Women at War: World War II
During the Second World War, women had much more hands on
experience in the war effort than during the Great War of
1914-1918. Many women became active members in the Royal Canadian
Air Force Women's Division, the Women's Royal Canadian Naval
Service (W.R.C.N.S.), and the Canadian Women's Army Corps
(C.W.A.C.), while others participated in the traditional role as
Nursing Sisters with the R.C.A.M.C. Currently, the Museum is
focused on Women's contributions to the Navy and Army; however, the
Air Force women and the Nursing Sisters are not forgotten.
This exhibit's main feature is the dress uniform of both a
C.W.A.C. and W.R.C.N.S. Visitors should be sure to visit the Hall
of Honour where the medals of some of these courageous women are
proudly displayed.