Introduction

Welcome to the First World War Audio Archive component. Listen to Veterans as they recall their life and times during the war years. As well, you can view a sketch collection by William Redver Stark, a Canadian artist stationed overseas during the First World War. A selection of his work is arranged in six thematic galleries. In addition, browse through the Medals section where you will find information on service medals awarded during the First World War. Finally, you may visit our learning corner to access the multimedia activities.

Recollections

Learn about Canada’s participation in the First World War by listening to these first hand accounts. These interviews represent events, emotions and observations of how these Canadians and Newfoundlanders lived through the war years.

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Sketches

View a selection of sketches from Canadian artist and graphic illustrator William Redver Stark’s collection consisting of fourteen sketchbooks containing approximately 480 watercolour and pencil drawings.

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Medals

View Military Medals and Decorations awarded to Canadians during the First World War.

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Learning

Use this section to help build your knowledge of Canada’s role in the First World War.

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This Web site is partly funded by Canadian Culture Online (CCO), an initiative of the Department of Canadian Heritage. One of CCO’s objectives is to connect Canadians with their diverse heritage through a collaborative approach to presenting key collections online from Canada’s federal, cultural heritage institutions. We would also like to thank the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Library and Archives Canada for their major contributions.