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During the First World War, a rush of patriotism made its way through the Innisfail and District community. Enlistments were high, and sadly many men never made it home. The people of Innisfail did their best to serve their country in any way possible.

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The headline run in the local paper announcing the First World War.
6 August 1914



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The headline run in the local paper announcing the beginning of the First World War.

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This is a picture of the 187th battalion from Central Alberta.
1916
Alberta


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A photograph of the 1916 C Company of the 187th Battalion.

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This is one of the flags for the 187th battalion.
1918



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The colours of the 187th Battalion.

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This is one of the flags for the 187th battalion.
1939



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The colours of the 187th Battalion.

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A war nurse from the community is shot by the Germans.
8 October 1914



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The nephew of a community member escapes after being held as a prisoner of war in Germany.
25 October 1917



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List of all Innisfail men who lost their lives in World War One.
2004



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World War One was an unfortunate period in Innisfail's history: many brave community members lost their lives in the war, the people at home suffered through rationing, and the overall atmosphere was bleak.