Canadians have fought in wars since 1899, when troops were sent to South Africa to fight in the second Boer War on behalf of the British.

More than 1.7 million of our country's soldiers served in World War I, World War II and the Korean War, according to the Canadian War Museum. At least 13,500 served in the war in Afghanistan.

They have also been deployed to peacekeeping operations or deployments in countries such as:

• Cambodia.
• Egypt.
• Cyprus.
• Syria.
• The Persian Gulf.
• The Balkans.
• Somalia.
• Rwanda.
• Haiti.
• East Timor.
• Ethiopia and Eritrea.

On November 11, we remember the 103,917 soldiers who died in the wars and peacekeeping missions.

Who are you thinking of on Remembrance Day?

Is it a grandparent who served in World War I? Or a brother or cousin who served in Afghanistan? Share your memories in three to four lines, if possible - along with a picture of the person you'll be thinking of.

Our deepest gratitude to those who have shared their stories and images so far.

How to submit:

• Email your stories to yournews@cbc.ca, with 'War Memory' in the subject line. Include your photos or videos as attachments.
• Upload your photo to our CBC News photo gallery. Include the location and date of the photo, as well as a brief caption explaining why it's meaningful to you.
• Leave your story in the comments field below.

Thank you for sharing your story with us.