Built-in 1936-1940, Debert was a staging area for an estimated 300,000 soldiers shipped overseas to fight for our freedom in World War II. When the Debert Military Camp was built in 1940, 1400 carpenters, 1600 labourers, 200 steam fitters, 150 painters, ten electricians and 150 truck drivers were employed.
The Debert Military Historical Society (Museum) has an extensive assortment of exhibits within the museum – a Russian Photo Exhibit, Army Room, Bunker Room, Navy Room, Airforce Room, Chapel Rook, etc.
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