Sgt. Harry Henry Alfred Barnett – KIA
Today, March 11th, 2024, marks the anniversary of the death of Sgt. cameraman, Harry Henry Alfred Barnett, on March 11th, 1945. REGIMENTAL…
Canadian Army Newsreel T-shirts!
After much demand, the Canadian Army Newsreel tee shirt is back! The newly redesigned t-shirt, proudly displays the opening title sequence from…
Stanley Brede, CSC website
Many thanks to Cathy Brede for sharing her link to her website devoted to her father, Stanley Brede, CSC, Canadian photographer and…
Legion 2024 Wall Calendar – EYES OF WAR
Feature Photo: PRIVATE HEATH MATTHEWS OF CHARLIE COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT, AWAITING MEDICAL AID AFTER NIGHT PATROL NEAR HILL 166.…
UPDATED – On the Set With Kolo Productions
NOTE: This is an update to my original May 28 post (see below). Having shot the two rolls of film using the…
Lt. Dwight E. Dolan
It’s sometimes a bit of a struggle to locate information on the many Canadian combat photographers who served during WWII, but just…
SJOERD DE VRIJ – THE FLAME OF FREEDOM: English Version
Schools and educators in Canada looking for a unique resource regarding the participation of the Canadian military and their Allies during WWII…
PUBLIC RELATIONS WAR DIARY 5-6th, June 44
5 JUNE 44 The advance detachment set sail with the assault invasion fleet for the Norman Coast of France. All coys. furthering…
Faces to Graves
I was recently approached about a very special event that is taking place this year in Holland. Running from, April 30th to…
Charmian Odette Sansom – Canadian Publicity Officer
Feature photo courtesy of Mark Barrington of Australia, who shared his copy of a 1945 Picture Post magazine that featured Canadian Lt.…
Rosemary Bergeron – Canadian Film History Pioneer
It is with a very sad and heavy heart to announce the passing of a much loved, and respected friend of the…
Library & Archives Canada, “Nothing to Chance…”
As a visitor to the CFPU website, I wanted to introduce you to a few of the many, dedicated individuals employed at…
RCAF War Artist-Photographer
I wanted to share an amazing story I recently read on the Globe & Mail website, written by Roy MacGregor. The article…
NEW! Military Photographer Profiles
To celebrate Remembrance Day this year, I wanted to introduce a new feature on the website now easily accessed via the dropdown…
The Fate of Sgt. Lloyd Millon – Known Unto God
Reposted here to commemorate the missing in action of Sgt. Lloyd Millon, CFPU cameraman, 78 years ago today. Sgt. Millon was engaged…
