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The Royal Canadian Legion was established in November, 1925. It now has over 358,000 members.

The Royal Canadian Legion exists for the purpose of "reminding Canadians of the 117,000 men and women who gave their lives in the wars and military missions around the world."

  • 1925-Appeal for Unity led to formation of Dominion Veterans Alliance
  • Legion founded at Winnipeg in November, 1925 as the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Services League (BESL) and incorporated in 1926
  • BESL-founded in 1921 as coalition of Britain, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and is now known as the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL) with 57 member organizations from 47 nations
  • Legion goals of providing strong voice for veterans and to advise the government maintained and Legion became a persuasive advocate for pension legislation and other benefits (treatment and appeals procedures, returned soldiers' insurance and assistance for those with tuberculosis) for veterans and their families
  • 1930-passage of War Veterans' Allowance Act won financial assistance for men who had not been eligible for disability pensions even though they had been incapacitated by war service
  • The Second World War saw increased Legion efforts with in-theatre comfort, canteens, entertainment at home and abroad as well as courses to assist their return to civilian life
  • From the outset of the war, the Legion prepared for the troops' return with financial compensation, clothing allowances, pensions, medical treatment, training and land settlements. This nation-wide network of professional assistance continues today
  • 1949-The Great War Veterans' Association of Newfoundland amalgamated with the Canadian Legion of the BESL
  • Support for the troops continued during the Korean War, and after, the Legion became increasingly involved in the community
  • 1960-"Royal" added to the Legion's name with the Queen's consent
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