More than 600,000
More than 600,000
More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders ( Newfoundland was a separate British entry) served in the Second World War, out of a population of 11.5 million.
1,267,000 Canadians served in World War 2 and 37,000 died in that war. (Approx 43,000 died according to both Canadian Encyclopedia and Canadian Veterans Affairs)
Approximately 620,000 Canadians served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War I, while around 1.1 million served in World War II. In total, these figures represent a significant portion of the Canadian population at the time, reflecting the country's strong commitment to the war efforts. Additionally, many Canadians served in various capacities in peacekeeping missions and other conflicts after these world wars.
You will need to specify which war. Canadians served in Italy in both World Wars.
You will need to specify which war. Canadians served in Italy in both World Wars.
During the course of the whole war it is estimated that around 1.1 million Canadians served. Both men and women.
OVER 9000!
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OVER 9000!
4,734,991 U.S. servicemembers served in World War I.
More than 27,000 Canadians fought in the Korean War, and 516 Canadians lost their lives. All together 26,791 Canadians served in the Korean War, with 1,558 casualties. 516 Canadian's are listed in the Korea Book of Remembrance for their sacrifice. A complete history of Canadian Forces in the Korean War can be found at the link below.