Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 1 1.0 PURPOSE Allied Veterans who have wartime service with the Allied Forces who also lived in Canada for at least 10 years, or lived in Canada prior to enlisting and was living in Canada at time of death are service eligible under the Veterans Burial Regulations. This chapter provides a list of the countries who were members of the Allied Forces. 2.0 LIST OF NONCAN SERVICE NUMBERS When an Allied Veteran is a client of Veterans Affairs Canada, they will assign a NONCAN service number based on the Allied country for which they served. D Domicile ; H Hospital ; N Non-Domicile ; R Resistance NONCAN01 - Greece NONCAN02 - Poland NONCAN03 - Britain NONCAN04 - USA NONCAN05 - Yugoslavia NONCAN06 - Russia USSR NONCAN07 - Italy NONCAN08 - France NONCAN09 - Netherlands NONCAN10 - India NONCAN11 - Belgium NONCAN12 - Australia NONCAN13 - Philippines NONCAN14 - Czechoslovakia NONCAN15 - New Zealand NONCAN16 - Norway NONCAN17 - Malta NONCAN18 - South Africa NONCAN19 - Denmark NONCAN20 - Other Countries RESISTANCE FIGHTER 2.1 Those with NONCAN numbers that end in an R indicating a Resistance Fighter are not eligible for funeral and burial assistance even if they are in receipt of WVA benefits. PROOF OF SERVICE 2.2 In case of an Allied Veteran who was never a client of Veterans Affairs Canada, an applicant is responsible for providing service information from an Allied Force. 3.0 COUNTRIES WHO WERE MEMBERS OF ALLIED FORCES SERVICE DURING THE VIETNAM WAR 3.1 Canadians who served in the US military are not eligible for funeral & burial assistance from Canada. Canadians who served with the US military during the Vietnam era (approx 30,000) may be eligible for Veterans benefits through the USVA via a reciprocal agreement between the USVA and VAC. Contact information follows: Manager, Foreign Countries Operations Veterans Affairs Canada / 2323 Riverside Drive, 2nd Floor / Ottawa ON K1A 0P5 Telephone: (613) 991-0276
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 2 3.2 Based on the legislative authority found under the War Veterans Allowance Act, the following tables represent the list of countries allied with Canada: KOREAN WAR-Countries allied with Canada/United Nations Forces during the Korean War: Australia (NONCAN12) Belgium (NONCAN11) Columbia (NONCAN20) Denmark (NONCAN19) Ethiopia (NONCAN20) France (NONCAN08) Greece (NONCAN01) India (NONCAN10) Italy (NONCAN07) Luxembourg (NONCAN20) The Netherlands (NONCAN09) New Zealand (NONCAN15) Norway (NONCAN16) Philippines (NONCAN13) South Africa (NONCAN18) Sweden (NONCAN20) Thailand (NONCAN20) Turkey (NONCAN20) United Kingdom (NONCAN03) United States (NONCAN04) WW2-Countries allied with Canada during the Second World War*: Argentina (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany/Japan on Mar 27, 1945. Australia (NONCAN12) Sep 3, 1939 to Aug 15, 1945. Belgium (NONCAN11) Service with Belgian Forces in Belgium-May 10 to 27, 1940; and service with Belgian Forces outside Belgium-May 28, 1940 to May 08, 1945. Bolivia (NONCAN20) Declared war on Apr 07, 1943. Brazil (NONCAN20) Declared war on Aug 22, 1942. Chile (NONCAN20) Declared war in 1945- last nation to join the war. China (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 09, 1941. Columbia (NONCAN20) Columbia joined the Allies on Apr 7, 1943. Costa Rica (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 11, 1941. Cuba (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 11, 1941. Czechoslovakia (NONCAN14) Declared war on Dec 16, 1941. Denmark (NONCAN19) Allied during Korean War not WW2 due to occupation. Dominican Republic (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 11, 1941. Ecuador (NONCAN20) Joined the Allies against Germany on Feb 02, 1945. Egypt (NONCAN20) Egypt did not declare war on Germany until 1945. El Salvador (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 12, 1941. Ethiopia (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 01, 1942. France (NONCAN08) Service with French Forces raised in France-Sep 01, 1939- Greece (NONCAN01) Jun 21, 1940. Service with Greek Forces in Greece-Oct 28, 1940 to May 30, 1941; or with Greek Forces outside Greece-May 31, 1941 to May 8, 1945. Guatemala (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 11, 1941. Haiti (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 12, 1941.
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 3 Honduras (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 12, 1941. India (NONCAN10) Service with Indian Forces from Sep 3, 1941 to May 08, 1945, in a theatre of war in the European theatre; and to Aug 15, 1945, in a theatre of war in the Pacific theatre. Iraq (NONCAN20) Declared war on Jan 17, 1942. Lebanon (NONCAN20) In 1945, Lebanon declared war on Germany and Japan. Liberia (NONCAN20) Declare war on Germany Jan 27, 1944. Luxembourg (NONCAN20) Declared war on May 10, 1941. Mexico (NONCAN20) Declared war on May 22, 1942. Netherlands (NONCAN09) Service with Netherlands Forces between May 10, 1940 to May 18, 1940 (prior to Germany s complete occupation). New Zealand (NONCAN15) New Zealand declared war on Sep 03, 1939. Nicaragua (NONCAN20) Declared war on Dec 11, 1941. Norway (NONCAN16) Service between Apr 08, 1940 to Jun 09, 1940. Panama (NONCAN20) Declared war on Japan on Dec 12, 1941. Paraguay (NONCAN20) Paraguay declared war on Germany on Feb 02, 1945. Peru (NONCAN20) Peru declared war in 1945. Philippines (NONCAN13) Service with Philippine Scouts (considered American Veterans); and service with Philippine Commonwealth Army prior to Japanese occupation on May 05, 1942. Poland (NONCAN02) Service with Polish Forces raised in Poland from Sep 01, 1939 to Sep 27, 1939; or service with the Polish Forces raised outside Poland from Sep 28, 1939, to May 08, 1945. Russia (NONCAN06) Service with Russian forces in the European theatre from Jun 22, 1941 to May 08, 1945, and/or service with Russian forces in the Pacific theatre from Aug 08 to Aug 15, 1945. Saudi Arabia (NONCAN20) Declared war on Feb 28, 1945. South Africa (NONCAN18) Service with South African Forces from Sep 06, 1939 to May 08, 1945 in a theatre of actual war in the European theatre, and to Aug 15, 1945, in a theatre of actual war in the Pacific theatre. Syria (NONCAN20) Declared war on Feb 26, 1945. Turkey (NONCAN20) Declared war on the Axis on Feb 1945. USSR (NONCAN06) (see Russia) Service with Union of Soviet Socialist Republics United Kingdom (NONCAN03) Sep 01, 1939 (day Poland invaded by Germany) and Aug 15, 1945, (the day WW2 terminated in the Pacific theatre) United States (NONCAN04) Between Dec 11, 1941, (date Japan attacked USA) and Aug 15, 1945. Uruguay (NONCAN20) Joined the Allies on Feb 15, 1945.
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 4 Venezuela (NONCAN20) Joined the Allies on Feb 15, 1945. Yugoslavia (NONCAN05) Service with Yugoslavian Forces-Apr 06 to Apr 16, 1941. WW1-Countries allied with Canada during the First World War*: Belgium (NONCAN11) Germany declared war on Aug 04, 1914. Bolivia (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany Oct 20, 1917. Brazil (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany Aug 04, 1917. China (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany May 23, 1918. Costa Rica (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany Apr 07, 1917. Cuba (NONCAN20) Severed relations with Germany Dec 08, 1917. Ecuador (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany on Aug 04, 1914. France (NONCAN08) Declared war on Austria & Germany on Jun 17, 1917. Greece (NONCAN01) Declared war on Germany Apr 23, 1918. Guatemala (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany Jun 12, 1918. Haiti (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany Jul 19, 1918. Honduras (NONCAN20) Declared war on Austria May 23, 1915. Italy (NONCAN07) Declared war on Germany Aug 23, 1914. Japan (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany Aug 04, 1917. Liberia (NONCAN20) Declared war on Austria Aug 4, 1914. Montenegro (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany May 08, 1918. Nicaragua (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany Apr 07, 1917. Panama (NONCAN20) Severed relations with Germany Oct 06, 1917. Peru (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany May 09, 1916. Portugal (NONCAN20) Declared war on Austria Aug 27, 1916. Rumania (NONCAN02) Germany declared war on Aug 01, 1914. Russia (NONCAN06)** Declared war on Austria Jun 03, 1915. Ceased to be an Ally as of Oct 01, 1917 with start of internal revolution. San Marino (NONCAN20) Austria declared war on Jul 28, 1914. Serbia (NONCAN20) Declared war on Austria & Germany on Mar 09, 1916. Siam (NONCAN20) Declared war on Germany on Apr 06, 1917. United Kingdom (NONCAN03) Germany declared war on England Aug 03, 1914. United States (NONCAN04) Severed relations with Germany on Oct 07, 1917. Uruguay (NONCAN20)
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 5 4.0 SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ALLIED FORCES Information on whom to contact to verify war service is found within this document under the details provided for certain Allied countries: SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF BELGIAN ARMED FORCES 4.1 The following service will be recognized for former members of the Belgian Armed Forces: Service with the Belgian Forces raised in Belgium from May 10, 1940, (the date Belgium declared war on Germany) to May 27, 1940 (the date prior to Belgium s surrender); and service with the Belgian forces raised outside Belgium from May 28, 1940, to May 8, 1945. Service with the Belgian Armed Forces raised in Belgium from May 28, 1940, (the date of Belgium s occupation) until May 8, 1945, (the date World War II terminated in the European theatre) is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in the Belgian Forces, contact: Ondersectie Notariaat t.a.v. Adjudant Kwartier Koningin Astrid Bruynstraat 1 1120 BRUSSELS / BELGIUM SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF BRITISH FORCES 4.2 The following service will be recognized for former members of the British Forces: as a former member of the Royal Army, the Royal Navy (including those British merchant seamen who signed a T124 Agreement), or the Royal Air Force between Sep 1, 1939, (the day Poland was invaded by Germany) and Aug15, 1945, (day World War II terminated in the Pacific theatre). For purposes of establishing service eligibility as a former member of the Royal Navy, a decision was made by the former War Veterans Allowance Board, in May, 1979, that former British merchant seamen are deemed to be members of the Royal Navy if they served under the auspices of a T124 Agreement. This Agreement was an enlistment-like document in which an individual committed to serve under restrictions, including: a. serving on a vessel that flew the White Ensign; b. wearing a naval uniform; c. being subject to the Naval Discipline Act; and, d. serving for the duration of the war on any ship the Admiralty chose. United Kingdom officials have confirmed that only those individuals who signed a T124 Agreement are considered Royal Navy Veterans and, as such, eligible for benefits under
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 6 their War Pensions (Naval Auxiliary Personnel) Scheme. Others with similar war service are considered merchant seamen. Allied Veteran status may be granted to British merchant seamen who served with the Royal Navy as Naval Auxiliary Personnel. If a T124 Agreement cannot be produced, other evidence from the Government of the United Kingdom (i.e. confirmation the individual is recognized under the War Pensions Naval Auxiliary Personnel Scheme) would be acceptable verification of service for the War Veterans Allowance. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in the British Forces, contact: Veterans Affairs Officer Canadian High Commission / Canada House / Trafalgar Square LONDON SW1Y 5BJ United Kingdom Tel. +44 (0)207 004 6075 / Email : suzanne.happe@international.gc.ca SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF FRENCH ARMED FORCES 4.3 Service with the French Forces raised in France from Sep 1, 1939, (the date WW2 is deemed to have commenced) up to Jun 21, 1940, (date prior to France s surrender). Any service with the French Forces raised in France as of Jun 22, 1940, (date of France s surrender) up to May 8, 1945, (date WW2 terminated in the European Theatre) is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in the French Forces, contact: Defence Attaché Embassy of France / 42 Sussex Drive / Ottawa, ON K1M 2C9 Telephone: (613) 562-3780 / Facsimile: (613) 562-3785 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF GREEK ARMED FORCES 4.4 Service with Greek Armed Forces raised in Greece from Oct 28, 1940, (date Greece declared war on Italy) up to May 30, 1941, (date prior to Greece s occupation by Germany); and service with the Greek Armed Forces raised outside Greece from May 31, 1941, to May 8, 1945, the date WW2 terminated in the European Theatre. Any service with the Greek Forces raised in Greece as of May 31, 1941, (date Greece was fully occupied by the enemy) up to May 8, 1945, (date WW2 terminated in the European Theatre) is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. VAC Head Office maintains service verification information for a significant number of Greek Allied Veterans-the first step to verify this type of service is for the Benefit Analyst to consult with the WVA Program Policy Unit at Head Office. If the information is not
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 7 available from that source, the Benefit Analyst should proceed to refer the case to the Greek Embassy. If it is necessary to approach the Embassy, contact: Consular Officer / Embassy of Greece 80 MacLaren St / Ottawa, ON K2P 0K6 Telephone: (613) 238-6271 / Facsimile: (613) 238-5676 Email: embassy@greekembassy.ca SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF PHILLIPPINE ARMED FORCES 4.5 Service with the Philippine Scouts (who are considered American Veterans); and service with the Philippine Commonwealth Army prior to the date of the occupation of the Philippines by the Japanese on May 5, 1942; for members of the Army who did not surrender on May 5, 1942, this date may be extended to May25, 1942, for those who are considered to have retained Philippine Army status until the latter date. Any service with the Philippine Forces during the period of the Japanese occupation, i.e. from May 5, 1942, (the date the Philippines first surrendered to the Japanese) to Aug 15, 1945 (date WW2 terminated in the Pacific Theatre), is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. To obtain confirmation of service in the Philippine Forces (including Philippine Scouts), contact: Military Records Specialist / VAM&ROC 215 North Main Street / White River Jct VT 05009-0001 Telephone: (802) 295-9363 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF POLISH ARMED FORCES 4.6 Service with the Polish Armed Forces raised in Poland from Sep 1, 1939, (date Poland was invaded by Germany and the date of commencement of WW2) up to Sep 27, 1939, (date prior to Poland s surrender); and/or service with the Polish forces raised outside Poland from Sep 28, 1939, to May 8, 1945, (date WW2 in the European Theatre). Service with the Polish Forces raised in Poland from Sep 28, 1939, (date of Poland s surrender) up to May 8, 1945 (date WW2 terminated in the European Theatre), is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in the Polish Armed Forces contact: Cetralne Archiwum Wojskowe (Central Military Archive) ul. Czerwonych Beretow b. 124 00-910 Warszawa Telephone and Facsimile: (022) 681-4637
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 8 To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in the Polish Armed Forces under British Command, contact: Ministry of Defence / APC Polish Enquiries Building 28B RAF Northolt West End Road Ruslip / Middlesex, GB HA4 6NG Telephone: 44 20 8833 8603 / Facsimile: 44 20 8833 8866 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF RUSSIAN ARMED FORCES 4.7 Service with the Russian forces in the European theatre, from Jun 22, 1941, (date Russia declared war on Germany) to May 8, 1945, (date WW2 terminated in European theatre); and/or service with Russian forces in the Pacific theatre from Aug 8, 1945, (date Russia declared war on Japan) to Aug 15, 1945, (WW2 ended in Pacific theatre). Service with Russian Forces Prior to June 22, 1941 Prior to Jun 22, 1941, Russia was not a member of the Axis, the alliance of countries that opposed the Allies during WW2, or was it at war against the Allies. Therefore, service with the Russian forces prior to Jun 22, 1941, does not constitute service with the enemy, and has no bearing in terms of any determination of eligibility for War Veterans Allowance purposes. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in the Russian Armed Forces, contact: 103 132 / Russia, Moscow Ulitsa, Il'inka, 12 Federal Archive Service of the Russian Federation A copy of the request should also be sent to: Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canada 285 Charlotte Street / Ottawa, ON K1N 8L5 Telephone: (613) 235-4341 / Facsimile: (613) 236-6342 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF YUGOSLAVIAN ARMED FORCES 4.8 Service with the Yugoslavian Armed Forces between April 6, 1941, (date they declared war) and April 16, 1941, (the day prior to surrender). Any service with the Yugoslavian Forces during the period of its occupation, i.e. from April 17, 1941, to May 8, 1945, (the date World War II terminated in the European theatre), is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in the Yugoslavian Armed Forces, contact: Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro 17 Blackburn Ave / Ottawa, ON K1N 8A2 / Telephone: (613) 233-6289
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 9 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF INDIA S ARMED FORCES 4.9 Service with India s Armed Forces from Sep 3, 1941, (date India declared war on Germany) to May 8, 1945, in a theatre of actual war in the European theatre; and to Aug 15, 1945, in a theatre of actual war in the Pacific theatre. India, itself, is not considered a theatre of actual war for WVA purposes. Therefore, only those former members of India s Armed Forces who ventured into areas designated as a theatre of actual war may qualify for WVA benefits. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service in India s Armed Forces, contact: Attaché High Commission for the Republic of India 10 Springfield Rd / Otttawa, ON K1M 1C9 Telephone: (613) 744-3751 / Facsimile: (613) 744-0913 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF NORWAY S ARMED FORCES 4.10 Service with the Norwegian Armed Forces between Apr 8, 1940, (date Norway was invaded by Germany) and Jun 9, 1940, (day prior to Norway s surrender). Any service with the Norwegian Armed Forces during the period of its occupation, i.e. from Jun 10, 1940, to May 8, 1945, (date WW2 terminated in the European theatre), is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. To obtain confirmation of service in Norway s Armed Forces, contact: Royal Norwegian Embassy 150 Metcalfe Street / Suite 1300 / Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1 Telephone: (613) 238-6571 / Facsimile: (613) 238-2765 E-mail: emb.ottawa@mfa.no SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF NETHERLAND'S ARMED FORCES 4.11 Service with the Netherlands Armed Forces between May 10, 1940, (Netherlands invaded by Germany) and May 18, 1940, (day prior to Germany s complete occupation). Any service with the Netherlands Armed Forces during the period of its occupation, i.e. from May 19, 1940, to May 8, 1945, (date WW2 terminated in the European theatre), is deemed resistance service and, as such, is not considered qualifying service for WVA purposes. To obtain confirmation of service in the Netherlands Armed Forces, contact: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands / Constitution Square Building Suite 2020-350 Albert Street / Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4 Telephone: (613) 237-5030 / Facsimile: (613) 237-6471 E-mail: nfo@dutchhelp.com
Sub-section: ALLIED COUNTRIES 15 Mar 2017 10 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF UNITED STATES' ARMED FORCES 4.12 Service with the United States Armed Forces between Dec 7, 1941, (date Japan attacked United States) and Aug15, 1945, (the day WW2 terminated in Pacific theatre). The continental United States is not considered a theatre of actual war for WVA purposes. Therefore, only those former members of the United States Armed Forces who ventured into areas designated as a theatre of actual war may qualify for WVA benefits. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service, contact: VA Regional Office (21) Attn: Military Records Specialist 215 North Main Street / White River Jct VT 05009 Telephone: (802) 296-5177 / Facsimile: (802) 291-6299 SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF SOUTH AFRICAN ARMED FORCES 4.13 Service with the South African Armed Forces from Sep 6, 1939, (date South Africa declared war on Germany) to May 8, 1945, in a theatre of actual war in the European theatre, and to declared war on Germany) to May 8, 1945, in a theatre of actual war in the European theatre, and to Aug 15, 1945, in a theatre of actual war in the Pacific theatre. South Africa, itself, is not considered a theatre of actual war for WVA purposes. Therefore, only those former members of the South African Armed Forces who ventured into areas designated as a theatre of actual war may qualify for WVA benefits. To obtain confirmation of qualifying service with the South African Armed Forces, contact: South African High Commission 15 Sussex Drive / Otttawa, ON K1M 1M8 Telephone: (613) 744-0330 / Facsimile: (613) 741-1639