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The men who returned were scarred, both physically and emotionally from their horrific experiences on the battlefield. They were also charged with the sacred duty of Remembrance of their fallen comrades.

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Front page headline
29 December 1916
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada

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Transcona Times

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Between 1914 and 1918 over 400 men from Transcona enlisted, seventy-six of who lost their lives. Then in 1918, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, the signing of the "Treaty of Versailles" brought the "Great War" to an end. Peace was declared and the date of November 11th (then known as Armistice Day) took on a new and special meaning. The people of Transcona came together in both celebration and Remembrance. While the bright light of peace beaconed for a brighter tomorrow, dark shadows fell on many Transcona people as they struggled through hardships after the war.

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Of this group one is killed one missing and one wounded
1916
Europe

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Returned soldiers were discharged from active military service and came home to Transcona, a town that they had left behind years earlier. Little assistance was provided for their civic re-establishment and organizations like the Returned Mens' Association (formed under the Chairmanship of Police Chief D. Halcrow) and the Great War Veterans Association attempted to meet the social and economic needs of soldiers and their dependents.

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Article indicating that Pte. King is leaving behind his family to fight for freedom
1916
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada

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Transcona Times

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In 1918, Transcona was hit hard by a major crisis - the Spanish influenza epidemic. The devastating illness was spread quickly and unknowing across the country as thousands of discharged soldiers passed through the towns and cities located along the transcontinental railway line.

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Further Casualties Among Ranks of Transcona Men
1916
Europe

Credits:
Transcona Times

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Transcona people - young and old - were infected. Families in Transcona suffered great domestic tragedies, like the Pingatores, a large Italian family who fell victim to the illness when their father died suddenly and unexpectedly. Widowed and pregnant, Mrs. Pingatore was left to bear the burden of raising six children when their son Peter was born in 1919.

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A dance to raise money for the Returned Soldiers' Association
26 January 1917
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Transcona Times

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Remembrance continued as many memorial services and "Great Peace" celebrations were held in the Town. The "Transcona Peace Celebration and Civic Holiday" were declared June 28, 1919 - August 30, 1919. Memorial Services were held and local businesses and churches erected "Rolls of Honour".

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A banquet held in honour of mothers and wives of soldiers
25 May 1917

Credits:
Transcona Times

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Transcona Peace Celebration button
18 June 1919
141 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Remembrance remained a priority among the townspeople for years to come.