Waterfront in Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Gertrude Ritchie 1903-1998
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
1. Gertrude Ritchie 1903-1998 Marker
Gertrude Ritchie served with the Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division as a clerk and equipment assistant. When women were authorized to serve non-combat roles in the Army and Air Force, many Nova Scotian women joined. After the war, Ritchie held senior positions with Parks Canada at Fort Anne, in her hometown of Annapolis Royal, and at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck.
Explore more of the Second World War at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Héroïne de chez nous
Gertrude Ritchie est commise et magasinière adjointe dans le Corps féminin de l'Aviation royal du Canada. De nombreuses Néo-Ècossaises s'enrôlent dès que les femmes sont autorisées à assumer des fonctions de non-combattant dans l'Armée et la Force aérienne. Après la guerre, Ritchie occupe des postes de direction à Parcs Canada au fort Anne, dans sa ville d'ans d'origine Annapolis Royal, et au lieu historique national Alexander-Graham-Bell à Baddeck.
Apprenz-en plus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale au lieu historique national de la
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II • Women.
Location. 44° 38.87′ N, 63° 34.192′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Waterfront. It can be reached from Lower Water Street. The marker ís on the dock in front of the Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax NS B3J 1S5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juno Beach / Plage Juno (here, next to this marker); Battle of the Atlantic / La Bataille De L'Atlantique (here, next to this marker); Returning Home / Retour à la maison (a few steps from this marker); Bedford Magazine Explosion / Explosion du Magasin de Bedford (a few steps from this marker); Harry Foster 1902-1964 (a few steps from this marker); Harry DeWolf 1903-2000 (a few steps from this marker); Entertainment / Divertissement (a few steps from this marker); Allan Bundy 1920-2001 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Also see . . . Ritchie, Gertrude, 1903-1998. Gertrude Agnes Ritchie was born 5 October 1903 at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Charles A. and Lena Ritchie. She completed her schooling in Annapolis. During World War II she served in the RCAF as Equipment Assistant, Administration and Filter Operations from April 1942 until her discharge in January 1945. After the war Ritchie worked as a clerk and buyer for Norris Drug Co., Boston, Mass; she was a clerk and buyer for Price and Company in Annapolis Royal. She managed Boscowan Manor in Lunenburg for 2 summers and Dana Sweeny Antiques Shop in Bedford for 12 summers. In 1959, she joined Northern Affairs and National Resources (now Parks Canada) at Fort Anne National Historic Park doing office work and guiding. In 1962, she was classified as Assistant Technician 2, then Officer-in-Charge during 1964-65 at Fort Anne. She became Acting Superintendent at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck in March 1965; her appointment as Superintendent became permanent in 1966. She retired circa 1968. Ritchie was active in various groups and organizations including United Church Women, Order of Eastern Star, Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, Royal Canadian Legion where she became the first woman to hold an executive position, RCAF Association, Annapolis District Drama Group, Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Annapolis Royal Historical Associaton and Heritage Trust. She held offices in most of these organizations. Ritchie died at Annapolis Royal 9 June 1998. (Submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
