North Dakotans Fought for Canada in WWI | Fargo News

In 1917, as the U.S. entered World War One, 14,000 American troops landed in France—while nearly 28,000 North Dakotans served overseas. But here’s the twist: before America officially joined, about 53,000 men with U.S. ties enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, many likely from North Dakota. Facing the risk of losing citizenship by pledging loyalty to another nation, these soldiers quietly kept their American identities hidden. One survivor, Shipley, returned after 60 months in Canadian artillery, recalling how hot their guns were—and how they’d pour water on them from their helmets. It’s a gripping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the blurred lines of patriotism during wartime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1b6b93cbee7972d