Ken Hynes, curator of the Army Museum Halifax Citadel, had a life of military service before coming home to Halifax to tell the diverse and true stories of Canadian service men and women.
Uncovering history: Army Museum seeks help identifying WW II Black fire brigade in Halifax
A call out on social media by The Army Museum to identify members of an all-Black civilian fire brigade in Halifax during the Second World War is generating excitement. For a woman in Eastern Passage, N.S. the photo is helping her to understand the bravery of a great-aunt who lived during a time of turmoil.
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A woman in Eastern Passage, N.S. has come forward saying her great-aunt was a fire warden in photo
Posted: Feb 25, 2021 8:01 AM AT | Last Updated: February 25
This photo of an all-Black fire brigade is on display at The Army Museum, and staff are asking people on social media to help identify the members of the group.(The Army Museum)
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