Eighteen personal stories highlighting Transcona’s role in the First and Second World Wars are on display at a Winnipeg shopping mall.

The Transcona Museum’s annual exhibit, “Stories of Memory,” returns to the center field of Kildonan Place.

It combines poignant narratives and powerful visuals to highlight the personal stories of Manitobans who served in the world wars.

“From animals in the army, to the French resistance helping someone from Transcona and the Hollywood connection, to what it was like in the trenches during WWI, to what Transcona did on the home front, these are 18 individual stories to tell. help you discover the experience,” said museum curator Alanna Horejda.

Part of the “Stories of Remembrance” exhibit at Kildonan Place is pictured on November 5, 2024. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)

More than 400 men from Transcona enlisted in World War I, and more than 800 men and women enlisted in World War II. Between the two conflicts, 123 Transconians were killed in combat.

The exhibit’s annual installation at Kildonan Place helps broaden the audience it can reach, Horejda said.

“It’s very visually appealing. It catches your eye when you walk by,” she said.

“We’re a pretty small museum and when we’re able to bring the exhibit here, we can reach a much wider audience.”

The exhibit will be on view until Memorial Day.

There are also additional exhibits at the Transcona Legion and the Transcona East End Community Club.