Canadian Armed Forces

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Learn more about Pte Albert Henry Detmold and the CAF Casualty Identification Program: canada.ca/en/department-… 5/5

The CAF has notified his family and is offering ongoing support. He will be buried in France by his unit, in the presence of family, at the earliest possible opportunity. 4/5

We have have identified human remains recovered in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, as those of Private Albert Henry Detmold. His identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological, and DNA analysis. 1/5

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@smithjosephy The Casualty ID Program does use genealogical analysis as one of its tools. Because the process can be lengthy and complex, we invite relatives of soldiers with no known graves to register their details with DHH: canada.ca/en/department-…

@CanadianForces Happy to help. Have the family trees been done yet, or are you simply sending out a general request for a family to randomly see this post?

The Casualty Identification Program is looking for the families of four Canadian soldiers named Smith who went missing during the Battle of Hill 70 in August 1917 in France. 1/4

Did you know? CAF family members relocating to B.C. can now use WorkBC employment services as soon as they get their posting message. This early access helps reduce employment gaps and supports a smoother move. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026S…

These four soldiers are among the more than 1,200 Canadians still missing from the Battle of Hill 70. If you are related to James, Earnest, Ronald, or Walter, you can help us by registering your details: canada.ca/en/department-… 4/4

Family members are vital to identifying Canada’s missing service members. Tracing relatives across a century can be challenging, especially when working with common surnames like Smith. 3/4

Join the ranks of women shaping the future of the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now for our virtual info session on March 19 at 12:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about our career opportunities and the life and experiences of women in the CAF: forces.ca/en/events/#/de…

Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can become a CAF Geomatics Technician, Line Technician, and Meteorological Technician: forces.ca/en/events/?#/d…

Did you know? The Seamless Canada webpage has many relocation resources and feedback forms so families can share their experiences and help identify areas for improvement. canada.ca/en/department-… #SeamlessCanada

Join our webinar to learn more about the roles of women in combat operations and discover career opportunities as an Infanteer, Gunner, Air Combat Systems Officer, or Armour Soldier: forces.ca/en/events/#/de…

Snow. Ice. Sub‑zero temperatures. CAF and UK military medical personnel took on a demanding Cold Weather Operator Course to sharpen skills and readiness for extreme conditions. canada.ca/en/department-…

Partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers, specimens collected for medical study during the First World War, have been returned by a Philadelphia museum. They will be interred in the soldiers’ graves. For all the details: canada.ca/en/department-…

Do you want to learn how the Canadian Armed Forces can help you get a diploma or degree? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how we can help you meet your goals with one of our paid education programs. Register now: forces.ca/en/events/#/de…