This page is dedicated to our volunteers and the veterans who inspired them to become involved. Project’44 volunteers have played a key-role in the transcription of over 6,500 pages and close to 7 million words over 100 Canadian war diaries are available through the web map as a result.
If you are interested in volunteering contact us at volunteers@project.ca
Patrons of Project ‘44
Patrons of Project ‘44 are those that subscribe to our Patreon. Anyone who subscribes at the Corporal to Warrant Officer 2nd Class can add a photo of a Veteran to our wall. If you would like to join our Patreon and sponsor a Veteran, click on the Patreon link below.
Wlady Konsarski
Wanda Konarski has been a patron since May 2021 in dedication to her father.
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Earl Olmsted
Geoff Osborne has been a patron since May 2021 in dedication to his grandfather.
Alfred Shields
Anthony Shields. Pvt Alfred Robert Shields, Lake Superior Regiment, served and was wounded in NW Europe. Remembered by his grandson, Ray Shields.
Martin Scanlon
Paul Scanlon has been a patron since October 2021 in dedication of his father who served with 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles and on D-Day was attached to 9th British Infantry Brigade as Camp Commandant.
Dick Winters
Gregory Martin. Dedicated to Major Winters of Easy Company, who ignited my spark in WW2. You showed me that a few working together can reach a big goal. Lest we forget.
Corporal to Warrant Officer
2nd Class Patrons:
Jessica Ellis
Belinda Collins
Mike Sullivan
Lance Corporal Patrons:
Darrel Roen
Tanya Mackinnon
Iulian Calin Coca
Volunteers of Project‘44
Project’44 volunteers have played a key role in the transcription of over 6,500 pages and
close to 7 million words over 100 Canadian war diaries are available through the web map as a result.
Hector Brown
Teresa Brown (Baden, Ontario) in dedication of her father Hector Brown, 59 Heavy Artillery Regiment (NFLD) 22nd Battery.
Lloyd Cochrane
Michelle Rusk (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) in dedication to her father who served, Gunner C. Lloyd Cochrane 16 Battery Troop “A” 3LAA.
Gérard Dagenais
Johanne Dagenais (Montréal, QC) in dedication of her father D-157816 Gérard Dagenais Royal 22e Régiment.
F.H. Egan
LCol Frank Egan, CD, RCE (Ret) (Halifax, NS) in dedication to his uncle. Cpl F.H. Egan (A19518), 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH).
Edward Fairbrother
Audrey Moden (Ottawa Ontario) in dedication of her father Edward Fairbrother RAF.
Herman Gerspacher
Mary-Lou Saccary (Regina Saskatchewan) in dedication to her grandfather who served, Sapper Herman Gerspacher.
William G. Ludlow
Thea Vandenberg (Ottawa, Ontario) in dedication of Sergeant William George Ludlow, 16th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.
Patrick B. MacKay
Bob Smiet (Soest, The Netherlands) in dedication to his father Cpl Patrick Bertram MacKay,22nd Armoured Regiment (Canadian Grenadier Guards).
Harold L. Palliser
Tom Conners: in dedication of his Great Uncle, Stoker Petty Officer. Harold Langston Palliser. Royal Navy.
George Pollard
Greg Pollard (Cornwall Ontario) in dedication to his uncle LCpl George Pollard of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders.
Robert B. Robinson
Barry Robinson (Naperville, Illinois) in dedication To his Father Sgt. Robert B. Robinson of C Squadron 11 CAR (Ontario Regiment)
Herbert L. Rowell
Allan Rowell (Lennoxville, Quebec) in dedication of his father Pte. Herbert "Bertie" L. Rowell, No. 2 Motor Ambulance.
William Schussler
Dallas Walsh: in dedication of his friend, CWO William (Pete) SchusslerThe Lincoln and Welland Regiment.
The Unknown Soldiers
Tiffanie Sabourin (Canada) in dedication to all missing and unknown soldiers.
Longest Day Volunteer Project
In 2021 the Project ‘44 team put out a call for volunteers to help edit the Canadian Longest Day questionnaires from the Cornelius Ryan fonds at Ohio University. The volunteers with the most time editing have been given the chance to be a part of our wall of remembrance.
Leo James Netzel
Megan Hamilton. Corporal Leo James Netzel and I share a hometown. He was killed in action along the Leopold Canal. The least I can do is keep his memory alive.
A.J. (Al) Scott
Paul F. Scott Ottawa in dedication to his father Sgt. A.J. (Al) Scott, Smiths Falls, ON who served with the Canadian Provost Corps in NW Europe
Albert Chipchase
Luigi Mancano. Dedicated in memory of Sgt Albert Chipchase to his ultimate sacrifice for the liberation of Motta Montecorvino, 2 October 1943. Lest we forget.
Stuart Johns, DCM
John Mepham: in dedication to his friend. Guardsman Stuart Johns DCM. No2 Sqn CGG, 22nd CAR. Residing in Windsor, Ont.
Donors of Project ‘44
Anyone who donates to Project ‘44 can have their name and an excerpt about a veteran added to the Wall of Remembrance. Anyone who donates more than $50CAD will also be eligible to add a photo to the wall.
James Kerr
Pvt James E. Kerr, Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. Fought in Normandy to Antwerp. Wounded three times.
Lt John Switzman
Jonathan Switzman (East Berkshire, UK) dedicated to my father Lt John Switzman (b. Jochene Szwicman) Toronto Scottish/Algonquins C.I.R.U.
Adrien J. Fagnou
Adrien J. Fagnou Pathlow, Saskatchewan, Canadian Army Service Corps served in NW Europe during WWII; remembered by his son Dennis Fagnou.
Ralph Drinnan
Ralph Drinnan was a signaller with the Regina Rifles and landed at Juno Beach on DDay. Ralph survived the landing and served until the end of the war.
James T. Fraser, MC
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment (1939-45) winning an MC near Bagnacavallo.
G. Parker Rodd
Killed and not recovered, Orsogna, Italy Feb 1, 1944. 5th Canadian Armoured Division "D" Company, Cape Breton Highlanders
Anthony Krasnuik
Lance Corporal Anthony "Tony" Krasnuik; The Canadian Provost Corps (No. 1 Provost Corps); KIA Italy May 31, 1944.
Ed Hearn
A-33238 Gunner Ed Hearn 97th Battery Royal Canadian Artillery.
Ernest Therrien
Ernest Therrien served with the Canadian Grenadier Guards in NW Europe; POW at Stalag XIB Fallingbostel Germany, Oct ‘44 - Apr ‘45. Always remembered and loved by sons Gary, Leonard and families.
Ronald Hogger
Served in the 75th (Highland) Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery and fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
Fred Dehmel: Trooper M.G. Dehmel, Ontario Tank Regiment, KIA 1 July 1944, Operation Husky
Mel Birnie: W.M. "Gregor" Birnie Trooper, Fort Garry Horse KIA Falaise Gap 8, August 1944 from Ewart (Reston) Manitoba.
Johanne Dagenais: In memory of Gerard Dagenais R22eR.
Derek Small: A. R. Small, RCAF.
Chad Cornish: 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion.
Randall Klein: R.G Klein, 7th Recce Regiment, 3rd Cdn Div.
Paul Gundy: Fred & Reg Parfitt, Royal Hussars & RAF Bomber command.
Stuart McDonald: In memory of Major Stu Tubb, Regina Rifles, Norrey-en-Bessin.
Dale Drysdale: Jack A. Drysdale, Sr 1 C Scot R.
Edward Whelan: A P Whelan CO Z Troop, 2nd Survey Rgmt, RCA , 2nd Corps, Normandy to Germany.
Jonathan Switzman: Lt John Switzman Toronto Scottish/Algonquins 6 C.I.R.U.
Gregory Ludlow: Arnold Wallace, Combined Operations, N Africa, Italy, Normandy.
Chris Dodd: Princess Louise Fusiliers, WW2 service in Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands with 9 battle honours including Arnhem.
Scott Campbell: Ronald Sullivan, North Shore Regiment
Margot Scandrett: Private Harold J. Scandrett, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, ‘Recce ’ landed Juno Beach, D-Day; captured June 8.
Debra Hurwitz: In memory of Harry and Moe Hurwitz.
Erik F Brun: US 99th Infantry Battalion - Norwegian American.
Alexander Stewart: Neil Stewart landed with the Fort Garry Horse and was transferred to the Canadian Grenadier Guards with whom he fought until VE Day.
Ray Shields: Lake Superior Regiment - Grandfather. 4 CDSG Sig Sqn CO
Dennis Fagnou: Adrien J Fagnou, First Canadian Army, 63 Army Transport Company, Northwest Europe.
Robert Reid: James E Kerr with Royal Hamilton Light Infantry July 29 to Oct 13, 1944.
Steven Reynolds: Gordon Burrows.
Malcolm Hamilton: RCE Italy.