Wartime Heritage - Centenary Initiative In 2012, the Wartime Heritage Association undertook a World War I Centenary Initiative, to identity individuals with connections to Yarmouth Town and County who served during World War I. We began our research with the Yarmouth War Memorial and the names of those men and women who were casualties; 173 men and women including 14 who died after November 11, 1918. Since the 100th Anniversary of the signing of Armistice on November 11, 1918, our work continues. Through what we have accomplished to date, we have discovered much about the wartime history of Yarmouth County and have shared it on the website. Thousands of hours of research and writing have been undertaken. We have walked the cemeteries of Yarmouth County, photographing grave stones, and recording information. We have corresponded with relatives, and those researching local community casualties and Veterans of World War I. Thousands of official war records have been reviewed to determine if they were connected to Yarmouth Town and County, and information collected to prepare names, enlistment dates, ages, and communities of birth. Our research discovered 65 names missing from the Memorial who would meet the criteria of listed names. The final list of casualties numbers 235 men and women between 1914 and 1922. Although the Armistice came into effect at on November 11, 1918, First World War casualties (as per VAC and the CWGC) include casualties from August 4, 1914 to August 31, 1921 (the official end of the War) inclusive. Deaths include not only those killed in combat but other causes such as those that died in training accidents, air raids and due to disease, such as the 1918 flu pandemic. Wartime Heritage includes 26 names of those who died after August 31, 1921, their death attributed to wartime service. At present, the list of “Those who Served” including those who gave their lives in the service of the Country, with connection to Yarmouth Town and County, contains some 1,750 men and women. Individual Remembrance pages have been added to the website and information on the name, service number, place of birth, date of enlistment, and age at enlistment has been provided on the website. Wherever possible, photos have been added to Remembrance pages. In addition to Remembrance Pages, we have written and published some 60 articles and stories related to the First World War. Our research has also included a listing of the casualties of Shelburne and Digby Counties. The Wartime Heritage Association was a proud member of the First World War Centenary Partnership Programme. The Centenary Partnership was led by the Imperial War Museum; a vibrant global initiative of cultural events and activities, and on-line resources, connecting current and future generations with the lives, stories and impact of the First World War. Across the world, nations, communities and individuals of all ages came together to mark, commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in the First World War. (Updated August 20, 2025)

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