice.
