Men and Morale: Canadian Army Training at Vernon Military Camp, 1939-1946

August 13, 2022

Location: Okanagan Military Museum
Address: 1424 Ellis St.
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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2022-08-13 14:00:00 2022-08-13 15:00:00 America/Vancouver Men and Morale: Canadian Army Training at Vernon Military Camp, 1939-1946 During the Second World War, the Vernon Military Camp was the most important army training facility in the interior of British Columbia. Thousands of Canadian citizens became soldiers in Vernon between 1939 and 1946. Not only was the Vernon camp a basic training centre, but also a detention centre, an army headquarters, a military hospital, and a specialized battle drill school. This multipurpose centre saw men of all calibres pass through its gates, but not all were enthusiastic or exemplary soldiers. Megan’s research examines the Vernon Military Camp as a case study of army morale, leadership, and training. By donation For more information, please contact Keith at kboehmer@kelownamuseums.ca or 250-763-9292. Okanagan Military Museum 1424 Ellis St. events@kelownanow.com
During the Second World War, the Vernon Military Camp was the most important army training facility in the interior of British Columbia. Thousands of Canadian citizens became soldiers in Vernon between 1939 and 1946. Not only was the Vernon camp a basic training centre, but also a detention centre, an army headquarters, a military hospital, and a specialized battle drill school. This multipurpose centre saw men of all calibres pass through its gates, but not all were enthusiastic or exemplary soldiers. Megan’s research examines the Vernon Military Camp as a case study of army morale, leadership, and training.

By donation

For more information, please contact Keith at kboehmer@kelownamuseums.ca or 250-763-9292.