Canadian Remembrance and Recovery Project
Conduct historical research to help us write the life stories of these fallen heroes.
We invite educators, history enthusiasts, military personnel, family members of service members, social justice advocates, and members of the general public to join us in honouring Canadian aircrew members from World War II with no known graves. Together, let’s preserve their legacy.
In this database
3,749
Canadian aircrew members with no known grave
- Being researched
- 40
- Life stories completed
- 1
Four steps
How you can participate
- 01
Select a name
Visit the database and pick a name. The names are organized by province and town. Click “Select” to register your choice.
- 02
Research
- 03
Write
Use the Report template included in the Guide for Conducting Historical Research.
- 04
Submit
Upload your completed report here or email it to Dr. Kim Bergeron.
Remembrance
Why your participation matters
These life stories are often missing from remembrance. By conducting historical research and writing their life story, you help honour their service and ensure their sacrifices are not forgotten.
Your contribution will also model “equality in death” and “obligation of care” for these fallen heroes.
Equality in death
Recognizing and honouring every military service member equally—regardless of rank, unit, or the circumstances of their loss.
Obligation of care
The enduring social contract between the government, the grieving families of the missing, and the broader public to remember, respect, and care for those who did not return.
Latest news
All newsDecember 18, 2025
An update on preserving legacies through collective action: The WWII Canadian Missing in Action (MIA) aircrew database. Revue Air Force Magazine, Canada’s Air Force Heritage Voice. RACF Association.
July 11, 2025
Recording of the launch of this database on May 8. Learn more about this project.
July 9, 2025
The database was featured in the RCAF magazine. Royal Canadian Air Force Association. (2025). Preserving Legacies through Collective Action. Revue Airforce Magazine, 49 (1), p.50-51. https://magazine.rcafassociation.ca
3,749 names. Each one a life worth remembering.
Teachers are encouraged to work with their students to research a name.